Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Athens
AthensLandmarks Acropolis 
- Day 2
Delos - Mykonos
Delos - Mykonos- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided Tour of Delos (extra expense, must be pre-booked, 2 hours 30 minutes, Moderate activity level)
- Explore Mykonos Town Highlights on Foot (extra expense, must be pre-booked, 2 hours 30 minutes, Moderate activity level)
Landmarks Delos Panagia Paraportiani Church of St. Nicholas Little Venice Mykonos Windmills 
- Day 3
Patmos
Patmos- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Cave of the Apocalypse
- Guided walk through Chora's narrow cobbled streets
- Visit to Monastery of St. John the Theologian and museum
- Visit to Simandiris Mansion
- Local folklore performance with traditional Greek dances on board
Optional Activities
- EmeraldACTIVE Downhill Hike to The Monastery of St. John and Cave (Active, 2 hours 30 minutes)
- Browse boutique-lined streets in Chora
Landmarks Cave of the Apocalypse Chora Monastery of St. John the Theologian Simandiris Mansion - Day 4
Kusadasi
Kusadasi- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Priene, Miletus and Didyma (extra expense, approximately 40 minutes drive to Priene, 45-minute drive to Miletus, includes lunch at local restaurant with views of Temple of Apollo in Didyma, 6 hours 30 minutes, Active level)
- Guided tour of Ephesus with folkloric show and tasting (extra expense, includes visit to Magnesia Gate, Forum, Library of Celsus, Great Theatre, Terrace Houses, traditional Turkish folklore performance with regional delicacies and wine in garden setting, 5 hours 30 minutes, Active level)
Landmarks Ephesus Library of Celsus Priene Miletus Temple of Apollo in Didyma 
- Day 5
Kos
Kos- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking Tour of Kos (Moderate, 3 hours 45 minutes, extra expense) - includes excavated ruins, Castle of the Knights, Tree of Hippocrates, local café refreshment, and free time to explore
Landmarks Asklepion Neratzia Castle Castle of the Knights Tree of Hippocrates - Day 6
Santorini
Santorini- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Round Trip Cable Car Ticket to Thira (experience iconic journey from Old Port of Gialos to Fira with spectacular caldera views, free time to explore Fira independently, scenic ascent with views of volcanic rock faces and Aegean Sea, Easy level, at your leisure)
Optional Activities
- Akrotiri, Winery & Oia (extra expense, includes visit to 'Greek Pompeii' archaeological site with Bronze Age settlement, traditional Santorini winery with volcanic viticulture learning and wine tasting overlooking caldera, picturesque village of Oia with whitewashed houses and blue-domed churches, option to continue exploring Fira independently before cable car descent, 5 hours 30 minutes, Moderate level)
Landmarks Oia Fira Akrotiri Santorini Cable Car 
- Day 7
Paros
Paros- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Lefkes and Naoussa with wine tasting (Moderate, 4 hours, extra expense) - includes free time in Lefkes village, visit to Naoussa fishing village, guided winery tour with tasting of three locally produced wines served with fresh bread and cheese
Landmarks Parikia Frankish Castle Naoussa Lefkes 
- Day 8
Athens
Athens- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Athens City tour with Acropolis (extra expense, must be booked on board, includes guided visit to magnificent Acropolis with views of Parthenon, Erechtheion, Temple of Athena Nike, Propylaea and panoramic views over Athens, exploration of charming Plaka neighborhood with narrow streets and neoclassical houses, sampling authentic Greek specialities including cheeses, olives, savoury pies, pastries, olive oil, wine and regional spirits with guide sharing culinary traditions, 5 hours, Moderate level)
Landmarks Acropolis Parthenon Erechtheion Temple of Athena Nike Propylaea Plaka Odeon of Herodes Atticus - Day 9
Itea, Greece
Itea, Greece- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise through Corinth Canal
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Delphi including Sanctuary of Apollo, Sacred Way, Temple of Apollo, ancient Theatre, Castalian Spring, and Delphi Archaeological Museum (4 hours, Active level)
Landmarks Corinth Canal Sanctuary of Apollo Temple of Apollo Delphi Archaeological Museum Castalian Spring Mount Parnassos - Day 10
Lefkada
Lefkada- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Lefkada tour with Faneromeni Monastery (extra expense, includes visit to Monastery of Faneromeni set amidst pine forests overlooking Ionian Sea, exploration of fascinating history and traditional architecture, tranquil grounds time, Lefkada Town visit with local specialities tasting, free time to stroll charming streets and browse boutiques, 4 hours, Moderate level)
- Flavors of Lefkada (extra expense, includes travel to island's only regenerative organic farm member of Slow Food International network, guided walk through farm, guided tasting of award-winning extra virgin olive oil with tips for selection and use, hands-on Greek cooking experience preparing classic local dishes, meal with fresh seasonal ingredients and locally produced wine, farm exploration and local product browsing, 3 hours 15 minutes, Easy level)
Landmarks Castle of Agia Mavra Monastery of Faneromeni Lefkada Town - Day 11
Parga
Parga- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Sightseeing tour of Meteora monasteries including a Greek lunch (extra expense, scenic drive through mainland Greece landscapes to UNESCO World Heritage Site Meteora, visit to two monasteries with remarkable frescoes, gilded icons, wood carvings and religious treasures, learning about monastic way of life, traditional Greek lunch in Kalambaka, 10 hours, Active level)
- Kayaking Adventure (extra expense, short transfer to Ai Giannakis Beach, safety briefing and equipment, paddling through turquoise waters past secluded bays and towering limestone cliffs, views of Aphrodite's Sea Cave and Parga harbor with Panagia island, refreshment break, journey through islets returning to Valtos Beach, 3 hours, Active level)
Landmarks Parga Castle Meteora Kalambaka Aphrodite's Sea Cave Panagia Island - Day 12
Corfu
Corfu- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided walking tour of Corfu town (extra expense, includes exploration of UNESCO World Heritage Site Old Town with Venetian elegance and rich history, atmospheric Jewish Quarter with synagogue reflecting multicultural heritage, elegant Town Hall fine example of Venetian architecture, iconic Church of St. Spyridon with distinctive red-domed bell tower and patron saint dedication, free time to browse boutiques and relax at café, 2 hours, Moderate level)
- 4x4 adventure of the Corfiot countryside (extra expense, self-drive 4x4 adventure through mountain villages, scenic viewpoints and spectacular coastline, drive through Kontokali, Gouvia, Alykes before climbing to traditional village of Sokraki surrounded by olive groves and pine forests on Mount Korakio slopes with Ionian and Adriatic Sea views, picturesque villages of Troubetta, Vistonas, Makrades with traditional Corfiot life, traditional Greek meze at local restaurant in Lakones with panoramic views, beautiful Paleokastritsa Bay with swim option, 4 hours 30 minutes, Moderate level - Note: Valid driving license required, age 23+, international license for non-EU guests, manual gearbox jeeps)
- Performance on board featuring Traditional Greek Dances (EmeraldPLUS, authentic traditional dances from Corfu and Ionian Islands including Lefkada, Ithaca, Kefalonia in traditional costumes, energetic modern Greek favourites like Syrtaki, Zorba and Zeibekiko, Syrtaki lesson participation welcome for all experience levels, 40 minutes)
Landmarks Corfu Old Town Spianada Church of St. Spyridon Town Hall Jewish Quarter Bonati Arch Sokraki Mount Korakio Paleokastritsa Bay 
- Day 13
Sarandë, Albania
Sarandë, Albania- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided excursion to Butrint UNESCO Ruins including exploration of temples, theatres, and ancient city walls
- Visit to Lekursi Castle with panoramic views across Ionian Sea, Sarandë, and Corfu
- Refreshments at Lekursi Castle
Landmarks Butrint Lekursi Castle Lake Butrint - Day 14
Kotor, Montenegro
Kotor, Montenegro- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Historic Kotor on foot with guided climb of city walls to St John's Fortress (EmeraldACTIVE option)
Optional Activities
- Our Lady of the Rocks and walking tour of Kotor including boat ride to Our Lady of the Rocks island, visit to Perast with Maritime Museum, and guided walking tour of Kotor Old Town (4 hours 30 minutes, Moderate level, extra expense)
Landmarks City Walls of Kotor St John's Fortress Our Lady of the Rocks Perast Maritime Museum of Montenegro Bay of Kotor 
- Day 15
Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Dubrovnik & Cavtat (extra expense, must be booked on board, scenic drive to Pile Gate grand entrance to Dubrovnik Old Town UNESCO World Heritage Site, guided walk along famous Stradun with rich history and architectural treasures, Franciscan Monastery visit with beautiful cloister and Europe's oldest working pharmacy founded 1317, elegant landmark exteriors, panoramic drive to charming seaside town Cavtat nestled on picturesque bay between two peninsulas, free time for waterfront promenade stroll, local shop browsing and café relaxation, brief airport stop for disembarking guests, 4 hours 45 minutes, Moderate level - Note: Available for guests continuing to next cruise and disembarking guests with flights after 4:00 PM. Luggage stored on coach.)
Landmarks Dubrovnik Old Town Pile Gate Stradun Franciscan Monastery Cavtat 
