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, includes walk through Panagia Paraportiani church, Church of St. Nicholas, Little Venice, Mykonos Windmills, and traditional Greek cheese pie at local bakery
Landmarks Delos Panagia Paraportiani Church of St. Nicholas Mykonos Windmills - Day 3
Patmos
Patmos- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Chora, Monastery of St John the Theologian and the Cave of the Apocalypse - 3 hours 30 minutes, Active activity level
Optional Activities
- Downhill Hike to The Monastery of St. John and Cave (EmeraldACTIVE) - 2 hours 30 minutes, Active activity level
- Local folklore performance on board (EmeraldPLUS) featuring traditional Greek dances including Zorbas, Sirtaki, Dodecanese Sousta, Ikariotikos, Roditiko, Kalamatianos, and Syrtos with interactive participation - 1 hour
Landmarks Cave of the Apocalypse Monastery of St. John the Theologian Chora Simandiris Mansion - Day 4
Kusadasi
Kusadasi- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Priene, Miletus and Didyma (extra expense) - 6 hours 30 minutes, Active activity level, includes coach drive through lush fields and vineyards, visits to ancient cities of Priene, Miletus, and Didyma with lunch at local restaurant featuring Temple of Apollo views
- Guided tour of Ephesus with folkloric show and tasting (extra expense) - 5 hours 30 minutes, Active activity level, includes ancient city tour through Magnesia Gate, Forum, Library of Celsus, Great Theatre, Terrace Houses with mosaics and frescoes, followed by traditional Turkish folklore performance with regional delicacies, local drinks, and wine at local cooperative
Landmarks Ephesus Library of Celsus Great Theatre Magnesia Gate Priene Miletus Temple of Apollo in Didyma - Day 5
Kos
Kos- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking Tour of Kos (extra expense) - 3 hours 45 minutes, Moderate activity level, includes excavated ruins of ancient town, temples and public buildings, Castle of the Knights, mosques and Byzantine churches, legendary Tree of Hippocrates, local café refreshment, and free time to explore
Landmarks Asklepion Castle of the Knights Tree of Hippocrates Neratzia Castle - Day 6
Santorini
Santorini- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Round Trip Cable Car Ticket to Thira - Easy activity level, at your leisure, includes scenic ascent from Old Port of Gialos to Fira with views of volcanic rock faces, whitewashed villages, and Aegean Sea, and return cable car ticket
Optional Activities
- Akrotiri, Winery & Oia (extra expense) - 5 hours 30 minutes, Moderate activity level, includes visit to archaeological site of Akrotiri ('Greek Pompeii'), traditional Santorini winery with volcanic viticulture learning and wine tasting overlooking caldera, and picturesque village of Oia with option to return independently or with group to Fira via cable car
Landmarks Fira Oia Akrotiri Santorini Cable Car (Teleferico) - Day 7
Paros
Paros- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Lefkes and Naoussa with wine tasting (extra expense) - 4 hours, Moderate activity level, includes charming hillside village of Lefkes with whitewashed alleyways and neoclassical houses, beautiful fishing village of Naoussa with colourful boats and waterfront cafés, local winery tour with guided cellar exploration and tasting of three locally produced wines served with fresh bread and cheese
Landmarks Parikia Naoussa Lefkes - Day 8
Athens
Athens- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Athens City tour with Acropolis (extra expense, must be booked on board) - 5 hours, Moderate activity level, includes guided visit to magnificent Acropolis with views of Parthenon, Erechtheion, Temple of Athena Nike, Propylaea and panoramic views over Athens including Odeon of Herodes Atticus, exploration of charming Plaka neighbourhood with neoclassical houses and family-run shops, market streets with authentic Greek specialities including local cheeses, olives, savoury pies, pastries, olive oil, wine, and regional spirits
Landmarks Acropolis Parthenon Erechtheion Temple of Athena Nike Propylaea Plaka Odeon of Herodes Atticus - Day 9
Corinth Canal - Itea
Corinth Canal - Itea- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Delphi (extra expense, must be pre-booked) - 4 hours, Active activity level, includes scenic slopes of Mount Parnassos, legendary Sanctuary of Apollo where famous oracle Pythia delivered prophecies, Sacred Way, impressive Temple of Apollo, ancient Theatre, sacred Castalian Spring, Delphi Archaeological Museum with Bronze Charioteer and Omphalos
Landmarks Corinth Canal Delphi Sanctuary of Apollo Temple of Apollo Delphi Archaeological Museum Ancient Theatre Castalian Spring - Day 10
Lefkada
Lefkada- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Lefkada tour with Faneromeni Monastery (extra expense) - 4 hours, Moderate activity level, includes peaceful Monastery of Faneromeni, Lefkada's most important religious site set amidst pine forests overlooking Ionian Sea, visit to Lefkada Town with local specialities tasting, free time to stroll charming streets and browse boutiques
- Flavors of Lefkada (extra expense) - 3 hours 15 minutes, Easy activity level, includes visit to island's only regenerative organic farm (Slow Food International network member), guided walk through traditional and sustainable farming methods, guided tasting of award-winning extra virgin olive oil with quality recognition tips, hands-on Greek cooking experience preparing classic local dishes, meal prepared with fresh seasonal ingredients accompanied by locally produced wine, time to explore farm and browse local products
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) - 10 hours, Active activity level, includes scenic drive to UNESCO World Heritage Site Meteora with monasteries on towering sandstone pillars, visit to two monasteries with remarkable frescoes, gilded icons, intricate wood carvings, and priceless religious treasures, traditional Greek lunch in Kalambaka
- Kayaking Adventure (extra expense) - 3 hours, Active activity level, includes transfer to Ai Giannakis Beach, safety briefing and equipment, paddling through turquoise waters with views of secluded bays and dramatic limestone cliffs, Aphrodite's Sea Cave and picturesque Parga harbour with small green island of Panagia, refreshments break, journey through beautiful islets, return to Valtos Beach
Landmarks Parga Castle Meteora Aphrodite's Sea Cave Panagia Island - Day 12
Corfu
Corfu- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided walking tour of Corfu town (extra expense) - 2 hours, Moderate activity level, includes walk through UNESCO World Heritage Old Town past Bonati Arch, atmospheric Jewish Quarter with synagogue reflecting multicultural heritage, elegant Town Hall as fine example of Venetian architecture, iconic Church of St. Spyridon with distinctive red-domed bell tower dedicated to island's patron saint, free time to browse boutiques and relax at café
- 4x4 adventure of the Corfiot countryside (extra expense) - 4 hours 30 minutes, Moderate activity level, self-drive adventure through mountain villages and scenic viewpoints including seaside resorts Kontokali, Gouvia, and Alykes, traditional village of Sokraki one of island's oldest settlements surrounded by olive groves and pine forests with views across Ionian and Adriatic Seas, picturesque villages Troubetta, Vistonas, and Makrades with unchanged traditional life, lunch at local restaurant in Lakones with traditional Greek meze and panoramic views, conclusion at beautiful Paleokastritsa Bay with option to swim or relax - Valid driving license required, must be over 23 years old, international driving license required for non-EU guests, jeeps equipped with manual gearboxes
Landmarks Corfu Old Town Spianada Church of St. Spyridon Town Hall Jewish Quarter Paleokastritsa Bay - Day 13
Sarandë
Sarandë- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Butrint UNESCO Ruins & Lekursi Castle Views - 4 hours, Moderate activity level, includes scenic drive through fertile Vurgu Plain passing Lake Butrint protected wetland with rich birdlife and biodiversity, visit to UNESCO World Heritage Site of Butrint with remarkable archaeological site as Greek, Roman, Byzantine, and Venetian settlement with temples, theatres, and ancient city walls, 16th-century Ottoman fortress Lekursi Castle perched high above Sarandë with spectacular panoramic views across Ionian Sea, Sarandë, and island of Corfu, refreshments at castle
Landmarks Butrint Lekursi Castle Lake Butrint - Day 14
Kotor
Kotor- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Historic Kotor on foot (EmeraldACTIVE) - 2 hours 30 minutes, Active activity level, includes small group climb along City Walls of Kotor spanning nearly 5 kilometres with preserved ramparts, gates, churches, and fortresses, guided tour through history of fortifications and role in protecting city during sieges, break midway for photos of panoramic views, ascent to St. John fortress offering breathtaking panorama of harbour and red rooftops of Old Town
Optional Activities
- Our Lady of the Rocks and walking tour of Kotor (extra expense) - 4 hours 30 minutes, Moderate activity level, includes relaxing boat ride across Bay of Kotor to legendary man-made island of Our Lady of the Rocks with charming church and centuries-old custom of seafarers sinking stones and ships in honour of sacred icon, visit to elegant town of Perast with well-preserved Baroque architecture and picturesque waterfront, stroll along cobblestone streets, Maritime Museum with exhibits revealing naval heritage of Montenegro and strategic importance of Bay of Kotor in European trade and naval history, guided walking tour of Kotor's UNESCO-listed Old Town with narrow medieval lanes and historic churches
Landmarks City Walls of Kotor St. John's Fortress Kotor Old Town Our Lady of the Rocks Perast Bay of Kotor - Day 15
Dubrovnik
DubrovnikOptional Activities
- Dubrovnik & Cavtat (extra expense, must be booked on board) - 4 hours 45 minutes, Moderate activity level, available for guests continuing on next cruise and disembarking guests with flights departing after 4:00 pm, includes scenic drive to Pile Gate grand entrance to Dubrovnik Old Town, walk along famous Stradun through UNESCO World Heritage Site discovering rich history and architectural treasures, visit to Franciscan Monastery with beautiful cloister and one of Europe's oldest working pharmacies founded 1317, panoramic drive to charming seaside town of Cavtat nestled on picturesque bay between two peninsulas, free time to stroll waterfront promenade and browse shops, luggage storage on coach
Landmarks Dubrovnik Old Town Pile Gate Stradun Franciscan Monastery Cavtat
