Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Athens (Piraeus)
Athens (Piraeus)Landmarks Piraeus - Day 2
Mykonos
Mykonos- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Mykonos Town Highlights on Foot - guided walking tour through Mykonos Town (Chora) with local guide sharing insights into island culture and history
- Visit Panagia Paraportiani church
- Visit Church of St. Nicholas overlooking the old harbour
- Explore Little Venice waterfront district
- Visit Mykonos Windmills with panoramic views across town and Aegean
- Traditional Greek cheese pie at local bakery with refreshing drink
Optional Activities
- Visit the sacred island of Delos (World Heritage Site and important mythological/archaeological site)
- Browse boutiques in Mykonos Town
- Relax at cafés
- Explore Mykonos Town at own pace
Landmarks Panagia Paraportiani Church of St. Nicholas Little Venice Mykonos Windmills Delos 
- Day 3
Skiathos
Skiathos- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Skiathos Walking Tour - Explore the picturesque town including Old Port, fish market, Papadiamantis House Museum, and Bourtzi peninsula (Moderate activity level, 2 hours 30 minutes, extra expense)
Landmarks Papadiamantis House Museum Bourtzi Old Port - Day 4
Skopelos
Skopelos- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Mamma Mia! Highlights of Skopelos - scenic journey to Chapel of St. John (Agios Ioannis) with approximately 200 steps offering panoramic views, traditional olive press visit, Kastani Beach, and fishing village of Agnontas (4 hours 30 minutes, Moderate activity level, extra expense)
Landmarks Chapel of St. John (Agios Ioannis) Kastani Beach Agnontas Amarantos Cape 
- Day 5
Chios
Chios- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Medieval Villages of Pyrgi & Mesta - explore Mastichochoria villages where world-famous mastic has been cultivated for centuries, including guided walk through 13th-century Pyrgi with its fortified architecture and distinctive black-and-white geometric façades, Church of the Holy Apostles, and the medieval village of Mesta (4 hours, Moderate activity level, extra expense)
- Nea Moni Monastery & Villages - journey through mountainous landscapes including UNESCO World Heritage-listed Monastery of Nea Moni founded in 11th century with Byzantine mosaics, medieval village of Avgonima, and abandoned settlement of Anavatos (3 hours 30 minutes, Moderate activity level, extra expense)
Landmarks Chios Byzantine Museum Pyrgi Church of the Holy Apostles Mesta Church of Agia Paraskevi Monastery of Nea Moni Avgonima Anavatos - Day 6
Kusadasi - Samos Island
Kusadasi - Samos Island- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Ephesus with folkloric show and tasting - explore the ancient UNESCO World Heritage Site city of Ephesus including the Forum, Library of Celsus, Great Theatre, Terrace Houses with mosaics and frescoes, plus traditional Turkish folklore performance with regional delicacies, local drinks, and wine in a garden setting (5 hours 30 minutes, Active activity level)
Landmarks Kusadasi Ephesus Library of Celsus Great Theatre Terrace Houses Magnesia Gate Mycale Strait - Day 7
Samos Island - Patmos
Samos Island - Patmos- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Villages & Heritage of Samos - explore cultural and rural highlights including the Heraion of Samos UNESCO World Heritage Site, traditional village of Koumaradei with artisan workshops, herb shop and pottery workshop, and guided walk through historic Pythagoreion harbour town (3 hours, Moderate activity level, extra expense)
Landmarks Pythagoreio Heraion of Samos Tunnel of Eupalinos Koumaradei - Day 8
Patmos
Patmos- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Chora, Monastery of St John the Theologian and the Cave of the Apocalypse - discover spiritual and cultural heritage including Cave of the Apocalypse, guided walk through Chora's narrow cobbled streets with elegant mansions and panoramic views, Monastery of St. John the Theologian founded in 11th century with museum containing manuscripts, religious icons and treasures, and the Simandiris Mansion (3 hours 30 minutes, Active activity level)
Optional Activities
- Downhill Hike to The Monastery of St. John and Cave - explore the spiritual heart of Patmos including Monastery of St. John the Theologian founded in 1088 with courtyards and museum, atmospheric streets of Chora, and revered Cave of the Apocalypse (3 hours, Active activity level, EmeraldACTIVE option)
Landmarks Monastery of Saint John the Theologian Cave of the Apocalypse Chora Simandiris Mansion - Day 9
Paros
Paros- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Lefkes and Naoussa with wine tasting - journey through timeless landscapes visiting charming hillside village of Lefkes with free time to explore whitewashed alleyways and neoclassical houses, continue to beautiful fishing village of Naoussa, conclude with guided tour of local winery cellars and tasting of three locally produced wines served with fresh bread and cheese (extra expense)
- Lefkes valley Hike - follow historic Byzantine Road, ancient marble-paved trail through peaceful countryside starting in mountain village of Lefkes, hike through olive groves, fertile valleys, Mediterranean vegetation, historic windmills with panoramic views across Lefkes, Paros–Naxos Channel, and surrounding Cycladic Islands (extra expense)
Landmarks Parikia Frankish Castle Parikia Naoussa Lefkes Byzantine Road - Day 10
Hydra
Hydra- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- A stroll through Hydra - Explore the harbor and stone alleys, visit the Hydra Museum with naval artifacts, see the Church of the Virgin Mary, and enjoy authentic Greek meze with ouzo at a traditional taverna (Easy activity level, 2 hours 30 minutes, extra expense)
Landmarks Hydra Museum Church of the Virgin Mary - Day 11
Athens (Piraeus)
Athens (Piraeus)- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Athens City tour with Acropolis - guided visit to magnificent Acropolis with Parthenon, Erechtheion, Temple of Athena Nike, Propylaea, and panoramic views over Athens and Odeon of Herodes Atticus, continue to charming Plaka neighbourhood with narrow streets, neoclassical houses, family-run shops, and sampling authentic Greek specialities including local cheeses, olives, savoury pies, pastries, olive oil, wine, and regional spirits (extra expense, must be booked on board)
Landmarks Acropolis Parthenon Erechtheion Temple of Athena Nike Propylaea Odeon of Herodes Atticus Plaka
