Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Athens
AthensLandmarks Piraeus - Day 2
Mykonos
Mykonos- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Explore Mykonos Town Highlights on Foot (2 hours 30 minutes, moderate activity level, must be pre-booked)
Landmarks Panagia Paraportiani Church Church of St. Nicholas Little Venice Mykonos Windmills - Day 3
Bodrum
Bodrum- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Turkish Cooking Class in Çömleçi village - immerse in authentic Aegean cuisine with hands-on cooking experience and local wine tasting (5 hours, Easy activity level)
- Knights' Castle and Mausoleum of Halicarnassus guided tour - explore the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus ruins, Bodrum Castle, and Museum of Underwater Archaeology with free time in town (4 hours, Active activity level)
Landmarks Bodrum Castle Museum of Underwater Archaeology Mausoleum of Halicarnassus - Day 4
Rhodes
Rhodes- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Lindos - Ascent to Acropolis of Lindos with Temple of Athena Lindia, Byzantine church remains, and Knights of St. John fortifications; visit to St. Paul's Bay (4 hours 20 minutes, active)
- Walking Tour of Medieval Rhodes and Grand Master's Palace - Guided walk through Old Town, visit to Palace of the Grand Master, Street of the Knights, and Socrates Street bazaar with free time (3 hours, moderate)
Landmarks Acropolis of Lindos Temple of Athena Lindia St. Paul's Bay Palace of the Grand Master Street of the Knights Medieval City of Rhodes - Day 5
Santorini
Santorini- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Round-trip cable-car ticket to Thira - Scenic ascent from Old Port of Gialos to Fira with views over caldera cliffs, whitewashed villages, and Aegean Sea; free time to explore Fira independently (easy, at your leisure)
Optional Activities
- Akrotiri, Winery & Oia (5 hours 30 minutes, moderate activity level) - Visit archaeological site of Akrotiri (Greek Pompeii), traditional Santorini winery with tasting overlooking caldera, and picturesque village of Oia
Landmarks Fira Oia Akrotiri Archaeological Site Santorini Cable Car (Teleferico) - Day 6
Chania
Chania- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Local folklore performance on board - Traditional Greek dances featuring four talented dancers with live traditional music celebrating Crete's rich musical and dance traditions (1 hour)
Optional Activities
- Walking Tour of Chania with Cretan Olive Oil Tasting (3 hours 45 minutes, active activity level) - Visit traditional olive estate with stone mill and modern cold-extraction system, guided tasting of four distinctive olive oils, walk through Old Town with Venetian Harbour and 15th-century lighthouse, browse Municipal Market area
Landmarks Venetian Harbour Chania Lighthouse Municipal Market - Day 7
Hydra
Hydra- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- A stroll through Hydra (2 hours 30 minutes, moderate activity level) - Explore harbour and stone alleys, visit Hydra Museum with naval artifacts and exhibits about War of Independence, visit Church of the Virgin Mary with Venetian-style bell tower, traditional taverna with Greek meze and ouzo
Landmarks Hydra Museum Church of the Virgin Mary - Day 8
Athens
Athens- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Athens City tour with Acropolis (guided visit including Parthenon, Erechtheion, Temple of Athena Nike, Propylaea, and panoramic views; includes Plaka neighborhood with traditional market streets and local Greek specialties sampling)
- Explore Athens independently during leisure time
Landmarks Acropolis Parthenon Erechtheion Temple of Athena Nike Propylaea Odeon of Herodes Atticus Plaka - Day 9
Corinth Canal to Itea
Corinth Canal to Itea- Meals
- Lunch (Traditional Easter lunch with live music), Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise through Corinth Canal
- Visit archaeological site of Delphi
- Greek Easter Celebration at local villa with traditional meze and local wine
- Cooking demonstration featuring tzatziki and cheese pies
- Traditional Easter lunch with live music
Landmarks Corinth Canal Delphi Archaeological Site - Day 10
Lefkada
Lefkada- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Lefkada tour with Faneromeni Monastery (4 hours, moderate activity level) - Visit Monastery of Faneromeni set amidst pine forests overlooking Ionian Sea, explore Lefkada Town and sample local specialities showcasing island's culinary traditions, free time to stroll charming streets and browse boutiques
- Flavors of Lefkada (3 hours 15 minutes, easy activity level) - Visit regenerative organic farm member of Slow Food International, guided walk through sustainable farming methods, guided tasting of award-winning extra virgin olive oil, hands-on Greek cooking experience preparing classic local dishes, enjoy meal with fresh seasonal ingredients accompanied by local wine
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 (10 hours, active activity level) - Scenic drive to UNESCO World Heritage Site with monasteries crowning towering sandstone pillars; visit two monasteries with remarkable frescoes, gilded icons, intricate wood carvings and priceless religious treasures; learn about monastic way of life; traditional Greek lunch in Kalambaka
- Kayaking Adventure (3 hours, active activity level) - Safety briefing and equipment at Ai Giannakis Beach, paddle through turquoise waters past secluded bays and limestone cliffs, views of Aphrodite's Sea Cave and Parga harbour with green island of Panagia, refreshment break, return to Valtos Beach
Landmarks Parga Castle Meteora - Day 12
Corfu
Corfu- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Performance on board featuring Traditional Greek Dances (40 minutes) - Authentic traditional dances from Corfu and Ionian Islands in colourful traditional costumes, followed by energetic modern Greek favourites like Syrtaki and Zeibekiko; invitation to participate in short Syrtaki lesson
Optional Activities
- Guided walking tour of Corfu town (2 hours, moderate activity level) - UNESCO World Heritage Site exploration through atmospheric Jewish Quarter with synagogue, elegant Town Hall 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 cafés
- 4x4 adventure of the Corfiot countryside (4 hours 30 minutes, moderate activity level) - Self-drive 4x4 through mountain villages and scenic viewpoints; drive through Kontokali, Gouvia, Alykes to traditional village of Sokraki, through villages of Troubetta, Vistonas, Makrades with olive groves and Mount Korakio; local restaurant stop in Lakones with traditional Greek meze and panoramic views; conclude at Paleokastritsa Bay for swim or relaxation. Valid driving license required, must be over 23 years old (international license required for non-EU guests), manual gearbox equipped jeeps
Landmarks Corfu Old Town Bonati Arch Jewish Quarter Town Hall Church of St. Spyridon Spianada Paleokastritsa Bay - Day 13
Sarandë
Sarandë- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Butrint UNESCO Ruins & Lekursi Castle Views - explore the ancient city of Butrint with temples, theatres, and city walls; visit Lake Butrint; tour the 16th-century Ottoman Lekursi Castle with panoramic views across the Ionian Sea, Sarandë, and Corfu (4 hours, Moderate activity level)
Landmarks Butrint Lake Butrint Lekursi Castle - Day 14
Kotor
Kotor- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Historic Kotor on foot - guided climb of Kotor's UNESCO World Heritage city walls spanning nearly 5 kilometres, ascending to St. John's Fortress with panoramic views of the Bay of Kotor and Old Town (2 hours 30 minutes, Active activity level)
Optional Activities
- Our Lady of the Rocks and walking tour of Kotor - boat ride to the man-made island of Our Lady of the Rocks with its charming church, visit to Perast with Baroque architecture and Maritime Museum, followed by guided walking tour of Kotor's UNESCO Old Town (4 hours 30 minutes, Moderate activity level)
Landmarks City Walls of Kotor St John's Fortress Bay of Kotor Our Lady of the Rocks Perast Maritime Museum - Day 15
Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Dubrovnik & Cavtat (4 hours 45 minutes, moderate activity level, must be booked on board) - Scenic drive to Pile Gate grand entrance to Dubrovnik Old Town UNESCO World Heritage Site; guide walk along famous Stradun discovering history and architectural treasures; visit Franciscan Monastery with beautiful cloister and Europe's oldest working pharmacy founded in 1317; panoramic drive to charming seaside town of Cavtat on picturesque bay; free time to stroll waterfront promenade and browse shops; available for guests continuing to next cruise and disembarking guests with flights after 4:00 pm; luggage stored on coach. Note: Airport stop made for disembarking guests.
Landmarks Dubrovnik Old Town Pile Gate Stradun Franciscan Monastery Cavtat
