Itinerary
- Day 1
Athens
You'll arrive in Athens and get transferred to your hotel. After settling in, the afternoon is yours to do as you please. Stop by the hotel reception desk to check for any important tour information before you head out.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel Athenes), Hotel (Skylark)
- Day 2
Athens
Start the day with a guided tour of Athens. You'll visit the Presidential Mansion, the Panathenaic Stadium where the first modern Olympic Games took place, and the National Library. The tour also covers city center squares and the newer neighborhoods built after the 2004 Olympics. By late afternoon, you'll reach the Acropolis, then get transferred to the historic Plaka neighborhood for the evening.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel Athenes), Hotel (Skylark)
Included Activities
- City tour of Athens with local guide
- Visit Presidential Mansion
- Visit Panathenaic Stadium
- Visit National Library
- Explore city center squares
- View newer Olympic neighborhoods
- Evening transfer to Plaka neighborhood
Optional Activities
- Acropolis admission
Landmarks Presidential Mansion Panathenaic Stadium National Library Acropolis Plaka 
- Day 3
Athens - Kamena Vourla - Kalambaka
Depart early heading north to Kamena Vourla, a seaside spot surrounded by scenic landscapes. Continue on to the historic Thermopylae Mountain Pass, then stop in Kastraki village for views of the valley. You'll have free time for lunch, then explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Meteora with admission to one of its monasteries. Dinner is included in Kalambaka.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner in Kalambaka)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Amalia Kalambaca)
Included Activities
- Visit Kamena Vourla
- Visit Thermopylae Mountain Pass
- Visit Kastraki village
- Explore Meteora
- Monastery admission at Meteora
Optional Activities
- Lunch in Kastraki
Landmarks Kamena Vourla Thermopylae Mountain Pass Kastraki Meteora 
- Day 4
Kalambaka - Delphi - Athens
Travel south through the Thessaly region with beautiful landscapes to reach Delphi. Spend time at the archaeological site with views overlooking the Gulf of Corinth. After lunch on your own, visit the Hosios Loukas Monastery, a notable Byzantine site featuring 11th-century mosaics. Return to Athens in the evening.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel Athenes), Hotel (Skylark)
Included Activities
- Explore Delphi archaeological site
- Visit Hosios Loukas Monastery
Optional Activities
- Lunch in Delphi
Landmarks Delphi Hosios Loukas Monastery Gulf of Corinth 
- Day 5
Athens
You have the day free to explore Athens at your own pace. Walk around the neighborhoods, visit whatever interests you, and get a sense of the city on your own terms.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel Athenes), Hotel (Skylark)
- Day 6
Athens - Mykonos
After breakfast, you'll be transferred to Lavrio Port for an 11:00 a.m. departure. Sail across the Mediterranean with views of the sea. You'll arrive in Mykonos at 6:00 p.m. with time to check out the island's windmills and whitewashed houses. The ship departs at 11:00 p.m., and you'll spend the night on board.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Celestyal Cruises)
Included Activities
- Mediterranean cruise departure from Lavrio Port
- Free time in Mykonos
Landmarks Mykonos 
- Day 7
Mykonos - Kusadasi - Patmos
You'll dock in Kusadasi, Turkey at 7:00 a.m. with time to browse the bazaars before heading on an included tour to the ancient city of Ephesus. The ship departs at 12:00 p.m. heading to Patmos, arriving at 4:00 p.m. Visit the island connected to St. John the Apostle and see the cave where he lived near the Monastery of the Apocalypse. Departure is at 9:00 p.m., and you'll sleep on board.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Celestyal Cruises)
Included Activities
- Visit Kusadasi bazaars
- Excursion to Ancient Ephesus
- Visit Patmos
- Visit cave of St. John the Apostle
- Visit Monastery of the Apocalypse
Optional Activities
- Dance in the nightclub on board
Landmarks Kusadasi Ephesus Patmos Monastery of the Apocalypse 
- Day 8
Patmos - Heraklion - Santorini - Athens
Spend time in Heraklion, Crete's capital and home to the ancient Minoan civilization. Later, you'll arrive in Santorini, the dramatic Greek island known for its ravines and blue and white villages. You'll spend the night on board the ship.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel Athenes), Hotel (Skylark)
Included Activities
- Visit Heraklion
- Visit Santorini
Landmarks Heraklion Santorini 
- Day 9
Athens
Your trip ends early morning at 6:30 a.m. when the ship reaches Lavrio Port. You'll head home with memories from your time in Greece and Turkey.
