Itinerary
- Day 1
Athens
You'll arrive in Athens and get transferred to your hotel. Spend the afternoon settling in and checking the hotel reception boards for details about when your tour officially starts.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel Athenes), Hotel (Skylark)
- Day 2
Athens
A guided tour takes you through Athens, hitting the Presidential Mansion, Panathenaic Stadium, and National Library. You'll also see the newer areas built after the 2004 Olympics. Later there's an option to visit the Acropolis before heading to Plaka in the evening, where you can grab dinner at one of the traditional tavernas tucked into the historic neighborhood.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel Athenes), Hotel (Skylark)
Included Activities
- City tour of Athens with local guide
- Transfer to Plaka neighborhood
Optional Activities
- Acropolis visit
Landmarks Presidential Mansion Panathenaic Stadium National Library Acropolis Plaka 
- Day 3
Athens - Tripoli - Olympia - Patras
Heading to the Peloponnese, you'll pass the Corinth Canal before driving through mountain roads to Tripoli for a quick stop at Aeros Square. Then it's on to Olympia where you'll walk through the archaeological site with a local guide, checking out the Temple of Zeus, Stadium, Gymnasium, and Arena. The day wraps up in Patras with dinner included.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Moxy Patras Marina)
Included Activities
- Visit to Olympia Archaeological Site with local guide
- Explore Temple of Zeus, Stadium, Gymnasium, and Arena at Olympia
Optional Activities
- Explore Aeros Square in Tripoli
Landmarks Corinth Canal Aeros Square Olympia Archaeological Site Temple of Zeus Patras Cathedral Church of St. Andrew 
- Day 4
Patras - Nafpaktos - Mycenae - Acrocorinth - Athens
After breakfast, you'll cross the Rio-Antirrio bridge and spend time in Nafpaktos exploring its Venetian fortress and waterfront. From there it's to Mycenae to see the ancient citadel from the 18th century BC. You'll also visit Acrocorinth fortress and its temple of Aphrodite, make a quick stop at the Corinth Canal, then drive back to Athens arriving in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel Athenes), Hotel (Skylark)
Included Activities
- Visit to Mycenae citadel
- Visit to Acrocorinth Fortress
Optional Activities
- Explore Nafpaktos old town and harbor
Landmarks Rio-Antirrio Bridge Nafpaktos Nafpaktos Venetian Fortress Mycenae Acrocorinth Fortress Temple of Aphrodite Corinth Canal 
- Day 5
Athens
This day is yours to use however you like around Athens. Wander the streets at your own pace and find what catches your interest as you explore the city.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel Athenes), Hotel (Skylark)
- Day 6
Athens - Mykonos
After breakfast you'll head to Lavrio Port for an 11:00 a.m. cruise departure. The boat sails with sea views the whole way, arriving in Mykonos at 6:00 p.m. You'll have free time to check out the island with its famous windmills and white houses by the water. At 11:00 p.m. the ship departs and you'll sleep on board.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Celestyal Cruises)
Included Activities
- Full-day Mediterranean Cruise
Optional Activities
- Explore Mykonos island
Landmarks Mykonos Lavrio Port 
- Day 7
Mykonos - Kusadasi - Patmos
The cruise heads to Turkey, arriving in Kusadasi on the Aegean coast. You'll have admission included to explore the ancient ruins of Ephesus. Back on the ship, you'll sail to Patmos where St. John the Apostle reportedly wrote the Apocalypse. The boat departs at 9:00 p.m. and you'll spend another night on board.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Celestyal Cruises)
Included Activities
- Visit to Ephesus Ancient City Ruins
Landmarks Kusadasi Ephesus Ancient City Ruins Patmos 
- Day 8
Patmos - Rhodes - Heraklion
You'll arrive in Rhodes at 7:00 a.m. to explore this medieval walled city that once had the Colossus of Rhodes, one of the ancient world's Seven Wonders. The ship leaves at 6:00 p.m. and sails toward Heraklion while you relax on board overnight.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Celestyal Cruises)
Included Activities
- Full-day Mediterranean Cruise
Optional Activities
- Explore Rhodes medieval walled city
Landmarks Rhodes Colossus of Rhodes 
- Day 9
Heraklion - Santorini - Athens
Arriving in Heraklion at 7:00 a.m., Crete's capital sits near the famous archaeological site of Knossos. By mid-morning the ship heads to Santorini with its dramatic cliffs, white villages, and sea views. At 9:00 p.m. you'll sail out again, and there's a boat party on board before you settle in for the night.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel Athenes), Hotel (Skylark)
Included Activities
- Full-day Mediterranean Cruise
Optional Activities
- Explore Heraklion
- Explore Santorini
Landmarks Heraklion Knossos Santorini 
- Day 10
Athens
Your trip ends early this morning when the cruise arrives at Lavrio Port at 6:30 a.m. After disembarking, you'll head home with memories from your week traveling through Greece.
Landmarks Lavrio Port Piraeus Port 
