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Mediterranean Legends

7 days
Start and end in Athens
4.9
4 traveler reviews

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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 20 - 40
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Athens

    You'll be picked up at the airport and taken to your hotel. At 7:00 PM, meet your tour representative and other travelers for a welcome drink to start the trip off.

    Included Activities

    • Airport transfer to hotel
    • Welcome Drink with Insight Vacations Representative
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  2. Day 2

    Athens

    Take a guided tour through Athens to see the city's main attractions, including the Acropolis and the Parthenon. After the tour finishes, the rest of the afternoon is yours to walk around and discover more of Athens on your own.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Athens
    • Visit to the Acropolis
    • Visit to the Parthenon
    Landmarks
    Acropolis
    Parthenon
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  3. Day 3

    Athens to Mykonos

    Board your cruise ship and head toward Mykonos, where you'll see the white cubic buildings and windmills. In the evening, walk through the narrow streets and check out local tavernas and bars. Later that night, the ship sails across the Aegean toward Turkey. All meals and drinks are included onboard.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (With Wine), Dinner (With Wine)

    Included Activities

    • Cruise to Mykonos
    • Exploration of Mykonos
    • Sailing across the Aegean to Turkey
    Landmarks
    Mykonos
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  4. Day 4

    Patmos - Crete

    Stop in Kusadasi and visit the ancient ruins at Ephesus with time to look around. In the afternoon, sail to Patmos, the island where St. John was sent into exile. Later, the cruise heads toward Crete for the next stop.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (With Wine), Dinner (With Wine)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Kusadasi Turkish port
    • Visit to ancient ruins of Ephesus
    • Sailing to Patmos
    • Exploration of Patmos
    • Sailing to Crete
    Landmarks
    Kusadasi
    Ephesus
    Patmos
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  5. Day 5

    Santorini - Athens

    Morning arrives in Heraklion on Crete, where a local guide takes you through the ruins of King Minos' Palace at Knossos. Later, sail past Santorini's dramatic cliffs and spend time in Thira, where you can find clifftop restaurants and cafes. The ship sails back to Athens in the evening.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (With Wine), Dinner (With Wine)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Heraklion, Crete
    • Visit to Palace of Knossos with Local Expert
    • Sailing to Santorini
    • Exploration of Thira
    • Sailing to Athens
    Landmarks
    Heraklion
    Palace of Knossos
    Santorini
    Thira
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  6. Day 6

    Athens

    Get off the ship in the morning and transfer to your hotel. You have the day free to relax, shop, or visit the local market. If interested, ask about an optional tour to the Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Transfer from cruise port to hotel

    Optional Activities

    • Optional excursion to Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion
    Landmarks
    Temple of Poseidon
  7. Day 7

    Athens

    Check out of your hotel and transfer to the airport to head home after your cruise trip through Greece.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Transfer to airport
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  • Overall Rating
    Excellent
    4.9
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    4.7
  • Guide
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Transport
    Excellent
    4.8
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    Excellent
    5.0
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    4.8
  • 4.5
  • Mediterranean Legends reviewer 1
    · June 20th, 2023
    The cruise to the Greek islands was great
    Insight Vacations commented on this review
    Thank you for your feedback during your time in Greece and Turkey. We are always delighted to learn that our valuable guests have returned home from our guided trips with happy memories, and we hope that you will explore more exciting travel experiences... Show more
    Trip date: June 2023
  • NW
    · November 22nd, 2019
    Hotel and the breakfasts were great, the cruise was fantastic. Though I’m not normally an early riser, the tours offered in the mornings were so worth the effort. Our tour director, Nico, was professional, cheerful, and expert in his handling of the itinerary. No one could have done a better job. The cruise ship delivered us to a variety of fascinating ports; the crew were friendly and helpful. The food was thoughtfully prepared and always fresh. This was more successful than I’d thought it could be!
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    Insight Vacations commented on this review
    We are delighted to learn that your time on the road in the Mediterranean exceeded your expectations. Also, we are could not be happier to hear of the tremendous efforts put in by Nico to ensure that your trip was insightful as well as entertaining. All... Show more
    Trip date: November 2019
  • C
    · May 2nd, 2019
    The guides were knowledgeable, patient and pleasant on all occasions.
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    Insight Vacations commented on this review
    Thank you for sharing this with us. We are very happy to learn that you enjoyed your complete experience with Insight Vacations. Moreover, we truly look forward to journeying with you again soon.
    Trip date: April 2019
  • AA
    · June 24th, 2017
    My daughter (aged 21) and I celebrated the completion of her degree with the Mediterranean Legends Tour, 2 nights in Athens, 3 day island cruise, 1 night back in Athens. It was fantastic, beyond what we had hoped for. So many stunning views and 'wow' moments all facilitated by fantastic tour operators Christine and Sabrina and with excellent local guides on each of the excursions. A visit to the Acropolis and walk through Mykonos were included, and in addition we paid for excursions to the ancient ruins of Ephesus, Monastery of St John on Patmos, Knossos Palace in Crete and Temple of Poseidon at Sounion. Of these Ephesus and Sounion were our favourites - one for its history (John was a fantastic Turkish guide), and the other for the stunning views, a fitting end to our holiday. Santorini was also a favourite destination where we enjoyed a ride up the cable car and wander around the town. Insight Vacations were a first class company and we felt very well cared for. Hotel Divani Caravel is lovely, particularly the rooftop pool with views over Athens; and the cruise ship Celestyal Olympia was a good size and with a range of facilities and activities. Best of all we enjoyed walking around the decks to watch the views and were pleased to have a cabin with a window. This was our first cruise and a great experience. It was busy with early starts and optional late evenings so we soon got into the local pattern of an afternoon siesta! All in all a wonderful holiday, and the airport transfers in air-conditioned luxury were much appreciated!
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    Trip date: June 2017
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