Begin your vacation with a night in Athens before embarking on your three-night escorted tour across mainland Greece with visits to Olympia, Delphi and more. After your three-night tour you will spend three additional nights in Athens, home to countless monuments and attractions. Drawing in visitors from every nation, Athens is one of the most stunning cities in the world…After your stay in Athens, it's time to explore the islands. Board your four-night cruise and sail through the Aegean Sea, making stops in Mykonos, Rhodes, Santorini, Heraklion, Patmos and Kusadasi, Turkey. Enjoy free time in each of these exotic ports or choose one of our shore excursions to maximize your stay.
Package Includes
Roundtrip flightAll transfers4-night hotel accommodations at the Stanley Hotel in Athens3-night Classical Tour of Greece4-night cabin accommodations aboard the AquamarineSightseeing as outlined in itineraryContinental breakfast daily during hotel stayAll meals on boardHotel taxes and service chargesCruise Line fuel surchargesPackage price excludes airport taxes and fees
(Fuel Surcharges are included in the package price)
Vacation Package Itinerary
Day 1 (Sunday): Depart United States
Travel via available air carrier from your United States departure point to Athens, Greece.Day 2 (Monday): Arrive Athens
Transfer to your hotel, the rest of the day is at your leisure.Accommodation in AthensDay 3 (Tuesday): Athens to Olympia
Leave by the coastal road to the Corinth Canal (short stop). Drive on and visit the Theatre of Epidauros famous for its remarkable acoustics. Then proceed to the town of Nauplion (short stop) drive on to Mycenae and visit the Archaeological Site and the Tomb of Agamemnon. Then depart for Olympia through Central Peloponnese and the Towns of Tripolis and Megalopolis. Overnight in Olympia, the Cradle of the Olympic Games.Accommodation in Olympia (B, D)Day 4 (Wednesday): Olympia to Delphi
In the morning visit the Archaeological Site with the Sanctuary of Olympian Zeus, the Ancient Stadium and the Archaeological Museum. Then drive on through the plains of Eliad and Achaia until the magnificent bridge, which is crossing the Corinthian Bay from Rion to Antirion. Pass by the picturesque Towns of Nafpactos (Lepanto) and Itea, arrive in Delphi.Accommodation in Delphi (B, D)Day 5 (Thursday): Delphi to Kalambaka
In the morning visit the archaeological site and the museum. Depart for Kalambaka, a small town situated at the foot of the astonishing complex of Meteora, gigantic rocks.Accommodation in Kalambaka (B)Day 6 (Friday): Kalambaka to Athens
Visit Meteora. Among striking scenery, perched on top of huge rocks which seem to be suspended in mid-air, stand ageless Monasteries, where you can see exquisite speciments of Byzantine art. Return to Athens via Trikala, Lamia, Thermopylae (visit Leonida's Monument). Arrive in Athens early in the evening.Accommodation in Athens (B)Day 7 (Saturday): Athens
Morning sightseeing tour of Athens. Afterwards, you can spend the rest of the day exploring Athens on your own.Accommodation in Athens (B)Day 8 (Sunday): Athens
Leisure day in Athens.Accommodation in Athens (B)Day 9 (Monday): Piraeus/Athens to Mykonos
After breakfast, transfer to the port of Piraeus where your cruise departs at 11:00 a.m. Please have all necessary documents needed to board the ship. The port city of Piraeus is located about 10 kilometers southwest of Central Athens, this city has been the port of Athens since classical times. Cruise through the Aegean on your way to glamorous Mykonos, where we will spend the evening. We arrive at 6:00 p.m. and have enough time to enjoy one of the shore excursions offered through the cruise, or to explore the island on your own. Mykonos is known for beautiful beaches, chic boutiques and a bustling nightlife.Depart Mykonos 11:00 p.m.Day 10 (Tuesday): Kusadasi to Patmos
Visit both Greece and Turkey today. Start your day in Kusadasi, Turkey and be sure to visit near by Ephessos, where you can see the Temple of Artemis, one of the Ancient Wonders of the World.Depart Kusadasi 12:00 p.m.Sail on to Patmos, Greece, sometimes referred to as the ideal Greek destination due to the wide range of activities. Arrive at 4:00 p.m. and start exploring. With such a short time on the island it is recommended to book a shore excursion to maximize your stay here.Depart Patmos 9:00 p.m.Day 11 (Wednesday): Rhodes
Wake up in the beautiful Island of Rhodes, the largest island in the Dodecanese. We arrive here at 7:00 a.m. and have the day to explore the peaceful beaches, the old town or join one of the organized shore excursions offered.Depart Rhodes 6:00 p.m.Day 12 (Thursday): Heraklion to Santorini
Make a visit to Crete, arguably the most beautiful Greek Island. Tour the islands historical sites including the Palace of Knosses, just a few miles away from the harbor.Depart Heraklion 11:30 a.m.The sites arriving in Santorini will leave you feeling amazed. The crisp white buildings against the blue Aegean background will leave a lasting impression. With only a few hours on this spectacular island, it would be wise to join a shore excursion to make the most of Santorini.Depart Santorini 9:00 p.m.Day 13 (Friday): Piraeus/Athens
Arrive Athens 6:00 a.m.Transfer from the port to Athens Airport for your return flight.
