Countries Visited:
Greece,
Duration:
12 days
Style:
River/Small ship/Barge,
Small group,
Travel Period:
August 2026 - October 2027
Overview
12 days from Athens to Athens
Let the sun and games begin on this lively land and cruise tour to Classical Greece, ancient Turkey, and the breezy Greek Isles. After following in the footsteps of profound philosophers and legendary Olympians, your mind and body will set sail from Athens for three triumphant nights on the brilliant blue waters of the Aegean Sea. Trade the discus throw for dancing and the chariot games for a chair by the pool as you peacefully float to the glamourous island of Mykonos; the Greek, Roman, and Byzantine excavations of Ephesus; the pilgrimage site of Patmos; the Bronze Age settlement of Knossos; and the dreamy, whitewashed isle of Santorini (weather permitting). With brilliant sights and sunsets on the itinerary from the mainland to Crete, you’re destined to bring home the golden this winning tour of Greece.
All This. Included
Special Features Included in this Tour: • Guided sightseeing in Athens includes an orientation drive to see the main landmarks, plus a visit to the Acropolis• Visit to the ancient town of Corinth, plus a stop at the Corinth Canal• Guided visits to archaeological sites in Olympia, Mycenae and Epidaurus • Visit to the excavations and Archaeological Museum of Delphi• Guided visit to the monasteries of Varlaam and St Stephen’s in Meteora• Visit to the site of the Battle of Thermopylae• 3-night Iconic Aegean Cruise includes visits to Mykonos, Patmos, and Santorini• Guided visit to the excavations of ancient Ephesus in Turkey• Visit to Crete includes guided visit of the Minoan Palace of Knossos• [LF] Tzatziki cooking demonstration • [LF] Sirtaki dance lesson with complimentary glass of ouzo
Let the sun and games begin on this lively land and cruise tour to Classical Greece, ancient Turkey, and the breezy Greek Isles. After following in the footsteps of profound philosophers and legendary Olympians, your mind and body will set sail from Athens for three triumphant nights on the brilliant blue waters of the Aegean Sea. Trade the discus throw for dancing and the chariot games for a chair by the pool as you peacefully float to the glamourous island of Mykonos; the Greek, Roman, and Byzantine excavations of Ephesus; the pilgrimage site of Patmos; the Bronze Age settlement of Knossos; and the dreamy, whitewashed isle of Santorini (weather permitting). With brilliant sights and sunsets on the itinerary from the mainland to Crete, you’re destined to bring home the golden this winning tour of Greece.
All This. Included
Special Features Included in this Tour: • Guided sightseeing in Athens includes an orientation drive to see the main landmarks, plus a visit to the Acropolis• Visit to the ancient town of Corinth, plus a stop at the Corinth Canal• Guided visits to archaeological sites in Olympia, Mycenae and Epidaurus • Visit to the excavations and Archaeological Museum of Delphi• Guided visit to the monasteries of Varlaam and St Stephen’s in Meteora• Visit to the site of the Battle of Thermopylae• 3-night Iconic Aegean Cruise includes visits to Mykonos, Patmos, and Santorini• Guided visit to the excavations of ancient Ephesus in Turkey• Visit to Crete includes guided visit of the Minoan Palace of Knossos• [LF] Tzatziki cooking demonstration • [LF] Sirtaki dance lesson with complimentary glass of ouzo
Notes:
- This tour requires walking on uneven terrain, especially at archaeological sites, which may pose a challenge to guests with physical limitations or reliant on mobility devices such as wheelchairs. The Greek Government has introduced a Sustainable Tourism Development Fee to all cruise tourists. This tax is applicable when a guest disembarks at a Greek island or mainland port. With your consent, Celestyal will facilitate the collection of these fees through your onboard account. Cruise details: Rotation of ports of call may vary for congestion reasons at certain ports, with or without prior notice.Inside cabin (category IB) - other cabin types are available for a supplement. Included drink package: selection of non-alcoholic and alcoholic drinks. Included select excursions as per detailed itinerary. Globus Host service throughout the cruise. Please ask your Travel Consultant for cruise ship details. The ship scheduled to depart for the cruise portion of your vacation is the Celestyal Discovery, operated by Celestyal Cruises.
The details
What's included
- Welcome drink in Athens; full buffet breakfast daily, 3 Lunches, 7 Dinners
Start:Athens, Greece
Finish:Athens, Greece
Finish:Athens, Greece
Type:Group tour (max 18)
Tripcode:
RGK
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Day 2 - ATHENS
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Day 3 - ATHENS–CORINTH–MYCENAE–EPIDAURUS–NAUPLIA
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Day 4 - NAUPLIA–OLYMPIA
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Day 5 - OLYMPIA–PATRAS–DELPHI
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Day 6 - DELPHI–METEORA AREA
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Day 7 - METEORA AREA–THERMOPYLAE–ATHENS
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Day 8 - ATHENS (EMBARKATION)–MYKONOS
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Day 9 - CRUISING: KUSADASI, TURKEY–PATMOS, GREECE
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Day 10 - CRUISING: HERAKLION, CRETE–SANTORINI
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Day 11 - ATHENS (DISEMBARKATION)
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11 nights from
A$6,565
per person twin share*
Tripcode: 68812
Start:Athens, Greece
Finish:Athens, Greece
Finish:Athens, Greece
Type:Group tour (max 18)
Tripcode:
68812
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