Countries Visited:
Greece,
Duration:
12 days
Style:
River/Small ship/Barge,
Travel Period:
October 2026 - March 2027
Overview
12 Day Tour from Athens to Athens
The iconic Greek Islands are yours to discover on a guided cruise and tour of Greece. You’ve dreamed of the sparkling blue waters of the Aegean Sea and strolling among whitewashed buildings above pristine beaches. Now you can have both with a guided tour of Greece and a Greek Islands cruise. History comes alive on your guided visits to many of Greece's ancient sites. In addition to the Acropolis and Olympia, you'll also visit the ruins in Mycenae, dating from 1,350 to 1,200 BC and described in Homer’s epic poem, “The Iliad.” Also see the amazingly well-preserved, 2,300-year-old open-air theater in Epidaurus. In ancient Greece, people traveled to Delphi to seek the wisdom of the Oracle. Learn about the Oracle, tour the excavations, and visit the Archaeological Museum. To add to your Greek experience, enjoy a cooking demonstration where you learn to make traditional tzatziki; take a sirtaki dance lesson, and try a glass of Ouzo. Plus, you'll be accompanied by an expert Tour Director who will bring this country to life by sharing its history, stories, and insider secrets.Take your escorted Greek vacation adventure further! Cruise the Greek Islands for four nights to experience the world-renowned Aegean Sea portion of the Mediterranean. Sail from Athens aboard a Celestyal Cruise ship to Mykonos. Next, you’ll sail towards the shores of Turkey to visit Kusadasi. Stop at the island of Rhodes, and sail, weather permitting, to the panoramic and volcanic island of Santorini— “The Black Pearl of the Aegean.” Relax while basking in the beauty of the sea as you return to Athens. From the picturesque fishing villages to ancient historic sights and sailing the Aegean Sea, this guided tour of Greece has it all—including four spectacular nights on a Greek Island cruise.
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• Photo opportunity at the Corinth Canal• Guided visit to the excavations and museum in Mycenae • Guided visit to the open-air auditorium in Epidaurus • Guided visit to Olympia’s archaeological site• Visit to the excavations and Archaeological Museum of Delphi• Tzatziki cooking demonstration • Sirtaki dance lesson with complimentary glass of ouzo• 4-night Iconic Aegean Cruise includes visits to Mykonos, Patmos, Rhodes and Santorini• Visit to Kusadasi, Turkey
The iconic Greek Islands are yours to discover on a guided cruise and tour of Greece. You’ve dreamed of the sparkling blue waters of the Aegean Sea and strolling among whitewashed buildings above pristine beaches. Now you can have both with a guided tour of Greece and a Greek Islands cruise. History comes alive on your guided visits to many of Greece's ancient sites. In addition to the Acropolis and Olympia, you'll also visit the ruins in Mycenae, dating from 1,350 to 1,200 BC and described in Homer’s epic poem, “The Iliad.” Also see the amazingly well-preserved, 2,300-year-old open-air theater in Epidaurus. In ancient Greece, people traveled to Delphi to seek the wisdom of the Oracle. Learn about the Oracle, tour the excavations, and visit the Archaeological Museum. To add to your Greek experience, enjoy a cooking demonstration where you learn to make traditional tzatziki; take a sirtaki dance lesson, and try a glass of Ouzo. Plus, you'll be accompanied by an expert Tour Director who will bring this country to life by sharing its history, stories, and insider secrets.Take your escorted Greek vacation adventure further! Cruise the Greek Islands for four nights to experience the world-renowned Aegean Sea portion of the Mediterranean. Sail from Athens aboard a Celestyal Cruise ship to Mykonos. Next, you’ll sail towards the shores of Turkey to visit Kusadasi. Stop at the island of Rhodes, and sail, weather permitting, to the panoramic and volcanic island of Santorini— “The Black Pearl of the Aegean.” Relax while basking in the beauty of the sea as you return to Athens. From the picturesque fishing villages to ancient historic sights and sailing the Aegean Sea, this guided tour of Greece has it all—including four spectacular nights on a Greek Island cruise.
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• Photo opportunity at the Corinth Canal• Guided visit to the excavations and museum in Mycenae • Guided visit to the open-air auditorium in Epidaurus • Guided visit to Olympia’s archaeological site• Visit to the excavations and Archaeological Museum of Delphi• Tzatziki cooking demonstration • Sirtaki dance lesson with complimentary glass of ouzo• 4-night Iconic Aegean Cruise includes visits to Mykonos, Patmos, Rhodes and Santorini• Visit to Kusadasi, Turkey
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.Outside cabin (category XA).Included soft drinks with meals, and unlimited filter coffee, tea, water, and juice throughout the day. 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.Please note! The cruise itinerary on the departures of 20th October 2026, plus 30th March and 6th April 2027 also include a stop in Crete.
The details
What's included
- 11 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 7 Dinners
Start:Athens, Greece
Finish:Athens, Greece
Finish:Athens, Greece
Type:Group tour (max 44)
Tripcode:
KGHX
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Day 2 - ATHENS
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Day 3 - ATHENS–CORINTH CANAL–MYCENAE–EPIDAURUS–NAUPLIA
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Day 4 - NAUPLIA–OLYMPIA
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Day 5 - OLYMPIA–ARACHOVA–DELPHI
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Day 6 - DELPHI–ATHENS
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Day 7 - ATHENS–(EMBARKATION): MYKONOS
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Day 8 - CRUISING: KUSADASI, TURKEY–PATMOS, GREECE
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Day 9 - CRUISING: RHODES
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Day 10 - CRUISING: SANTORINI, GREECE
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Day 11 - ATHENS (DISEMBARKATION)
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Tripcode: 81261
Start:Athens, Greece
Finish:Athens, Greece
Finish:Athens, Greece
Type:Group tour (max 44)
Tripcode:
81261
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