Welcome to Greece!

(16 days,14 nights,31 meals)

Athens: 4 nights         

Olympia: 1 night        

Delphi: 1 night            

Kalambaka: 1 night    

At Sea: 7 nights

DAY1 – SATURDAY: WELCOME TO ATHENS GREECE

Arrival at Athens International Airport, meet and transfer to your hotel for check in. 2 nights in Athens.

DAY2 – SUNDAY: ATHENS

Enjoy the next few days at leisure to explore this wonderful city! Wherever you stand, where you turn, the city’s long and rich history will be alive in front of you with non-stop energy.

Breakfast

DAY3 – MONDAY:  Athens ● Corinth Canal ● Epidaurus ● Nafplion ● Mycenae ● Olympia

BEGINNING OF THE GUIDED TOUR

Leave by the coastal road to the Corinth Canal (short stop). Drive on and visit the Theatre of Epidaurus, famous for its remarkable acoustics. Then proceed to the town of Nafplio (short photo 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 (dinner).

Breakfast, Dinner

DAY4 – TUESDAY: Olympia ● Delphi or Arachova

In the morning visit the Archaeological Site with the Sanctuary of Olympian Zeus, the Ancient Stadium, the spot where the torch of the modern Olympic Games is lit and the Archaeological Museum. Then drive on through the plains of Ilia and Achaia until the magnificent bridge that crosses the Corinthian Bay from Rion to Antirion. Pass by the picturesque towns of Nafpactos (Lepanto) and Itea, arrive in Delphi (dinner and overnight).

Breakfast, Dinner

DAY5 – WEDNESDAY: Delphi or Arachova ● Kalambaka

In the morning visit the Archaeological Site and the Museum of Delphi, the most famous oracle of the ancient world. Depart for Kalambaka, a small town located at the foot of the astonishing complex of Meteora, gigantic rocks (dinner and overnight).

Breakfast, Dinner

DAY6 – THURSDAY:  Kalambaka (Meteora) ● Athens

Visit Meteora, a striking scenery: perched on top of huge rocks which seem to be suspended in mid-air, stand ageless Monasteries, where you can see exquisite specimens of Byzantine art. Return to Athens via Trikala, Lamia, Thermopylae (short stop to see across the road the Leonida’s Monument). Arrive in Athens early in the evening, and transfer to your hotel for your 2-night stay.

END OF THE GUIDED TOUR

Breakfast

DAY7 – FRIDAY: ATHENS

Discover the landmarks, neighbourhoods and monuments of this vibrant city. The ancient city merges with a modern one – alive and romantic, bustling with busy streets and squares.

Breakfast

 Celestyal Cruise DAY8- SATURDAY: Athens (Pireaus) ● At sea165 km

Transfer to and embark ship.

CRUISE TO THE ISLANDS BEGINS

Athens depart at 5:00 pm

Breakfast, Dinner

Celestyal Cruise DAY9 – SUNDAY: Thessaloniki     

BEGINNING OF THE ISLAND-HOPPING CRUISE

Arrive in Thessaloniki. Day at leisure to walk down the palm-lined avenues, passing by traditional tavernas, ouzeria’s and seasonal markets.

VISIT INCLUDED: The Royal Tombs of Vergina

Depart for Kusadasi.

Thessaloniki arrive at 12:30 am to 6:00 pm

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Celestyal Cruise DAY10 – MONDAY: Kusadasi (Turkey)

Enjoy an excursion to Ephesus and discover ancient relics of the Hellenistic, Roman and Christian eras on a guided tour of the archaeological site. Depart for Crete.

Kusadasi arrive at 1:00 pm – depart at 8:00 pm

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Celestyal Cruise DAY11 – TUESDAY:  Heraklion (Crete)

Arrival in Heraklion for a day at leisure to discover the island of Crete. As the island’s capital and largest city, Heraklion is close to two major archaeological sites and several kilometres of sandy beaches. Depart for Santorini.

Crete arrive at 10:00 am – depart at 7:00 pm

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Celestyal Cruise DAY12 – WEDNESDAY: Santorini

Arrive in Santorini for a day at leisure to discover the island with whitewashed houses that overlook the caldera.

Santorini arrive at 7:00

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY13 – THURSDAY:  Santorini ● Mykonos

Depart for Mykonos.  A day at leisure to discover the windmills and beaches of Mykonos.

Santorini depart 12:30 am

Mykonos arrive at 8:00 am

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY14- FRIDAY: Mykonos ● Milos

Depart for Milos. Discover the volcanic island of Milos.

Mykonos depart at 2:00 am

Milos arrive at 9:00 am – depart at 7:00 pm

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY15- SATURDAY:  Athens (Piraeus)

Athens arrive at 7: 00 am – disembark ship and transfer to airport for your return flight.
END OF ISLAND-HOPPING CRUISE

Breakfast

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