Overview
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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 in an outside cabin aboard a Celestyal Cruise ship to the legendary island of Mykonos. Wander amid its iconic windmills and white houses. Next, you’ll sail towards the shores of Turkey to visit Kusadasi and the ancient excavations of Ephesus. Then, cruise to the island of Rhodes. You’ll see the clifftop acropolis of Lindos and Athena’s Temple. Next, dock at Heraklion on the island of Crete, where you can take an optional excursion to explore Knossos, site of the 3,000 BC Minoan civilization. You’ll also 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 for guided sightseeing. 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.
Highlights
Welcome drink; guided sightseeing, visit the Acropolis
CORINTH Cross the canal
MYCENAE Guided visit of the excavations and museum
OLYMPIA LF learn how to make the traditional Greek tzatziki appetizer; guided visit of the archaeological site and the museum
DELPHI LF learn to dance the sirtaki and have a glass of Ouzo; guided visit of the excavations, visit the Archaeological Museum
CRUISING
Four-night cruise with port calls at Mykonos; Kusadasi (Turkey); Patmos; Rhodes; Heraklion; Santorini (weather permitting).
INCLUDED SHORE EXCURSIONSKusadasi: ancient Ephesus, Rhodes: medieval town
CRUISE DETAILS:
- Rotation of ports of call may vary for congestion reasons at certain ports with or without prior notice.
- Outside cabin (category XA) - All cabins with two lower beds and private shower and toilet.
- Full entertainment program on board.
- Drink package: selection of non-alcoholic & alcoholic drinks.
- 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 Olympia, operated by Celestyal Cruises.
2020 Tour itinerary
Total meals included:
- 9 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 6 dinners
ATHENS, GREECE
Day1
Welcome to Athens! At 6 pm, meet your traveling companions for a welcome drink with your Tour Director.
ATHENS–CORINTH CANAL–MYCENAE–OLYMPIA
Day2
Cross the spectacular Corinth Canal. Your highlight for today is MYCENAE, where 19th-century excavations reveal impressions of the splendors so vividly described by Homer. Admire the Beehive Tombs, known as the Treasury of Atreus; Lion Gate, Europe’s oldest known monument; the remains of Agamemnon’s Royal Palace, and the impressive fortifications of the Citadel. Also visit the museum. Later, arrive in Olympia and enjoy a LF COOKING DEMONSTRATION and learn how to make the traditional Greek tzatziki appetizer.
Today’s Distance: 174 mi / 280 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
OLYMPIA–DELPHI
Day3
Sightseeing with a Local Guide will give you the insights of the town where the athletes of antiquity competed in honor of the King of Deities. Learn about the history of those original Olympic Games as you walk among the impressive remains of the Gymnasium and the Temples of Hera and Zeus. Also visit the MUSEUM that displays Praxiteles’ magnificent statue of Hermes. In the afternoon a pleasant drive will take you to mystic Delphi. A highlight this evening is a LF DANCE LESSON, where you’ll learn how to dance the sirtaki, made famous in the movie Zorba the Greek, accompanied by a glass of the traditional Ouzo.
Today’s Distance: 137 mi / 220 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
DELPHI–ATHENS
Day4
This morning is devoted to a fascinating tour of the ancient sanctuary of the god Apollo in its dramatic setting on the slopes of Mount Parnassus. Hear about the Oracle and tour the EXCAVATIONS. Visit the ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM to admire the Charioteer, an extraordinary 5th-century BC bronze statue. Leave fascinating Delphi behind you and head back to Athens. Tonight, enjoy an optional dinner at a local restaurant.
Today’s Distance: 118 mi / 190 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
ATHENS–PIRAEUS (EMBARKATION)–MYKONOS
Day5
This morning, head for Piraeus, where you will sail into the deep-blue waters of the Aegean Sea. Later dock at the mountainous island of Mykonos with its characteristic windmills and dazzling white houses. Time to wander through narrow paved streets before returning on board.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
CRUISING: KUSADASI, TURKEY–PATMOS, GREECE
Day6
Two ports of call today: First, Kusadasi on the Turkish coast. Visit the fascinating Greek, Roman, and Byzantine excavations of EPHESUS. Next, you may wish to join an optional excursion to discover the tiny Greek island of Patmos, where St. John the Divine wrote the Revelation, and see the Grotto of Apocalypse.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
CRUISING: RHODES
Day7
All day is dedicated to the island of RHODES. Explore the sites in the historic Old City with its ramparts and palaces built by the Knights of St. John during the Crusades. Next is LINDOS with the fabulous Temple of Athena. Sail from Rhodes around dinner time.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
CRUISING: HERAKLION, CRETE–SANTORINI, GREECE
Day8
First port of call today is Heraklion on Crete. A few miles away is Knossos, the center of the 3000 BC Minoan civilization. Afternoon call (weather permitting) at Santorini, the “Black Pearl of the Aegean”. The optional shore excursion takes you to the clifftop village of Oia for one of the world’s most breathtaking panoramas.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
PIRAEUS (DISEMBARKATION)–ATHENS
Day9
After breakfast on board, disembark at Piraeus and return to Athens. Sightseeing with a Local Guide features a visit to the world-famous ACROPOLIS, perched high on a rocky outcrop overlooking the city. Here, see the Parthenon, the Erechtheum with its Porch of Maidens, the Temple of Athena Nike, and enjoy a panoramic view that includes glimpses of the Temple of Olympian Zeus, Theater of Dionysus, and the beautifully preserved Theseum. Later, a city orientation tour features the Parliament House and a picture stop at the Panathenaic Stadium. Built in the 2nd century AD, it is the only stadium in the world built entirely of marble, and was host to the opening and closing ceremonies of the first modern Olympics in 1896. The rest of the day is at leisure. Tonight is your chance to join an optional dinner outing to try the local fare.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
ATHENS
Day10
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Things to note
- Please check visa requirements with your local consulate(s); responsibility for obtaining visas rests with the traveler.
Hotels
It may occasionally be necessary to use alternative hotels of a similar standard to those shown.
Zafolia
First-Class
Attractive 7-story Hotel situated near museums, 1 km from Larisis train station & 35 km from El. Venizelos Airport.
Location
87-89 Alexandras Avenue, Athens, Greece
Hotel Facilities
- Business Center
- Fitness Room
- Pool
- Laundry Available
- Concierge desk
- Elevator
- Restaurant On-Site
- Bar/Lounge
- Currency Exchange
- Free WiFi
- Gift Shop
- Spa Services
- Luggage Storage
- Parking/Valet
Room Facilities
- Desk
- Mini-bar
- Wake-Up Calls
- Smoking Rooms
- In-Room Safe
- Alarm Clock
- Air Conditioning
- Coffee Maker
- Internet Access
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Room Service
- Hair Dryer
- Phone
- Television
- Cable/Satellite
Stanley Hotel
Superior First-Class
Located in Athens city center and just few steps away from Metaxourgeio Metro Station, this hotel offers 380 air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi, and a balcony. The hotel features a roof garden with a nice pool area, an open-air lounge bar and a restaurant, from where guests can also enjoy lovely views of the Acropolis, Mount Lycabettus and the Saronic Gulf. Among its amenities you can also find a well-equipped fitness center and a sauna. Free Wi-Fi access is available throughout.
Location
1 Odysseos St, at Karaiskaki Square, Athens, Greece
Hotel Facilities
- Concierge desk
- Restaurant On-Site
- Laundry Available
- Beauty Salon
- Bar/Lounge
- Luggage Storage
- Fitness Room
- Pool
- Parking/Valet
- Business Center
- Spa Services
- Elevator
- Free WiFi
- Currency Exchange
Room Facilities
- Room Service
- Coffee Maker
- Cable/Satellite
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Internet Access
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Mini-bar
- Wake-Up Calls
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Climate Control
- In-Room Safe
- Air Conditioning
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Desk
- Hair Dryer
- Television
- Phone
Europa
First-Class
Hotels Europa is built on the top of Drouvas Hill in Ancient Olympia (UNESCO World Heritage Site), at the foot of which is sited the Sacred Alti with brilliant monuments and the stadium of the Ancient Olympic Games.
Location
Archaia Olympia - Drouva, Olympia, Greece
Hotel Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant On-Site
- Luggage Storage
- Bar/Lounge
- Pool
- Gift Shop
- Currency Exchange
- Business Center
- Parking/Valet
- Elevator
- Laundry Available
Room Facilities
- Air Conditioning
- Room Service
- Desk
- Mini-bar
- Alarm Clock
- Smoking Rooms
- Hair Dryer
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Internet Access
- Phone
- In-Room Safe
- Television
- Cable/Satellite
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Iron/Ironing Board
Amalia Delphi
First-Class
At the foot of Mount Parnassus overlooking olive groves and the Ionian Sea, and just minutes away from the archaeological site and museum, the temple of Apollo, and Castalia spring. The modern guest rooms are air-conditioned and have Wi-Fi and minifridges. Other amenities include an outdoor pool and an inviting lounge bar with a fireplace, where guests can relax and take in the breath taking Delphian scenery.
Location
1 Apollonos Street, Delphi, Greece
Hotel Facilities
- Restaurant On-Site
- Bar/Lounge
- Business Center
- Pool
- Concierge desk
- Luggage Storage
- Parking/Valet
- Free WiFi
- Currency Exchange
- Gift Shop
- Laundry Available
- Elevator
Room Facilities
- Desk
- Cable/Satellite
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Hair Dryer
- In-Room Safe
- Television
- Internet Access
- Phone
- Room Service
- Air Conditioning
