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15 Day Best of Greece
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Athens to Santorini
When you saddle a trip with a moniker as lofty as "Best of Greece," you’d better make sure it lives up to the hype. This one does. Compiling the top moments from our best-selling trips in the region, this comprehensive tour through the cradle of Western Civilization brings the distant past and vibrant present into sharp focus. Between the must-see historical sites of Athens and Delphi, the rugged plateaus of the fabled Samariá Gorge, personal encounters in isolated Cretan villages and the breezy sway of Santorini at sundown, you won’t have a moment to waste. Witness Greece — in all her timeless glory — with us.
*14 nights in the same stateroom: + $100pp (double occupancy)
*14 nights in the same stateroom: +$200pp (single occupancy)
*There are only a limited amount of staterooms available on each sailing where moving is not going to be necessary.
- Your G for Good Moment: Tour of Shedia Home and a Beverage, Athens
- Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
- Your Foodie Moment: Cooking Class Athens, Athens
- Athens orientation walk
- Guided tour of the Acropolis and Parthenon
- Acropolis and Parthenon entrance fees
- Visit the site of Thermopylae Information Center
- Guided tour of Ancient Delphi
- Visit the Corinth Canal
- Samariá Gorge hike
- Beach time at Agia Roumeli and Loutro
- Palace of Knossos visit
- Orientation walk of Fira
- Caldera walk from Fira to Oia on Santorini
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodations
- Hotels (14 nts).
Meals
- 14 breakfasts, 1 dinner (Allow USD555-725 for meals not included)
Transportation
- Ferry, local bus, private van, train, plane.
Staff & experts
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.
Priority Access
» Priority check-in
» Priority access to specialty restaurant reservations
» Priority line at the Guest Services desk
» Priority line at the Shore Excursions desk
» Priority access to tenders ashore in select ports
» Priority disembarkation
Premium Dining
» Expanded 24-hour room service breakfast menu
» Pinnacle Class ships: Private dining venue for breakfast and dinner with an expanded menu
» All other ships: Priority seating in the Dining Room for breakfast and dinner with an expanded menu
Exclusive Amenities
» Complimentary stateroom upgrade
» Dedicated concierge service
» Welcome glass of sparkling wine on embarkation day
» Premium bathrobes
» Club Orange keycard
» Exclusive Club Orange tote bag (one per stateroom)
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Stavros Niarchos Park
If you need a breath of fresh air from the bustling energy of Athens, consider a trip to Stavros Niarchos Park, and enjoy the vast seaside green space outside of the city center. Designed with paths surrounded by Mediterranean plants and a cultural center on site, take a stroll or opt to rent a bike to explore the large park.
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Oia
A small village set on a cliff known worldwide for its picturesque, whitewashed buildings and blue-domed churches.
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Acropolis
These magnificent ruins are an iconic temple complex built on Athen’s rocky hilltop in 5th century B.C. The Acropolis is visible from most parts of the city and acts as a hub in which Athens revolves around. A brilliant sight day or night, take it in from your hotel balcony or opt for a closeup view with a tour up to the top.
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Day 1 Athens
Arrive at any time.
Exclusive Inclusions: Your Welcome Moment Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Day 2 Athens
Explore the city on a guided walking tour to the Parthenon and Acropolis with a refreshment stop at a local non-profit cafe, Shedia Home, along the way. Enjoy a free afternoon to immerse yourself deeper into this historical city; opt to visit the new Acropolis Museum, the Ancient Agora, or the National Archaeological Museum. Later in the evening attend a cooking class with a local chef and enjoy a dinner of your creations.
Exclusive Inclusions: Your G for Good Moment Tour of Shedia Home and a Beverage| Your Foodie Moment Cooking Class Athens
Meals included: Breakfast | Dinner
Day 3 Athens/Meteora
Travel north from Athens by bus and train to Kalampaka, the perfect base for visiting the monasteries and the area of Meteora.
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 4 Meteora
Spend a full free day in the area. Head out and visit the mountain top monasteries on your own by bus or pre-book the Meteora Monasteries Hiking Tour to do it on foot with a local guide.
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 5 Meteora/Delphi
After breakfast, transfer to the site of Thermopylae and Information Centre to learn of the famous battle that helped create the Greece we know today. Continue on to Delphi for an orientation walk before touring Ancient Delphi with a local guide. Spend the evening as you wish with free time.
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 6 Delphi/Náfplio
Travel Nafplio with a stop at the Corinth Canal on the way. Take part in a brief orientation walk then spend the evening exploring the cobblestone streets with free time. Opt to climb the Acronafplia to take in the views.
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 7 Náfplio/Athens
Enjoy free time to explore Napflio and the surrounding areas. Choose to visit Epidavros, as well as the nearby site of Mycenae then transfer in the late afternoon to Athens for the night.
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 8 Athens/Chaniá
Hop on a morning flight from Athens to Chania. After dropping your bags at the hotel, get your bearings on an orientation walk and then take the rest of the day to explore or to relax at one of the many harbour-side cafés.
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 9 Chaniá/Agia Roumeli
Travel by private transfer and ferry to hike in the Samariá Gorge. Spend the night in Agia Roumeli, a remote fishing village.
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 10 Agia Roumeli/Loutro
Enjoy a free day in Agia Roumeli. Relax on the beach or opt to rent a kayak and explore secluded beaches and coves. In the late afternoon catch a ferry to the town of Loutro for the night.
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 11 Loutro
Take advantage of a free day for exploring the area. Head out for a swim and savour tasty seafood meals at secluded restaurants, or choose to hike Aradine Gorge.
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 12 Loutro/Irákleion
Travel to Heraklion. Enjoy a visit to Knossos, site of a Minoan palace and residence of King Minos. Enjoy the rest of the day on your own with free time.
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 13 Irákleion/Santorini
Hop on a ferry to beautiful and iconic island of Santorini. Get your bearings after arriving on an orientation walk of the town of Fira with your CEO. Then head out on a spectacular walk along the caldera from Fira to Oia with incredible views over the Mediterranean. Take in the sunset and then return to the hotel in the evening.
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 14 Santorini
Enjoy a free day to explore Santorini. Opt for a half-day volcano tour, shopping, relaxing on the beach, or make your way to the crater's rim to savour the breathtaking view. If the mood suits, soak up the sunset on a pre-bookable sunset Oia cruise.
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 15 Santorini
Depart at any time.
Meals included: Breakfast
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