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16 Day Exploring Greece and Its Islands
featuring Classical Greece, Mykonos & Santorini
Explore the ancient wonders of Greece and the Mediterranean on this captivating journey. Visit iconic sites like the Temple of Zeus, Olympia, Delphi, and the Acropolis. Discover the production of olive oil and wine at a local farm, and enjoy a traditional Mediterranean cooking demonstration. Wander the streets and beaches of Mykonos and Santorini, and explore the ancient ruins of Akrotiri. Learn from local experts on guided tours of Athens, Meteora, and more, while enjoying ample free time to experience Greece’s timeless beauty.
*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 Tour Includes
- 7 Handpicked Accommodations
- 25 Meals
Must-See Inclusions:
- Explore Mykonos, the whitewashed jewel of the Cyclades Islands, at your leisure.
- Join a local expert to explore Athens and its famed sites.
- Explore the grandeur of Olympia, birthplace of the Olympic Games.
Cultural Experiences:
- Come to know two breathtaking Byzantine monasteries in Metéora, built over 600 years ago.
- Experience the Delphi Museum with its priceless collection of ancient artifacts.
- Broaden your knowledge of traditional Greek music with a delightful Greek dance class.
Culinary Inclusions:
- Taste olive oil and homemade jams at a local farm in the Peloponnese countryside.
- Partake in a Mediterranean cooking experience followed by a traditional Greek lunch.
- Sample the finest wines in Greece with a winery tour and light lunch in Santorini.
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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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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Archaeological Site of Olympia
The birthplace of the Olympic Games, the most significant sporting event in all of antiquity, was Ancient Olympia in western Peloponnese, in the so-called "valley of the gods." Beginning in 776 B.C., all Greeks from around the known world would come together every four years and all hostilities would be put on hold so that everyone could participate in these games in the true spirit of sportsmanship. Olympia is once again a well-known travel destination and a significant monument with a global following.
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Little Venice, Mykonos
Take a stroll through Little Venice. The area has a variety of charming seafront bars, restaurants and shops.
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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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Day: 1 Overnight Flight
Discover the beauty and timeless wonder found only in Greece. This fascinating tour of Greece begins with an overnight flight.
Day: 2 Athens, Greece - Tour Begins
Dinner Crowne Plaza Athens City Center
Your tour begins in the capital city of Athens. This evening, join your fellow travellers for a welcome dinner featuring Greek specialties at a local restaurant in Athens.
Day: 3 Athens
Breakfast Crowne Plaza Athens City Center
Enjoy a panoramic tour of the highlights in Athens showcasing the city's ancient and glorious monuments, such as the Temple of Zeus, the Parliament, and the Olympic Stadium. Next, ascend the steep hill of the Acropolis. Greek for “highest city,” the Acropolis was the religious centre of ancient Athens and is crowned by the Parthenon, considered the pinnacle of classical Greek architecture. This evening, perhaps you’ll choose to join an optional local food tour of Athens.
Day: 4 Athens - Thermopylae - Metéora - Kalambaka
Breakfast & Dinner Grand Hotel Meteora
Travel north through central Greece to Thermopylae. Stop to see a monument dedicated to Leonidas who died defending the city against the Persians. Arrive in Metéora and visit two remote monasteries* situated in a unique landscape of limestone rock “towers” that extend nearly 900 feet into the air. Over 600 years ago, Byzantine monks chose to build their monastic community perched atop these virtually inaccessible rocks. End your day at a family-owned taverna where you will savour a delicious meal with recipes passed down from generations.
Day: 5 Kalambaka - Delphi - Arachova
Breakfast & Dinner Domotel Anemolia Resort & Conference
This morning, continue to the ancient city of Delphi, one of Greece’s most important religious centres during Classical times. A local expert guides you on a visit to the Sanctuary of Apollo, the Doric Temple, the ancient theatre, and the Delphi Museum with its priceless collection of ancient artifacts. It was here that the famous Oracle was consulted to foretell the destiny of Man. Continue on to charming Arachova, a popular ski resort town with breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and valleys.
Day: 6 Arachova - Olympia
Breakfast & Lunch & Dinner Europa Hotel Olympia
Travel along the Gulf of Corinth, crossing into the Peloponnese to the historic city of Olympia, a testament to the grandeur of ancient Greek civilization. Visit a local farm in the countryside and meet with the owners to learn about everyday life in rural Peloponnese. Following the tour, enjoy a light lunch including a tasting of local wines, olive oil, homemade jams, marmalades and sweets.
Day: 7 Olympia
Breakfast & Lunch & Dinner Europa Hotel Olympia
Your guided visit to ancient Olympia includes a tour of the sanctuary of Zeus, the Olympic Stadium – where the first Olympic Games were held in 776 B.C. – and the museum. Next, learn how to cook some of the region’s best dishes as you partake in a Mediterranean cooking experience followed by a traditional Greek lunch. This evening, broaden your knowledge of traditional Greek musical instruments and folkloric dances with a delightful Greek dance class.
Day: 8 Olympia - Tolo
Breakfast King Minos Hotel
Enjoy spectacular scenery as you cross the Arkadian Mountains on your way to the picturesque seaside village of Tolo. En route, stop at a family-owned ouzo distillery producing Greece’s signature anise-flavored aperitif since 1869.
Day: 9 Tolo - Mycenae - Nafplio - Tolo
Breakfast King Minos Hotel
Start your day with a journey to ancient Mycenae, once ruled by mythological King Agamemnon, commander-in-chief of the Greeks during the Trojan War. Explore the excavations during a guided visit featuring the Beehive Tombs and the Lion Gate. Next, head to the coastal town of Nafplio and enjoy a free afternoon to explore Greece’s first capital city. Your Tour Manager will introduce you to Nafplio’s mix of Venetian and neo-classical architectural influences which make it Greece’s most elegant city.
Day: 10 Tolo - Athens - Mykonos - Chora
Breakfast & Dinner Porto Mykonos
Early this morning, transfer to the port of Athens for the high-speed ferry** ride to Mykonos, the whitewashed jewel of the Cyclades Islands. Enjoy magnificent views as you cruise across the brilliant Aegean Sea to this island paradise. Spend time in Chora (Mykonos Old Town), where mazes of narrow streets link the whitewashed buildings and traditional life continues amidst the bustling activity.
Day: 11 Mykonos
Breakfast Porto Mykonos
Enjoy a relaxing day to independently explore the charms of Mykonos. Or join an optional excursion to the nearby island of Delos,*** the fabled birthplace of Apollo and Artemis.
Day: 12 Mykonos - Santorini - Oia
Breakfast & Dinner Santorini Palace
Cruise to the most spectacular destination in the Mediterranean, the fabled island of Santorini. Next, travel through a fascinating landscape of vineyards, whitewashed chapels, and volcanic cliffs to the spectacular town of Oia, where the best views of the crater are found.
Day: 13 Santorini - Akrotiri - Wine Tasting
Breakfast & Lunch Santorini Palace
Begin your day with a visit to the excavation site of ancient Akrotiri, the most important prehistoric settlement found anywhere in the Eastern Mediterranean. Known as the "Minoan Pompeii," the flourishing town was at once destroyed and preserved by a volcanic eruption around 1450 B.C. End your morning with a tasting and light lunch at a local winery that produces the unique and famous wines of Santorini.
Day: 14 Santorini
Breakfast Santorini Palace
Your day is at leisure to relax or independently explore Santorini, considered one of the most stunning landscapes in the world. Shop in Thira’s charming town centre, take in the breathtaking scenery, visit a local museum or simply enjoy the amenities of your hotel. Perhaps you’ll join an afternoon optional tour of Megalochori, one of the most picturesque villages on the island, followed by a dinner of flavorful regional cuisine.
Day: 15 Santorini - Athens
Breakfast & Dinner Crowne Plaza Athens City Center
Bid farewell to the Greek Islands and fly back to Athens for your overnight stay. Celebrate the end of a memorable trip to Greece with a delightful farewell dinner.
Day: 16 Athens - Tour Ends
Breakfast
Your tour ends today.
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