Classical Greece with Idyllic Aegean 7-Night Cruise (RGL)

16 days from Athens to Athens

2023 Tour Details

Equal parts fresh air, fresh cuisine, and joyous laughter, the enviable Mediterranean lifestyle is based on the simple concept of balance. Seven nights on land and seven nights at sea strike the perfect equilibrium between ruins and resorts, baklava and beaches, and mythical gods and sun worshipers on this airy Mediterranean land and cruise tour. After journeying from temple to fascinating temple on our Classical Greece tour, you’ll sail from port to breathtaking port to take in the mesmerizing sights of Ephesus, coastal Turkey, and the Greek Isles. The island cruising begins on the cultural coast of Rhodes and continues to the glittering isles of Crete, Santorini (weather permitting), Milos, and Mykonos, all while the sirtaki—the lively dance made popular in the classic movie Zorba the Greek—is a joyous constant throughout this big fat Greek vacation.

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 DESTINATIONS & SIGHTSEEING

Sightseeing:

ATHENS
Welcome drink; guided sightseeing, visit the Acropolis

CORINTH
Guided visit

MYCENAE
Guided visit of the excavations and museum

EPIDAURUS
Guided visit of the 2,300-year-old open-air theater

OLYMPIA
Guided visit of the archaeological site and the museum; LF learn how to make the traditional Greek tzatziki appetizer

DELPHI
Guided visit of the excavations, visit the Archaeological Museum; LF learn to dance the sirtaki and have a glass of Ouzo

METEORA AREA
Guided visit of the Varlaam and St. Stephen’s Monasteries

THERMOPYLAE
Guided visit

CRUISING
Seven-night cruise to Athens, Mykonos, Milos, Santorini, Heraklion, Kusadasi (Turkey)

CRUISE DETAILS

  • Rotation of ports of call may vary for congestion reasons at certain ports with or without prior notice.
  • Cabin categories: Inside cabin (category IB); Outside cabin (category XB)
  • All cabins with two lower beds and private shower and toilet.
  • Full entertainment program on board.
  • Globus Host service throughout the cruise.
  • Please ask your Travel Consultant for cruise ship details. At time of publishing, the ship scheduled to depart for the cruise portion of your vacation is the Celestyal Olympia, operated by Celestyal Cruises. Certain departures may be operated by other Celestyal Cruises ships of similar standard.

Notes:

  • Please check visa requirements with your local consulate(s); responsibility for obtaining visas rests with the traveler.

Transportation:

Motorcoach. Free Wi-Fi available on your motorcoach and in most hotel lobbies.

 Meals

 Meals & Itinerary

Welcome drink in Athens; full buffet breakfast daily; 4 three-course dinners; full à-la-carte breakfasts, lunches, and dinners while cruising

 Itinerary

Day 1

ARRIVE IN ATHENS, GREECEWelcome to Athens! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome drink.

Day 2

ATHENS. ATHENS Guided sightseeing includes a visit to the Acropolis and a stop at the Panathenaic Stadium. Free time this afternoon and evening.
Breakfast Breakfast

Day 3

ATHENS–CORINTH–MYCENAE–EPIDAURUS–NAUPLIA CORINTH Cross the canal and visit ancient Corinth.
MYCENAE Free time for lunch. Guided visit of the excavations and museum.
EPIDAURUS Guided visit to the 2,300-year-old open-air theater before continuing to Nauplia.
Breakfast Breakfast Dinner Dinner
132 mi / 212 km

Day 4

NAUPLIA–OLYMPIA. Scenic drive through the Arkadian Mountains.
OLYMPIA Guided visit of the archaeological site and the museum. LF Cooking demonstration this evening to learn how to make the traditional Greek tzatziki appetizer.
Breakfast Breakfast Dinner Dinner
112 mi / 181 km

Day 5

OLYMPIA–PATRAS–DELPHIDrive by the busy seaport of Patras.
DELPHI Guided visit to the excavations and Archaeological Museum. This evening LF learn how to dance the sirtaki while sipping a glass of ouzo.
Breakfast Breakfast Dinner Dinner 149 mi / 239 km

Day 6

DELPHI–METEORA AREA Drive past Lamia and Trikala en route to Kalambaka.
METEORA Guided visit of the Varlaam and St. Stephen’s Monasteries.
Breakfast Breakfast Dinner Dinner
155 mi / 249 km

Day 7

METEORA AREA–THERMOPYLAE–ATHENS. THERMOPYLAE Stop at the battle site.
ATHENS Free time late afternoon and evening.
Breakfast Breakfast
236 mi / 380 km

ENHANCE YOUR FREE TIME in Athens with a traditional Greek dinner by the sea. This and many more options throughout your tour are available for purchase with MyGlobus. Get local maps and tips for free time with your GlobusGO mobile app.

Day 8

ATHENS (EMBARKATION)ATHENS Embarkation.
Breakfast Breakfast Dinner Dinner

Day 9

CRUISING: THESSALONIKI THESSALONIKI Free time to explore.
Breakfast Breakfast Lunch Lunch Dinner Dinner

Day 10

CRUISING: KUSADASI, TURKEY KUSADASI Visit the Greek, Roman, and Byzantine excavations of Ephesus.
Breakfast Breakfast Lunch Lunch Dinner Dinner

Day 11

CRUISING: RHODES, GREECE RHODES Full day in port. Guided sightseeing includes the Acropolis of Lindos.
Breakfast Breakfast Lunch Lunch Dinner Dinner

Day 12

CRUISING: HERAKLION, CRETE- SANTORINI, GREECE HERAKLION Free time to explore before sailing to Santorini.
SANTORINI Free time.
Breakfast Breakfast Lunch Lunch Dinner Dinner

Day 13

CRUISING: MYKONOS MYKONOS Free time.
Breakfast Breakfast Lunch Lunch Dinner Dinner

Day 14

MILOS MILOS Free time to explore.
Breakfast Breakfast Lunch Lunch Dinner Dinner

Day 15

ATHENS (DISEMBARKATION)ATHENS Disembarkation. Free day.
Breakfast Breakfast

Day 16

ATHENSYour vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
Breakfast Breakfast

 Accommodations

OLYMPIA

AMALIA OLYMPIA

Hotel as shown or similar
First-Class
  Free Wifi

ATHENS

ZAFOLIA

Hotel as shown or similar
First-Class
  Free Wifi

NAUPLIA

AMALIA NAUPLIA

Hotel as shown or similar
First-Class
  Free Wifi

DELPHI

AMALIA DELPHI

Hotel as shown or similar
First-Class
  Free Wifi

METEORA AREA

AMALIA KALAMBAKA

Hotel as shown or similar
First-Class
  Free Wifi

 Optional Excursions

Contact your Travel Consultant for more information.
Price Ranges

$ ($50 USD and under)
$$ ($51 - $100 USD)
$$$ ($101 - $150 USD)
$$$$ (Over $150)



* The "Starting at" or listed price is based on the lowest price available to book. Price is per passenger based on double occupancy and does not include airfare; additional fees/charges are not included. If a price is crossed out, the new price includes a limited time promotional offer(s) – please review current promotions or deals for additional information. Some tours require intra-vacation flights (and in some cases intra-vacation segments must be purchased from Globus).