Athens & the Islands

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10 or 13 days

Greece, Turkey

When you reach the top of the Acropolis and look out across Athens, history stands still.

In the shadows of the Parthenon’s mighty 2,400-year-old columns, the only sound you hear is the ancient gravel beneath your feet. Your connection to antiquity hits home as you cruise the Aegean Sea, where each port brings new discoveries and timeless lessons.

Due to national and/or religious holidays, some sites may be closed and your itinerary may be modified on the following dates in 2026: March 25, April 12, May 1. These dates fluctuate each year—please contact us for more information.

Day 1: Fly overnight to Greece
Day 2: Athens
Meet your Tour Director at the airport
Take a walking tour of Athens
With your tour director you will see:
- Plaka District
- Temple of Olympian Zeus

Day 3: Athens

Take a guided tour of Athens

With your expert local guide you will see:

Olympic Stadium

Visit the Acropolis:

Parthenon
Temple of Athena Nike

Visit the Acropolis Museum

Enjoy a free evening or

Add this in-depth excursion:

Cooking Class

No other country blends land and sea in its cooking quite like Greece, and this is your chance to learn a few mouth-watering essentials. From olives to orzo, lemons to lamb, you’ll be introduced to techniques and flavors that will surely please. And when your class is complete, you’ll get to dive in and enjoy your finished product.

Day 4: Athens
Take a guided tour of Delphi
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Temple of Apollo
Visit the Delphi Museum

Visit the Olive Farm in Amfissa Valley

Day 5: Greek island cruise • Mykonos

During your cruise, you may add shore excursion packages for three or four islands

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Shore Excursion Package 1: Vathi, St. John's Monastery and Lindos

Your optional package includes excursions from your ports of call in Samos, Patmos and Rhodes.

In Samos, visit the Wine Museum and see the archaeological site of Heraion, a large sanctuary to the goddess Hera. After a trip to Samos' bustling town square, enjoy the white sand beaches of Pythagorio village, namesake of the ancient Greek philosopher and scientist, Pythagoras.

In Patmos, visit Chora and the Monastery of St. John, built more than 900 years ago. Continue on to the Grotto of the Apocalypse, believed to be the spot at which St. John wrote the Book of Revelation.

In Rhodes, follow the coast to Lindos, an ancient city on the island of Rhodes. Walled in by the Knights of St. John in the 13th century, this city is home to the Acropolis of Lindos, the ruins of which still cascade down its breathtaking cliffs. Finish off your excursion with a walking tour in the city of Rhodes.

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Shore Excursion Package 2: Vathi, St. John's Monastery and Oia Village

Your optional package includes excursions from your ports of call in Samos, Patmos, Rhodes and Santorini.

In Santorini, take a scenic excursion to the village of Oia and explore its unique architecture, quaint shops and charming port of Ammoudi. Along the way, enjoy spectacular views.

Cruise the Greek islands:

Visit the island of Mykonos

Day 6: Greek island cruise • Samos • Patmos
Cruise the Greek islands:
- Visit the island of Samos
- Visit the island of Patmos
Day 7: Greek island cruise • Rhodes
Cruise the Greek islands:
- Visit the island of Rhodes
Day 8: Greek island cruise • Crete • Santorini
Cruise the Greek islands:
- Visit the island of Crete
- Visit the island of Santorini

Day 9: Athens

Disembark in Athens

Take a guided tour of Cape Sounion

Visit the Temple of Poseidon

Enjoy a free evening or

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Greek Evening

Immerse yourself in Greek culture during an evening of festive entertainment and local cuisine! Witness the fancy footwork of traditional Greek dancing accompanied by musicians playing on bouzoukis, stringed instruments unique to Greece. Music and dancing have long played a central role in Greek culture with over 4,000 dances from all regions of the country.

Day 10: Depart for home