Best of Greece (All, 4 Days, Superior)

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Embark on an odyssey through the antiquities of Greece. Explore the medieval Old Town on the 'Island of Roses' and pick your spot in Santorini for the best sunsets over the Aegean.
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

What's this trip about?

    Embark on an odyssey through the antiquities of Greece. Explore the medieval Old Town on the 'Island of Roses' and pick your spot in Santorini for the best sunsets over the Aegean.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeGroup - max of 40 people
Age range6 years and up
Flights and transport
Start CityAthens
End CityAthens

Travel Themes

  • Cultural

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 40

Trip includes

    • An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
    • Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
    • All porterage and restaurant gratuities
    • All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
    • Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
    • Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
    • Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
    • Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
    • Optional Experiences and free time
    • On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized.

Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Welcome to Athens

Put the 'oh' in opa and embark on an unforgettable exploration of an ancient land of gods and goddesses, myths and legends. Your springboard to your spellbinding holiday is the vibrant capital of Athens, an effortless mix of ancient treasures and modern verve, which y...

Day 2: Explore Amazing Athens Dive Into Culture

Join your Local Specialist for a guided morning sightseeing tour to the ancient complex that was once the 'Cradle of Western Civilization'. Along our journey into antiquity, we'll have an opportunity to explore the Acropolis with its treasures and admire the Parthenon...

Day 3: Journey to Corinth, Mycenae and Nafplion

We depart Athens this morning, crossing the mighty Corinth Canal to the wild Peloponnesian Peninsula. Arriving in Corinth, we join a Local Specialist to explore an ancient city that several empires fought over throughout the centuries. We continue to Mycenae, a mighty...

Day 4: Continue to Ancient Olympia Connect with Locals

We traverse the Mountains of Arcadia to ancient Olympia, the site of the first Olympic Games held in 776 BC. This evening, we Connect With Locals joining the Karabelas family for dinner on their olive and wine farm at a Be My Guest experience featuring traditional dancing and characteristic Greek philoxenia.

Amalia Olympia

Breakfast, Dinner

Day 5: Onwards to Patras and Delphi

We join a Local Specialist this morning to delve into centuries of history. We'll visit the ancient Olympic site, the museum and the ruined remains of the Temples of Zeus and Hera. Leaving Olympia, we skirt the coastline north to Patras, crossing the Gulf of Corinth t...

Day 6: Off to Thermopylae and Kalambaka

Tread in the footsteps of the ancient Greeks, who would descend on the sanctuary of Delphi to consult with the most important oracle in the classical world. Join your Local Specialist and walk the Sacred Way to the 4th-century Temple of Apollo. View the statues immort...

Day 7: Admire Meteora and Return to Athens

The UNESCO World Heritage monasteries of Meteora are our first stop today. Join a Local Specialist to visit two of the six Eastern Orthodox monasteries that cling impressively to immense, rounded rock towers overlooking the town. A scenic drive returns us to Athens, w...

Day 8: Embark and Cruise to Stunning Mykonos

We depart Athens, boarding our ship to cruise the azure waters of the Aegean, bound for Mykonos. Spend the evening getting lost in its labyrinthine lanes lined by white-washed cottages and tumbling cerise bougainvillea.

MV Celestyal Discovery

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 9: Continue to Ancient Ephesus and Patmos

Touch the Turkish coastline and visit the port of Kusadasi for a complimentary Shore Experience to the ancient city of Ephesus. We continue to Patmos later, where the Book of Revelations was written by St. John. Here, you could choose to visit the Cave of the Apocalypse and St. John's Monastery on an Optional Experience.

MV Celestyal Discovery

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 10: A Day to Explore Beautiful Rhodes

Arriving in Rhodes, you may wish to join an optional experience for an encounter with one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World today. Walk in the footsteps of the medieval knights who conquered this land. There’s time to explore it for yourself as you trace the t...

Day 11: Cruise to Crete and on to Santorini

We sail to Heraklion on the island of Crete, where we have the opportunity to delve into the centuries-old culture and heritage of the Minoans at the Palace of Knossos. Our final stop today is the beautiful volcanic island of Santorini with its cliff-top villages, whe...

Day 12: Disembark in Athens

This morning, disembark from your cruise ship and board a transfer to your hotel.

Divani Palace Acropolis

Breakfast

Day 13: Journey Home

Transfers are provided to the airport for your return flight home.

Breakfast

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Dates & Availability

Price From $1,913
Price per day$147
Last Updated: 4/6/2025
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15 Apr 2025
$2,795
$3,555
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07 Apr 2025
14 Apr 2025
$2,495
$3,195
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14 Apr 2025
22 Apr 2025
$3,125
$4,085
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14 Apr 2025
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$2,795
$3,695
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03 May 2025
$4,425
$5,485
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21 Apr 2025
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$2,795
$3,555
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21 Apr 2025
03 May 2025
$4,425
$5,485
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21 Apr 2025
28 Apr 2025
$2,495
$3,195
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25 Apr 2025
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$4,195
$5,315
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25 Apr 2025
03 May 2025
$2,895
$3,655
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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Logistics

Accommodation

  • Divani Caravel, Radisson Blu Park, Crowne Plaza Athens City Center
  • Amalia Nafplio
  • Amalia Olympia
  • Amalia Delphi
  • Amalia Kalambaka
  • MV Celestyal Discovery
  • Divani Palace Acropolis
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Meals Included
  • 9 Dinner (D)
  • 12 Breakfast (B)
  • 4 Lunch (L)
Age Requirements
6 years and up
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Trip ID
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