Summary
You've seen photos of the ancient Athens Acropolis, dating back to the 5th century BC—now’s your chance to see it in person. You've watched the Olympics on TV—now is your chance to visit Olympia, legendary home of the first Olympic Games. You've dreamed of cruising in the Greek Islands—now’s your chance to sail into the deep-blue waters of the Aegean Sea and experience these islands yourself. All of this and more await you on this budget-minded Greece tour and cruise. Step back in time on your guided visits to many of Greece's historic sites. In addition to the Athens Acropolis, visit the archaeological site of Mycenae, dating back to 1350 to 1200 BC; the amazingly well-preserved, 2,300-year-old open-air theatre in Epidaurus, which still seats 14,000 spectators; and the medieval Byzantine Citadel of Mystra, a castle founded in 1249. You’ll also visit the spectacular mountain landscape of Meteora with its 24 rock-top monasteries set in almost inaccessible sandstone peaks. Spend the last days of your Greece vacation on a 4-night cruise on the Aegean Sea, cruising to some of the world’s most beautiful islands. Visit Mykonos, Greece's most famous and cosmopolitan island, with its seafront village, sandy beaches, and whitewashed houses. Explore Kusadasi, Turkey, where an included excursion takes you to the fascinating Roman, Greek, and Byzantine excavations of Ephesus. Visit Patmos, where St. John the Divine wrote the Revelation; and Rhodes, one of Europe's largest medieval towns with ramparts and palaces built during the Crusades. Discover Heraklion, Crete, nestled picturesquely between two mountain ranges with archaeological treasures and spectacular scenery. Explore Santorini (weather permitting), a dormant volcano offering one of the world's most breathtaking panoramas. Picturesque fishing villages, sparkling blue waters, and ancient sites offer the perfect mix for the vacation of a lifetime. Your spectacular Greek tour and cruise is truly an affordable dream vacation!
Short Itinerary / Route
- Day 1
- Arrive In Athens, Greece
- Day 2
- Athens
- Day 3
- Athens–Corinth–Nauplia
- Day 4
- Nauplia–Epidaurus–Mycenae–Sparta
- Day 5
- Sparta–Mystra–Olympia
- Day 6
- Olympia–Patras–Delphi
- Day 7
- Delphi–Kalambaka
- Day 8
- Kalambaka–Meteora–Athens
- Day 9
- Athens
- Day 10
- Athens–Embarkation Port–Mykonos
- Day 11
- Kusadasi, Turkey & Patmos, Greece
- Day 12
- Rhodes
- Day 13
- Crete & Santorini
- Day 14
- Disembarkation Port–Athens
- Day 15
- Athens
Travel Cities (9): Athens, Crete, Delphi, Knossos, Meteora, Mykonos, Olympia, Rhodes, Santorini