Best of Greece with Aegean Cruise

Tour Itinerary

• Day 1 • UK - Athens

  Arrive in Athens and transfer to your hotel and meet your Travel Director and group over a light dinner.

• Day 2 • Atehns

  This morning, enjoy a guided sightseeing tour, taking in iconic sites including the Acropolis and Parthenon, the Royal Palace, Temple of Zeus, and the Acropolis Museum. The afternoon is free to explore at your own pace.

• Day 3 • Corinth - Mycenae - Nafplion

  You’ll cross the Corinth Canal today to explore the ancient city of Corinth on a guided tour. Then, head to Mycenae, a mighty kingdom of Ancient Greece, where you can see the Lion Gate and remains of Agamemnon’s Royal Palace. Your third stop of the day is at Epidaurus, home to the Sanctuary of Asclepius, before arriving in Nafplion where you’ll stay for the evening.

• Day 4 • Nafplion - Olympia

  Today you’ll traverse the scenic Mountains of Arcadia to ancient Olympia, the site of the first Olympic Games. This evening, join the Karabelas family for dinner on their olive and wine farm and enjoy traditional dancing and Greek philoxenia.

• Day 5 • Olympia - Delphi

  Delve into centuries of fascinating history today with a visit to the ancient Olympic site and the remains of the Temples of Zeus and Hera. Afterwards, you’ll leave Olympia, heading along the coastline to Delphi.

• Day 6 • Delphi - Kalambaka

  Visit the 4th-century Temple of Apollo, before continuing to a family-run honey farm for a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience where you can taste the rich, thyme honey. Afterwards, you’ll drive to Thermopylae, before finishing the day in Kalambaka.

• Day 7 • Kalambaka - Athens

  In the morning you’ll take in the breathtaking sight of the monasteries of Meteora, clinging to the impressive, rounded rock towers. You’ll then drive back to Athens.

• Day 8 • Athens - Mykonos

  Today marks the end of your touring holiday, and the start of your cruise extension. Leave the bustling streets of Athens and embark on your Aegean cruise. You’ll sail to Mykonos, where you have the evening free to explore.

• Day 9 • Ephesus - Patmos

  Today you’ll stop on the Turkish shores of Kusadasi, where you can take an excursion to one of the world’s finest ancient sites in Ephesus. Then, you’ll continue on to Patmos, where the Book of Revelation was written by St John.

• Day 10 • Crete - Santorini

  You’ll sail to Crete today, Greece’s largest island, shaped by fascinating history. Then continue to Santorini. Explore the white buildings and blue domed churches here.

• Day 11 • Athens - UK

  You’ll disembark in Athens today and transfer to the airport for your flight home.