Classical Greece with Idyllic Aegean 7-Night Cruise
Classical Greece with Idyllic Aegean 7-Night Cruise
Classical Greece with Idyllic Aegean 7-Night Cruise
16 Days
Visiting: Athens, Corinth, Archaeological site of Mycenae, Epidaurus, Nafplion, Olympia, Patras, Delphi, Meteora, Thermopylae, Thessaloniki, Kuşadası, Heraklion, Crete, Thera, Mykonos, Milos
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Tour code:
RGL-2024
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
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Tour Overview
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 in Crete, the cradle of Minoan civilization and continues to the glittering isles of 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.
Itinerary
Day 1: Athens,Greece
Location: Athens, Athens
At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome drink.
Day 2: Athens
Location: Athens
Meals Included: Breakfast
ATHENS Guided sightseeing includes a visit to the Acropolis and a stop at the Panathenaic Stadium. Free time this afternoon and evening.
Day 3: Athens,Corinth,Mycenae,Epidaurus,Nauplia
Location: Athens, Corinth, Archaeological site of Mycenae, Epidaurus, Nafplion
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
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 auditorium before continuing to Nauplia. 132 mi / 212 km
Day 4: Nauplia,Olympia
Location: Nafplion, Olympia
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Take a scenic drive through the Arkadian Mountains.OLYMPIA Join a guided visit to the archaeological site and the museum. [LF] Attend a cooking demonstration this evening to learn how to make traditional Greek tzatziki. 112 mi / 181 km
Day 5: Olympia,Patras,Delphi
Location: Olympia, Patras, Delphi
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Drive by the busy seaport of Patras.DELPHI Join a guided visit to the excavations and Archaeological Museum. This evening, [LF] learn how to dance the sirtaki while sipping a glass of ouzo. 149 mi / 239 km
Day 6: Delphi,Meteora Area
Location: Delphi, Meteora
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Drive past Lamia and Trikala en route to Kalambaka.METEORA Guided visit of the Varlaam and St. Stephen’s Monasteries. 155 mi / 249 km
Day 7: Meteora Area,Thermopylae,Athens
Location: Meteora, Thermopylae, Athens
Meals Included: Breakfast
THERMOPYLAE Stop at the battle site.ATHENS Free time late afternoon and evening. 236 mi / 380 km
Day 8: Athens (Embarkation)
Location: Athens
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
ATHENS Embark on your Greek Islands cruise.
Day 9: Cruising: Thessaloniki
Location: Thessaloniki
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
THESSALONIKI Free time to explore.
Day 10: Cruising: Kusadasi,Turkey
Location: Kuşadası, Kuşadası
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
KUSADASI Visit the excavations of Ephesus.
Day 11: Cruising: Heraklion,Crete
Location: Heraklion, Crete
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
HERAKLION Visit the Minoan Palace of Knossos.
Day 12: Cruising: Santorini,Greece
Location: Thera, Thera
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
SANTORINI Free time (weather permitting).
Day 13: Mykonos
Location: Mykonos
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
MYKONOS Enjoy free time in Mykonos.
Day 14: Milos
Location: Milos
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
MILOS Enjoy free time to explore.
Day 15: Athens (Disembarkation)
Location: Athens
Meals Included: Breakfast
ATHENS Disembark From your ship for a free day in Athens.
Day 16: Athens
Location: Athens
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
Small Group
Globus offers Small-Group Discoveries on select Europe dates. A Small-Group Discovery is limited to an average of just 24 guests per departure. There’s always room to roam with extra space between you and other travelers—while still getting up close and personal to the experiences you’ve been dreaming of. Small-Group Discoveries include all the features of a traditional Globus Europe escorted tour, complete with expert Tour Director, Driver, and Local Guides who ensure that your health and safety is our top priority. A Small-Group Discovery trip is the perfectly sized European tour—without the crowds.
UNESCO Sites
Acropolis Athens|Archeological Site of Delphi|Archeological Site of Olympia|Ephesus|Meteora
Meals
Welcome drink in Athens; full buffet breakfast daily; 4 three-course dinners; full à-la-carte breakfasts, lunches, and dinners while cruising
Accommodation
Athens:ZafoliaAthens:Stanley HotelNauplia:Amalia NaupliaOlympia:Amalia OlympiaOlympia:EuropaDelphi:Amalia DelphiMeteora Area:Amalia Kalambaka
Check out our Q&As
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How long has the tour company been trading?
For over 90 years.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Travel documents, including any air tickets, itineraries, and other information, are available approximately two to three weeks prior to departure provided full payment has been received.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
The Globus Lighthouse Project - an illuminating initiative where we can all come together to tread lightly and give generously for the globe's greater good. Globus, along with sister companies Avalon Waterways and Cosmos, invite our travellers and partners to help us in supporting causes that provide for a more sustainable planet and a brighter tomorrow.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of globus charges.
Up to 91 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 90 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 29 days before tour starts: Forfeit 80% of booking price.
At 1 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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