10-Day European Cruises: Beautiful Aegean, Peloponnese and Northern Greece Ext Cruise Tour from Athens: Mykonos, Patmos, Olympia, Patras, Kalambaka | Ticket Admission Included |

Welcome to Athens! 

Transfer to the hotel and free time. You will be provided with the information required for the beginning of the trip in the afternoon; otherwise, the information will appear on the information panels at the hotel reception area.

Note:

- Remember that hotels check-in time is usually at 14:00 hrs. If you require more hours of room availability, consider booking an additional night at the beginning of your trip.

- The schedules that you will find in this itinerary are indicative. The guide, depending on the situation and in order to improve the development of the trip, may adjust the schedules.

- All the following hotels are for your reference only, you may check-in other similar hotels.

 

After breakfast we include a transfer to the port of Lavrio. We embark on the ship "Celestial Olympia" to start a beautiful cruise in the Aegean; the price includes full board on the cruise as well as the fees.

11:00 hrs. - Departure.- Enjoy the landscapes from the sea.

18:00 hrs. - Expected arrival in Mykonos. Free time on the island of windmills and white houses by the sea.

23:00 hrs. - Mykonos, departure. Overnight on board.

 

Kusadasi- Patmos Cruise

Arrival in Turkey, Kusadasi, a beautiful seaside resort on the Aegean coast. We recommend visiting the imposing classical ruins of Ephesus.

13:00 hrs. -departure towards Patmos.

16:00 hrs. -Patmos.-Arrival. This is the island where the apostle St. John wrote the Apocalypse, you can visit the cave where he lived, near the Monastery of the Apocalypse.

21:00 hrs. -Departure. Overnight on board.

 

Full day Mediterranean Cruise.

07:00 hrs. - Expected arrival in Rhodes. Stunning walled city full of life. It´s the island of roses. During your stay, you will visit Medieval Rhodes (Acropolis of Lindos and Citadel of the Knights)

18:00 hrs. - Our cruise ship sails to the sea again, night on board. Enjoy the party on board!

Full day Mediterranean Cruise.

07.00 Hrs.-Heraklion.- Arrival in the capital of the Greek island of Crete next to the archaeological remains of Knossos.

11.30 a.m.- Departure.

16.30 Hrs.- Santorini.- Probably the most impressive of the Mediterranean islands, its ravines, its white villages full of light, the breathtaking views over the sea.

At 21.00 hrs our cruise ship sails the sea again, night on board - enjoy the party on board.

 

Landscapes: Views over the sea. Fantastic landscapes in the Meteoras region.

07.30 hrs- Athens.- Arrival in Athens. We disembark and travel to the Peloponnese region.

09.15 hrs- Corinth Channel. We make a brief stop to see this impressive work from the end of the nineteenth century to link the Isthmus of Corinth with the Aegean Sea, thus facilitating maritime transport.

09.30 hrs- Corinth Channel, departure. Once on the Peloponnese peninsula, we continue among mountains.

10.45 hrs- Tripoli. We stop in the active capital of the Arcadia region, with time for a stroll around the Areos Square area with its cafes and restaurants.

11.45 hrs- Tripoli, departure.

13.45 hrs- Olympia. Time for lunch and visit the archaeological site (entrance and visit with a local guide included), the place where the first Olympic games were held in 776 B.C., with athletes from all over Greece and its colonies participating. Highlights include the Temple of Zeus, the stadium, the gymnasium and the arena. After the visit, free time; If you wish, you can visit the museum (not included).

16.45 hrs.- Olympia – departure. Mountain landscapes, some picturesque villages on our route.

18.45 hrs- Patras. Arrival in the third most populated city of Greece, a port lively city, with a remarkable medieval fortress, its cathedral is the largest church in Greece, next to it the small church of St. Andrew is a place of pilgrimage. Dinner included.

Landscape: travel through central Greece and Epirus.

Note: Please bring some warm clothing to enjoy the deck during the ferry crossing.

08.00 hrs-Patras. After breakfast we leave Patras taking the Antirrio River bridge, a spectacular suspension bridge that connects the Peloponnese with the Greek mainland. We travel through the regions of Central Greece and Epirus.

11.45 hrs- Igoumenitsa, arrival in this port city, time for a stroll before taking the ferry (departure scheduled at 14.00 hrs) to the beautiful island of Corfu. A one-and-a-half-hour cruise in the waters of the Ionian Sea off the coast of Albania, we suggest having lunch during the crossing.

15.30 hrs- Arriving at the island of Corfu, known as the pearl of the Ionian, we visit its capital Kerkyra, which preserves intact its historic center in Venetian style. We also visit Kanoni, a beautiful Byzantine church on a small island.

We embarked again on our way back to mainland Greece. Accommodation in Igoumenitsa or nearby.

Note: Sometimes, due to the limited accommodation options in this city, the hotel may be located in a nearby town.

 

Landscapes: High mountains in northern Greece. Fantastic landscapes in the Meteoras region.

Notes: We will visit Orthodox monasteries. Provide appropriate clothing (women will have to wear skirts that will be provided to them upon arrival at the monastery). Also plan comfortable shoes... You´ll have to climb a lot of steps!!

09.00 hrs- Igoumenitsa- After breakfast we travel through high mountains through Epirus

10.30 hrs- Metsovo. Arrival in this picturesque and touristic Balkan village between mountains. This area, isolated by the mountains from the rest of Greece, retains its distinct culture strongly influenced by the Slavic and Turkish. Time for a stroll through its streets with its traditional architecture of stone houses, red tile roofs and carved wooden balconies.

12.30 hrs- Metsovo, We continue to the region of Thessaly.

14.00 hrs- We stop in Kastraki, a picturesque village with beautiful views over the valley of the Meteoras. Free time for lunch. After lunch, we visit the Meteoras, an impressive place declared a World Heritage Site. The word "Metéora" comes from the Greek and means "suspended in the air" or "in the sky." The presence of monasteries on top of some of the immense rock formations is impressive. For centuries, monks and hermits sought tranquility and solitude in these isolated places. We´ll get to see the whole valley and include the entrance to one of the most famous monasteries. Arrival in Kalambaka. Dinner included.

Scenery: Pleasant Mediterranean. Very beautiful landscapes in the Delphi region.

Note: the order of the program of the day may vary, with the Osios Loukas Monastery taking place first and then Delphi.

08.00 hrs.- Kalambaka –departure-. We travel through Thessaly towards Central Greece. Spectacular landscapes over the sea, arriving in Delphi.

11.30 hrs.- Delphi –Arrival-. We include admission to the beautiful archaeological complex that overlooks the Gulf of Corinth, a place full of magic. Time for lunch.

14:30 hrs.- Delphi –departure-. We travel amidst mountains; Mount Parnassus dominates the landscape.

15:15 hrs.- Osios Loukas Monastery. Arrival at one of the most beautiful Byzantine monasteries in Greece, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its magnificent 11th century mosaics are incredible.

16.30 hrs.- Osios Loukas – departure.

19:15 hrs. – Athens –Arrival.

 

After breakfast, end of our services.

Note: Remember that hotels check-out time is usually at 10.00 hrs. In most cases, you can leave your luggage at the hotel reception at check-out time, so you can enjoy the city and pick it up at the time you require that same day. If you need more time to use your room, please consider booking an additional night at the end of your tour.