Athens and the Islands

Journey through the cradle of Western civilization, where ancient wonders meet island dreams. Begin in Athens, where the Parthenon still watches over the city as it has for millennia, then venture to mystical Delphi where Apollo's oracle once spoke. Set sail through the azure Aegean to discover whitewashed islands, ancient ruins, and dramatic volcanic shores, each harbor revealing another face of Greece's timeless beauty.
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Itinerary

day
1
Day 1: Overnight Flight to Athens
day
2
Day 2: Welcome to Greece!
  • Meet your Tour Director at the airport
  • Explore Athens on foot with your Tour Director
    Plaka district, Temple of Olympian Zeus, Hadrian’s Arch
day
3
Day 3: Explore Athens
  • Guided tour of Athens
    Syntagma Square, Olympic Stadium, Visit the Acropolis, Parthenon, Temple of Athena Nike
day
4
Day 4: Explore Delphi
  • Take a day trip to the Amfissa Valley and Delphi
  • Visit an olive farm in the Amfissa Valley
  • Guided tour of Delphi
    Visit Archaeological Site of Delphi, Temple of Apollo
day
5
Day 5: Mykonos island
  • Embark on a four day Aegean cruise
  • Included excursion to Mykonos Town
day
6
Day 6: Kusadasi and Patmos
  • Included excursion to Ancient Ephesus, Turkey
  • Cruise on to Patmos, explore on your own
day
7
Day 7: Rhodes
  • Explore Rhodes on your own
day
8
Day 8: Crete and Santorini
  • Included excursion to the Minoan Palace of Knossos on Crete
  • Explore Santorini on your own
day
9
Day 9: Cape Sounion
  • Disembark in Athens
  • Guided excursion to Cape Sounion
  • Visit the Temple of Poseidon
  • Special farewell dinner
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10
Day 10: Depart for home

Inclusions

Meals

European breakfast and multi-course dinner daily (unless otherwise noted)

Airfare & transportation

Round-trip flights on major carriers, comfortable motorcoach and/or public transportation provided to scheduled activities

Entrances

Entrances to all activities denoted as 'visit' on itinerary

Guided sightseeing

Expert, local guides included per itinerary

Tour Director

Full-time logistical and experienced partners with your group 24/7

Meals

Special farewell meal on your final night, ensuring a high note to cap off the trip

Emergency Support

24 hour Emergency service, we will be there for you

Hotels

4 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms

Cruise

4 night cruise with cabin accommodations

Travel Protection

Included on-tour travel protection with medical , illness and more

Meals

Lunch included on cruise ship

Price Tour

Departure Date
Gateway

Free Place Ratio
Group Size Estimate
Travel Protection
($100)
($250)
Make Group Private?
Include Tips?
Rewards


Tour Fee
$4,852

Tour Fee $5,052*
Enrollment Discount $-200+
Total for Students $4,852
Adult Fee $85
Total for Adults $4,937
Price Valid Until 7/22/2025
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