9-Day Greek Spotlight with Cruise Small Group (Moderate B Cabins) 2027
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Highlights
Opa to 9 days of ancient wonders, island views and full-throttle Greek goodness. Start in Athens before heading to Nafplio, Mycenae and Delphi, where myths, ruins and big-name legends do plenty of showing off. In Kalambaka, look up, way up, to see Meteora’s monasteries perched high on towering rocks. Then hit the Aegean with a cruise to Mykonos, the incredible ruins of Ephesus and peaceful Patmos before Santorini brings the cliffside views. A little history, a little sunshine and a whole lot of Greece.
- Enjoy a hands-on experience at the Axion Esti, a family-run organic beekeeping facility
- Sightseeing tour with a Local Guide, walk the Sacred Way to the Temple of Apollo
- Enjoy a sightseeing tour with a Local Guide to visit one of its sky-high monasteries
- Spend the evening exploring this lively island
- Enjoy the cliff top town of Fira
- Visit the open-air archaeological wonder of ancient Ephesus, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Explore this idyllic island
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Itinerary
Athens doesn’t just bring the history, it practically invented the good bits. Once the center of the ancient world, today it’s your turn to dive in. Arrive at your hotel, then get out and explore the Greek capital your way. Around every corner, the ‘Cradle of Western Civilization’ shows off with ancient temples, buzzing streets and ruins that have seen a few things. Go chasing big stories, bold views and those “how is this still standing?” moments before meeting your Travel Director and fellow travelers later on.
Athens, Greece
One of the oldest cities in the world, Athenian history spans more than three millennia, and served as the foundation for much of modern Western culture. Ancient monuments like the Parthenon have been standing for thousands of years.
Climb to the Acropolis with your Local Guide and stand before the Parthenon, Athens’ skyline-stealing superstar. See the Panathenaic Stadium, Temple of Zeus and Hadrian’s Arch before stopping at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier for the Evzone guards. Then pause at Vryssaki Art Cafe, a creative little hideaway serving coffee, sweet treats and a view worth lingering over. Later, journey to Nafplio via the Corinth Canal, arriving for a free evening. Add a Choice Experience to view Palamidi Castle, Bourtzi Fortress and the Sleeping Lion statue before dinner at a family-run local restaurant.
Athens, Greece
One of the oldest cities in the world, Athenian history spans more than three millennia, and served as the foundation for much of modern Western culture. Ancient monuments like the Parthenon have been standing for thousands of years.
Nafplio, Greece
Nafplio, a seaport town in the Peloponnese in Greece, is a popular tourist destination with beautiful beaches and a vibrant cultural center. Visitors often visit Acronauplia (the oldest part of the city), Plateia Syntagmatos (Constitution Square) and town fortifications like Palamidi and Bourtzi.
Start with ancient Mycenae, where your Local Guide unpacks a world of royal tombs, mighty ruins and Bronze Age drama that did not come to play. Then swap warrior kings for winged workers at Axion Esti, a family-run organic beekeeping facility in Stemnitsa. This MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience is sweet, hands-on and properly local. Meet Sophia and Anthony, zip into beekeeper gear, get close to the hives, nose around the museum and taste honey straight from the source while learning why these tiny pollinators are big-time ecosystem heroes. After all that buzz, grab lunch in Mycenae your way before the road calls again. This afternoon, continue to Delphi and settle in for a free evening in this storied mountain town.
Delphi, Greece
It occupies an impressive site on the south-western slope of Mount Parnassus, overlooking the coastal plain to the south and the valley of Phocis. It is now an extensive archaeological site with a small modern town of the same name nearby. It is recognised by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in having had a phenomenal influence in the ancient world.
Delphi gets straight to the good stuff today. Walk the Sacred Way to the Temple of Apollo, the same route Alexander the Great once took when he wanted the Oracle to tell him he’d conquer the world. No pressure, then. With your Local Guide, get the stories behind the prophecies, big personalities and Pythian Games, where sport and the arts shared the stage. Add a Choice Experience and settle in for a hosted lunch at a local restaurant in Delphi. Good food, local flavor and no ancient riddles required. The views keep coming on the drive to Thermopylae, where King Leonidas and his Spartans made their famous stand, before you arrive in Kalambaka for dinner at your hotel.
Delphi, Greece
It occupies an impressive site on the south-western slope of Mount Parnassus, overlooking the coastal plain to the south and the valley of Phocis. It is now an extensive archaeological site with a small modern town of the same name nearby. It is recognised by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in having had a phenomenal influence in the ancient world.
Meteora doesn’t do ordinary. This morning, join a Local Guide to visit one of its sky-high monasteries, perched on towering rock pillars above Kalambaka and built by monks in the 14th century. The views are big, the setting is wild and the story behind this place is just as impressive. Later, return to Athens where the rest of the day is yours to spend your way. This evening, add a Choice Experience and gather with your new friends for a lively taverna night with traditional Greek food, drinks and dancing.
Kalambaka, Greece
Kalambaka is a town and a municipality in the Trikala regional unit, part of Thessaly in Greece. The town is situated at the foot of the Meteora peaks.
Meteora, Greece
A rock formation in central Greece hosting one of the largest and most precipitously built complexes of Eastern Orthodox monasteries, second in importance only to Mount Athos and included on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Athens, Greece
One of the oldest cities in the world, Athenian history spans more than three millennia, and served as the foundation for much of modern Western culture. Ancient monuments like the Parthenon have been standing for thousands of years.
Set your watch to the laid-back pace of the Greek Islands, boarding your cruise through the Aegean where your only priorities will be good food, good friends and good times. With that in mind, your first stop ticks all the boxes as you enjoy your time on Mykonos, the Island of the Winds, whether you're rambling through the narrow streets of Chora or sharing the sun-dappled courtyard with lazy cats and welcoming locals.
Athens, Greece
One of the oldest cities in the world, Athenian history spans more than three millennia, and served as the foundation for much of modern Western culture. Ancient monuments like the Parthenon have been standing for thousands of years.
Mykonos, Greece
It is a Greek island, part of the Cyclades, lying between Tinos, Syros, Paros and Naxos. The island spans an area of 85.5 square kilometers. Mykonos' nickname is The island of the winds. Tourism is a major industry and it is well known for its vibrant nightlife.
Today, dock in Kusadasi and head for ancient Ephesus on a complimentary Shore Experience. Marble streets, grand ruins and clever Roman touches show off just how impressive this once-great city really was. Back on board, sail to Patmos, a small island with a big place in history. This is where St. John is said to have written the Book of Revelation, and you can add a Choice Experience to visit the Cave of the Apocalypse and St. John’s Monastery. Sacred stories, sea views and a proper step back in time, all in one day.
Kusadasi, Turkey
Kusadasi is a resort town on Turkey's Aegean coast. The municipality's primary industry is tourism.
Patmos, Greece
Patmos is a Greek island in the Aegean Sea, renowned for its stunning natural beauty and profound religious significance as the site where the Book of Revelation was written. It's home to the UNESCO World Heritage site, the Monastery of Saint John the Theologian, and the Cave of the Apocalypse.
Crete is serving up choices today. Go full ancient-world detective at the Palace of Knossos, where bold wall paintings, mighty ruins and Minoan legends prove this island had main-character energy long before Santorini stole the spotlight. Prefer your day with a little more countryside charm? Head inland for a taste of Cretan life, where local flavor does the heavy lifting. Next, sail to Santorini and watch this Cycladic knockout rise from the Aegean like it knows it’s about to take over your camera roll. This afternoon, add a Shore Experience through villages and vineyards to Oia, where blue domes, white walls and caldera views are basically showing off for a living. Santorini subtle? Not a chance.
Crete, Greece
Santorini, Greece
This Greek island in the Aegean Sea was formed due to local volcanic activity, creating a crater island. It is perennially regarded as one of the world's best, most beautiful vacation destinations.
And just like that, Athens is back on the scene. After ancient wonders, island-hopping highs and a very healthy dose of Aegean blue, your Greek adventure comes to a close. From following in the footsteps of Socrates, Aristotle and Plato to ticking off treasures that have been stealing the show for thousands of years, you’ve packed in some serious bucket list moments. As you disembark your cruise, it’s time to say goodbye for now, but those Greece memories? They’re not going anywhere. Heads up: this trip ends at Lavrio Port, your flight from Athens should be scheduled no earlier than noon on disembarkation day.
Athens, Greece
One of the oldest cities in the world, Athenian history spans more than three millennia, and served as the foundation for much of modern Western culture. Ancient monuments like the Parthenon have been standing for thousands of years.
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Additional Notes
- ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE: Guests are to arrive in/ depart from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens.
- FINAL DAY OF TOUR: Guests will sail overnight to the port and disembark from their cruise on the final day of the tour. The tour concludes upon disembarkation. Guests are responsible for making their own way from the cruise port to the airport. For those flying out on the same day, it is strongly recommended not to book any flights departing before 12:00 PM (noon) from Athens¿ Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH).
- TRANSFERS: Transfers are not offered through Costsaver. Guests should make their own way from/to the airport at their own expense.
- GREEK SUSTAINABILITY TAX: For arrivals from 21JUL25, the Greek Sustainable Development fee has been implemented by the Greek Government to support sustainable tourism and local infrastructure throughout the Greek Islands. This fee is per person per disembarkation and applies to all visitors including children, added to the onboard account, and settled at checkout. Guests who do not disembark are not charged. All adults must sign a consent form to disembark, or they won't be allowed to leave the ship at Greek ports during the cruise. From June 1 to September 30, Santorini and Mykonos EUR 20pp, other ports EUR 5pp; April 1 to May 31 and October 1 to October 31, Santorini and Mykonos EUR 12pp, other ports EUR 3pp; November 1 to March 31, Santorini and Mykonos EUR 4pp, other ports EUR 1pp. All fees are subject to change.
- GROUND HANDLERS: This tour is operated by Siva Travel for the land portion of the tour and by Celestyal Cruises for the cruise portion of the tour.
- PORTERAGE: Porterage is not included; guests will be required to handle their own luggage throughout the tour.
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30 days or more prior to departure - $175/person penalty.
2-29 days or more prior to departure - $280/person penalty.
Day of departure no show or late - 100% per person.
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Unused features are non-refundable. No shows forfeit entire payment.
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NOTE: We cannot grant any refunds more than 30 days after completion of the tour.
30 days or more prior to departure - $175/person penalty.
2-29 days or more prior to departure - $280/person penalty.
Day of departure no show or late - 100% per person.
If the tour include airtickets, additional $75+airline surcharge will be charged as penalty.
Unused features are non-refundable. No shows forfeit entire payment.
Trips require a minimum number of participants to avoid cancellation. We reserve the right to cancel a scheduled trip to fully refund affected customers although tour companies will make every effort to maintain normal operations.
The refund amount will be credited directly to your TakeTours wallet as credits for future use. Or the refund can also be forwarded directly to your credit card with a 6% handling fee.
NOTE: We cannot grant any refunds more than 30 days after completion of the tour.
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