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Best of Greece with 7-Day Idyllic Aegean Cruise Premier
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Length
17 Days
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Quality
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Starts in
Athens (Greece)
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Ends in
Athens (Greece)
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Available Tour Start Dates
MAY 9, 2025 to SEP 26, 2025
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Activity Level
No Rating Provided
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Language
English
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Guaranteed Date(s)
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Special Interest(s)
Includes Cruise, Sailing and/or Rail
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Pricing listed is per person, based on double occupancy, and is the least expensive price for at least one departure date of this tour. Price is for the tour only. Additional items, including but not limited to, airfare (unless noted otherwise), travel insurance, and more, are additional.
$5,406.30
Overview
Abandon your sea legs for the shores of Mykonos, Milos and Santorini, renowned as the most romantic town in Greece with its Venetian architecture and nostalgic Neoclassical mansions.
Visited During Tour
Archaeological Site of Mycenae (Greece) | Athens (Greece) | Corinth (Greece) | Crete (Greece) | Delphi (Greece) | Kalambaka (Greece) | Kusadasi (Turkey) | Milos (Greece) | Mykonos (Greece) | Nafplio / Nafplion (Greece) | Olympia (Greece) | Santorini (Greece) | Thermopylae (Greece) | Thessaloniki (Greece)
Dates, Offers & Prices
Tour Itinerary
More Details
Dates, Offers & Prices
The following are Best of Greece with 7-Day Idyllic Aegean Cruise Premier tour dates available from Trafalgar. Select a bonus offer graphic to view its details, including its terms.
Tour Itinerary
Trafalgar Tour Code 2-2199
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1Welcome to Athens
Put the 'oh' in opa and embark on an unforgettable exploration of an ancient land of gods and goddesses, myths and legends. Your springboard to your spellbinding holiday is the vibrant capital of Athens, an effortless mix of ancient treasures and modern verve, which you will have an opportunity to explore after being transferred to your hotel. This evening, join your Travel Director and travel companions for a light meal.
- Meals Included:
- Dinner
Accommodations: Divani Caravel, Radisson Blu Park, Crowne Plaza Athens City Center -
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2Explore Amazing Athens Dive Into Culture
Join your Local Specialist for a guided morning sightseeing tour to the ancient complex that was once the 'Cradle of Western Civilization'. Along our journey into antiquity, we'll have an opportunity to explore the Acropolis with its treasures and admire the Parthenon, dedicated to the goddess Athena,the Royal Palace and the Temple of Zeus. Dive Into Culture and see remarkable displays of an ancient world during an included visit to the Acropolis Museum, and see Hadrian's Arch and the stadium where the first modern Olympics took place in 1896. The rest of the day is yours to enjoy on your own. Stroll through the Plaka, people-watch in Syntagma Square or go in search of the city's tastiest souvlaki – the choice is yours.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Accommodations: Divani Caravel, Radisson Blu Park, Crowne Plaza Athens City Center -
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3Journey to Corinth, Mycenae and Nafplion
We depart Athens this morning, crossing the mighty Corinth Canal to the wild Peloponnesian Peninsula. Arriving in Corinth, we join a Local Specialist to explore an ancient city that several empires fought over throughout the centuries. We continue to Mycenae, a mighty kingdom of Ancient Greece, where we'll see the Beehive Tombs (the Treasury of Atreus), the Lion Gate and the remains of Agamemnon's Royal Palace, in the company of a Local Specialist. Later, we'll travel to Epidaurus to visit the ancient theater and view the Sanctuary of Asclepius, the God of Medicine, whose snake-entwined staff remains the symbol of medicine to this day. Arriving in the Venetian town of Nafplion later, we'll dine in our hotel this evening.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Accommodations: Amalia Nafplio -
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4Continue to Ancient Olympia Connect with Locals
We traverse the Mountains of Arcadia to ancient Olympia, the site of the first Olympic Games held in 776 BC. This evening, we Connect With Locals joining the Karabelas family for dinner on their olive and wine farm at a Be My Guest experience featuring traditional dancing and characteristic Greek philoxenia.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Accommodations: Amalia Olympia -
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5Onwards to Patras and Delphi
We join a Local Specialist this morning to delve into centuries of history. We'll visit the ancient Olympic site, the museum and the ruined remains of the Temples of Zeus and Hera. Leaving Olympia, we skirt the coastline north to Patras, crossing the Gulf of Corinth to mainland Greece before continuing to Delphi, where you may wish to try your hand at preparing some local dishes during an interactive cooking lesson.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Accommodations: Amalia Delphi -
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6Off to Thermopylae and Kalambaka
Tread in the footsteps of the ancient Greeks, who would descend on the sanctuary of Delphi to consult with the most important oracle in the classical world. Join your Local Specialist and walk the Sacred Way to the 4th-century Temple of Apollo. View the statues immortalising the strength of the athletes who once competed in the Pythian Games, held in honor of Apollo and the Arts. Continue on to a family-ran honey farm for a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience. Taste the rich thyme honey freshly collected from the hive and come up close to the unique biodiversity of the area. A scenic afternoon drive brings us to Thermopylae, famous for the heroic defense by Leonidas and his brave Spartans against the invading Persians. We cross the lush Thessaly region, traveling north through the 'breadbasket of Greece' towards Kalambaka.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Accommodations: Amalia Kalambaka -
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7Admire Meteora and Return to Athens
The UNESCO World Heritage monasteries of Meteora are our first stop today. Join a Local Specialist to visit two of the six Eastern Orthodox monasteries that cling impressively to immense, rounded rock towers overlooking the town. A scenic drive returns us to Athens, where we'll enjoy a rousing Farewell Dinner with our travel companions and reminisce over an incredible journey through Greece.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Accommodations: Divani Caravel, Radisson Blu Park, Crowne Plaza Athens City Center -
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8Athens Your Way
Spend the day at leisure and see the city's ancient sites.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Accommodations: Divani Caravel, Radisson Blu Park, Crowne Plaza Athens City Center -
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9Embark on Your 7-Day Cruise
Spend the morning on your own exploring what was once the 'Cradle of Western Civilization'. See the city's ancient sites before boarding your cruise ship this afternoon for your seven-day cruise through the Aegean.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Accommodations: MV Celestyal Journey -
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10Explore the Vibrant Streets of Thessaloniki
Today you will have time to explore Greece's second largest city. Walk along the waterfront and enjoy the many cafes along Aristotelous Square and see ancient monuments such as the Arch of Galerius.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Accommodations: MV Celestyal Journey -
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11Explore the Iconic Ephesus Ruins
Arrive in Kusadasi, your gateway to the ancient City of Ephesus. You'll join an included Ancient Ephesus sightseeing tour revealing the Hellenistic and Roman heritage of this UNESCO-listed site. Stroll along its marble colonnades and admire the façades of the Library of Celsus and Temple of Artemis before returning to your ship for your evening departure.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Accommodations: MV Celestyal Journey -
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12Crete
Start your morning on Crete, Greece’s largest island, and the fifth largest in the Mediterranean. Home to myths and legends, including Zeus' birthplace and the Minotaur, you may choose to embark on an epic tour to the capital city of Heraklion and absorb the rich history of Europe’s first advanced civilization with a visit to King Minos' Palace in Knossos. Alternatively drive deep into the beautiful countryside and experience the true flavor of Cretan lifestyle.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Accommodations: MV Celestyal Journey -
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13Enjoy Sunny Santorini
Wake up in Sunny Santorini the Cycladic Island with sheer cliffs and dazzling panorama. Explore the capital of Thira, with its clifftop restaurants and cafés, breath-taking views, and amazing sunsets. You could consider an optional Shore Experience this afternoon, passing villages and vineyards bound for Oia with its white buildings and blue-domed churches which vie for the best views over the caldera. This evening is free for you to explore Santorini's buzzing nightlife.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Accommodations: MV Celestyal Journey -
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14Marvel at Mykonos
Enjoy a full free day to explore the narrow rambling streets of Chora, strolling past white-washed cottages and tumbling cerise bougainvillea in search of a quiet spot overlooking the Old Port with a refreshing drink. You could choose an optional visit the Sacred Island of Delos, the birthplace of Apollo, where an archaeological treasure trove awaits.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Accommodations: MV Celestyal Journey -
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15Journey to Milos
Dock in the former home of the famous Venus de Milo. There's time to explore the 'Island of Colors' on an Optional Experience, alternatively you may prefer trek to the heart and soul of Milos sampling the best of local cuisine on the move, in a tour designed to stimulate and excite the senses. Depart this evening for Athens, celebrating a final evening on board with new friends.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Accommodations: MV Celestyal Journey -
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16Disembark in Athens
This morning, disembark from your cruise ship and transfer to your hotel.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Accommodations: Divani Palace Acropolis -
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17Journey Home
Transfers are provided to the airport for your return flight home.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
More Details
Trafalgar is informing us of the following additional details regarding their Best of Greece with 7-Day Idyllic Aegean Cruise Premier tour:
Travelers Notes
* DAY 1: Complimentary arrival transfers depart Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) at 11:00 and 16:00 on the first day of the tour. Guests should arrive by the last transfer time on the first day of the tour, or they may miss out on the included Welcome Reception.* DAY 17: A 1-night accommodation with breakfast is included in Athens at the end of the cruise. After guests disembark from their cruise, they will be transferred to their included Trafalgar tour hotel in Athens. Complimentary departure transfers arrive at Athen's Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) on the last day of the tour at 07:00 and 10:00.* TRANSFERS: Chargeable transfers available in Athens. Guests who have booked their extra hotel nights with Trafalgar, or whose flight times do not coincide with the shuttle coach timings may purchase a chargeable transfer. However, guests booking independent hotel nights should make their own transfer arrangements.* GROUND HANDLER: This trip is operated by Cruise - Celestyal Cruises.* AEGEAN CRUISE: Occasionally the itinerary may be altered due to sailing conditions on the Aegean Sea, ferry schedules, religious holidays or unforeseen circumstances. This cruise is operated by Celestyal Cruises. Port taxes, service charges, a drinks package & crew gratuities are included.* NOTE: This Trip falls under LEVEL 2. Please refer to the below invoice notes section in order to review the Deposit, Payment and Cancellations fees policies.
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