Globus Greek Escape plus 3-night Iconic Cruise(KGK)
11 Day Tour from Athens to Athens
You’ve dreamed of the sparkling blue waters of the Aegean Sea and the white houses of the Greek Islands. Now you can have both with a guided tour of
Greece with a Greek Island cruise. History comes alive on your guided visits to many of Greece's ancient sites. In addition to the
Acropolis and Olympia, you'll also visit the ruins in Mycenae, dating from 1,350 to 1,200 BC and described in Homer’s epic poem, “The Iliad.” Also see the amazingly well-preserved, 2,300-year-old open-air theater in Epidaurus. In ancient Greece, people traveled to Delphi to seek the wisdom of the Oracle. Learn about the Oracle, tour the excavations, and visit the Archaeological Museum. To add to your Greek experience, enjoy a cooking demonstration where you learn to make traditional tzatziki; take a sirtaki dance lesson; and try a glass of ouzo. Plus, you'll be accompanied by an expert Tour Director who will bring this country to life by sharing its history, stories, and insider secrets.Your Mediterranean vacation continues with a 3-night Greek cruise on the Aegean Sea! Sail from
Athens aboard a Celestyal Cruise ship to dock on the island of
Mykonos. Next, you’ll sail towards the shores of
Turkey to visit Kusadasi and the ancient excavations of Ephesus. Sail, weather permitting, to the panoramic and volcanic island of Santorini—“The Black Pearl of the Aegean.” Relax while basking in the beauty of the sea as you return to Athens. From the picturesque fishing villages to ancient historic sights and sailing the Aegean Sea, this Greek cruise and tour vacation has it all!
Itinerary (2024)
Day 1 | ARRIVE IN ATHENS, GREECE |
| Welcome to Athens! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome drink. |
Day 2 | ATHENS |
| ATHENS Guided sightseeing includes the Acropolis and a picture stop at the Panathenaic Stadium. Free time this afternoon and evening. (B) |
Day 3 | ATHENS–CORINTH CANAL–MYCENAE–EPIDAURUS–NAUPLIA |
| CORINTH CANAL Photo stop.MYCENAE Guided visit of the excavations and museum.EPIDAURUS Guided visit of the 2,300-year-old open-air theater then on to Nauplia. (B,D) 132mi/212km |
Day 4 | NAUPLIA–OLYMPIA |
| Scenic drive through the Arkadian Mountains.OLYMPIA Guided visit of the archaeological site and the museum. This evening take part to a [LF] cooking demonstration and learn how to make the traditional Greek tzatziki appetizer. (B,D) 112mi/181km |
Day 5 | OLYMPIA–DELPHI |
| DELPHI Guided visit of the excavations and Archaeological Museum. This evening, [LF] learn how to dance the sirtaki in a dance class while sipping a glass of Ouzo. (B,D) 149mi/239km |
Day 6 | DELPHI–ARACHOVA–ATHENS |
| ARACHOVA Visit the picturesque mountain town.ATHENS Free time. (B) 118 mi / 190 kmENHANCE YOUR FREE TIME in Athens with a traditional dinner at a local restaurant. This and more options throughout your tour are available for purchase with MyGlobus. |
Day 7 | ATHENS–(EMBARKATION)–CRUISING: MYKONOS |
| ATHENS Embarkation.MYKONOS Free time to explore. (B,L,D) |
Day 8 | CRUISING: KUSADASI, TURKEY–PATMOS, GREECE |
| KUSADASI Visit the Greek, Roman, and Byzantine excavations of Ephesus. PATMOS Free time. (B,L,D) |
Day 9 | CRUISING: SANTORINI, GREECE |
| SANTORINI Free time to explore (weather permitting). (B,L,D) |
Day 10 | ATHENS (DISEMBARKATION) |
| After breakfast on board, disembark and return to Athens city center. (B) |
Day 11 | ATHENS |
| Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B) |
Included Globus Meals
Full Buffet breakfast daily; welcome drink in Athens; 3 three-course dinners; plus all meals on board daily featuring full à la carte breakfasts, lunches, and dinners
Related Globus Tours
KGAX - Greek Escape
KGHX - Plus 4-night Iconic Cruise
KGKX - Plus 3-night Iconic Cruise
Globus Pricing Details
All Escapes by Globus tours and departures are excluded from the following Globus discounts: Book Early & Save, Welcome Back Credit, Second Tour discount and Small Group discount.Port Taxes $119 & Gratuities $30 to service personnel on board the ship are not included but additional and mandatory. These fees will be added to your Vacation Estimate. Gratuities for Cruise Host are included in the Globus price.
Globus Notes
CRUISE DETAILS Rotation of ports of call may vary for congestion reasons at certain ports with or without prior notice.Outside cabin (category XA) - All cabins with two lower beds and private shower and toilet.Full entertainment program on board.Included drink package: selection of non-alcoholic & alcoholic drinks.Globus Host service throughout the cruisePlease ask your Travel Consultant for cruise ship details. The ship scheduled to depart for the cruise portion of your vacation is the Celestyal Olympia, operated by Celestyal Cruises.The cruise itinerary for the departures October 22 & March 25 also stop in Crete. Port of call are as follows – Athens -Mykonos – Kusadasi – Patmos – Crete – Santorini – Athens. The included shore excursion of Oia will be replaced by the Palace of Knossos in Crete.