Globus Classical Greece with Idyllic Aegean 7-Night Cruise(RGL)
16 days from Athens to Athens
Equal parts fresh air, fresh cuisine, and joyous laughter, the enviable Mediterranean lifestyle is based on the simple concept of balance. Seven nights on land and seven nights at sea strike the perfect equilibrium between ruins and resorts, baklava and beaches, and mythical gods and sun worshipers on this airy Mediterranean land and cruise tour. After journeying from temple to fascinating temple on our Classical
Greece tour, you’ll sail from port to breathtaking port to take in the mesmerizing sights of Ephesus, coastal
Turkey, and the Greek Isles. The island cruising begins on the cultural coast of Rhodes and continues to the glittering isles of Crete,
Santorini (weather permitting), Milos, and
Mykonos, all while the sirtaki—the lively dance made popular in the classic movie Zorba the Greek—is a joyous constant throughout this big fat Greek vacation.
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Itinerary (2022)
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 a visit to the Acropolis and a stop at the Panathenaic Stadium. Free time this afternoon and evening. (B) |
Day 3 | ATHENS–CORINTH–MYCENAE–EPIDAURUS–NAUPLIA. |
| CORINTH Cross the canal and visit ancient Corinth.MYCENAE Free time for lunch. Guided visit of the excavations and museum.EPIDAURUS Guided visit to the 2,300-year-old open-air theater before continuing to Nauplia. (B,D) 132 mi / 212 km |
Day 4 | NAUPLIA–OLYMPIA. |
| Scenic drive through the Arkadian Mountains.OLYMPIA Guided visit of the archaeological site and the museum. [LF] Cooking demonstration this evening to learn how to make the traditional Greek tzatziki appetizer. (B,D) 112 mi / 181 km |
Day 5 | OLYMPIA–PATRAS–DELPHI. |
| Drive by the busy seaport of Patras.DELPHI Guided visit to the excavations and Archaeological Museum. This evening [LF] learn how to dance the sirtaki while sipping a glass of ouzo. (B,D) 149 mi / 239 km |
Day 6 | DELPHI–METEORA AREA. |
| Drive past Lamia and Trikala en route to Kalambaka.METEORA Guided visit of the Varlaam and St. Stephen’s Monasteries. (B,D) 155 mi / 249 km |
Day 7 | METEORA AREA–THERMOPYLAE–ATHENS. |
| THERMOPYLAE Stop at the battle site.ATHENS Free time late afternoon and evening. (B) 236 mi / 380 kmENHANCE YOUR FREE TIME in Athens with a traditional Greek dinner by the sea. This and many more options throughout your tour are available for purchase with MyGlobus. Get local maps and tips for free time with your GlobusGO mobile app. |
Day 8 | ATHENS (EMBARKATION). |
| ATHENS Embarkation. (B,D) |
Day 9 | CRUISING: KUSADASI, TURKEY. |
| KUSADASI Visit the Greek, Roman, and Byzantine excavations of Ephesus. (B,L,D) |
Day 10 | CRUISING: RHODES (GREECE). |
| RHODES Full day in port. Guided sightseeing includes the Acropolis of Lindos. (B,L,D) |
Day 11 | CRUISING: AGIOS NIKOLAOS, CRETE. |
| AGIOS NIKOLAOS Free time to explore. (B,L,D) |
Day 12 | CRUISING: SANTORINI. |
| SANTORINI Full day on the island (weather permitting). (B,L,D) |
Day 13 | CRUISING: MILOS–MYKONOS. |
| MILOS Free time to explore before sailing to Mykonos. (B,L,D) |
Day 14 | MYKONOS. |
| MYKONOS Full day on the island. (B,L,D) |
Day 15 | ATHENS (DISEMBARKATION). |
| ATHENS Disembarkation. Free day. (B) |
Day 16 | ATHENS. |
| Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B) |
Included Globus Meals
Welcome drink in Athens; full buffet breakfast daily; 4 three-course dinners; full à-la-carte breakfasts, lunches, and dinners while cruising
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Globus Pricing Details
Port Taxes $289 & Gratuities $70 to service personnel and Globus host on board the ship are not included but are additional and mandatory. These fees will be added to your Vacation Estimate.