ClASSIC GREECE
By Land & Sea

April 4-18, 2026
Land portion: $1595 per person double occupancy
Cruise portion: starting at $1396 per person, double occupancy

Land Tour Includes:

2 nights in Athens at a 4 star hotel with breakfast and transfer from the airport
Half day city tour
Tour to Epidaurus, Nauplia, and Mycenae,
1 night in Olympia with breakfast and dinner
Tour of Olympia, Nafpaktos, and Arachova
1 night in Delphi with breakfast and dinner
Tour of Delphi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Drive to Kalambaka
1 night in Kalambaka with breakfast and dinner
Tour of Meteora & its Byzantine Monasteries
Drive to Athens
2 nights in Athens at a 4 star hotel with breakfast
Afternoon tour of Sounio
Transfer to cruise port
Transfer to airport after the cruise

Cruise Includes:

7 nights aboard the Celestyal Journey in an exterior cabin of your choice
Full Board plus unlimited coffee, tea, water, and juice during restaurant hours, unlimited soda with meals in the Thalassa & Taverna restaurants
Complimentary Essential Wifi onboard (does not include social media/streaming)
Entertainment and activities on board
Port stops in Kusadasi, Rhodes, Crete, Santorini, Mykonos, and Milos
Port taxes

Pricing

Land Portion:

$1596 per person, double occupancy

Cruise Portion:

Exterior Cabin - $1369 per person, double occupancy

Balcony Suite - $2179 per person, double occupancy

Single occupancy pricing and international airfare available upon request.

Itinerary

DAY 1

Arrive in Athens and transfer to the hotel.

DAY 2

Breakfast at the hotel. Take a half day tour of Athens, including the Acropolis and its museum. Afternoon free to explore Athens on your own.

DAY 3

Breakfast at the hotel. Depart Athens and head toward the countryside, stopping at the Corinth Canal, an engineering marvel to this day. Continue on to the ancient theater of Epidaurus and the charming seaside town of Nauplia. Travel through the plains of Argos to reach Mycenae, a fascinating archeological site that includes the Tomb of Agamemnon. Drive to Olympia for dinner and overnight.

DAY 4

Breakfast at the hotel. Visit the archaeological site of Olympia, the home of the Olympic Games. Visit the temples of Zeus and Hera, the Altar of the Olympic Flame, the ancient Stadium, and the archaeological museum. Drive to Rio and cross the Corinthian Bay to visit the picturesque village of Arachova. Dinner and overnight in Delphi.

DAY 5

Breakfast at the hotel. Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Delphi, one of the most sacred and significant sites of the ancient world. In the afternoon, continue on to Kalambaka, situated at the base of the Meteroa rock formations. Dinner and overnight in Kalambaka.

DAY 6

Breakfast at the hotel. Visit the Byzantine Monasteries that sit atop the incredible Meteroa rock formations. There are more than 20 monasteries in the area, due to the stunning natural beauty and the cultural heritage of the area. In the afternoon, return to Athens.

DAY 7

Breakfast at the hotel. Morning free to enjoy Athens on your own. In the afternoon, take a tour of Cape Sounion and the Temple of Poseidon. Return to Athens for overnight.

DAY 8

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the port of Piraeus to board the Celestyal Journey. The cruise will depart at 5:00 pm. Dinner on board the ship.

DAY 9

Breakfast onboard. Arrive in Kusadasi, where you can choose an optional tour of the ancient city of Ephesus, stroll along the city's seafront promenade, or explore the Grand Bazaar. Lunch and dinner onboard included.

DAY 10

Breakfast onboard. Arrive in Rhodes. Stroll around the Old Town or visit the majestic Acropolis at Lindos. Optional tours available for purchase. Lunch and dinner onboard.

DAY 11

Breakfast onboard. Arrive in Crete. Explore the capital of the Lassithi region, Agios Nikolaos, or venture further to sites like Heraklion. Optional tours available for purchase. Lunch and dinner onboard.

DAY 12

Breakfast onboard. Arrive in Santorini. Spend the day exploring the charming city, famous for its white walls and blue domes, plus stunning views of the Mediterranean Sea. Optional tours available for purchase. Lunch and dinner onboard.

DAYS 13-14

Breakfast onboard. Arrive in Mykonos and spend two days exploring the Island of the Winds, strolling through Mykonos Town, or visiting the sacred island of Delos. Optional tours available for purchase. Lunch and dinner onboard.

DAY 15

Breakfast onboard. Arrive in Milos and spend the day exploring dramatic rock formations and fishing villages. Optional tours available for purchase. Lunch and dinner onboard.

DAY 16

Breakfast onboard. Disembark and transfer to the airport for your onward flight.

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