10 Days in Greece

- Best of Greece itinerary including mainland and islands with a cruise ship
- Relaxed Pace
- 3 night All Inclusive cruise including beverage package

• 1 Welcome Reception (WR)
• 9 Breakfast (B)
• 2 Dinner (D)
• Athens: Delve into Athens with a Local Specialist. See the iconic highlights of this ancient city, from the Acropolis to the site of the first modern Olympics.
• Santorini: Enjoy an orientation of stunning Santorini upon arrival.
• Mykonos: View the Windmills of Kato Mili and wander the beautiful blue and white streets of Chora.
• : Explore Athens with a Local Specialist
• : Discover Santorini and Mykonos
• : Visit the Acropolis in Athens
• : View the Parthenon, Hadrian's Arch and the 1896 Olympic Stadium in Athens
• : An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
• : Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
• : All porterage and restaurant gratuities
• : All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
• : Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
• : Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
• : Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
• : Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
• : High-speed ferry from Athens to Santorini
• : High-speed ferry from Santorini to Mykonos
• : High-speed ferry from Mykonos to Athens
• : Optional Experiences and free time

• 1 Welcome Reception (WR)
• 9 Breakfast (B)
• 1 Be My Guest (BMG)
• 2 Dinner (D)
• 1 Farewell Dinner (FD)
• Florence: Enjoy a local Tuscan Be My Guest dinner with Count Miari Fulcis on his 15th-century organic olive oil estate in the Tuscan hills, used as a location for many famous films like 'Room with a View' and 'Tea with Mussolini'.
• Rome: Be inspired by the magnificence of Michelangelo and da Vinci at the Vatican Museums and enjoy an exclusive visit up the spiral staircase designed by the famous architect Donato Bramante in a part of the Vatican not open to the public.
• Rome: During an orientation with your Travel Director see the medieval buildings, Renaissance palaces and Baroque churches scattered throughout the city.
• Vatican: Visit Vatican City and tour St. Peter's Basilica with a Local Specialist. Witness the early genius of Michelangelo as you take in the Pietà.
• Rome: Visit the Colosseum, still echoing with the thronging crowds and ghostly cries of gladiatorial combat.
• Florence: Join a Local Specialist to view the multi-coloured marble cathedral, bell tower and baptistery, adorned by Ghiberti's Gates of Paradise. Visit the political heart of the city, Signoria Square.
• Florence: See the area around Santa Croce Basilica, famous for the quality of its luxury goods, and witness a gold and leatherwork demonstration.
• Meteora: With a Local Specialist, visit two of the remarkable centuries-old monasteries of Meteora, teetering on towers of rock and arguably the most spectacular place to visit in Greece.
• Delphi: With your Local Specialist, walk to The Sacred Way once lined with offertory temples. See the reconstructed Athenian Treasury and pass the superb Polygonal Wall to reach the Temple of Apollo, where people once sought divine wisdom from the mysterious Oracle.
• Athens: Delve into Athens with a Local Specialist. See the iconic highlights of this ancient city, from the Acropolis to the site of the first modern Olympics.
• Venice: Learn about the history and ancient skill of Venetian glassblowing, playing your role in ensuring the survival of this traditional craft through your visit.
• : VIP Admission to the Vatican Museums
• : Explore Rome, Florence, Delphi and Athens with a Local Specialist
• : Discover Venice
• : View the ancient sites of Rome, the Duomo and Baptistery in Florence, the Doge's Palace and the Basilica in Venice and the Parthenon, Royal Palace and the Temple of Zeus in Athens
• : See Hadrian's Arch in Athens
• : Scenic Cruise by private launch to St. Mark's Square in Venice
• : An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
• : Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
• : All porterage and restaurant gratuities
• : All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
• : Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
• : Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
• : Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
• : Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
• : Overnight ferry from Ancona to Igoumenitsa
• : Optional Experiences and free time

• Be welcomed into a countryside home and learn how to make lalagia – a delicious Greek doughnut that can be served sweet or savoury – then turn to savoury treats and tuck into a home-cooked Greek feast including moussaka and stuffed vegetables.
• Add to your recipe repertoire as you learn to prepare a selection of traditional dishes from a local chef in Poros – an island renowned for its lamb and olive groves – who’s ready to share their best-kept cooking secrets.
• Mingle with the local producers who are just as passionate about good food and fresh ingredients as you are with visits to a countryside pistachio farm; a small, family-run apiary (a bee yard); and a family-owned distillery for a taste of the iconic Greek aperitif – ouzo.
• Take a step back in time and explore some of Greece’s most incredible sites – including Athens, Aegina and Poros islands, Epidaurus and Mycenae – with your locally based guide leading the way.
• Get a real taste for Greece as you dig into iconic eats like cheese, honey, olives, spit-roasted lamb, moussaka, mezze and lalagia – delicious!

• 1 Welcome Reception (WR)
• 10 Breakfast (B)
• 1 Be My Guest (BMG)
• 1 Farewell Dinner (FD)
• Olympia: Say opa! to an Olympic Be My Guest experience with the Karambellas family on their olive and wine farm, followed by a traditional dinner and dancing.
• Nemea: Learn about the winemaking tradition of the Nemea region and enjoy a local wine tasting.
• Ancient Theatre of the Asklepieion at Epidaurus: Visit the Theatre of Epidaurus and view the Sanctuary of Asclepius during a stop in the Peloponnesus.
• Archaeological site of Mycenae: Walk through the Lion Gate past the royal beehive-tombs where Schliemann uncovered golden treasure, while hearing tales of Agamemnon from your Local Specialist.
• Archaeological Site of Olympia: Join a Local Specialist to view the stadium of Olympia which hosted the ancient Olympic Games and Heraia, the women's games in honour of Hera. See the Temple of Zeus, athlete's gymnasium and the stone marker where the sprint began.
• Corfu: Enjoy time at leisure to explore Corfu's Old Town narrow streets and arcaded squares.
• Corfu: Visit the Achilleion Palace, former summer home of Elizabeth 'Sissi' Empress of Austria nad Hungary.
• Meteora: With a Local Specialist, visit two of the remarkable centuries-old monasteries of Meteora, teetering on towers of rock and arguably the most spectacular place to visit in Greece.
• Thermopylae: See the Leonidas Monument dedicated to the brave warrior and his 300 Spartans.
• Delphi: With your Local Specialist, walk to The Sacred Way once lined with offertory temples. See the reconstructed Athenian Treasury and pass the superb Polygonal Wall to reach the Temple of Apollo, where people once sought divine wisdom from the mysterious Oracle.
• Athens: Delve into Athens with a Local Specialist. See the iconic highlights of this ancient city, from the Acropolis to the site of the first modern Olympics.
• : Explore Mycenae, Olympia, Meteora, Delphi and Athens with a Local Specialist
• : Discover Corfu, Metsovo, Meteora and Galaxidi
• : View the Sanctuary of Asclepius at Epidaurus and the Parthenon, Agora, Royal Palace and Temple of Zeus in Athens
• : See the Corinth Canal, the Lion Gate and Agamemnon's Palace at Mycenae
• : An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
• : Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
• : All porterage and restaurant gratuities
• : All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
• : Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
• : Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
• : Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
• : Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
• : Return ferry to Corfu
• : Optional Experiences and free time

• Taste a dazzling variety of Greek food during Exclusive Experiences, including a visit to an olive oil press museum Naxos, a cooking class complete with local kitron tasting, and an afternoon of wine tasting in Santorini at two different wineries.
• Take a guided hike along Santorini’s legendary caldera, passing steep cliff faces and unbelievable views as you learn about the geological history of the island along the way.
• Learn the tricks of the trade in Naxos during an Exclusive Experience: take an in-depth cooking class with a local, using organic ingredients from her garden to create regional specialties which you’ll then enjoy for lunch.
• See Paros through the eyes of a local during an enlightening Exclusive Experience. Explore the island with an expert guide who will share insider knowledge on the island’s history and charming villages.
• Soak up the magic of Santorini from your whitewashed Feature Stay hotel, offering spacious rooms, modern amenities, an expansive swimming pool and a prime location against a stunning backdrop.
• By travelling on this trip, you’ll directly support our Intrepid Foundation partner, Amurtel, who provide a safe space for refugee women and children in Greece. Donations help them provide antenatal and postnatal care programs run by qualified midwives.

• Discover the gorgeous Greek islands of Mykonos and Santorini
• Explore Athens
• Opportunity to see UNESCO-listed Acropolis to admire its glorious temples, including the double gatehouse of the Propylaea
• See the Aegean Sea and savor views of the windmill-dotted island as you approach
• Experience the famous Santorini sunset

• Have the chance to see the central Athens, the temple of Parthenon on the hill of the Acropolis a
• See the Acropolis Athens museum as well as the temple of Poseidon at the Cape of Sounion perched on a rocky hill overlooking the sea.
• Explore Sounion we 'll enjoy a magnificent view to the famous riviera of Attica.
• Visit the most beautiful and important churches, the most interesting Byzantine and post-Byzantine monasteries,

• Explore Delphi, their archaeological site was declared a UNESCO Cultural Heritage Site
• Visit the Museum of Ancient Corinth and the Archaeological site
• Explore Athens
• Explore Palaia Epidaurus for the organized archaeological site of Asklepieion
• Visit Mycenae, which are one of the most popular archaeological sites in Greece
• Visit Nafplion, one of the most beautiful cities and the first capital of Greece.
• Enjoy homemade cooked food and wine tasting from the local vineyard
• Opportunity to Raft downhill starting from the Asticholos bridge

• Visit Elafonisos, the Caribbean of Greece! The island of the pirates, with the turquoise crystal clear waters, and it’s lost underwater city.
• Travel back in time in Monemvasia,the uniquely preserved medieval city. Walk this carved in stone city of knights, crusaders emperors and pirates!
• Walk into the narrow streets of the romantic Nauplion, the first capital of Greece.
• Visit Ancient Epidaurus, where tragedy and comedy flourished in a theatre of exemplary acoustics.
• Taste the exquisite Nemean wines in high quality boutique wineries.
• Explore Mycenae, the legendary kingdom of the Atreides, surrounded by massive “cyclopean walls.
• Visit Ancient Olympia, the birthplace of the Olympic Games!
• Get on the cog railway and climb up to Kalavryta passing through forests bridges and tunnels.

• Want to stay longer? You can extend this trip up to a total of 11 days!
• Rome Hop-on/Hop-off Bus Tour (Green Line) - 48 hours
• Athens Sightseeing Tour (with Acropolis)

• Want to stay longer? You can extend this trip up to a total of 12 days!
• Rome Hop-on/Hop-off Bus Tour (Green Line) - 48 hours
• Sunset Catamaran Cruise in Santorini

• Athens Sightseeing Tour (with Acropolis)
• Ancient Ephesus Through the Ages
• Medieval Tour - Acropolis of Lindos and the Citadel of the Knights

• Athens Sightseeing Tour (with Acropolis)

• Athens Morning Sightseeing Tour with Acropolis (8:45am)
• Visit to the Archaeological Site of Delphi
• Visit to Meteora
• Guided tour of Karnak Temple and Temple of Luxor (half-day)
• Guided tour of the West Bank, including Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon
• Guided tour of The Temple of Horus (Edfu) and Kom Ombo Temple (Sobek)
• Cairo Sightseeing Tour, including the Great Pyramids, Sphinx, Egyptian Museum & Khan El-Khalili Bazaar (full-day, with lunch)

• Athens Sightseeing Tour (with Acropolis)