A Greek Odyssey Cruise Tour 2024

Day 1 Athens
Welcome to Athens! Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. After check-in start your discovery of the ancient and absorbing capital of Greece. Wander the streets of the Plaka district with its wonderful array of bars, cafes, and restaurants.

Stay at: Ava Hotel or similar
Meals included: None
Day 2 Athens
After breakfast, step back in time as you discover the ancient wonders of Athens on a city tour of Greece's historic capital. First, visit the Parliament in Syntagma Square and see the Monument of the Unknown Soldier and the change of the famous Guards. Then, take a pleasant walk through the National Garden, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, and the Hadrian's Arch. Here, you'll enter the Plaka area in the direction of the Acropolis followed by a visit to the Temple of Athena Nike, as well as the Propylaea and Parthenon.
See also the surrounding the Athenian Agora, the Observatory, the Hill of Democracy (Pnyx), Mars and Philoppapos Hill, the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, and the Theatre of Dionysus. At the end of the tour, don't miss a visit on your own to the New Acropolis Museum. Afterwards, enjoy the rest of your day at leisure.

Stay at: Ava Hotel or similar
Meals included: Breakfast

Day 3 Athens - Delphi - Athens
This morning depart from Athens to Delphi via Thebes, Levadia, and the picturesque village of Arachova, on the slopes of Mount Parnassus. Upon arrival, join your guide to stroll around this historical city and visit the Treasury of the Athenians, the Temple of Apollo, and the Museum where you'll see such masterpieces of Ancient Greek sculpture as the bronze Charioteer and the famous athlete Aghias. Then, return to Athens by the same route. Overnight at your hotel.

Stay at: Ava Hotel or similar
Meals included: Breakfast

DAY 4 CRUISE: Athens - Kea
After breakfast this morning, enjoy time at leisure being transferred to Marina Zea for embarkation between 2-3 pm. Meet your crew and fellow travellers over a welcome drink as you set sail past Cape Suonion to Kea, a small, mountainous island with many small valleys and sandy bays. After dinner on board you will have time to explore the island’s small port of Coressia. Your ship will depart Kea in the early hours of the morning for Delos.

Meals included: Breakfast and dinner

DAY 5 Kea – Delos – Mykonos
Arrive this morning at Delos, the mythical birthplace of Apollo and Artemis, offering an optional visit to an open-air museum with many ancient monuments and buildings. Re-join your ship and cruise whilst enjoying lunch before arriving in Mykonos. Stroll through the town’s narrow streets amongst the picturesque whitewashed houses. We recommend ending your evening as the locals do with a glass of ouzo and traditional mezedes appetizers.

Meals included: Breakfast and lunch

DAY 6 Mykonos – Santorini
Spend this morning cruising through the Cyclades islands. At noon arrive at Santorini which was formed by the half-submerged crescent of a volcanic caldera. Go ashore and explore what Santorini has to offer. In the evening, you will have the opportunity to visit archaeological sites and villages with stunning views over the Aegean Sea. Your ship will depart late this evening to the island of Crete.

Meals included: Breakfast and lunch

DAY 7 Santorini – Rethymnon (Crete)
Arrive after breakfast at Crete’s famous and lively port of Rethymnon, a town that blends modernity and old time charm. A wander through the city’s narrow streets will allow you to discover remains of Venetian and Ottoman architecture. Whilst in Rethymnon you will be offered an optional tour to the ancient city of Knossos, an archaeological site near Heraklion before a late departure for Kythira.

Meals included: Breakfast and lunch

DAY 8 Rethymnon – Kythira
Today you will sail to Kythira, a lesser-known island gem now fast becoming a favourite among visitors to Greece. In ancient times Kythira was considered the island of celestial Aphrodite, the Greek Goddess of Love, however in later years, due to its strategic location; it became a naval base that was influenced by many civilisations and cultures. Enjoy a swim stop en route before arriving in the afternoon. You have free time to visit the picturesque main town of Chora and experience the subdued charms of this peaceful island.

Meals included: Breakfast and lunch

DAY 9 Kythira – Monemvassia – Nafplion
Depart early morning and cruise to Monemvassia, a remarkable medieval fortified town, on the Greek mainland. Here, you have time at leisure to discover the uniquely preserved Byzantine and Venetian architecture and experience the beauty of its natural setting. After lunch, depart Monemvassia for Nafplion and enjoy a swim stop on the way. Spend the evening exploring the charming old quarter, with its narrow streets and characteristic architecture.

Meals included: Breakfast and lunch

DAY 10 Nafplion – Hydra - Athens
This morning you will be offered an optional tour of Mycenae. Mycenae was one of the earliest Greek civilisations established around 1650 BC which Homer wrote about in 700 BC. Here, you will visit the imposing Lion’s Gate, Mycenae Palace and the Tomb of Agamemnon. After lunch, depart from Nafplion to the island of Hydra, a small rocky island in the Argo Saronic Gulf, and one of the most unspoilt of Greek islands. After some free time to explore this picturesque town, gather together on board for the Captain's Farewell dinner. Depart in the late evening for Athens.

Meals included: Breakfast and dinner

DAY 11 Athens
After breakfast, your cruise ends on disembarkation at approximately 09.00 at Marina Zea.

Meals included: Breakfast

*Itineraries can be changed at the discretion of the Vessel's Captain and Port Authorities, particularly in case of adverse weather conditions.