Best of Greece & Santorini by Cruise - 10 Days

After your breakfast you will be picked up from hotel and will be led to a guided Athens sightseeing tour to the House of Parliament, the Unknown Soldier`s Tomb, The Hadrian`s Arch, the Olympian Zeus Temple, the Panathenaic Stadium, the Academy, the University and the National Library, the Acropolis, the Parthenon, Erectheion, the Temple of Athena Nike and the Acropolis Museum. Balance your day at leisure.

After breakfast we will pick you up for a special 4 days tour. First stop at the Canal of Corinth. Next stop to the Ancient theatre of Epidaurus, world known for its acoustics. Short visit in the town of Nafplion and last stop in the ancient city of Mycenae to visit the Archeological Site and the Tomb of Agamemnon. Departure for Olympia. Dinner and overnight.

Morning visit to the Archaeological Site with the Sanctuary of Olympian Zeus, the Ancient Stadium, and the Archaeological Museum. We will continue our drive, traveling through the plains of Eliad and Achaia until we reach the magnificent bridge crossing the Corinthian Bay from Rion to Antirion. Passing by the picturesque towns of Nafpactos (Lepanto) and Itea, we arrive in Delphi, where we have dinner and spend the night.

Visit the Castalia Spring and the main archaeological site the Temple of Apollo, the Treasury of the Athenians, the Theatre, the Stadium and the Museum with the famous statue of Antinoos and the unique bronze statue of the Charioteer. Departure to Kalambaka. Dinner & Overnight.

Savor breakfast in your hotel, and then travel to Meteora. The UNESCO World Heritage site is home to more than 20 rock monasteries, either perched precariously on top of Meteora’s towering sandstone cliffs or built into the cliffs themselves inside naturally formed caves. Originally lived in by 11th-century hermits, the monasteries later became safe havens for monks fleeing bloodshed when the Roman Empire began to fall. Impressive scenery, priceless historical and religious treasures suspended between earth and sky. Return to Athens early in the evening.

Morning transfer to the port of Piraeus to take the ferry to the island of Santorini Upon your arrival you will be transferred to your hotel and then you will have the rest of the time to enjoy the gorgeous island.

Transfer to Athinios port to embark on your wooden traditional boat for the Volcano cruise that starts at 09:45. ! After 20 minutes of sailing, we will reach Nea Kameni’s jetty. Should you be interested in being guided to the volcano, you should pay 5euro/ per person as an entrance fee. Then, you will walk to the volcano’s ridge with your guide and he is going to explain everything about the history and the geology of the volcano. You will stay at the volcanic island for 1.5hr and in the end, you will embark again on our boat for the next stop. Continue to Palea Kameni where the famous hot springs are located. We will stop there for 30min at a distance of 30 meters from the shallow waters of Agios Nicholaos’ beach. The waters are mixed with mud that they are full of Sulphur, iron and other metals coming from the volcano and they are very good for the skin, rheumatism, arthritis and other physical pains. Important Note: To reach Agios Nicholaos’ beach is essential to swim extremely well. The next stop is the island of Thirassia, a miniature of Santorini. We will stay there for 2 hours, to explore this picturesque and traditional village and taste the authentic Santorinian cuisine. Should you wish, you can also walk to the main village of Manolas, which is the capital of Thirassia. The view over Santorini is spectacular from there. 

After departing from your last destination, the tour will be finished at the new port of Santorini (Athinios). After your disembarkation, the busses will wait for you to transfer you back to the meeting point of your hotel 

Morning at leisure and transfer to the port to take the ferry to Piraeus port in Athens. Upon arrival you will be transferred to your hotel. Settle in and relax.

According to your flight departure time, you will be transferred to Athens airport to get the fly back carrying in your "luggage" the wonderful memories of Greek Attractions.

Option to book extra nights.

Goodbye and we Hope to see you again on your next visit.