Magnificent Greece With Cruise 10N/11D

  • Cruise 4 Night
  • Olympia 1 Night
  • Delphi 1 Nights
  • Kalambaka 1 Nights
  • Athens 3 Night
  • Tour Itinerary
  • Indus Holidays Best Seller
Suitable for

Family/Couple

Duration

10 Nights 11 Days

Category

Culture/Cruise

Package type

Customizable

Azure waters, exotic islands, extraordinary sunsets delectable dishes, richest cultures, the best stories- this holiday is everything you could wish for.

Starting from

USD 3416

/person

Experience Highlights

  • Athens
  • Mykonos
  • Kalambaka
  • Cruise to some of the most beautiful islands and coastal towns in the Aegean sea
  • Tour the Delphi town- once known as the Naval of the Earth.
  • Visit the birthplace of Ancient Olympics at Olympia
  • Climb to the monastery of Meteora, perched on top of granite rocks for a magnificent view
  • See the architectural masterpieces of the Golden Age of Athens

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Tour Summary

  • 11 Days
  • 4 Destinations
  • Short daily travel
  • Day 1- Arrive at Athens
  • Day 2- Transfer to cruise; explore Mykonos
  • Day 3- Explore Kusadasi and Patmos
  • Day 4- Explore Rhodes
  • Day 5- Explore Crete and Santorini; sail to Athens
  • Day 6- Transfer from Athens to Olympia
  • Day 7- Explore Olympia; transfer to Delphi
  • Day 8- Explore Delphi; transfer to Kalambaka
  • Day 9- Explore Kalambaka; transfer to Athens
  • Day 10- Explore Athens
  • Day 11- Depart from Athens

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1

  • Athens
  • Full day
  • In town
  • MORNING On arrival in Athens, meet & greet with our representative at the airport.
  • Get chauffeured in a private a/c vehicle to get transferred to the hotel.
  • Check in and spend the rest of the day at leisure with the overnight stay in Athens.

Insider Tips by Indus Indus Holidays

Go for a street art tour of Athens to understand the youthful, modern, rebellious side of this city

All such local insider tips is here: Local's guide to Greece

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Day 2

  • Mykonos
  • Full day
  • In town

Today you embark on a 4 day cruise, starting with the island of Mykonos

  • MORNINGCheck out of your hotel after breakfast and transfer to port- which is a 45 min drive from Athens
  • First port of call is the famous island of Mykonos- famous for its windmills, chapels and white-washed houses.
  • Explore the island on your own- the island has its fair share of narrow cobbled streets, cafes, and shops.
  • Return back to cruise for dinner and relax for the night

Insider Tips by Indus Indus Holidays

To truly experience Mykonos, rent a car or scooter and go explore the island yourself

All such local insider tips is here: Local's guide to Greece

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Day 3

  • Kusadasi
  • Full day
  • In town

The cruise arrives at the port of Kusadasi

  • MORNINGAfter breakfast, disembark from the cruise for a tour of the ancient city of Ephesus
  • After Ephesus, visit the House of the Virgin Mary
  • Come back to the cruise and sail to the island of Patmos
  • Upon arriving at Patmos, disembark from the cruise to visit the monastery of St John and Grotto of the Apocalypse.
  • You are free to explore the island of Patmos on your own for some time
  • Come back to the cruise for dinner and relax for the rest of the night

Insider Tips by Indus Indus Holidays

Visit the Vagia Café in Patmos, well-known for its homemade pies and desserts

All such local insider tips is here: Local's guide to Greece

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Day 4

  • Rhodes
  • Full day
  • In town

Today, we visit the Island of the Knights

  • MORNINGArrive at the ancient city of Rhodes, also known as the Island of the Knights.
  • After breakfast, disembark from the cruise for a guided city tour of this port city
  • Enjoy the amazing architecture of the Grand Master Palace, as well as the various alleys, towers, turrets and emblazoned facades strewn across this city
  • Reach back to the cruise to depart to the islands of Crete and Santorini

Insider Tips by Indus Indus Holidays

Don’t miss the cuttlefish and rice, seafood spaghetti and smoked octopus of Rhodes Island.

All such local insider tips is here: Local's guide to Greece

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Day 5

  • Santorini
  • Full day
  • In town

On the last day of your cruise, visit the islands of Crete and Santorini

  • MORNING Cruise arrives at Heraklion, capital of Crete
  • After breakfast, disembark from the cruise for a guided tour of Heraklion
  • Visit the Minoan palace of Knossos.
  • Next, visit the Old Quarters of the city- the Venetian fortress, 25th August Street, Lion Square and Morosini fountain.
  • Get back onboard for the last leg of the cruise- Santorini island
  • Visit the breathtaking Oia- this place is one of the most photographed places on Earth, owing to the beautiful sunsets that can be seen here.
  • The cruise will sail for Athens.

Insider Tips by Indus Indus Holidays

Reserve a table at a bar or restaurant and catch the sunset at Oia

All such local insider tips is here: Local's guide to Greece

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Day 6

  • Mycenae
  • Full day
  • 250km

Athens to Olympia via Epidaurus and Mycenae

  • Full Day Check out from the cruise after breakfast and depart for a classical tour
  • Drive along the scenic coastal road and reach the Corinth Canal, a 19th century engineering masterpiece. We will stop here for a short while- PICTURE TIME!
  • Continue the journey to Epidaurus, a 4th century theatre with unbelievable acoustical experience.
  • Your next stop is Nafplion, a modern seaside resort and old town, with the mighty Palamidi fortress towering over it.
  • The last stop for the day is the ancient city of gold, Mycenae. Here, you can visit the Lion’s Gate, the Cyclopean Walls and the Royal Tombs.
  • Depart for Olympia through Central Pelaponnese, Tripoli, and Megalopoli.
  • Check into your hotel and take some well-earned shut-eye.

Insider Tips by Indus Indus Holidays

If you are visiting between June- August, travel to Epidaurus on weekends to catch a modern production of Greek Classical dramas. It is worth it.

All such local insider tips is here: Local's guide to Greece

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Day 7

  • Olympia to Delphi
  • 4h
  • 250 km

Explore Olympia; Olympia to Delphi

  • MORNINGCheck out of the hotel after breakfast and depart on a sightseeing tour of Olympia
  • Olympia is the birthplace of the idea and the site of Ancient Olympics
  • Visit the Sanctuary of Olympian Zeus and the Archaeological Museum of Olympia
  • AfternoonTravel to Delphi through Achaia and Rio-Antirrio, passing through the pictureque towns of Nafpaktos and Itea.
  • Check into your hotel at Delphi and relax for the rest of the day

Insider Tips by Indus Indus Holidays

Nafpaktos has some really cute traditional taverns and cafes if you want to take a short food/drinks break with your companions.

All such local insider tips is here: Local's guide to Greece

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Activity Add-ons

Day 8

  • Kalambaka
  • 3h 30m
  • 230km

Explore more of that history which Greece has to offer

  • Go on a day tour of Delphi- once believed as the centre, or the “Naval” of the earth- located on the sides of Mount Parnassus.
  • Visit the Sanctuary of Apollo, where gods spoke through the chosen Oracle (a woman from the local area)
  • Visit the Delphi museum- a treasure-trove of archaeology and Greek culture, which also hosts some original remains of the Athenian Treasury
  • Travel to Kalambaka and check into your hotel. Rest for the night

Insider Tips by Indus Indus Holidays

Buy yourself some souvenirs from the gift shop in Delphi museum.

All such local insider tips is here: Local's guide to Greece

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Day 9

  • Athens
  • 4h 30m
  • 350 km

The breathtaking view from high up above Meteora awaits you

  • MORNINGCheck out of your hotel after breakfast and drive to Meteora
  • Meteora is a set monasteries containing priceless treasures, and perched on top of granite rocks. The monasteries appear to be suspended between the earth and the sky, providing a magnificent view.
  • AFTERNOONEnjoy a lunch at Kalambaka
  • Drive through Trikalia, Lamia and Thermopylae. Stop at Thermopylae to visit the memorial of King Leonidas and his 300 spartans
  • Reach Athens and check into your hotel. Relax for the rest of the day

Insider Tips by Indus Indus Holidays

When visiting the monasteries, women are required to wear a long skirt and cover their shoulders, and men are not allowed to wear shorts.

All such local insider tips is here: Local's guide to Greece

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Day 10

  • Athens
  • Full day
  • In town

Take in the beautiful history of Athens in the half day guided sightseeing tour

  • Full Day See the Hadrian’s Arch and The Temple of Olympian Zeus
  • Take a short stop at the Panathenaic Stadium where the first modern Olympic Games was held in 1896.
  • Visit the ever famous Acropolis where you will walk through the most famous of Greece’s architectural masterpieces, or rather the ruins thereof, and learn about her ancient history
  • Marvel at the architecture of the Propylaea, The Temple of Athena Nike (the shoe brand was named after the latter), the Erechtheion and the famous Parthenon.
  • Walk through history at the modern Acropolis museum where the archaeological findings from Acropolis have found a home
  • Get dropped back to your hotel in Athens and spend the rest of your day at leisure

Insider Tips by Indus Indus Holidays

Ascend the steps just below the entrance to the Acropolis and you can get a spectacular 360 degree view of Athens. The best part? It is free.

All such local insider tips is here: Local's guide to Greece

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Day 11

  • Departure
  • MORNINGCheck out from your hotel and we will chauffeur you to the airport for your departing flight from Athens.

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  • Cruise 4 Night
  • Olympia 1 Night
  • Delphi 1 Nights
  • Kalambaka 1 Nights
  • Athens 3 Night

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$3416 / person

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