Classical Greece with Iconic Aegean 3-Night Cruise

(waitlisted)

12 days from Athens to Athens
Personally escorted by Joy and Erica, Sept 29, 2023 - Oct 10, 2023

We began this amazing opportunity with one motorcoach escorted by Joy. That coach sold out in less than a month (May 2022). Thankfully we were able to grab another motorcoach which Erica eagerly agreed to host. The two coaches will complete the Classical Greece portion of the tour simultaneously, and then the entire group will be together onboard our ship for the three night cruise of the Greek Isles.

Due to waitlisting, we currently have 11 available spaces.
Please contact Erica today for more information about joining her motorcoach.

Tour and cruise pricing (in an oceanview cabin) is $3393 per person.

Available options include pre and post trip nights in Athens, prepaid tips, travel insurance, air travel, and more.

Please contact Erica for more information
Erica: 405-880-3373 or email Erica@thejoyoftravel.net

Vacation overview

Let the sun and games begin on this lively land and cruise tour to Classical Greece, ancient Turkey, and the breezy Greek Isles. After following in the footsteps of profound philosophers and legendary Olympians, your mind and body will set sail from Athens for three triumphant nights on the brilliant blue waters of the Aegean Sea. Trade the discus throw for dancing and the chariot games for a chair by the pool as you peacefully float to the glamorous island of Mykonos; the Greek, Roman, and Byzantine excavations of Ephesus; the pilgrimage site of Patmos; the Bronze Age settlement of Knossos; and the dreamy whitewashed isle of Santorini (weather permitting). With brilliant sights and sunsets on the itinerary from the mainland to Crete, you’re destined to bring home the gold on this winning tour of Greece.

Itinerary: 

Day 1   ARRIVE IN

ATHENS, GREECE Welcome to Athens! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome drink.

Day 2   ATHENS

ATHENS Guided sightseeing includes a visit to the Acropolis and a stop at the Panathenaic Stadium. Free time this afternoon and evening.

Day 3   ATHENS–CORINTH–MYCENAE–EPIDAURUS–NAUPLIA

CORINTH Cross the canal and visit ancient Corinth.
MYCENAE Free time for lunch. Guided visit of the excavations and museum.
EPIDAURUS Guided visit to the 2,300-year-old open-air theater before continuing to Nauplia. 
132 mi / 212 km 

Day 4   NAUPLIA–OLYMPIA

Scenic drive through the Arkadian Mountains.
OLYMPIA Guided visit of the archaeological site and the museum.  Cooking demonstration this evening to learn how to make the traditional Greek tzatziki appetizer. 
112 mi / 181 km 

Day 5   OLYMPIA–PATRAS–DELPHI

Drive by the busy seaport of Patras.
DELPHI Guided visit to the excavations and Archaeological Museum. This evening  learn how to dance the sirtaki while sipping a glass of ouzo. 149 mi / 239 km

Day 6   DELPHI–METEORA AREA

Drive past Lamia and Trikala en route to Kalambaka.
METEORA Guided visit of the Varlaam and St. Stephen’s Monasteries. 
155 mi / 249 km 

Day 7   METEORA AREA–THERMOPYLAE–ATHENS

THERMOPYLAE Stop at the battle site.
ATHENS Free time late afternoon and evening. 
236 mi / 380 km

ENHANCE YOUR FREE TIME in Athens with a traditional Greek dinner by the sea. This and many more options throughout your tour are available for purchase with MyGlobus. Get local maps and tips for free time with your GlobusGO mobile app.

Day 8   ATHENS (EMBARKATION)–MYKONOS

ATHENS Embarkation.
MYKONOS Free time to explore this evening. 

Day 9   CRUISING: KUSADASI, TURKEY–PATMOS, GREECE

KUSADASI Visit the Greek, Roman, and Byzantine excavations of Ephesus.
PATMOS Afternoon call. 

Day 10   CRUISING: HERAKLION, CRETE–SANTORINI

HERAKLION Visit the Minoan Palace of Knossos.
SANTORINI Afternoon call (weather permitting). 

Day 11   ATHENS (DISEMBARKATION)

ATHENS Disembarkation. Free day.

Day 12   ATHENS

Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.

All payments are made directly to wholesale suppliers and any cancellations or changes are subject to their fee schedule and policies. Please be aware that deposits are non-refundable. If insurance has been purchased you may be entitled to a credit up to the full amount paid, minus the cost of the insurance. Exceptions may be made for medical reasons, but it is at the sole discretion of the insurance company. The Joy of Travel, LLC does not have any control over insurance claims or payments.