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12 Days Best Tour with Classical Greece and Cruise Island hopping

12 Days Best Tour with Classical Greece and Cruise Island hopping

12 Days Best Tour with Classical Greece and Cruise Island hopping

 

12 Days Best Tour with Classical Greece and Cruise Island hopping

12 Days: Athens-Meteora-Delphi-Olympia-Nafplio-Meceane-Epidaurus Theater-Poros-Mykonos-Santorini-Paros-Folefandros-Kithnos-Syros

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12 days, 11 nights

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€5.356/person for cabin C

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April-October

12 Days Best Tour with Classical Greece and Cruise Island hopping

12 DaysExplore the 12-Day Best Tour of Classical Greece and Island Hopping

Embark on the 12-day best tour of Classical Greece and cruise island hopping for an unforgettable adventure. This thoughtfully curated journey combines ancient history, breathtaking landscapes, and luxurious cruising for a seamless and memorable experience. Explore five UNESCO World Heritage sites that bring together Greece’s rich history and stunning scenery.

Discover Ancient Greece

Begin your adventure at the monumental Mycenae archaeological site, where ancient ruins tell stories of past civilizations. Next, immerse yourself in the grandeur of the historic Epidaurus theater, renowned for its perfect acoustics.
Then, marvel at ancient Olympia, home to the Temple of Zeus and the stadium that symbolize the glory of the past.

After that, delve into the spiritual haven of the Meteora monasteries, perched atop breathtaking rock formations. Continue your journey to Delphi, known as the ‘center of the world’, and visit the Corinth Canal en route.

In addition, the tour offers accessible visits to the Acropolis of Athens and the iconic Parthenon, along with a delightful food tour through Athens’ eclectic neighborhoods.

Cruise the Aegean Islands

Your island-hopping adventure begins with a luxurious sail to the enchanting Aegean islands. First, arrive at Poliegos, an uninhabited island famous for its pristine beaches and turquoise waters. In the morning, enjoy a swim stop followed by a BBQ on deck.

Later, sail to Folegandros, one of the most breathtaking yet lesser-known islands in the Aegean Sea. Continue to Santorini, where the island’s unique capital, Fira, awaits with a guided tour showcasing its iconic architecture and volcanic landscapes.

Explore Mykonos, Delos, and Syros

Next on the itinerary, visit Delos, Mykonos, and Syros, islands that perfectly capture the charm of Greek summers. Admire their intricate architecture, charming streets, and picturesque landscapes. At the same time, enjoy the relaxing atmosphere and stunning views that make these islands so special.

Discover Paros and Naoussa

Sail to Paros and Naoussa, where the adventure continues with a morning swim in Antiparos’ bay. Relish a leisurely lunch on Paros before exploring historical sites such as the Byzantine Church of Ekatondapiliani and the Venetian Castle of Parikia.

In addition, these islands offer a mix of culture, history, and natural beauty, making them perfect stops during your Greek island journey.

Conclude with Kythnos and Cape Sounion

End your odyssey with a swim in Kythnos’ Kolones Bay and a scenic sail past Cape Sounion, home to the Temple of Poseidon. The tour concludes at Athens’ Marina Zea in the late afternoon, marking the end of a truly unforgettable experience.

Overall, this 12-day tour seamlessly combines history, culture, relaxation, and natural beauty. From the ancient ruins of mainland Greece to the idyllic Aegean islands, every moment is designed to immerse travelers in the essence of Greece.

ATHENS

METEORA

MYCENAE

OLYMPIA

THEATER OF EPIDAURUS

DELPFHI

CORINTH CANAL

SANTORINI

MYKONOS

FOLEGANDROS

SYROS

We provide

We provide:

 Land Tour in Greece 

  • (Breakfast,  2 Dinners)
  • All Accommodations in 4* Hotels (Double Rooms)
  • All Transfers from/to the ports/hotels/airports
  • All entrance fees
  • Professional License Guide in (Acropolis, Epidaurus, Mycenae, Delphi)
  •  Land Tour in Greece  (Breakfast,  2 Dinners)

Cruise

  • Accommodation in double or twin cabins with private SH/WC, air conditioning.
  • Half-board: Buffet breakfast and a meal daily, including a Welcome Cocktail, a Greek night Evening, fun BBQ, weather permitting, and Captain’s Dinner.
  • Regular (filter) coffee, tea, and drinking water are free all day.
  • Use of fishing and snorkeling equipment (subject to availability).
  • English-Speaking Chief Experience Officers
  • Tours in Santorini and Syros
  • All Port Charge

We do not provide

We do not provide

  • Overnight tax
  • Tips
  • Anything not mentioned above or below

UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCES

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Visit  the Acropolis of Athens and see the world-famous Parthenon temple

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Discover the significant archaeological site of Mycenae and the ancient theater of Epidaurus. Make a stop at the strategic Corinth Canal

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 Tour ancient Olympia and see attractions such as the Temple of Zeus and the stadium 

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Wander through the Delphi site and museum, often referred to as the ‘navel of the world

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Visit Poros island for a short 3-hour visit

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Explore Poliegos, an uninhabited island known for its amazing beaches and turquoise
waters. Morning swim stop followed by a BBQ on deck.

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Private Santorini Highlights Tour

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Swim in an enchanting bay of Antiparos. Early noon arrival in Paros.

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Discover Kythnos island and Cape Sounio

Based on 2 people

For singles is 50% extra from the total amount

Price per person 2-7   €5356

Price per group 8 -15 up: €5135

Price per group 16 up: €4835

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▶Day 1. Airport -Arrival

Welcome to Athens! In the city that gave birth to Greek culture and was the point of reference for the entire world. The driver will pick you up from the airport and transfer you to the hotel.

Overnight: Athens

▶Day 2 Athens – Corinth Canal – Epidaurus – Nafplio – Mycenae

Depart from Athens and make a stop at the Corinth Canal. Then, continue to Epidaurus to explore the ancient theater renowned for its exceptional acoustics. Afterward, head to the town of Nauplia for a brief visit, then journey through the plain of Argos to Mycenae. Explore the archaeological site and the Tomb of Agamemnon to gain insight into classical Greek culture. In the afternoon, travel to Olympia, the birthplace of the Olympic Games, for an overnight stay.

Overnight: Athens

Meals: (B, D)

▶Day 3. Visit Olympia – Delphi

Following breakfast, visit the archaeological site of Olympia to see the Temple of Zeus, the Temple of Hera, the altar of the Olympic flame, the Stadium, and the archaeological Museum. Travel through Patras to Rion, and cross the Corinthian Bay via the famed bridge to Antirion. Pass by the city of Nafpaktos and continue along the coastal road to Delphi, known in ancient times as the navel of the world. In the afternoon, explore the charming mountain village of Arachova for an overnight stay in Delphi or Itea.

Overnight: Delphi

Meals: (B,D)

▶Day 4. Visit the archaeological site of Delphi

Embark on an early departure to explore the archaeological site and the Museum of Delphi, a significant UNESCO world heritage site in Europe. Delphi, historically recognized as the center of the world, boasts various ancient attractions such as Castalia spring, the monument of the Argive Kings, the treasury of the Athenians, and the Temple of Apollo renowned for its oracle. The Delphi museum showcases remarkable exhibits including the frieze of the Treasury of the Sifnians, the Naxian Sphinx, and the famous bronze Charioteer. Following an optional lunch at a traditional Delphi restaurant, you will return to Athens, arriving in the early evening.

Overnight: Athens

Meals: (B)

▶Day 5. Athens – Acropolis – Embarkation at Marina Zeas – Poros

Pick up from Athens to the embarkation at Marina Zea in Athens, between 2 and 3 pm. Enjoy a welcome drink and meet your crew and fellow passengers. Sail to Poros for a short 3-hour visit, before setting sail to Poliegos.
Overnight at sea.
Meals:(B + Dinner onboard)

▶Day 6. Poliegos – Folegandros

Morning arrival in Poliegos, an uninhabited island known for its amazing beaches and turquoise waters. Morning swim stop followed by a BBQ on deck. Afternoon sailing to Folegandros, one of the most amazing and less known islands in the Aegean Sea. Walk the amazing Upper city and have the possibility to taste delicacies at traditional Greek taverns.

Overnight in Folegandros.

Meals:(B + Dinner onboard)

▶Day 7. Santorini

Morning arrival in Santorini (occasionally at anchor) to explore its unique capital, Fira. Join us for a wonderful guided tour of this incredible island. Apart from taking you to the best spots only the locals know, our guide will share with you his intimate knowledge of the history, culture, and customs of Santorini. Our first stop is Firostefani, a place well known for the famous blue dome church, where you can enjoy the breathtaking view of the volcanic caldera. The village of Oia is a top destination for the visitors of Santorini, and our guide will take you to the best spots of the picturesque village. We will visit the old Venetian castle, and perhaps be able to explore its interior (this depends on the guard’s availability). You will also have free time to stroll around the town and enjoy refreshments by the caldera. At an altitude of 560 meters, Profitis Ilias offers a unique 360° panoramic view of the island and is the ideal spot to take amazing photos. We will visit the 300-year-old Monastery at the site and taste some of the local delicacies and handmade products made there.  Located on the southern edge of the island, the impressive Bronze Age site of Akrotiri is also known as the “prehistoric Pompeii”. In Akrotir, i you get to understand the tremendous effect the volcanic eruption of the 17th century BC had on the island. Excavations have revealed that prehistoric Akrotiri was a very sophisticated society. We explore the ancient city that was frozen in time because of the volcanic eruption, walk through its stone-paved streets and squares where two- and three-story houses were built with worked stone and richly decorated with figural wall paintings.

Overnight onboard in Santorini.

(Meals B, Dinner onboard)

▶Day 8. Paros – Naousa

In the morning, enjoy a swim and stop in an enchanting bay of Antiparos. Arrive in Paros around noon, where you can enjoy lunch at leisure before joining us for our afternoon tour. Optional Tour, visit the famous Byzantine Church of Ekatondapiliani, the “Lady of the hundred doors”, one of the greatest early Christian monuments in Greece. Leaving the Church, we wander through the narrow streets of Parikia and visit the Venetian Castle. On the way to Naoussa, we invite you to enjoy a “Wine Tasting” in one of the most famous Family Winery, Cave Moraiti, which is totally devoted and dedicated to tradition and which produce and bottles Parian Wine since 1910. Continuing, we reach the lovely little fishing village of Naoussa, where we will walk through the narrow streets, admire the whitewashed houses, and discover the small harbour area with its dozens of little fishing boats. Join the crew onboard for a fun Greek night and dinner.

Overnight onboard in Paros

(Meals B, Dinner onboard)

▶Day 10. Delos-Mykonos

An optional morning tour to the unique archaeological site of Delos, antiquity’s most sacred island. Later on, we stop at one of Mykonos beautiful bays for swimming off the ship before sailing into the port of Mykonos. The island of the jet setters is yours to explore, and the night is young.

Overnight in Mykonos.

(Meals B, Dinner onboard)

▶Day 11. Syros, The Cinderella of the Cyclades

On this half-day tour, you will discover a unique fusion of architectural wonders, breathtaking vistas, and the irresistible charm of Greek summer. Wander among the Neoclassical buildings of Hermoupolis and its majestic cathedral of St Nicholas with its lavish interiors, but also the iconic Apollon Theater built in 1864 by Pietro Sampo, explore the charming narrow alleys of Ano Syros, and soak in the beauty of Syros picturesque villages. You will also visit a remarkable Neoclassical mansion where the walls are adorned with scenic paintings, and the ceilings are adorned with intricate plasterwork. Leaving the town center, our journey takes us to the old town of Syros, the medieval settlement of Ano Syros. Upon arrival, we will enter the settlement at the top of the hill. Here, we will explore notable landmarks, including the Cathedral of St. George and the church of St. John, which dates back to 1635. We walk leisurely and wander around the picturesque center of the settlement known as “Piatsa,” where quaint shops await our discovery. Finally, following our exploration of Ano Syros, we will embark on a bus tour through the Neoclassical Villages of Syros, where historic mansions hold captivating tales of their own. Tonight, join us for a culinary experience to taste authentic Cycladic cuisine at a small family taverna

Overnight onboard in Syros.

(Meals B, Dinner onboard)

▶Day 9. Kythnos – Cape Sounion – Athens

In the morning, we will arrive in Kythnos, where you will enjoy a swim in Kolones bay and will then set sail for Marina Zea, where we will arrive in the late afternoon via Cape Sounion, the temple of Poseidon. Captain’s Farewell Dinner and overnight in Marina Zea.

Overnight onboard in Athens

(Meals B, Dinner onboard)

▶Day 12. Athens- Deparure

Disembarkation at 8:30 – 9 am after breakfast

 

▶Day 1. Airport -Arrival

Welcome to Athens! In the city that gave birth to Greek culture and was the point of reference for the entire world. The driver will pick you up from the airport and transfer you to the hotel.

Overnight: Athens

▶Day 2 Athens – Corinth Canal – Epidaurus – Nafplio – Mycenae

Depart from Athens and make a stop at the Corinth Canal. Then, continue to Epidaurus to explore the ancient theater renowned for its exceptional acoustics. Afterward, head to the town of Nauplia for a brief visit, then journey through the plain of Argos to Mycenae. Explore the archaeological site and the Tomb of Agamemnon to gain insight into classical Greek culture. In the afternoon, travel to Olympia, the birthplace of the Olympic Games, for an overnight stay.

Overnight: Athens

Meals: (B, D)

▶Day 3. Visit Olympia – Delphi

Following breakfast, visit the archaeological site of Olympia to see the Temple of Zeus, the Temple of Hera, the altar of the Olympic flame, the Stadium, and the archaeological Museum. Travel through Patras to Rion, and cross the Corinthian Bay via the famed bridge to Antirion. Pass by the city of Nafpaktos and continue along the coastal road to Delphi, known in ancient times as the navel of the world. In the afternoon, explore the charming mountain village of Arachova for an overnight stay in Delphi or Itea.

Overnight: Delphi

Meals: (B, D)

▶Day 4. Visit the archaeological site of Delphi

Embark on an early departure to explore the archaeological site and the Museum of Delphi, a significant UNESCO World Heritage site in Europe. Delphi, historically recognized as the center of the world, boasts various ancient attractions such as Castalia spring, the monument of the Argive Kings, the treasury of the Athenians, and the Temple of Apollo, renowned for its oracle. The Delphi museum showcases remarkable exhibits, including the frieze of the Treasury of the Sifnians, the Naxian Sphinx, and the famous bronze Charioteer. Following an optional lunch at a traditional Delphi restaurant, you will return to Athens, arriving in the early evening.

Overnight: Athens

Meals: (B)

▶Day 5. Athens – Acropolis – Embarkation at Marina Zeas – Poros

Pick up from Athens to the embarkation at Marina Zea in Athens, between 2 and 3 pm. Enjoy a welcome drink and meet your crew and fellow passengers. Sail to Poros for a short 3-hour visit, before setting sail to Poliegos.
Overnight at sea.
Meals:(B + Dinner onboard)

▶Day 6. Poliegos – Folegandros

Morning arrival in Poliegos, an uninhabited island known for its amazing beaches and turquoise waters. Morning swim stop followed by a BBQ on deck. Afternoon sailing to Folegandros, one of the most amazing and least known islands in the Aegean Sea. Walk the amazing Upper city and have the possibility to taste delicacies at traditional Greek taverns.

Overnight in Folegandros.

Meals:(B + Dinner onboard)

▶Day 7. Santorini

Morning arrival in Santorini (occasionally at anchor) to explore its unique capital, Fira. Join us for a wonderful guided tour of this incredible island. Apart from taking you to the best spots only the locals know, our guide will share with you his intimate knowledge of the history, culture, and customs of Santorini. Our first stop is Firostefani, a place well known for the famous blue dome church, where you can enjoy the breathtaking view of the volcanic caldera. The village of Oia is a top destination for the visitors of Santorini, and our guide will take you to the best spots of the picturesque village. We will visit the old Venetian castle, and perhaps be able to explore its interior (this depends on the guard’s availability). You will also have free time to stroll around the town and enjoy refreshments by the caldera. At an altitude of 560 meters, Profitis Ilias offers a unique 360° panoramic view of the island and is the ideal spot to take amazing photos. We will visit the 300-year-old Monastery at the site and taste some of the local delicacies and handmade products made there.  Located on the southern edge of the island, the impressive Bronze Age site of Akrotiri is also known as the “prehistoric Pompeii”. In Akrotir, i you get to understand the tremendous effect the volcanic eruption of the 17th century BC had on the island. Excavations have revealed that prehistoric Akrotiri was a very sophisticated society. We explore the ancient city that was frozen in time because of the volcanic eruption, walk through its stone-paved streets and squares where two- and three-story houses were built with worked stone and richly decorated with figural wall paintings.

Overnight onboard in Santorini.

(Meals B, Dinner onboard)

▶Day 8. Paros – Naousa

In the morning, enjoy a swim and stop in an enchanting bay of Antiparos. Arrive in Paros around noon, where you can enjoy lunch at leisure before joining us for our afternoon tour.( Optional Tour)Visit the famous Byzantine Church of Ekatondapiliani, the “Lady of the hundred doors”, one of the greatest early Christian monuments in Greece. Leaving the Church, we wander through the narrow streets of Parikia and visit the Venetian Castle. On the way to Naoussa, we invite you to enjoy a “Wine Tasting” in one of the most famous Family Winery, Cave Moraiti, which is totally devoted and dedicated to tradition and which produce and bottles Parian Wine since 1910. Continuing, we reach the lovely little fishing village of Naoussa, where we will walk through the narrow streets, admire the whitewashed houses, and discover the small harbour area with its dozens of little fishing boats. Join the crew onboard for a fun Greek night and dinner.

Overnight onboard in Paros

(Meals B, Dinner onboard)

▶Day 10. Delos-Mykonos

An optional morning tour to the unique archaeological site of Delos, antiquity’s most sacred island. Later on, we stop at one of Mykonos beautiful bays for swimming off the ship before sailing into the port of Mykonos. The island of the jet setters is yours to explore, and the night is young.

Overnight in Mykonos.

(Meals B, Dinner onboard)

▶Day 11. Syros, The Cinderella of the Cyclades

On this half-day tour, you will discover a unique fusion of architectural wonders, breathtaking vistas, and the irresistible charm of Greek summer. Wander among the Neoclassical buildings of Hermoupolis and its majestic cathedral of St Nicholas with its lavish interiors, but also the iconic Apollon Theater built in 1864 by Pietro Sampo, explore the charming narrow alleys of Ano Syros, and soak in the beauty of Syros picturesque villages. You will also visit a remarkable Neoclassical mansion where the walls are adorned with scenic paintings, and the ceilings are adorned with intricate plasterwork. Leaving the town center, our journey takes us to the old town of Syros, the medieval settlement of Ano Syros. Upon arrival, we will enter the settlement at the top of the hill. Here, we will explore notable landmarks, including the Cathedral of St. George and the church of St. John, which dates back to 1635. We walk leisurely and wander around the picturesque center of the settlement known as “Piatsa,” where quaint shops await our discovery. Finally, following our exploration of Ano Syros, we will embark on a bus tour through the Neoclassical Villages of Syros, where historic mansions hold captivating tales of their own. Tonight, join us for a culinary experience to taste authentic Cycladic cuisine at a small family taverna

Overnight onboard in Syros.

(Meals B, Dinner onboard)

▶Day 9. Kythnos – Cape Sounion – Athens

In the morning, we will arrive in Kythnos, where you will enjoy a swim in Kolones bay and will then set sail for Marina Zea, where we will arrive in the late afternoon via Cape Sounion, the temple of Poseidon. Captain’s Farewell Dinner and overnight in Marina Zea.

Overnight onboard in Athens

(Meals B, Dinner onboard)

▶Day 12. Athens- Deparure

Disembarkation at 8:30 – 9 am after breakfast

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Based on 2 people

For singles is 50% extra from the total amount

Price per person 2-7   €5356

Price per group 8 -15 up: €5135

Price per group 16 up: €4835

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12 Days Apostle Paul Steps with 4 Days Cruise

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12 Days Apostle Paul’s Steps with 4 Days Cruise

12 Days Apostle Paul’s Steps with 4 Days Cruise

Thessaloniki – Phillipi – Kavala – Vergina- Pella – Veria – Meteora – Epidauros – Mycenae – Nafplio – Ancient Corinth – Athens – Mykonos – Ephesus – Patmos-Rhodes – Heraklio – Santorini

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12 days, 11 nights

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From €2517 per/person (up 6 persons)

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Apostle Paul Steps – Your connection to the spirit of Greece – A trip with character and soul…

Apostle Paul Footsteps of Apostle Paul

Be inspired and have your faith renewed by following in the footsteps of Apostle Paul. Visit all of the awe-inspiring places of the New Testament for ten days, in the most comprehensive Bible experience of your life. This pilgrimage tour in Greece is unlike any other. Get to know Greece uniquely with a Pilgrimage tour that follows in the steps of Apostle Paul, visiting a combination of Greece’s unique Churches and Monasteries, villages, cuisine, and, best of all, its inhabitants. Apostle Paul steps journey is an unforgettable trip through ancient Greece.

“When they arrived in Thessaloniki in the fall of 49, Apostles Paul and Silas found a city that was completely different from what they had seen before. It was a city free from Roman occupation since 168 B.C., and there was a synagogue near the port where Apostle Paul spent three consecutive Saturdays preaching.”

While in Troas, Apostle Paul had a dream of a tall, impressive Macedonian man urging him to “come to Macedonia and help them.” In the winter of 49, Apostle Paul landed on European soil for the first time in Neapoli. Apostle Paul and Silas faced accusations in Philippi but were miraculously freed by an earthquake. Veria, a bustling city with a flourishing synagogue, welcomed Paul and Silas with great interest as they preached the Holy Gospel. Your journey will take you to the ancient region of Philippi, where the Apostle Paul established the first Christian Church in Europe.

You will also be able to explore Mycenae, an ancient city dating back to the Bronze Age, and marvel at the renowned Lioness Gate and the Tomb of Agamemnon. In Corinth, a city that inspired many of Apostle Paul’s most familiar letters, you will immerse yourself in the treasures of the Archaeological Museum, the vibrant Market Place, the historic Bema where Apostle Paul speaks, and the ancient Temples. You will visit Vergina, the first capital of Macedonia, and have the chance to admire the royal tombs. Your journey will lead you to Meteora – the second most important monastic complex in Greece, after Mount Athos, and a distinguished UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The Apostle Paul’s Steps and the 4-night Iconic Aegean

Embark on a mesmerizing 4-night Iconic Aegean tour and immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of ancient history, authentic cuisine, Greek culture, and breathtaking vistas. From the enchanting capital of Athens, set sail through crystal-clear waters to uncover a captivating blend of thrilling attractions, dramatic cliffs, rolling landscapes, and the timeless allure of the Greek islands. Explore the iconic white-washed buildings of Santorini, the picturesque windmills of Mykonos, the historic Palace of Knossos in Crete, and the serene monastery of St. John in Patmos. Delve into the ancient city of Ephesus the town that Apostle Paul visited, in modern-day Turkey, and experience the medieval charm of the City of Rhodes, the majestic Acropolis of Lindos, and the Citadel of the Knights, all UNESCO World Heritage sites.

We, at Porto Planet, offer you a designed,  detailed, and highly personalized travel itinerary. Our slogan is – Big or Small We Can Do It All

ATHENS

THESSALONIKI

VERGINA

METEORA

HERAKLION

SANTORINI

PRISON OF SAINT PAUL

VERIA

ANCIENT CORINTH

We provide

  • Chartered A/C bus for a group or vehicle for a private option with English speaking driver
  • Fuel and road taxes
  • All Transfers from to the hotels/airport/port
  • All excursions included and on cruise: Ephesus Tour- and St. John’s Monastery-Grotto Apocalypse
  • Private Professional Guide at Philippi, at Ancient Corinth and Acropolis Athens, also Shared Professional Guide at Ephesus
  • All Accommodations
  • 4 days Cruise
  • 11 Breakfasts – 7 Meals (Lunch or Dinner depends on the time) -and 4 Lunch and 4 Dinner on the boat.

We do not provide

  • Entrance fees at the archaeological / historical sites
  • Guides at the archaeological / historical sites
  • Tips
  • Anything not mentioned above

UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCES

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You will visit the ancient region of Philippi. Apostle Paul founded Philippi – the first Christian Church in Europe
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Mycenae where the remains of the ancient city date back to the Bronze Age to see the famous Lioness Gate, the Tomb of Agamemnon

Visit Corinth city that inspired many of Paul’s most familiar letters. See the Archaeological Museum, the Market Place, the Bema, and the Temples.

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Visit the Medieval City of Rhodes. A Unesco World Heritage site
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You will visit Vergina’s first capital of Macedonia and admire the royal tombs
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Explore the picturesque town of Mykonos
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Visit Meteora – it is the second most important monastic complex in Greece, after Mount Athos, and is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
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Visit Kusadasi and ancient Ephesus
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Visit the monastery of St John in Patmos. A Unesco World Heritage site
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You will visit the ancient theater of Epidaurus which is the most beautiful and best preserved of all the ancient theaters, renowned for its rare acoustics
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Explore Santorini, walk the amazing cliff side of Oia village
DAY 1. THESSALONIKI- ARRIVAL

Reception at the airport.  Transportation to the hotel.

Accommodation Thessaloniki (Lunch or Dinner)

DAY 2. THESSALONIKI KAVALA – PHILIPPI

Full-day tour – visit the cities where Apostle Paul taught – previously known as NEAPOLIS and PHILIPPI – now known as KAVALA where St Paul went to prison.

Accommodation Thessaloniki (Breakfast – Lunch or Dinner)

DAY 3. THESSALONIKI – PELA – VERGINA – VERIA

Vergina has the tomb of Philip plus an important museum. Stayed in Beroea (Veria), which had an important early Christian community, and visited the Altar where Apostle Paul taught.

Accommodation Veria (Breakfast – Lunch or Dinner)

DAY 4. VERIA – PANAGIA SOUMELA – METEORA

A visit to the altar of St. Paul at Veria and then on to the monastery of  PANAGIA SOUMELA. A visit to the monastery and then drive south to the holy rocks of METEORA.  Meteora is a must-see on any trip to Greece.

Accommodation Kalambaka (Breakfast – Lunch or Dinner)

DAY 5.  METEORA – NAFPLIO -FREE TIME

Drive to the Nafplio.

Accommodation  Nafplio (Breakfast – Lunch or Dinner)

DAY 6. NAFPLION – EPIDAVROS – ANCIENT CORINTH -ATHENS

Breakfast then one and a half hours drive north to Argos and Mycenae, to visit the archaeological site and the museum.

The second stopped at Epidaurus to visit the archaeological site and the 2,300-year-old Theatre of Epidaurus, famous for its acoustics. Keep driving in the direction of Athens via Corinth.

Corinth is the city that inspired many of St Paul’s most familiar letters. See the Archaeological Museum, the Market Place, the Bema, and the Temples.

Continue our journey to Athens.

Accommodation Athens (Breakfast – Meal)

DAY 7. ATHENS – LAURION BEGINS 4 DAYS CRUISE MYKONOS 

At 13:00 Boarding on Boat and 18:00, we arrived at Mykonos

Accommodation Boat (  Lunch – Dinner)

DAY 8. KUSADASI (07:00-13:00) – EPHESSOS – PATMOS (16:30-21:30)

Accommodation Boat (Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner)

DAY 9. RHODES (07:00-18:00)

Accommodation Boat (Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner)

DAY 10 HERAKLION (07:00-12:00) – SANTORINI (16:30-21:30)

Accommodation Boat (Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner)

DAY 11  ATHENS – AFTERNOON SIGHTSEEING OF ATHENS

Arrived at 06:00 in the morning

Accommodation Athens (Breakfast)

DAY 12 ATHENS- FLIGHT BACK HOME

Breakfast and transportation to the airport for the flight back home.

(Breakfast)

THANK YOU FOR COMING Have a nice flight back home! KALO TAXIDI

PRICE PER PERSON 

Based on 2 persons

Price per person: € 3.690

Based on 4 persons: 

Price per person: € 2.837

Based on 6 persons and more: 

Price per person: € 2.517

FOR SINGLE USE:  ADD € 721,72

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DAY 1. JULY 01, THESSALONIKI – ARRIVAL

Reception at the airport.  Transportation to the hotel.

Accommodation Thessaloniki (Dinner)

DAY 2. THESSALONIKI – KAVALA – PHILIPPI

Full-day tour – visit the cities where Apostle Paul taught – previously known as NEAPOLIS and PHILIPPI – now known as KAVALA where St Paul went to prison. Ninety miles from Thessaloniki are the extensive ruins of the city of Philippi, which was one of the leading cities of Macedonia and which St Paul visited in A.D. 50. Among the ruins is a most impressive Roman theatre. Kavala is Greece’s prettiest mainland port with a most elegant harbor. St Paul landed here with his disciples, Timothy and Silas. Luke, the Evangelist, also came here from Troas. This ancient city of Neapolis was later renamed Christoupolis because it was the first European city to convert to Christianity. Imagine walking on the same ground as these men of the Bible! We will see the Roman Aqueduct and the ruins of the Acropolis in this beautifully located city, known since the 5th century as Kavala.

Continue to Philippi where St Paul preached his first evangelical sermon and baptized the first Christians on European soil. We will view the baptismal site where Lydia surrendered her life to Christ and visit a crypt dating from the Roman period that is thought to have served as a prison for St Paul. See the famous Acropolis, the Market Place, the Basilica, and the Theatre. We return to Thessaloniki for the night.

Accommodation Thessaloniki (Breakfast – Lunch or Dinner)

DAY 3. THESSALONIKI – PELA – VERGINA – VERIA

Vergina has the tomb of Philip plus an important museum. Stayed in Beroea (Veria), which had an important early Christian community, and visited the Altar where Apostle Paul taught.

Accommodation Veria (Breakfast – Lunch or Dinner)

DAY 4. VERIA – PANAGIA SOUMELA – METEORA

A visit to the altar of St. Paul at Veria and then on to the monastery of  PANAGIA SOUMELA. A visit to the monastery and then drive south to the holy rocks of METEORA.  Meteora is a must-see on any trip to Greece.

Here are some of the most ancient, active monasteries in all of Greece, and they are perched miraculously atop the mountains along the Pinios river. Meteora, where we will climb and see the world famous Byzantine monasteries that are perched precariously on summits of grey rock –  pinnacles of varied and beautiful shapes. Their history goes back to the 14th century when the monks sought refuge in the Cliffside caves then fled higher to build the original wooden shelters, that was later transformed into monasteries. Monks seeking isolation and spiritual salvation first built these monasteries in the 14th century. They are veritable Byzantine museums exhibiting superb icons, old manuscripts and unique mosaics and frescoes.

Accommodation Kalambaka (Breakfast – Luch or Dinner)

DAY 5.  METEORA – NAFPLIO

Visit Meteora with its striking scenery. Perched on the top of huge rocks that seem to be suspended in mid-air, stand ageless Monasteries, where you can see exquisite specimens of Byzantine art.

After we drive to the Nafplio.

Accommodation  Nafplio (Breakfast – Lunch or Dinner)

DAY 6. NAFPLION – EPIDAVROS – ANCIENT CORINTH -ATHENS

Breakfast and the first stop at Epidaurus to visit the archaeological site and the 2,300-year-old Theatre of Epidaurus, famous for its acoustics. Keep driving in the direction of Athens via Corinth.

Corinth is the city that inspired many of St Paul’s most familiar letters. See the Archaeological Museum, the Market Place, the Bema, and the Temples. To stand in the ruins of the church of Corinth and see the pillars, steps,

and public worship place where St Paul preached. This will enhance your understanding and love of I & II Corinthians. The ruins of this important cultural center are fascinating as you walk along the stone path that the Apostle Paul walked.

The engineering skills and intellect of these people are evident in the water systems that still flow from ancient to modern day. Continue our journey to Athens.

Accommodation Athens (Breakfast – Lunch or Dinner)

DAY 7. ATHENS – LAURION BEGINS 4 DAYS CRUISE MYKONOS 

Embarkation: Athens (Lavrion), Greece Welcome on board! After boarding this morning, you’ll have a variety of activities to enjoy on the ship: relax by the pool with a cocktail, visit the casino, use the fitness center, or simply bask in the Mediterranean sun. You’ll also be treated to a selection of international and Greek cuisine. At 18:00, the ship will arrive in Mykonos, a famous island known for its beautiful beaches, traditional white houses with blue shutters, charming narrow streets, and vibrant nightlife. You’ll have the evening to explore this stunning Cycladic Island.

Accommodation Boat ( Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner)

DAY 8. KUSADASI – EPHESSOS – PATMOS

Apostle Paul arrives to Ephesus in the autumn of 54 A.D, during his third missionary journey, and he lives in the city for more than three years. For three months, Paul spoke boldly in the Synagogue (Acts 19:8).  Then he continued spreading the gospel in the school of Tyrannus for two years (Acts 19:9)

“while Apollos was at Corinth, Paul took the road through the interior and arrived at Ephesus “ Acts 19:1

The first Christian community in Ephesus was established by St John and developed by St Paul. Paul came into the city to fulfill the promise that he had given on his brief visit when returning from Corinth and stayed for about three and a half years and also wrote his letters to Ephesians in captivity most probably here in Ephesus. When Paul came to Ephesus, first in the synagogues and then everywhere in the city, he preached the gospel and gained followers. The church of Ephesus which became the head of the Seven Churches in western Asia Minor was established by Paul.

Late afternoon arrive in Patmos and explore the Monastery of St John and the Grotto of Revelations with the optional tour. Early evening return to the ship where dinner await you as you sail for Rhodes.

Accommodation Boat (Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner)

DAY 9. RHODES

Upon your arrival at the Port of Rhodes in the early morning, a delightful breakfast will be served onboard the cruise ship. Since the ship will be docked in Rhodes all day, you will have the opportunity to participate in one of the many optional tours available. You can choose to visit Lindos and explore its ancient Acropolis, wander through the charming Medieval Town of Rhodes with its cobblestoned pathways, or immerse yourself in the history at the archaeological site of Filerimos. Following the excursions, we will return to the ship to enjoy a delicious lunch. The afternoon can be spent leisurely wandering around the area or taking a refreshing swim at one of the nearby beaches. As the day winds down, we will return to the ship in the late afternoon. You can look forward to a delightful dinner onboard as we set sail for Crete.

Accommodation Athens (Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner)

DAY 10. HERAKLION – SANTORINI

Early morning breakfast will be served onboard as the ship docks at the port of Heraklion.
In Heraklion passengers have the opportunity to participate in a marvellous excursion Knossos and see the ruins of the Palace of King Minos. Or alternatively, explore the town of Heraklion and take a Food and City Tour Heraklion with the Pastry Museum.

In the afternoon, take in the breathtaking views of the magnificent island of Santorini as our ship arrives and anchors. Passengers joining the optional tour to Oia and Thira will disembark first via tender boats to Athenios Port, where motorcoaches will await. All other passengers will disembark via tender boats to Santorini’s small port, where you can embark on a fantastic journey up the caldera by cable car, donkey, or foot. In the early evening, return to the ship via cable car and tender boat for dinner onboard as we depart Santorini and sail back to Lavrio.

Accommodation Athens (Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner)

DAY 11. ATHENS – AFTERNOON SIGHTSEEING OF ATHENS – FAREWELL DINNER

In the morning pick up from the port to the hotel.

The striking contrast between the breathtaking monuments of a glorious past and modern elegant structures is what you will enjoy during your tour of Athens. Visit the Acropolis,the crowning beauty and glory of Ancient Athens, with its many monuments atop its rocky base, including the awesome Parthenon, the Propylea, the temple of Athena Nike and the Erechtheion, with its Porch of Maidens. Short stop for photos of the Panathinaikon Stadium(site of the first modern Olympic Games in 1896), drive at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in front of the Parliament House on Constitution Square. See views of government buildings and elegant structures of the 19th century. Drive along Panepistimiou Avenue and view the Catholic Cathedral, the Academy, the University, the National Library

An early breakfast is served onboard before we disembark our cruise ship.

Accommodation Athens (Breakfast – Dinner)

DAY 12. ATHENS- FLIGHT BACK HOME

Breakfast and transportation to the airport for the flight back home.

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THANK YOU FOR COMING Have a nice flight back home! KALO TAXIDI

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12 Days Amazing Private Classical Greece Tour

private greeceExplore the rich history of ancient Greece with this 12-day private tour from Athens. Visit six UNESCO World Heritage sites including Parhenon,  Mycenae, Epidaurus, Meteora, Ancient Olympia, and Delphi. The tour includes transportation, a professional guide in Olympia, Athens, Delphi, hotel accommodation, entrance fees, and breakfasts.

Epidaurus is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that was once the most celebrated healing center of the Classical world. The area has civic monuments such as a huge theater, ceremonial baths, and a palaestra that is still used today for performances in ancient Greek dramas or comedies.

Nafplio, the first capital of modern Greece, is a beautiful town that attracts visitors because of its rich history. Visit Palamidi fortress, Acronafplia, and the fortified islet of Bourtzi.

Mycenae, a UNESCO World Site, is the imposing ruins of one of the greatest cities of the Mycenaean civilization. The area is linked to the Homeric epics and played a vital role in the development of classical Greek culture.

Olympia, a UNESCO Heritage site, was the site of the ancient Olympic Games. The archaeological site contains many treasures of Greek art and the Archaeological Museum of Olympia presents the long history of the Sanctuary of Zeus. You have the opportunity to explore the place with a professional travel guide.

Delphi is a must-see destination in Greece, home to ancient ruins of the Temple of Apollo and the Oracle of Delphi. Its impressive architecture and sculptures offer visitors a unique opportunity to appreciate the cultural achievements of past civilizations. You have the opportunity to explore the place with a professional travel guide.

Explore Meteora monasteries and enjoy breathtaking views of the rocks Meteora is a UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring monasteries built on tall rock formations. You can explore the monasteries and enjoy breathtaking views of the rocks and surrounding landscape. It’s a must-visit destination if you’re interested in history, religion, or natural wonders. You have the opportunity to explore the place with a professional travel guide.

Spetses is a charming island with beautiful beaches and traditional architecture. Hydra is another picturesque island known for its peaceful atmosphere, scenic harbor, and donkey rides. Ancient Corinth, on the other hand, is an archaeological site that dates back to the 8th century BC and is home to the famous Temple of Apollo.

Dimitsana and Stemnitsa are two picturesque villages located in the mountainous region of Arcadia in Greece. Both villages are known for their traditional architecture and stunning natural beauty. Dimitisana is located on the slopes of Mount Mainalon and is home to several historic churches and monasteries, as well as a museum dedicated to the Greek War of Independence. Stemnitsa is another charming village known for its stone houses and cobbled streets, as well as its famous silver and goldsmiths.

 

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  • Private professional travel guide in archeological sites in Athens, Olympia, Delphi
  • Entrance for Cruise to Spetses and Hydra

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Nafplio, the first capital of modern Greece, is a beautiful town that attracts visitors because of its rich history. Visit Palamidi fortress, Acronafplia, and the fortified islet of Bourtzi.
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Guide with the Professional Lecience Guide in Olympia. Olympia, a UNESCO Heritage site, was the site of the ancient Olympic Games. The archaeological site contains many treasures of Greek art and the Archaeological Museum of Olympia presents the long history of the Sanctuary of Zeus.
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Epidaurus is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that was once the most celebrated healing center of the Classical world. The area has civic monuments such as a huge theater, ceremonial baths, and a palaestra that is still used today for performances in ancient Greek dramas or comedies.
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Mycenae, a UNESCO World Site, is the imposing ruins of one of the greatest cities of the Mycenaean civilization. The area is linked to the Homeric epics and played a vital role in the development of classical Greek culture.
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Guide with the Professional Lecience Guide in Delphi. Delphi is a must-see destination in Greece, home to ancient ruins of the Temple of Apollo and the Oracle of Delphi. Its impressive architecture and sculptures offer visitors a unique opportunity to appreciate the cultural achievements of past civilizations.
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Visit Meteora, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its tall rock formations and monasteries. Explore and enjoy breathtaking views of the rocks and surrounding landscape.
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Admire Spetses is a charming island with beautiful beaches and traditional architecture.
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Dimitisana is located on the slopes of Mount Mainalon and is home to several historic churches and monasteries, as well as a museum dedicated to the Greek War of Independence.
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Stemnitsa is another charming village known for its stone houses and cobbled streets, as well as its famous silver and goldsmiths.
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Cooking Class in Athens

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The ancient city of Corinth, you will discover the rich culture and history of Greece

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Visit a local winery and learn about the wine-making process from expert vintners.

 

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Day 1. Athens – Departure

Welcome to Athens! In the city that gave birth to Greek culture and was the point of reference for the entire world. The driver will pick you up from the airport and transfer you to the hotel.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

Accommodation: Breakfast

Transfer

 Day 2. Acropolis and Private Mythology Athens City Tour

 Expect plenty of mythical stories, mixed with some fun history, on a skip-the-line experience at the Acropolis, before walking through Mars Hill, Plaka, and Anafiotika. Your day ends in the lively Psirri area near the Monastiraki square. Create memories that will stay with you forever, and always have your camera ready!

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

Accommodation: Breakfast

Tour

Transfer

Day 3. Athens Cooking Class and Lunch

 During this class, you will learn how to cook like a Greek. We use only the best local and in-season ingredients to offer you the best culinary experience and one of the best meals you are going to have in Athens. Leaving the cooking studio you will take with you not only memories of one of the best meals you had in Athens, but also the recipes of what you cooked so you can recreate the whole menu back home.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

Accommodation: Breakfast-Lunch

Tour

Day 4. Athens-Kalabaka

With your private driver, drive north in the holly rocks of Meteora. In the afternoon you arrived at the Kalabaka.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

Accommodation: Breakfast

Transfer

Day 5. Kalabaka – Visit Meteora – Delphi

Meteora is a must-see on any trip to Greece. Here are some of the most ancient, active monasteries in all of Greece, perched miraculously atop the mountains along the Pinios River. Their history goes back to the 14th century when the monks sought refuge in the Cliff-side caves then fled higher to build the original wooden shelters, later transformed into monasteries. They are veritable Byzantine museums exhibiting superb icons, old manuscripts, and unique mosaics and frescoes.

Transfer with a Private Driver to Delphi

Free Time to explore the village.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

Accommodation: Breakfast

Tour

Transfer

Day 6. Delphi and Delphi Museum – Olympia

Pick up you from the hotel after breakfast, and then take you by private mini-van to Delphi. This UNESCO World Heritage site was so important to the ancient Greeks, that they called it the ‘navel of the world’. People would travel from hundreds of miles away to make a pilgrimage, and listen to whatever prophecies the Oracle had for them.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

Accommodation: Breakfast

Tour

Transfer

Day 7. Olympia-Ancient Olympia – Birthplace of the Olympic Games-Nafplio

Today, you will have Olympia, the birthplace of the Olympic Games and one of the most impressive archaeological sites in Greece. Visit the archaeological site with the Temple of Zeus, the Temple of Hera, the altar of the Olympic flame, the Stadium, and the archaeological museum. Olympia became the most important religious and athletic center in Greece. Its fame rests upon the Olympic Games, the greatest national festival and a highly prestigious one worldwide, which was held every four years to honor Zeus.

Visit the Archaeological Museum of Olympia is a must, as it has some of the most important works of classical art such as the sculpted decoration of the temple of Zeus, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the statue of Nike by Paionios and the famous Hermes of Praxiteles is major museum’s masterpieces. Equally important is the bronze collection, the richest of its kind in the world.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

Accommodation: Breakfast

Tour

Transfer

Day 8.  Nafplio-Arcadia: Cave Kapsia – Dimitsana -Stemnitsa

 Stemnitsa has several small jewelry stores, and it is not at all difficult to let yourself be tempted It is also Greece’s only school of gold and silver.craftsmanship. On Dimitsana you visit the The Open Air Water Power Museum. Also, you visit the monasteries. Impregnable as this area was, many hermit monks sought shelter here. Prodromou, probably founded in 1167, is probably the most spectacular of them, and visiting.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

Accommodation: Breakfast

Tour

Transfer

Day 9. Nafplio- Cruise Spetses-Hydra-Nafplio

You will get to spend 3 hours on the charming island of Hydra and 2 hours on the picturesque island of Spetses. During your time there, you can indulge in a refreshing swim, explore the quaint stone streets of the islands, and relish delicious Greek cuisine at the local tavernas.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

Accommodation: Breakfast

Tour

Transfer

Day 10. Nafplio-Mycenae-Epidaurus

Drive to Epidaurus and visit the Ancient Theatre, world famous for its outstanding acoustics. The famous ancient theatre of Epidaurus was constructed in the late 4th century BC, around the time when Athens was flourishing in art, philosophy, science, and of course theatre, and can seat more than 12,000 spectators.

I was visiting the famous Palace, the Lions Gate, and the Tomb of King Agamemnon. Mycenae is the largest and most important center of the civilization that was named “Mycenaean” after this very citadel.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

Accommodation: Breakfast

Tour

Transfer

Day 11. Nafplio -Corinth Canal- Ancient Corinth-Wine Tasting-Athens

Explore the wonders of Corinth with our guided tour, which includes a visit to the famous Corinth Canal, the ancient city of Corinth, and a wine-tasting experience. 

Transfer with a Private Driver to Athens

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

Accommodation: Breakfast

Tour

Transfer

Day 12. Athens-Departure

Transportation to the airport for the flight back home.

Thank you for coming. Have a nice flight back home! KALO

TAXIDI!

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

Accommodation: Breakfast

Transfer

Day 1. Athens – Departure

Welcome to Athens! In the city that gave birth to Greek culture and was the point of reference for the entire world. The driver will pick you up from the airport and transfer you to the hotel.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

Accommodation: Breakfast

Transfer

 Day 2. Acropolis and Private Mythology Athens City Tour

On this Acropolis and Athens neighborhood tour, your guide brings you to some of the most magnificent monuments in the entire world. It’s an experience where the stories of the city’s past connect us to our present, and you can see for yourself, that it’s not that different. Expect plenty of mythical stories, mixed with some fun history, on a skip-the-line experience at the Acropolis, before walking through Mars Hill, Plaka, and Anafiotika. Your day ends in the lively Psirri area near the Monastiraki square. Create memories that will stay with you forever, and always have your camera ready!

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

Accommodation: Breakfast

Tour

Transfer

Day 3. Athens Cooking Class and Lunch

 

During this class, you will learn how to cook like a Greek. We use only the best local and in-season ingredients to offer you the best culinary experience and one of the best meals you are going to have in Athens. Leaving the cooking studio you will take with you not only memories of one of the best meals you had in Athens, but also the recipes of what you cooked so you can recreate the whole menu back home.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

Accommodation: Breakfast-Lunch

Tour

Day 4. Athens-Kalabaka

With your private driver, drive north in the holly rocks of Meteora. In the afternoon you arrived at the Kalabaka.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

Accommodation: Breakfast

Transfer

Day 5. Kalabaka – Visit Meteora – Delphi

Meteora is a must-see on any trip to Greece. Here are some of the most ancient, active monasteries in all of Greece, perched miraculously atop the mountains along the Pinios River. Their history goes back to the 14th century when the monks sought refuge in the Cliff-side caves then fled higher to build the original wooden shelters, later transformed into monasteries. They are veritable Byzantine museums exhibiting superb icons, old manuscripts, and unique mosaics and frescoes.

Transfer with a Private Driver to Delphi

Free Time to explore the village.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

Accommodation: Breakfast

Tour

Transfer

Day 6. Delphi and Delphi Museum – Olympia

Pick up you from the hotel after breakfast, and then take you by private mini-van to Delphi. This UNESCO World Heritage site was so important to the ancient Greeks, that they called it the ‘navel of the world’. People would travel from hundreds of miles away to make a pilgrimage, and listen to whatever prophecies the Oracle had for them.

During your visit here, our expert guide will take you around the world-class museum and archaeological site. They will explain all about Delphi’s significance in ancient Greek culture, who the Oracle was, and how they were consulted before important decisions such as making war or founding colonies were made. You will not only see the spot where the Oracle was said to have lived but will also see an ancient theater and stadium, as well as a temple dedicated to Apollo. This is one of the most evocative places you will visit on this family mythology package to Greece, with some stunning scenery.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

Accommodation: Breakfast

Tour

Transfer

Day 7. Olympia-Ancient Olympia – Birthplace of the Olympic Games-Nafplio

Today, you will have Olympia, the birthplace of the Olympic Games and one of the most impressive archaeological sites in Greece. Visit the archaeological site with the Temple of Zeus, the Temple of Hera, the altar of the Olympic flame, the Stadium, and the archaeological museum. Olympia became the most important religious and athletic center in Greece. Its fame rests upon the Olympic Games, the greatest national festival and a highly prestigious one worldwide, which was held every four years to honor Zeus.

Visit the Archaeological Museum of Olympia is a must, as it has some of the most important works of classical art such as the sculpted decoration of the temple of Zeus, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the statue of Nike by Paionios and the famous Hermes of Praxiteles is major museum’s masterpieces. Equally important is the bronze collection, the richest of its kind in the world.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

Accommodation: Breakfast

Tour

Transfer

Day 8.  Nafplio-Arcadia: Cave Kapsia – Dimitsana -Stemnitsa

Stemnitsa and Dimitsana, the “stone jewels” of Arcadia, impress the visitor first of all with their obvious qualities, and their beauty. The solid architectural ensembles with the stone mansions and cobbled cobblestones, the green landscapes, the great sights, and the remarkable tourist development made the two historic towns favorite destinations for excursionists. Stemnitsa has several small jewelry stores, and it is not at all difficult to let yourself be tempted It is also Greece’s only school of gold and silver.

craftsmanship. On Dimitsana you visit the The Open Air Water Power Museum. Also, you visit the monasteries. Impregnable as this area was, many hermit monks sought shelter here. Prodromou, probably founded in 1167, is probably the most

spectacular of them, and visiting.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

Accommodation: Breakfast

Tour

Transfer

Day 9. Nafplio- Cruise Spetses-Hydra-Nafplio

You will get to spend 3 hours on the charming island of Hydra and 2 hours on the picturesque island of Spetses. During your time there, you can indulge in a refreshing swim, explore the quaint stone streets of the islands, and relish delicious Greek cuisine at the local tavernas.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

Accommodation: Breakfast

Tour

Transfer

Day 10. Nafplio-Mycenae-Epidaurus

Drive to Epidaurus and visit the Ancient Theatre, world famous for its outstanding acoustics. The famous ancient theatre of Epidaurus was constructed in the late 4th century BC, around the time when Athens was flourishing in art, philosophy, science, and of course theatre, and can seat more than 12,000 spectators.

I was visiting the famous Palace, the Lions Gate, and the Tomb of King Agamemnon. Mycenae is the largest and most important center of the civilization that was named “Mycenaean” after this very citadel.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

Accommodation: Breakfast

Tour

Transfer

Day 11. Nafplio -Corinth Canal- Ancient Corinth-Wine Tasting-Athens

Explore the wonders of Corinth with our guided tour, which includes a visit to the famous Corinth Canal, the ancient city of Corinth, and a wine-tasting experience. You will get to witness the engineering marvel of the Corinth Canal, which connects the Gulf of Corinth with the Saronic Gulf, and learn about its fascinating history. At the ancient city of Corinth, you will discover the rich culture and history of Greece as you explore the ruins of ancient temples, baths, and other structures. Finally, you will have the chance to taste some of the finest wines of the region, as you visit a local winery and learn about the wine-making process from expert vintners.

Transfer with a Private Driver to Athens

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

Accommodation: Breakfast

Tour

Transfer

Day 12. Athens-Departure

Transportation to the airport for the flight back home.

Thank you for coming. Have a nice flight back home! KALO

TAXIDI!

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

Accommodation: Breakfast

Transfer

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For any interest you have, be it culture, wine, cuisine, history, or something more specialized, Porto Planet has the perfect tour for you.

Why PORTO PLANET?

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We specialise in helping you plan your custom itinerary to suit your interests, whether they be personal or professional

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12 Days journey of culinary, history, and cultural experiences in Athens

Are you ready for an adventure of a lifetime? Join us on a 12 days journey of culinary, history, and cultural experiences in Athens and the renowned Cyclades islands in Greece! Our adventure begins in Athens, the historical capital of Europe, where you’ll have the chance to explore the birthplace of democracy, arts, science, and philosophy of Western civilization.

Take an Athens City Tour and enjoy a Guided Cooking Lesson, where you’ll walk through a rich mix of flavors, cultures, and contrasts. Admire the Acropolis with a professional licensed guide and discover all its monuments, including the Parthenon, the Propylaia, the Erechtheion, the Agrippa monument, and the Nike Temple. But that’s just the beginning!

12 Days journey of culinary, history, and cultural experiences in the Cyclades

We’ll continue our journey across the Cyclades islands, starting with Syros: an exquisite island that offers a cosmopolitan vacation experience you cannot miss. Participate in an unforgettable cooking lesson and treat yourself to the famous local delicacies of loukoumi and halvadopites.

Next up is Mykonos, a popular summer destination that attracts elites from all around the world. Enjoy a sailing tour and uncover the secrets of Delos and Rehnia Beach. But wait, there’s more!

Our adventure continues in Naxos, where you’ll discover endless beaches with crystal clear waters, visit picturesque villages, learn about the rich history, and indulge in a cooking class in one of the island’s villages.

Finally, we’ll end our 12 days exploration in Santorini, one of the most renowned islands globally, where the pitch-black volcanic stone merges with the infinite blue of the Aegean Sea to create an awe-inspiring landscape. Admire the stunning sunset views from the Caldera with the sailing tour and explore the diverse beaches.

12 Days tour in Greece you keep in your mind!

Are you excited yet? Join us on this epic journey of discovery, where you’ll have the opportunity to discover the cuisine, culture, and history of Greece while relaxing on amazing vacations.

NAXOS

SANTORINI

GOATS

MYKONOS

COOKING CLASS NAXOS

COOKING CLASS SYROS

OCTOPUS

SYROS

ACROPOLIS

We provide

We provide

  • All Accommodations 4* Hotel Athens, 4* Hotel Santorini – 4* Hotel in Mykonos, Boutique Hotel in Naxos and Syros
  • All Transportation – Airport/port/hotel
  • Meals – 12 breakfasts,  12 Meals
  • All tours
  • All excursion transfers
  • All entrance fee
  • All Ferries Transfers

We do not provide

We do not provide

  • Overnight tax
  • Tips
  • Anything not mentioned above or below

UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCES

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Welcome Dinner with Acropolis View

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Marketing Shopping, Cooking Class and Lunch

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Private Athens City Tour and  Acropolis tour with Professional Licience Guide includes viewing all its monuments such as the Parthenon, the Propylaia, the Erechtheion, the Agrippa monument, and the Nike Temple

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Syros: A cosmopolitan holiday on the lordly island of the Cyclades.

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Mykonos: a glamorous summer destination with luxurious five-star hotels, award-winning restaurants, and dreamy natural landscapes.

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Naxos: the largest and most fertile island in the Cyclades, featuring endless crystal clear beaches, picturesque villages, rich history, and delicious local products.

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Santorini: a world-famous island known for its breathtaking landscape, stunning sunset views from the Caldera, varied beaches, and traditional settlements.

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Syros Cooking Class – Wine and Cheese Tasting

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Santorini Sunset Boat Trip

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Cooking Class in Naxos

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Explore Greek Mythology on Delos and Rhenia Beach

 

 PRICES

Based on 2 people

Price per person        €5187

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Day 1 Athens –Welcome Dinner with Acropolis View

Transfer

Overnight: Athens

Day 2. Athens – Private Athens City Tour and Acropolis

Meals included: Breakfast

Overnight: Athens

Day 3. Athens–Cooking Class

Meals included: Breakfast

Overnight: Athens

Day 4. Athens – Departure-Syros

Meals included: Breakfast

Transportation to the port for Syros

The driver who will pick you up from the port and transfer you to the Hotel.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

Accommodation

Transfer

Meal

Day 5. Syros Cooking Class – Wine and Cheese Tasting

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

Accommodation

Tour

Transfer

Breakfast – Meal

Day 6. Syros – Mykonos (Duration 25m)

The driver who will pick you up from the port and transfer you to the

Hotel.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

Accommodation Transfer

Breakfast – Meal

Day 7. Mykonos – Explore Greek Mythology on Delos and Rhenia Beach

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

Accommodation

Tour

Transfer

Breakfast – Meal

Day 8. Mykonos – Naxos (Duration 35m)

The driver who will pick you up from the port and transfer you to the

Hotel.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

Accommodation

Transfer

Breakfast – Meal

Day 9. Naxos – Cooking Class

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

Tour

Accommodation – Naxos

(Breakfast – Meal)

Day 10. Naxos – Santorini (Duration 1:15hour)

The driver who will pick you up from the port and transfer you to the

Hotel.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

Accommodation

Transfer

Breakfast – Meal

Day 11. Santorini Sunset Boat Trip

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

Tour

Meals included: Breakfast – Dinner

Accommodation: Santorini

Day 12. Santorini – Flight Back

Despite the thoroughness of your exploration, you can rest

assured knowing that there is still much to see on your next

trip!

Transportation to the airport for the flight back home. Thank

you for coming. Have a nice flight back home! KALO TAXIDI!

 

  It’s Day 1 Athens –Welcome Dinner with Acropolis View

Welcome to Athens! In the city that gave birth to Greek culture and was the point of reference for the entire world. The driver

will pick you up from the airport and transfer you to the hotel. Dine under the Holy Rock of the Acropolis, admire the view,

try local flavors, and feel the moments in Athens with all your senses!

Meals: Dinner

Transfer

Overnight: Athens

Day 2. Athens – Private Athens City Tour and Acropolis

On this Acropolis and Athens neighborhood tour, your guide brings you to some of the most magnificent monuments in the entire

world. It’s an experience where the stories of the city’s past connect us to our present, and you can see for yourself, that it’s 

not that different. Expect plenty of mythical stories, mixed with some fun history, on a skip-the-line experience at the Acropolis,

before walking through Mars Hill, Plaka, and Anafiotika. Your day ends in the lively Psirri area near the Monastiraki square. Create

memories that will stay with you forever, and always have your camera ready!

Meals included: Breakfast

Overnight: Athens

DAY 3. Cooking Class and Lunch

During this class not only you will learn how to cook like a Greek, but you will also learn how to buy the best local ingredients. At

We use only the best local and in-season ingredients to offer you the best culinary experience and one of the

best meals you are going to have in Athens. Leaving the cooking studio you will take with you not only memories of one of the best meals you had in Athens, but also the

recipes of what you cooked so you can recreate the whole menu back home. Of course, if you have a favorite Greek dish you wish to learn how to cook, please don’t hesitate to ask for it when you

make the booking. Vegetarians and vegans are welcome. Please let us know upon booking for any dietary restrictions.

– You will learn to cook at least 6 traditional Greek courses from scratch, according to what’s in season.

– We will provide you with the recipes and the best local ingredients

– Under our directions, you will learn the secrets of traditional

Greek cuisine so you will be able to recreate the whole menu back

home.

Meals included: Breakfast -Lunch

Overnight: Athens

Day 4. Athens – Departure – Syros

The driver who will pick you up from the port and transfer you to the

Hotel.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

Accommodation

Transfer

Meal Breakfast-Dinner

Day 5. Syros Cooking Class – Wine and Cheese Tasting

This class is hands-on and lasts 3-4 hours.

You will be given information about the local culture, traditions, and the origin of recipes, and get acquainted with various traditional culinary techniques. You will learn to use new ingredients and new ways to use ingredients you are familiar with.

We will prepare a full menu of several dishes including appetizers/starters, a pie, salads, a main course, and a dessert, to create a sumptuous meal that we will then share in the courtyard.

Menus vary according to season. You can choose between a meat, fish, vegetarian, or vegan menu.

If you wish, our meal will be accompanied by local wine.

All recipes will be sent to you by e-mail.

Sample dishes

  • sage flavored split peas purée with capers and sun-dried tomatoes
  • stuffed tomatoes/peppers with rice and herbs
  • smoked aubergine dip
  • courgette, mint, and goat cheese pie
  • chickpeas with rosemary
  • olive bread
  • anchovies in vine leaves with fennel
  • cumin/garlic meatballs in tomato sauce
  • sweet milk pie
  • semolina cinnamon/orange halva

In Greece, we don’t have a set sequence of courses and we share all dishes. And dinners are leisurely, giving us time to enjoy the greatest variety of tastes and flavors.

Wine and cheese lovers will get the chance to get acquainted with excellent Greek wines and cheeses from various regions.

We will try 4 different wines (a white, a rose, a red, and a dessert wine) that we will accompany with 5-6 different cheeses, “pastelaria”, a local specialty (dried figs with cinnamon and sesame), “louza” (local ham, cured in wine and spices), and country sourdough bread.

This tasting is focused on Cycladic wines and cheeses.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

Accommodation

Tour

Transfer

Breakfast – Meal

Day 6. Syros – Mykonos (Duration 25m)

The driver who will pick you up from the port and transfer you to the

Hotel.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

Accommodation Transfer

Breakfast – Meal

Day 7. Mykonos – Explore Greek Mythology on Delos

and Rhenia Beach

This Cruise departs from Mykonos every day at 10:30 am Boat

arrives on the island of Rhenia at approximately 11:15 am, where you

will have time to swim sunbathe and enjoy the homemade

Greek lunch. 2 pm departing for the famous Island of Delos to

visit the archaeological site (12 € entrance). If you don’t want to

see Delos your captain will also allow you to visit

another beach near Delos and continue swimming while the

rest of the group explores Apollo’s birthplace. 4 pm departure. back to

Mykonos.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

Accommodation

Tour

Transfer

Breakfast – Meal

Day 8. Mykonos – Naxos (Duration 35m)

The driver who will pick you up from the port and transfer you to the

Hotel.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

Accommodation

Transfer

Breakfast – Meal

Day 9. Naxos – Cooking Class

We proudly present our Cooking Classes in Naxos, with them you can combine your holidays making your cooking class in a warm and welcoming place in Platia’s restaurant. You can participate in the cooking class process of an authentic Greek meal, and enjoy a delicious dinner or launch made with your own hands, accompanied by local drinks and wines. Visit the farm with the orange trees, lemon trees, tomato plants, eggplant, zucchini, basil, fig-trees, and many more, and pick up fresh ingredients for your meal.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

Tour

Accommodation – Naxos

(Breakfast – Meal)

Day 10. Naxos – Santorini (Duration 1:15hour)

The driver who will pick you up from the port and transfer you to the

Hotel.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

Accommodation

Transfer

Breakfast – Meal

Day 11. Santorini Sunset Boat Trip

After your pick up from the hotel, you will be transferred to the port – A shared minivan transfer is provided to bring all participants from the hotel to the magnificent Ammoudi Bay to

embark on the boat. At the end of the tour, a transfer will be provided back to your hotel. Admire the Red Beach – One of the most famous beaches of

Santorini. The Red Beach surprises everyone with its gorgeous dark red rocks of different shades creating an unexpected

contrast to the deep blue of the sea. Be captivated by the White Beach – Indulge the stunning rocks

at a close distance from the shoreline and dip into the Aegean

Sea right from the boat. Not in the mood for swimming? Take

some great photos, instead! The Black sandy beach with its’

white stones make a perfect setting for your pictures. The only

access to this beach is from the sea, so enjoy it!

Take snapshots of the Indian Rock – Years of erosion have

carved what appears to be an image of an Indian face on that

rock. Will you see it? This natural wonder attracts many people

and has become a popular site.

See the volcano of Santorini up close as you sail by the island of

Nea Kameni. Many wonderful photo opportunities here.

View the Hot Springs – Hot iron and sulfur-rich water jets from

the depths of the Earth to create an SPA effect. For the brave

and adventurous, a splash into these waters is an exhilarating

experience!

Enjoy sailing along Caldera – the cliffside of Santorini. From the

sea, you can snap unusual photos of Santorini’s geological

changes that occurred on this island through millions of years.

Enjoy a full BBQ meal on board – Pork chops or chicken fillet, traditional

Greek mezedes, Greek salad, Pasta salad, bread,

fresh fruits and an open bar with wine, ouzo, refreshments, and

water. WHAT’S INCLUDED:

Tour

Meals included: Breakfast – Dinner

Accommodation: Santorini

Day 12. Santorini – Flight Back

Despite the thoroughness of your exploration, you can rest

assured knowing that there is still much to see on your next

trip!

Transportation to the airport for the flight back home. Thank

you for coming. Have a nice flight back home! KALO TAXIDI!

PRICE PER PERSON 

Double occupancy

based on 2 persons:          €5187

For SINGLE USE:    Add      €943

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12 Days Discover Classical Greece and Visit Unique Famous Greek Islands

12 Days Discover Classical Greece and Visit Unique Famous Greek Islands

12 Days Classical Greece and Cruise Holidays

12 Days Classical Greece and Cruise Holidays

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12 days, 11 nights

 

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€2857/ person

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31 March-13 October

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Discover Greece and Hopping Islands

This tour includes visiting world-famous sites of Classical Greece and famous Greek Islands.

Discover Athens and walk through a mix of flavors, cultures, and contrasts, and take the opportunity to admire the Parthenon and the Acropolis Museum. Discover the sacred ancient and Christian sites of Mycenae and the theatre of Epidaurus, ancient Olympia and Delphi, and the holy rocks of Meteora. Walk through the streets and immerse yourself in the architecture, art, and history, learn about the life, traditions, and customs of Greek people, past and present.

Whether you’re looking to relax on picturesque islands with unspoiled sandy beaches or stimulate your senses in places that have marked ancient history, we can help you experience it all. Mykonos has hilltops studded with windmills, endless rolling hills, and beaches that glitter – a photogenic island from every angle. Approaching Rhodes island by sea is an experience all of its own. The clifftop Acropolis at Lindos rises slowly from the still blue waters, evoking the ancient Colossus which once adorned the harbor, and modern hillside villages lay in the shadow of the imposing medieval fortification. Stepping foot on the island of Patmos you’ll be bowled over by its ageless, touching presence – villages appear undisturbed for centuries and its natural volcanic beauty captivates and absorbs all your attention. Patmos is also steeped in history: where architecture remains a testament to Greek, Roman and Byzantine influences. And legends say that St John was inspired to write the Book of Revelations here. You have the opportunity to visit Heraklion the city of myths, ancient civilizations, and world-renowned artists – Heraklion lives and breathes culture. Catch your breath and prepare to be seduced by Santorini.  The island will greet you with its striking cliffs, promising adventure and legendary tales. The almost vertical towns of whitewashed houses and blue-domed churches will rise above the blue Aegean like an oasis of beauty and calm. Gateway to one of Europe’s largest open-air archaeological museum. Will reach Kusadasi port in Turkey. Visit ancient Ephesus, was dedicated to the goddess Artemis, and its Artemision, a temple in her honor, took 120 years to complete and was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Ephesus later became the second-largest city in the Roman Empire, at one time home to a quarter-million people.

ATHENS

RHODES

METEORA

PATMOS

DELFI

HERAKLION

EPHESUS

SANTORINI

We provide

  • Services of a professional and licensed guide
  • 1-night accommodation at Kalambaka / Meteora at A Class**** / double occupancy
  • A visit to Meteora and  private tour guide on site
  • 1-night accommodation at Delphi at A Class**** / double occupancy
  • A visit to archaeological sites of Delphi – guiding included /entrance fees
  • 1-night accommodation at Olympia at A Class**** / double occupancy
  • A visit to archaeological site of Olympia and private tour guide on site/entrance fees
  • A visit to the archaeological sites of Mycenae and Epidaurus – guiding included /entrance fees
  • 4 nights accommodation at Athens at 4*/ double for single use
  • All transfer from/to airport and from/to excursions
  • All transfer from/to port in Piraeus
  • Breakfast each morning
  • Dinner – 11 days
  • Lunch – 3 days
  • Cruise Tour
  • Accommodation on board in IF – Interior Stateroom
  • Daily Activities (Yoga, dance, etc.)Check daily schedule on board
  • Excursion Ancient Ephesus through the ages – Hellenistic and Roman
  • Port & Service Charges
  • Athens city tours & Acropolis Museum
  • Walking Foodie Tour at Athens.

We do not provide

  • 8 days lunch
  • Anything not mentioned above
  • Tips/gratuities (optional)
  • Drinks and beverages

UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCES

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Visit Meteora  is the second most important monastic complex in Greece, after Mount Athos, and is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.

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You will visit Olympia, which was the most glorious sanctuary of ancient Greece dedicated to Zeus and was the venue for the ancient Olympic Games.

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You will visit the ancient theater of Epidaurus which is the most beautiful and best preserved of all the ancient theaters, renowned for its rare acoustics. Visit Mycenae archaeological  site  and Corinth Canal.

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Panoramic tour of Athens city center, photo stop at the Panathinaikon Stadium, a guided tour of Acropolis, Parthenon, and the Acropolis Museum, see the Erecthion with Caryatids.

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Walking Foodie Tour at Athens.

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Visit the archaeological site and the Museum of Delphi. Delphi is an ancient Greek city in which the most important oracle of the ancient Greek world operated.

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Visit famous Greek Islands Mykonos, Santorini, Patmos, Rhodes, and Heraklion.

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Excursion Ancient Ephesus through the ages – Hellenistic and Roman and Kusadasi port (Turkey).

DAY 1.ATHENS – ARRIVAL

Arrival and reception at the airport, transportation, and check into the hotel.

Accommodation Athens (Dinner)

DAY 2.ATHENS – ATHENS CITY TOUR & ACROPOLIS MUSEUM

Accommodation  Athens (Breakfast-Dinner)

Day 3. PIRAEUS-MYCONOS

Overnight on Board (Breakfast at the hotel, Lunch-Dinner on board).

 DAY 4. MYKONOS-KUSADASI-PATMOS

Overnight on board (Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner on board)

DAY 5. PATMOS-RHODES

Overnight on Board (Breakfast,-Lunch -Dinner on board)

DAY 6. RHODES-HERAKLION-SANTORINI

Overnight on Board (Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner on board)

DAY 7. SANTORINI-PIRAEUS-ATHENS-WALKING FOOD TOUR IN ATHENS

Overnight in Athens. (Breakfast-Dinner)

DAY 8. ATHENS–CORINTH CANAL-EPIDAUROS-NAFPLION–MYCENAE–OLYMPIA

Accommodation Olympia (Breakfast-Dinner)

DAY 9. OLYMPIA – DELPHI

Accommodation Delphi (Breakfast-Dinner)

DAY 10. DELPHI – KALAMBAKA

Accommodation Kalambaka (Breakfast-Dinner)

DAY 11. KALAMBAKA–METEORA–THERMOPYLAE–ATHENS

Accommodation  Athens (Breakfast-Dinner)

DAY 12. ATHENS-FLIGHT BLACK HOME

Transportation to the airport for the flight back home.

(Breakfast)

Thank you for coming. Have a nice flight back home! KALO TAXIDI

DAY 1. ATHENS–ARRIVAL

Arrival and reception at the airport, transportation, and check into the hotel.  Dinner at the hotel.

Accommodation  Athens (Dinner)

DAY 2. ATHENS–ATHENS CITY TOUR & ACROPOLIS MUSEUM

From the Acropolis to Omonia Square and with a half-day sightseeing and Acropolis museum tour, you’ll see all the famous sites of ancient and modern Athens. The Athens half-day tour departs for a photo stop at Panathinaiko Stadium where the first  Olympic Games took place in 1896. It is the only stadium built out of white marble.

Proceed and pass by Zappeion and the Temple of Olympian Zeus.  You will then pass the Athens Trilogy which includes the University of Athens, the Academy of Athens, and the National Library. Continue passing by the National Garden, Hadrian’s Arc, St. Paul’s Church, Parliament, Tomb of the unknown soldier, Schliemann’s House (Numismatic Museum), Catholic Cathedral, Old Parliament, Constitution Square, Russian Orthodox Church, and finally Acropolis.

Visit Propylaea, the temple of Athena Nike, Parthenon and, Erechtheion with its Porch of Maidens. Continue the expert-guided Athens sightseeing and museum tour with a pleasant short walk, passing by Herodion and Dionysos Theater, in order to visit the  Acropolis museum. Dinner at the hotel.

Accommodation  Athens (Breakfast-Dinner)

DAY 3. PIRAEUS-MYKONOS

Breakfast and transportation to the cruise pier and embark on your cruise ship for a 4 days magical cruise to the Greek Islands of Mykonos, Patmos, Rhodes, Heraklion, Santorini and the port of Kusadasi in Turkey.

In the afternoon reach the island of Mykonos and take some free time to walk around the town and observe one of the most “characteristic” Cycladic Islands. Sail off.

Overnight on Board (Breakfast at the hotel, Lunch-Dinner on board).

DAY 4. MYKONOS-KUSADASI-PATMOS

Breakfast on board

Early in the morning, you will reach Kusadasi port in Turkey. A tour to the Ancient Ephesus will follow.

The city was dedicated to the goddess Artemis, and its Artemision, a temple in her honor, took 120 years to complete and was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Ephesus later became the second-largest city in the Roman Empire, at one time home to a quarter-million people. It was the first and most significant city in the Roman province of Asia and one of its key ports. Millennia ago the Aegean receded west, stranding the city on its sun-seared hillsides. It is believed the Virgin Mary lived and died here, and that Paul wrote his Letter to the Ephesians here. It was the most significant Christian city between Rome and Antioch

Ephesus is rivaled only by the Forum and the Acropolis as one of the complete classical cities in Europe, even though only 13% of the city has been uncovered!

Sail off to next destination the island of Patmos

In Patmos you will visit the island’s capital (Chora) then the Monastery of St. John and finally the Grotto of the Apocalypse. Sail off in the evening.

Overnight on board (Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner on board)

 DAY 5. PATMOS-RHODES

Breakfast on board. Arrive in Rhodes early in the morning and have the full day free to explore the island of the Knights. Rhodes is the largest island of Dodecanese and island of the famous Colossus, one of the seven wonders of the world.

Around 18.00 pm the ship will sail off

Overnight on Board ( Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner on board)

DAY 6. RHODES-HERAKLION-SANTORINI

Breakfast on board

Early morning arrival in Heraklion, the capital of Crete Island

Have 3 hrs approximately, free in order to explore Heraklio.

In the afternoon at Santorini, which differs from the rest of the Cycladic islands, due to its interesting geological structure, which was the result of eruptions of a now inactive volcano. Free time on your own to admire Greece’s best-known island, the beautiful town of Fira, the amazing sunset (optional tour to Oia Village)

Around 21.00 pm the ship will sail off.

Overnight on Board (Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner on board)

DAY 7. SANTORINI-PIRAEUS-ATHENS-WALKING FOOD TOUR IN ATHENS

Breakfast on board.

Early morning arrival at Piraeus port in Athens. Pick up at the port and transfer to your hotel. After you will have the opportunity to admire through a gastronomic excursion the incredible flavors and perfumes from the capital of Greece. In the evening you can choose Athens for shopping, wandering through the city discovering its hidden charms. Dinner at the hotel. Overnight in Athens. (Breakfast-Dinner)

DAY 8. ATHENS-CORINTH CANAL-EPIDAUROS-NAFPLION-MYCENAE-OLYMPIA

Break for breakfast on our way and departure direction Peloponnese. The first shortstop for the Canal of Corinth then drive to Epidaurus and visit the Ancient Theatre, world famous for its outstanding acoustics. Proceed to Nafplion (shortstop) and through the plain of Argos, arriving at Mycenae. Our next stop will be at Mycenae to visit the famous Palace, the Lions Gate, and the Tomb of King Agamemnon. In the afternoon depart for Olympia, the birthplace of the Olympic Games.

Accommodation Olympia (Breakfast-Dinner)

DAY 9. OLYMPIA–DELPHI

Visit the archaeological site with the Temple of Zeus, the Temple of Hera, the altar of the Olympic flame, the Stadium, and the archaeological museum. Departure for Delphi through Patras, the capital of the Peloponnese. Cross by the bridge from Rio to Antirion and pass by Nafpaktos (Lepanto) and from there on, along the coastal road to Delphi, known in ancient times as the navel of the world. In the afternoon visit the picturesque mountain village of Arachova.

Accommodation Delphi (Breakfast-Dinner)

DAY 10. DELPHI–KALAMBAKA

Delphi was truly a Pan-Hellenic site for the ancient Greeks. They all gathered here to celebrate Apollo and to get practical advice from Pythia, the priestess. Aside from its historical importance, Delphi is a wondrously beautiful place. Morning visits the museum and the ruins of Delphi. Drive north direction the holly rocks of Meteora. Arrive afternoon.

Accommodation Kalambaka (Breakfast-Dinner)

DAY 11. KALAMBAKA – METEORA – THERMOPYLAE – ATHENS

Meteora is a must-see on any trip to Greece. Here are some of the most ancient, active monasteries in all of Greece, perched miraculously atop the mountains along the Pinios River. Their history goes back to the 14th century when the monks sought refuge in the Cliffside caves then fled higher to build the original wooden shelters, later transformed into monasteries. They are veritable Byzantine museums exhibiting superb icons, old manuscripts, and unique mosaics and frescoes.

Return to Athens, passing the heroic monument of Leonidas of Sparta at Thermopylae. The Battle of Thermopylae is one of the most important battles in Greek and world history.

Accommodation  Athens (Breakfast-Dinner)

DAY 12. ATHENS-FLIGHT BLACK HOME

Transportation to the airport for the flight back home.

(Breakfast)

Thank you for coming. Have a nice flight back home! KALO TAXIDI

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Our specialist tours allow us to share every aspect of Greece with you, so you can enjoy unique experiences.

For any interest you have, be it culture, wine, cuisine, history, or something more specialized, Porto Planet has the perfect tour for you.

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Outstanding Service

We specialise in helping you plan your custom itinerary to suit your interests, whether they be personal or professional

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We frequently review our selection of hotels, accommodation, resorts, tour operators, vineyards, businesses and restaurants to ensure that everything we recommend offers you, the customer, a superior experience.

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