Syros , Greece
Enhanced ! The Aegean Islands , Athens & Istanbul
Greece : Athens , Delphi | Greek Islands : Mykonos , Paros , Santorini , Patmos | Turkey : Ephesus , Istanbul Travel Aboard Our Privately Owned 50-Passenger M / V Athena or M / V Arethusa
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Weave along the sun-drenched islands of the Aegean during a journey through classical Greece . Delve into the sanctuary of Delphi , the clifftop monasteries of Meteora , and ruins of ancient Ephesus — and discover the longstanding traditions of Greece ’ s modern-day inhabitants — all in a small group of 20-25 travelers ( average of 22 ). Experience a 7-day voyage aboard the 50-passenger M / V Arethusa or M / V Athena that includes Mykonos , volcanic Santorini , and Delos . And , NEW for 2023 , spend an extra day in Istanbul .
WHAT TO EXPECT
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ITINERARY
DAY 1 • Depart U . S . Fly from the U . S . to Athens , Greece .
DAY 2 • Arrive Athens , Greece At your Athens hotel , meet your fellow travelers , including those from our Athens & the Peloponnese : From Homer to the First Olympics pre-trip extension .
Hera Hotel or similar
DAY 3 • Athens After a welcome briefing , set off for a tour of the Acropolis archaeological site and its crowning jewel , the Parthenon . Then , enjoy an afternoon of independent exploration .
B , L — Hera Hotel or similar
DAY 4 • Athens • Delphi • Arachova Travel to Arachova to explore Delphi ’ s museum and archaeological site , filled with artifacts from the Archaic , Classical , and Roman periods . You will explore the Temple of Apollo , the ancient theater , and the Tholos at the sanctuary of Athena Pronaia .
B , L — Parnassia Club Hotel or similar
DAY 5 • Arachova • A Day in the Life of a Delphi honey farm Enjoy our NEW A Day in the Life experience at MoKa Honey Farm in the Delphi countryside . You ’ ll meet the owners to learn the secrets of Greek honey , don a beekeeper ’ s suit to walk amongst the hives , help prepare lunch , and sit down with the family for a shared meal together . Arrive in Kalambaka this afternoon .
B , L , D — Grand Hotel Meteora or similar
DAY 6 • Kalambaka • Meteora • Home- Hosted Dinner Discover the “ hanging ” cliffside monasteries of Meteora , a UNESCO World Heritage Site , perched atop pinnacles that rise about 1,000 feet from the valley floor . This evening , enjoy a Home-Hosted Dinner with a Greek family in Kalambaka .
B , L , D — Grand Hotel Meteora or similar
DAY 7 • Overland to Athens • Embark ship Today we ’ ll drive to Athens where we ’ ll embark our small ship in the port of Piraeus . Enjoy a Captain ’ s Welcome Dinner onboard . Your ship sails to the Greek island of Syros tonight .
B , D —M / V Arethusa or M / V Athena
DAY 8 • Syros • Mykonos Explore the administrative capital of the Cyclades Islands on a walking tour of Ermoupolis on Syros . You ’ ll also try loukoumi candy — a Greek version of Turkish Delight . Then , cruise to Mykonos , where
32 The Aegean Islands , Athens & Istanbul