Join us as we sail over the wine-dark sea to beautiful sun-drenched islands for a unique tour designed to give you the best of ancient and modern Greece at a relaxing pace. (The order of the itinerary may vary due to the sailing date of the cruise.) 

Day 1 - Board our plane for Thessaloniki. 

Day 2 - Arrive at our 5-star hotel in this beautiful city by the sea. Stroll the promenade and enjoy the sunset before dinner in a local taverna.
 

Day 3 - Thessaloniki is famous for its beauty, history, and restaurants. Today we will tour the city including the famous archaeological museum. This evening, feast on local delicacies.

Day 4 - Philip, Alexander, and Aristotle will be our subjects as we visit the ancient Macedonian capital of Pella and the royal tombs at Vergina.

Day 5 - Dion, nestled in the shadow of Mt. Olympos, is the largest archaeological site in the north and was the sanctuary of Zeus. We'll explore the site, the area, and stay overnight here, seeking inspiration from Zeus.

Day 6 - Through the beautiful Vale of Tempe we reach Pelion. Visions of centaurs, Thetis and brilliant Achilles stimulate our imagination. "The Greeks know it as one of their country's most idyllic corners."

Day 7 - This morning we are off the beaten path to the two oldest Neolithic settlements in Europe: Sesklo and Dimini, possibly the home of Jason. This afternoon enjoy the picturesque villages and rugged beaches of rustic Pelion.

Day 8 - We make a metaphorical leap from the wild land of the centaurs to the serenity of Delphi. En route we'll visit Thermopylai, where the Spartans fought and died in 480 BC.

Day 9 - Inspired by Apollo's enlightenment, we travel south to the Amphiaraion, ancient center of dream interpretation. On to Marathon, site of the most significant battle of the Persian Wars and namesake of the famous Olympic race. On to Athens. 

Day 10 - We have reached the gem of classical civilization, violet-crowned Athens. Today, a walking tour around the agora, Plaka, cathedral, Syntagma Square, and the open-air market in Athinas Street.  

Day 11 - A day-trip south takes us to the Sanctuary of Artemis at Brauron, then on to Sounion to visit the temple of Poseidon, perched majestically above the sea.

Day 12 - Like the initiates of the Classical Age, we make our way the short distance out to Eleusis, the most inspiring religious site of the classical age. This was the setting for the Mysteries of Demeter, a religion which promised immortality of the soul.

Day 13 - More local sightseeing around Athens as we travel to Paenia where we will visit the Vorres Museum of Greek Folklore then on to spectacular Koutouki Cave.

Day 14 - Today is free for visiting any of the famous museums of Athens, a trip to the Parthenon, or just enjoying the ambience of the newly remodeled city.

Day 15 - We drive past Mt. Hymettos out through Attica to the airport, bringing with us a notion of our own connection to Greece.

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Included as part of the tour:

• Roundtrip air from JFK
• First Class hotels
• Discussions of Greek myth, art, literature, history, thought, culture
• Expert Guiding
• Admissions as mentioned
• Breakfasts
• Transfers

Not included with the tour:

• Tips to Guides & Drivers
•  Items of a personal nature