Classical Greece & Cruise
Overview
Discover Greece's best spots by land and sea on this 12-day journey. Travel through Classical Greece with time to explore Athens, Olympia, Delphi, Kalambaka and the wondrous Meteora monasteries. Then board a 4-day cruise and explore Greece's beautiful coastline and charming island life.
Visit iconic Greek islands and experience the history, charm and sunny skies of this incredible region. Your flights, accommodations, land and ferry transfers are included, and you'll have ample time to explore the islands at your own pace.
Format
Locations
- Athens
- Olympia
- Delphi
- Kalambaka
- Mykonos
- Kusadasi
- Patmos
- Heraklion
- Santorini
Inclusions
- Round-trip flights to Athens (if flight and hotel package option is chosen)
- Airport and port transfers in Athens
- 7 nights of hotel accommodation
- 3 nights of cruise accommodation with full-board basis
- 10 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 6 dinners; Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks on the cruise
- 4-day Classical Greece tour
- More Moments activities included:
- Half-day tour to the Acropolis and the New Acropolis Museum
- Kuşadasi Shore Excursion - Ancient Ephesus Through the Ages
- Crete Shore Excursion - Minoan Palace of Knossos
- Porterage and gratuities on cruise
- Earn Aeroplan® points
Itinerary
Day 1
Depart Canada
Fly to Athens.
Day 2
Welcome to Athens
Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel and check in. Spend the rest of the day exploring Athens at your own pace.
Day 3
Athens: Sightseeing
Enjoy a morning sightseeing tour of the city, including a visit to the Acropolis. Then spend the rest of the afternoon discovering Athens at your own pace.
More Moments Activities Included
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The Acropolis and the New Acropolis Museum
Follow your expert guides as they take you for a quick stop at the Panathenaic Stadium, where the first modern Olympic Games were held in 1896. From here, you’ll continue on and pass by the Temple of the Olympian Zeus, Hadrian's Arch, the Parliament and the Monument of the Unknown Soldier, the Academy, the University, the National Library, and the Constitution Square (Syntagma). Next up is a comprehensive visit of the Acropolis to see architectural masterpieces of the Golden Age of Athens: the Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechtheion, and the impressive Parthenon. End the tour with a visit to the New Acropolis Museum.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 4
Athens: At Leisure
Spend the day exploring Greece’s capital. Sample delectable Greek cuisine at one of the countless quaint tavernas and cafés, or hit the shops on Ermou and Kolonaki streets.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 5
Athens - Classical Greece Tour: Corinth Canal - Epidaurus - Nafplio - Mycenae - Olympia
After breakfast, embark on your four-day Classical Greece tour. Head out towards Olympia, with a stop at the Corinth Canal, then continue to Epidaurus with its fourth-century BC theatre. Next, stop at Nafplio, a modern seaside resort and old town. The last stop of the day is the archeological site of Mycenae, the city "rich in gold" of the ancient poets. Continue to Olympia for the night.
(Approximately 265 km)
Meal(s): Breakfast and dinner
Day 6
Classical Greece Tour: Olympia - Delphi
After breakfast, visit Ancient Olympia, the site of the Ancient Olympic Games. Visit the sanctuary of Olympian Zeus and the Archaeological Museum of Olympia ($). Continue towards Delphi, passing through the picturesque towns of Nafpaktos and Itea.
(Approximately 240 km)
Meal(s): Breakfast and dinner
Day 7
Classical Greece Tour: Delphi - Kalambaka
Enjoy a guided tour of Delphi. Located on the slopes of Mount Parnassus, Delphi is the home of the sanctuary of Apollo Pythios. Visit the Treasury of the Athenians and the Delphi Museum. After your tour, depart for Kalambaka. Enjoy dinner at your hotel.
(Approximately 228 km)
Meal(s): Breakfast and dinner
Day 8
Classical Greece Tour: Kalambaka - Meteora Monasteries - Athens
Visit the breathtaking monasteries of Meteora. Perched on huge granite rocks, the monasteries seem to be suspended between earth and sky, providing a magnificent view. Each monastery contains priceless historical and religious treasures. Next, travel towards Athens via Trikala, Lamia and Thermopylae where a stop will be made to visit the memorial of Leonidas and the brave 300 Spartans. Return to Athens for the night.
(Approximately 354 km)
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 9
Athens - 3-Day Cruise: Mykonos
Transfer to the port to board your 3-day cruise. Arrive in Mykonos and spend the evening exploring this lovely island at your own pace.
Meal(s): Breakfast, lunch and dinner on board
Day 10
Cruise: Kuşadasi Shore Excursion - Patmos
Arrive in Kuşadasi early in the morning and head out on an excursion to Ancient Ephesus. Next port of call is Patmos. Stroll through the picturesque town or join an optional shore excursion to the Monastery of Saint John and the Grotto of the Apocalypse ($).
More Moments Activities Included
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Kuşadasi Shore Excursion
Explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site and see relics from Hellenistic and Roman eras. Stroll through the ancient city and see the Agora, the Temple of Hadrian, and the Library of Celsus. End the day at the Grand Bazaar in Kuşadasi.
Meal(s): Breakfast, lunch and dinner on board
Day 11
Cruise: Crete Shore Excursion - Santorini
After an early morning arrival in Crete, embark on a bus tour to the Minoan Palace of Knossos to see relics of Minoan civilization from thousands of years ago. In the afternoon, set sail for magical Santorini and be greeted by legends of time past.
More Moments Activities Included
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Minoan Palace of Knossos
Continue on your excursion and learn all about Venetian heritage, including Koules Fortress, the Morozini Fountain, and the Church of St. Titus.
Meal(s): Breakfast, lunch and dinner on board
Day 12
Cruise - Athens - Return to Canada
Arrive in Athens early in the morning. Transfer to the airport to board your flight home.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Accommodations
Where you'll stay
Location
Hotel
Room details
Room occupancy: Maximum 3 people (3 adults, or 2 adults and 1 child)
Unless otherwise indicated, guests will stay in a standard room at all hotels during the trip.
Room details
Room occupancy: Maximum 3 people (3 adults, or 2 adults and 1 child)
Unless otherwise indicated, guests will stay in a standard room at all hotels during the trip.
Important Information
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Thursdays from March 27 – October 23, 2025
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Not included :
- Meals and drinks, unless noted
- Transfers, unless noted
- Additional activities and excursions
- Personal expenses and insurance
- Local city taxes
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The More Moments activities/excursions mentioned in the itinerary are all included in the package, but may be rescheduled to take place on an earlier or later day, depending on availability and operational day.
The Acropolis and the new Acropolis Museum:
- Half-day morning tour
- April to October
- Daily service
- English/French departure at 8:45 a.m. – return at 1:30 p.m
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- Celestyal Cruises with M/V Celestyal Discovery or similar
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The order visited may change due to operational restrictions. The itinerary above is for reference only.
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City taxes are applicable for hotel stays in Greece and are payable in local currency upon arrival.
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Sky High Drink package aboard the Celestyal Cruise line
- package includes alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks from the bar list up to 7 €.
- If you choose to purchase drinks over 7 €, you’ll simply pay the difference of price.
- Includes cocktails, liqueurs, aperitifs, wine by the glass, Draught beer, coffee, hot chocolate & tea, soft drinks, juice and mineral water by the glass.
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A new Greek Port Tax will apply to cruise passengers starting in 2025. The tax is charged per person, per port, as follows:
June 1 – September 30 (inclusive)
• Mykonos & Santorini: €20 per port
• All other ports: €5 per port
April 1 – May 31 & October 1 – 31 (inclusive)
• Mykonos & Santorini: €12 per port
• All other ports: €3 per port
November 1 – March 31 (inclusive)
• Mykonos & Santorini: €4 per port
• All other ports: €1 per portThe new charges will be paid locally.