Athens & The Islands
Ancient marvels and island escapades await you on this mythic journey from the Saronic Gulf, to the Sea of Crete, and beyond. Ascend from Athens, the capital of Greece named for Athena, Goddess of the Hunt, to the sacred Acropolis–birthplace of Western democratic tradition. Wander amidst the bountiful olive groves of Amfissa Valley at a local farm, and learn about the most popular cooking oil in the world. Embark on a nautical odyssey across the Aegean, where on-board activities lead to shore excursions that reveal the mosaic of cultures in coastal gems like Ephesus and the cliffside beauty of the isle of Santorini. This seafaring tour is your odyssey through the cradle of Western civilization, where azure waves ferry you deep into the heart of antiquity.
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Greece
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Day 2: Athens
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Day 3: Athens
Take a guided tour of Athens
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Ancient Olympic Stadium
- Syntagma Square, the central square of Athens
- Acropolis
Add this in-depth excursion:
Cooking Class
No other country blends land and sea in its cooking quite like Greece, and this is your chance to learn a few mouth-watering essentials. From olives to orzo, lemons to lamb, you'll be introduced to techniques and flavours that will surely please. And when your class is complete, you'll get to dive in and enjoy your finished product.
Visit the Acropolis Museum, home to ancient ruins and prehistoric artefacts
Take a walking tour of Athens
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Plaka district
- Athenian Trilogy
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Day 4: Athens • Amfissa Valley • Delphi
Take a day trip to the Amfissa Valley and Delphi
Visit an olive farm in the Amfissa valley
Visit the Delphi MuseumTake a guided tour of Delphi
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Temple of Apollo
- Delphi Archaeological Museum
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Day 5: Greek Island Cruise • Mykonos
Set sail on your cruise ship for a four-day adventure filled with on-board activities and a three-island shore excursion package. Experience how Turkish, Roman, and Greek influences helped shape the unique blend of cultures you’ll encounter as you explore each coastal town.
Included excursion to Mykonos Town
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Day 6: Greek Island Cruise • Santorini Island
Included excursion to Oia Village in Santorini
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Day 7: Greek Island Cruise • Rhodes island
Explore Rhodes in small, supervised groups
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Day 8: Greek Island Cruise • Turkey • Ancient Ephesus
Included excursion to Ancient Ephesus
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Day 9: Athens
Take a day trip to Cape Sounion
Visit the Temple of Poseidon
Tour Cape Sounion with an expert local guide
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Greek Evening
Friends, feta, and fresh Mediterranean flavours—opa! Stuff yourself like an olive during a traditional Greek dinner. Then, link arms for a night of music, dancing, and smashing plates. This time-honoured tradition brings Greece’s theatrical culture to life in all the best ways.
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Day 10: Depart for home
Add 3 more days
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Day 10: Athens • Mycenae • Epidaurus • Argolida
Travel to Argolida via Mycenae and Epidaurus
Tour Epidaurus and Mycenae with an expert local guide
Participate in a pottery workshop
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Day 11: Argolida • Nafplio • Olympia
Travel to Olympia via Nafplio
Visit the Palamidi Fortress
Take a quick sail through Nafplio Bay (weather permitting)
Explore Nafplio in small, supervised groups
Stop for a photo at Kaiafas Lake
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Day 12: Olympia • Athens
Travel to Athens
Visit the Archaeological Museum of Olympia
Tour Olympia with an expert local guide
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Day 13: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Greece
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Day 2: Athens
Meet your Tour Director at your destination -
Day 3: Athens
Take a guided tour of Athens
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Ancient Olympic Stadium
- Syntagma Square, the central square of Athens
- Acropolis
Add this in-depth excursion:
Cooking Class
No other country blends land and sea in its cooking quite like Greece, and this is your chance to learn a few mouth-watering essentials. From olives to orzo, lemons to lamb, you'll be introduced to techniques and flavours that will surely please. And when your class is complete, you'll get to dive in and enjoy your finished product.
Visit the Acropolis Museum, home to ancient ruins and prehistoric artefacts
Take a walking tour of Athens
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Plaka district
- Athenian Trilogy
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Day 4: Athens • Amfissa Valley • Delphi
Take a day trip to the Amfissa Valley and Delphi
Visit an olive farm in the Amfissa valley
Visit the Delphi MuseumTake a guided tour of Delphi
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Temple of Apollo
- Delphi Archaeological Museum
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Day 5: Greek Island Cruise • Mykonos
Set sail on your cruise ship for a four-day adventure filled with on-board activities and a three-island shore excursion package. Experience how Turkish, Roman, and Greek influences helped shape the unique blend of cultures you’ll encounter as you explore each coastal town.
Included excursion to Mykonos Town
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Day 6: Greek Island Cruise • Santorini Island
Included excursion to Oia Village in Santorini
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Day 7: Greek Island Cruise • Rhodes island
Explore Rhodes in small, supervised groups
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Day 8: Greek Island Cruise • Turkey • Ancient Ephesus
Included excursion to Ancient Ephesus
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Day 9: Athens
Take a day trip to Cape Sounion
Visit the Temple of Poseidon
Tour Cape Sounion with an expert local guide
Add this in-depth excursion:
Greek Evening
Friends, feta, and fresh Mediterranean flavours—opa! Stuff yourself like an olive during a traditional Greek dinner. Then, link arms for a night of music, dancing, and smashing plates. This time-honoured tradition brings Greece’s theatrical culture to life in all the best ways.
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Day 10: Depart for home
Add 3 more days
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Day 10: Athens • Mycenae • Epidaurus • Argolida
Travel to Argolida via Mycenae and Epidaurus
Tour Epidaurus and Mycenae with an expert local guide
Participate in a pottery workshop
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Day 11: Argolida • Nafplio • Olympia
Travel to Olympia via Nafplio
Visit the Palamidi Fortress
Take a quick sail through Nafplio Bay (weather permitting)
Explore Nafplio in small, supervised groups
Stop for a photo at Kaiafas Lake
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Day 12: Olympia • Athens
Travel to Athens
Visit the Archaeological Museum of Olympia
Tour Olympia with an expert local guide
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Day 13: Depart for home
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Everything you get
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Airfare & transportation
Your flights—covered. Buses, trains, cruise ships, ferries and subways—covered. We take care of getting you around so you can enjoy the ride.
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Hotels
Safe, comfortable hotels with private bathrooms will be waiting for you at your destination.
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Meals
Traditional breakfasts and dinners bring local flavours to life as part of your tour experience. Lunches are left for you to discover new favourite dishes of your own.
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Entrances
Acropolis; Acropolis Museum; Delphi site; Delphi Museum; Olive farm; Temple of Poseidon; With extension: Epidaurus; Mycenae; Pottery workshop; Palamidi Fortress; Megalopolis; Olympia site; Olympia Museum
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Full-time Tour Director
Your dedicated Tour Director is with your group 24/7, providing deep local insight while handling all on-tour logistics.
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Expert Local Guides
Your expert local guides add cultural insight and global perspective on your sightseeing tours.
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Continuous Support
Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travellers to planning and managing your tour.
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24-hour Emergency Service
Travellers and their families can count on EF’s dedicated emergency service team.
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EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide so wherever you go, we’re there too.
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