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Classical Greece with Iconic Aegean 3-Night Cruise 2026 - 12  days from Athens to Athens

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Classical Greece with Iconic Aegean 3

Night Cruise 2026 - 12 days from Athens to Athens



Tour Description:

Let the sun and games begin on this lively land and cruise tour to Classical Greece, ancient Turkey, and the breezy Greek Isles. After following in the footsteps of profound philosophers and legendary Olympians, your mind and body will set sail from Athens for three triumphant nights on the brilliant blue waters of the Aegean Sea. Trade the discus throw for dancing and the chariot games for a chair by the pool as you peacefully float to the glamourous island of Mykonos; the Greek, Roman, and Byzantine excavations of Ephesus; the pilgrimage site of Patmos; the Bronze Age settlement of Knossos; and the dreamy, whitewashed isle of Santorini (weather permitting). With brilliant sights and sunsets on the itinerary from the mainland to Crete, you’re destined to bring home the golden this winning tour of Greece.

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Dates & Pricing

Start Dates Listed Below are US departure dates, please verify specific dates with your Pavlus Travel Planner

Thursday 16 Apr 26 — Tuesday 28 Apr 26
Small Group Discovery
Starting at $4,469 Get a Quote
Thursday 23 Apr 26 — Tuesday 05 May 26Starting at $4,369 Get a Quote
Thursday 30 Apr 26 — Tuesday 12 May 26Starting at $4,369 Get a Quote
Thursday 07 May 26 — Tuesday 19 May 26Starting at $4,369 Get a Quote
Thursday 14 May 26 — Tuesday 26 May 26Starting at $4,369 Get a Quote
Thursday 21 May 26 — Tuesday 02 Jun 26Starting at $4,369 Get a Quote
Thursday 28 May 26 — Tuesday 09 Jun 26Starting at $4,369 Get a Quote
Thursday 04 Jun 26 — Tuesday 16 Jun 26Starting at $4,369 Get a Quote
Thursday 11 Jun 26 — Tuesday 23 Jun 26Starting at $4,369 Get a Quote
Thursday 18 Jun 26 — Tuesday 30 Jun 26Starting at $4,369 Get a Quote
Thursday 25 Jun 26 — Tuesday 07 Jul 26Starting at $4,369 Get a Quote
Thursday 02 Jul 26 — Tuesday 14 Jul 26Starting at $4,369 Get a Quote
Thursday 09 Jul 26 — Tuesday 21 Jul 26Starting at $4,139 Get a Quote
Thursday 16 Jul 26 — Tuesday 28 Jul 26
Small Group Discovery
Starting at $4,609 Get a Quote
Thursday 23 Jul 26 — Tuesday 04 Aug 26
Small Group Discovery
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Thursday 30 Jul 26 — Tuesday 11 Aug 26Starting at $4,169 Get a Quote
Thursday 06 Aug 26 — Tuesday 18 Aug 26
Small Group Discovery
Starting at $4,439 Get a Quote
Thursday 13 Aug 26 — Tuesday 25 Aug 26Starting at $4,169 Get a Quote
Thursday 20 Aug 26 — Tuesday 01 Sep 26Starting at $4,169 Get a Quote
Thursday 27 Aug 26 — Tuesday 08 Sep 26Starting at $4,469 Get a Quote
Thursday 03 Sep 26 — Tuesday 15 Sep 26Starting at $4,539 Get a Quote
Thursday 10 Sep 26 — Tuesday 22 Sep 26Starting at $4,539 Get a Quote
Thursday 17 Sep 26 — Tuesday 29 Sep 26Starting at $4,539 Get a Quote
Thursday 24 Sep 26 — Tuesday 06 Oct 26Starting at $4,339 Get a Quote


Destination & Sightseeing

We’ve packed everything you need for the perfect tour—from hand-selected hotels and dining to the friendly expertise of Globus Tour Directors and Local Guides (with headsets to hear every word), to seamless transportation between destinations and VIP access to the world’s most iconic sites! Touring by private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi. Enhance your free time with your GlobusGO mobile app!

And that's not all! Your tour includes a 3-day cruise experience aboard the Celestyal Discovery - featuring colorful lounges, bars, a variety of dining experiences, spa, pool, onboard shopping and evening entertainment. Ports of call include selected Greek Islands and Kusadasi, Turkey.
Notes:
This tour requires walking on uneven terrain, especially at archaeological sites, which may pose a challenge to guests with physical limitations or reliant on mobility devices such as wheelchairs.

Cruise details:

Rotation of ports of call may vary for congestion reasons at certain ports, with or without prior notice.

Inside cabin (category IB) - other cabin types are available for a supplement.

Included drink package: selection of non-alcoholic and alcoholic drinks.

Included select excursions as per detailed itinerary.

Globus Host service throughout the cruise.

Please ask your Travel Consultant for cruise ship details. The ship scheduled to depart for the cruise portion of your vacation is the Celestyal Discovery, operated by Celestyal Cruises.

ITINERARY

Day 1
HISTORIC SPOTS Explore the heart of Ancient Greece, in the historic empire where 5th-century BC landmarks, including the Acropolis, never fail to amaze! See the Panathenaic Stadium, one of the venues of the first modern Olympic Games

Day 2
CULTURAL GEM The outdoor auditorium of Epidaurus combines perfect mathematic proportion with excellent acoustics. This fascinating archaeological treasure was used for the healing of patients from all over Greece and was dedicated to Asklepios, the god of healing

Day 3
SACRED SITES Perched atop soaring huge cliffs are the monasteries of Meteora, of which six are still active. Visit the beautiful monasteries of Varlaam and St. Stephen’s to marvel at this serenely mystical landscape with breathtaking views from above. Long revered for the perfect monastic retreat from the world outside, Meteora’s spectacular array of massive sandstone cliffs create a surreal setting unlike any other

Day 4
LEGENDARY LIVES The story of the Battle of Thermopylae is hard to beat for drama. You may recognize this tale of the heroic, yet doomed Spartans of 480 BC fighting against the Persian army, which is dramatized in the film “300.” Their brave battle endures as a valiant symbol of bravery and sacrifice for a patriotic cause

Day 5
HISTORIC SPOT Pull into port in Turkey to explore the fascinating Greek, Roman, and Byzantine excavations of Ephesus - one of the best-preserved ancient cities in the world – with the historic ruins of the Library of Celsus, the Basilica of St. John, and the Temple of Artemis

Day 6
MYTHS & LEGENDS Marvel at the architecture of the Palace of Knossos in Crete’s city of Heraklion. Here, you’ll envision epic tales of Greek mythology- the Labyrinth, the Minotaur half-man/half-beast, and the legends of Daedalus and Icarus.

Accommodations

AthensAthensNaupliaOlympiaOlympiaDelphiMeteora AreaAthens
Zafolia
First-Class

Hotel as shown or similar

87-89 Alexandras Avenue Athens Greece

Attractive 7-story Hotel situated near museums, 1 km from Larisis train station & 35 km from El. Venizelos Airport.