The legends of Greek mythology come alive on this journey back in time to the sites marking the dawn of Western civilization. See ancient Athens, where culture and beauty come together. Along the way, you’ll have plenty of time to bask in the sun as you cruise along the islands of the Aegean while you visit the beautiful white-sand beaches of Delphi and Corfu.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 - Athens

Fly through the night to Greece.

Day 2 - Athens

Touch down in Athens, site of the 2004 Summer Olympic Games. A Go Ahead representative escorts you to your hotel after you clear customs. Enjoy an included dinner with your fellow travelers. (B in flight, D)

Day 3 - Athens

Your local guide introduces you to Athens on this morning’s sightseeing tour. Visit the Acropolis, pass through Omonia and Syntagma Squares and view the Honor Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. This afternoon, join an optional excursion to Cape Sounion and view the Temple of Poseidon. (B)

$55 USD

Cape Sounion The Temple of Poseidon is one of Greece's most famous landmarks. Set high above the Aegean Sea, on a clear day you can see five Aegean islands.

Day 4 - Delphi

Transfer to Delphi, where a guided tour introduces you to the temple site of the Oracle, whose infinite wisdom foretold fates, both good and bad. Later, join an optional excursion to the Convent of the Prophet Elias. (B)

$79 USD

Convent of Prophet Elias Take a guided tour of the Convent of the Prophet Elias on this evening excursion. Tour the historical convent, then take a stroll along the beach before enjoying an included dinner.

Day 5 - Meteora Region

Travel to the village of Kalambaka, situated at the foot of the Pindus Mountains in the Meteora region. Here you’ll visit two of the fascinating Byzantine monasteries perched atop 1,000-foot-high pinnacle rocks. (B)

Day 6 - Corfu

Journey to the lakeside town of Ioannina. Its mosque and Ottoman fortress are evidence of its Ottoman past. Continue to the port of Igoumenitsa and board your ferry to Corfu where dinner is included this evening. (B, D)

Day 7 - Corfu

Today, enjoy a guided sightseeing introducing you to the island of Corfu. Here you’ll visit the Achillion Museum, once the palatial summer residence of the German kaiser. Later, join an optional excursion to the famous Tripa Tavern to enjoy Greek cuisine and entertainment. (B)

$75 USD

Tripa Tavern Evening Savor an authentic experience of Greek specialties and hospitality at this charming, family-run tavern in the picturesque village of Kinopiastes. While you sample hors d’ouevres, hearty entrees and tasty wines, the tavern staff will entertain you with song and dance.

Day 8 - Rio

Return by ferry to Igoumenitsa, then follow the coast to Lefkada Island and the fishing village of Nidri. Here, you’ll join an exclusive cruise through the waters surrounding Scorpios, the private island of the Onassis family. End your day in Rio. (B, L, D)

Day 9 - Rio

Today’s destination is Olympia, where the first Olympic Games were held as early as 776 B.C. Visit the ancient Gymnasium and the Temple of Zeus. (B)

Day 10 - Nauplion

Make your way to Nauplion, capital of independent Greece during the 19th century. Join your tour director for an informal sightseeing tour of Nauplion’s Venetian and neoclassical buildings. (B, D)

Day 11 - Nauplion

Stop in Epidaurus to visit Greece’s best-preserved open-air theater. Continue to Mycenae for a look at the Treasury of Atreus and the magnificent Lion Gate. (B)

Day 12 - Athens

After a stop for panoramic photos from the Corinth Canal, return to Athens and enjoy a free day to visit the city’s excellent museums. Savor classical Greek cuisine at an optional Traditional Greek Evening. (B)

$79 USD

Traditional Greek Evening with dinner Travel back in time 1200 years to a unique Roman era, to enjoy an ancient recreated meal. Be prepared to eat with your fingers like the Caesars did, as forks were not considered an appropriate dining accessory in those days!

Day 13 - Athens

Continue on our tour extension to the Greek Islands. Otherwise, a Go Ahead representative escorts you to the airport for your flight home. (B)