13 days from Athens to Athens
Relaxing days and fascinating knights. That is the appeal of the ancient island of Rhodes, famous for its brilliant azure waters, its Acropolis-topped village of Lindos, and its fortress-lined Old Town built by the Knights of St. John during the Crusades. This exhilarating land and cruise tour of Greece, starting with our 8-day Classical Greece vacation, includes Rhodes in the island-hopping fun that sets sail from Athens and follows a captivating course to modern Mykonos, unspoiled Patmos, medieval Rhodes, Minoan Crete, and serene Santorini (weather permitting)—with a special stop on the Turkish coast to see the amazingly preserved Greek, Roman, and Byzantine excavations of Ephesus. See the iconic sights of mainland Greece—including Athens’ monumental Parthenon and the legendary town of Olympia—before you cruise into the blues on this tour of glorious Greece.
All This. Included
Special Features Included in this Tour:

• Guided sightseeing in Athens includes an orientation drive to see the main landmarks, plus a visit to the Acropolis
• Visit to the ancient town of Corinth, plus a stop at the Corinth Canal
• Guided visits to archaeological sites in Olympia, Mycenae and Epidaurus
• Visit to the excavations and Archaeological Museum of Delphi
• Guided visit to the monasteries of Varlaam and St Stephen’s in Meteora
• Visit to the site of the Battle of Thermopylae
• 4-night Iconic Aegean Cruise includes visits to Mykonos, Patmos, Crete, and Santorini
• Guided visit to the excavations of ancient Ephesus in Turkey
• Visit to Rhodes includes guided sightseeing to the Acropolis of Lindos
• [LF] Tzatziki cooking demonstration
• [LF] Sirtaki dance lesson with complimentary glass of ouzo