Athens, Northern Greece and the Beautiful Aegean Int

Welcome to Europamundo! We’ll transfer you to the hotel and you’ll have some free time. In the afternoon, you’ll find information about the start of your tour on the boards located at the hotel reception.

IMPORTANT:
-Please note that hotel check-in time is usually at 02:00 p.m. If you require earlier room availability, consider booking an additional night at the beginning of your trip.
-If you requested additional nights, your room will be ready upon arrival at the hotel, but your trip guide will only contact you when the included activities begin. At the reception, you will find an information board with our staff’s telephone number and hours of assistance. Until then, you have free time to enjoy at your leisure. The hotel staff can assist you with any information you need.
-During your trip, your guide may offer optional activities. If these activities are available on the Europamundo app or through your "My Trip" link, we strongly recommend booking them as early as possible to ensure availability. Waiting until the last minute may result in missed opportunities due to limited tickets, bus seats, or other factors.

Note: The schedules provided in this itinerary are indicative. The guide may adjust them as needed to enhance the trip experience.

Athens, city tour and evening transfer.


We´ll embark on a city tour guided by a local expert, covering prominent sites such as the Presidential Mansion, the Panathenaic Stadium where the first modern Olympic Games were held, the National Library, and the bustling squares of the city center. We´ll also explore the newer neighborhoods that developed after the 2004 Olympic Games. The tour will conclude at the Acropolis (admission not included).


In the evening, we´ll provide a transfer to the historical neighborhood of Plaka, renowned for its charming Greek tavernas and vibrant atmosphere where you can experience the rich folklore of this country.

Total distance covered: 410 km.


Scenery: Sea views and fantastic landscapes of the Meteora and Orthodox monasteries.


Note: Wear appropriate clothing (women will be provided with skirts upon arrival at the monastery). Also, wear comfortable footwear as you will need to climb many steps!


08:00 a.m. Departure from Athens. We’ll head north and travel through pleasant Mediterranean landscapes.
10:15 a.m. Kamena Vourla. This charming seaside tourist center offers magnificent scenery. You´ll have time for a stroll and a coffee.


11:15 a.m. Departure from Kamena Vourla. Continuing through the Greek hinterland, we’ll make a brief stop at the mountain pass where the Battle of Thermopylae took place.
01:45 p.m. Kastraki. We´ll stop for lunch in this picturesque town at the foot of the Meteora, where the views are magnificent! After lunch, we´ll visit the Meteora, an impressive UNESCO World Heritage site with monasteries that seem to "hang" from the rocks. We´ll stop to visit one of the monasteries (admission included) and see the remaining ones perched atop immense rock formations.


Accommodation will be in Kalabaka, a small town in the center of the Meteora region. Dinner will be included.

Total distance covered: 435 km.
Scenery: Stunning landscapes of the Mediterranean and Delphi.


Note: The order of the day’s program may vary; we may visit the Hosios Loukas Monastery before Delphi.


08:00 a.m. – Departure from Kalabaka. We’ll travel through Thessaly towards Central Greece, enjoying spectacular sea views, before reaching Delphi.
11:30 a.m. - Delphi. Admission included to the beautiful archaeological complex overlooking the Gulf of Corinth, a magical place. There will be time for lunch.


02:30 p.m. – Departure from Delphi. We’ll continue our journey amidst mountains with Mount Parnassus dominating the landscape.
03:15 p.m. - Hosios Loukas Monastery. Arrival at one of the most beautiful Byzantine monasteries in Greece, a World Heritage Site, with breathtaking 11th-century mosaics.


04:30 p.m. – Departure from Hosios Loukas.
07:15 p.m. – Athens.

Enjoy a free day to take in the charm of this city, exploring and discovering its memorable places.

After breakfast, we’ll transfer you to the Lavrio Port, where we’ll board the ship “Celestyal Olympia” for a stunning cruise on the Aegean. The price includes full board on the cruise as well as all fees.


11:00 a.m. - Departure. Enjoy the breathtaking sea landscapes as we set sail.


06:00 p.m. - Expected arrival in Mykonos. Enjoy free time to explore this enchanting island, famous for its iconic windmills and charming white houses by the sea.


11:00 p.m. - Departure from Mykonos. You´ll spend the night on board, enjoying the ship´s amenities.

Kusadasi-Patmos Cruise

07:00 a.m. – Kusadasi (Turkey). On the Turkish coast, you’ll have time to shop in the bazaars before taking an included excursion to see the ancient city of Ephesus.
12:00 p.m. – Departure from Kusadasi. We’ll head for Patmos.

04:00 p.m. – Patmos. This is the island where the St. John the Apostle wrote the Apocalypse; you can visit the cave where he lived near the Monastery of the Apocalypse.
09:00 p.m. – Departure from Patmos. Night on board.

Mediterranean Cruise Day


07:00 a.m. - Heraklion. Arrival in the capital of the Greek island of Crete. You can enjoy its lively atmosphere, relax on the beach, visit the fascinating archaeological museum, or to visit the archaeological remains of Knossos on an optional tour offered by the cruise.
11:30 a.m. - Departure.
04:30 p.m. - Santorini. Probably the most impressive of the Mediterranean islands, with its hillsides, white villages full of light, and stunning sea views.


09:00 p.m. - Our cruise will set sail again. Enjoy the night on board and join the party!

06:30 a.m. - Upon arrival at the Port of Lavrio, our journey will come to an end, leaving you with wonderful lasting memories. If you request additional nights in Athens, the transfer from the port to the hotel is not included and will be charged separately.

Note: If you arrive by ferry from Rhodes, your port of arrival will be Piraeus.