The Beautiful Aegean, Peloponnese and Northern Greece Ext

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.

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

Arriving in Turkey, we´ll visit Kusadasi, a beautiful seaside resort on the Aegean coast. Admission is included to explore the Ephesus Ancient City Ruins.

1:00 p.m. – We’ll depart for Patmos.

4:00 p.m. - Patmos. This island is where St. John the Apostle wrote the Apocalypse. You can visit the cave where he lived, located near the Monastery of the Apocalypse.

9:00 p.m. – Departure. Overnight on board.

Full Day Mediterranean Cruise

07:00 a.m. - Rhodes. This impressive medieval walled city, often referred to as the "Island of Roses”, was once protected by one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World: The Colossus of Rhodes. You´ll have free time to explore this lively city.

06:00 p.m. - Our cruise ship will set sail again. Night on board and time to enjoy the party!

Full day Mediterranean Cruise

07:00 a.m. - Heraklion. Arrival in the capital of the Greek island of Crete, near the archaeological remains of Knossos.
11:30 a.m. - Departure.
04:30 p.m. - Santorini. Arguably the most impressive of the Mediterranean islands, known for its ravines, white villages full of light, and breathtaking sea views
09:00 p.m. - Our cruise ship will set sail again. Night on board—enjoy the boat party!

Total distance covered: 411 km.

Landscapes: Beautiful sea views. Fantastic landscapes of the Meteora.

07:30 a.m. - We’ll disembark in Athens and travel to the Peloponnese.
09:15 a.m. - Corinth Canal, an impressive engineering marvel from the end of the nineteenth century that links the Isthmus of Corinth with the Aegean Sea, facilitating maritime transport.

09:30 a.m. - Departure from the Corinth Canal. Once on the Peloponnese Peninsula, we’ll continue travelling through the mountains.
10:45 a.m. - Tripoli. We’ll stop in the vibrant capital of the Arcadia region, with time for a stroll around Aeros Square with its cafes and restaurants.

11:45 a.m. - Departure from Tripoli.
01:45 p.m. - Olympia. We’ll have time for lunch and then we’ll visit the archaeological site (admission and guided tour included), the place where the first Olympic Games were held in 776 B.C., with athletes from all over Greece and its colonies participating. Highlights include the Temple of Zeus, the Stadium, the Gymnasium, and the Arena. After the visit, you’ll have free time. If you wish, you can visit the museum (not included).

04:45 p.m. - Departure from Olympia. We’ll enjoy mountain landscapes and pass through some picturesque villages on our route.
06:45 p.m. - Patras. We’ll arrive in the third-largest city in Greece, a lively port city with a remarkable medieval fortress. Its cathedral is the largest church in Greece, and next to it is the small church of St. Andrew, a place of pilgrimage. Dinner will be included.

Total distance covered: 276 km.

Landscape: Central Greece and Epirus.

Note: Please bring warm clothing to enjoy the deck during the ferry crossing.

08:00 a.m. - Departure from Patras. After breakfast, we’ll depart Patras via the Antirrio River bridge, a spectacular suspension bridge connecting the Peloponnese with the Greek mainland. We’ll travel through the regions of Central Greece and Epirus.
11:45 a.m. - Igoumenitsa. We’ll have time for a stroll before boarding the ferry, scheduled to depart at 2:00 p.m., to the beautiful island of Corfu. During the one-and-a-half-hour cruise in the waters of the Ionian Sea off the coast of Albania, we recommend having lunch.

3:30 p.m. - Arrival on the island of Corfu, known as the pearl of the Ionian Sea. We’ll visit its capital, Kerkyra, which has a well-preserved Venetian-style historic center. We’ll also explore Kanoni, a beautiful Byzantine church on a small island.

Afterwards, we’ll board the ferry back to mainland Greece. Accommodation will be in Igoumenitsa or a nearby area.

Note: Sometimes, due to limited accommodation options in the city, the hotel may be located in a nearby town.

Total distance covered: 175 km.

Landscapes: High mountains in northern Greece. Stunning landscapes in the Meteora region.

Note: We’ll visit Orthodox monasteries. Please wear appropriate clothing (women will be provided with skirts upon arrival at the monastery). Comfortable shoes are recommended as there will be a lot of stairs to climb!

09:00 a.m. – Departure from Igoumenitsa. After breakfast, we´ll journey through the tall mountains of Epirus.
10:30 a.m. – Metsovo. Arrival in this picturesque Balkan village nestled among mountains and very popular among tourists. Isolated by mountains from the rest of Greece, it preserves a distinct culture, strongly influenced by Slavic and Turkish traditions. Enjoy a leisurely stroll through its streets lined with traditional stone houses, red tile roofs, and carved wooden balconies.

12:30 p.m. – Departure from Metsovo. Continuing into the region of Thessaly.
02:00 p.m. – Kastraki. We’ll stop in this charming village with breathtaking views over the Meteora Valley where you’ll have some free time for lunch. Afterward, we’ll visit the Meteora, an awe-inspiring World Heritage Site. The name "Metéora" in Greek means "suspended in the air" or "in the sky," reflecting the monasteries perched atop immense rock formations. For centuries, monks and hermits have sought tranquility and solitude in these isolated locations. We´ll explore the entire valley and include admission to one of its most renowned monasteries. Arrival in Kalabaka. Dinner will be included.

Free day to continue exploring the city.

After breakfast, our journey will come to an end, leaving you with wonderful lasting memories.

Note: Please be aware that the hotel check-out time is usually 10:00 a.m. You can leave your luggage in reception upon check-out, allowing you to explore the city without carrying your bags. You can retrieve your luggage at your convenience later in the day. If you require additional time to use your room, we recommend booking an extra night at the end of your tour.