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Explore the beautiful walkways of Santorini
from $7,300
$1000 SBC
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Cruising the Greek Islands of the Southern Aegean – with Smithsonian Journeys

Roundtrip Athens - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Le Bougainville
  • Explore Athens' vibrant Acropolis
  • Visit Patmos' sacred monastery
  • Discover Symi's colorful harbor
  • Sail Amorgos' pristine coastlines
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Athens / Athens
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Embark on an 8-day cruise to and from Athens aboard the Le Bougainville, exploring Patmos, Symi, Amorgos, Santorini, and more. Discover ancient landmarks, serene harbors, and vibrant island life before returning to Athens.
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Colorful local boats in Greece
from $11,290
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A Symphony at Sea: The Musical Traditions of Greece

Roundtrip Athens - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Le Champlain
  • Explore historic Athens landmarks
  • Marvel at Delos ruins
  • Enjoy Mykonos’ seaside charm
  • Relax in car-free Hydra
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Athens / Athens
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Set sail on Le Champlain for an 8-day round-trip Mediterranean Cruise from Athens through the Greek Islands. Explore Heraklion, Santorini, Rhodes, Amorgos, Delos, Mykonos, and Hydra. Discover ancient ruins, scenic landscapes, and charming whitewashed villages. Each destination reveals a unique part of Greece’s history, culture, and beauty.
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Explore the ancient Acropolis
from $9,070
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The Greek islands with Nemanja Radulovic and friends

Athens Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville
  • Explore Ancient Philippi
  • Discover Thessaloniki’s Heritage
  • Walk Volos' Traditional Villages
  • See Monasteries of Athos
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Athens / Athens
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Sail on an 8-day round-trip cruise from Athens aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville, exploring northern Greece. Visit Skiathos, Volos, Thessaloniki, Mount Athos, Kavala, Limnos, and Hydra. Discover UNESCO sites, historic towns, and coastal trails. Highlights include Byzantine churches, ancient ruins, and local cuisine along the Aegean coast.
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Explore the beautiful walkways of Santorini
from $21,030
$1000 SBC
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Cruising the Greek Islands of the Southern Aegean: with Smithsonian Journeys

Roundtrip Athens - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville
  • Smithsonian Journeys Cruise
  • Explore UNESCO World Heritage Sites
  • Sail the Santorini Caldera
  • Explore Mykonos
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Athens / Athens
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Embark on an 8-day Aegean cruise from Athens, exploring ancient ruins, charming islands, and vibrant modern life. Visit Patmos, Rhodes, Crete's Heraklion and Knossos, Amorgos' traditional villages, Delos' sacred ruins, Mykonos' chic resorts, and Nafplion's Mycenae and Epidaurus before returning to Athens.
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Explore beautiful Nafplion, Greece
from $6,930
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Landscapes and historic sites of the Peloponnese

Athens Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Le Champlain
  • Discover Athens Acropolis heritage
  • Corinth Canal crossing
  • Explore Olympia ruins
  • Monemvasia medieval fortress
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Athens / Athens
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Explore Greece on an 8-day cruise round the Peloponnese aboard Le Champlain. Start and end in Athens, cross the Corinth Canal, and visit Delphi, Olympia, Katakolon, Gythio, Monemvasia, Nafplion, and Hydra with guided cultural excursions and island walks.
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Sunset over Athens' port
from $7,270
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European Autumn in the Aegean Sea

Athens Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Le Champlain
  • See Athens Acropolis monuments
  • Explore Skiathos town
  • Explore Kavala old town
  • Discover Skiathos' white houses
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Athens / Athens
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Archaeological Site Visits, Village Visits, Wine Tasting, Local Market Visits
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Sail an 8-day cruise through Greece aboard Le Champlain, roundtrip from Athens. Visit Skiathos, Volos, Thessaloniki, Kavala, Limnos, and Hydra, combining UNESCO landmarks, ancient ruins, island towns, cultural walking tours, and scenic sailing along Mount Athos.
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Discover beautiful Symi island
from $6,620
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At the heart of the Greek Islands

Roundtrip Athens - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Le Boreal
  • Discover ancient Athens treasures
  • Visit sacred Patmos sites
  • Admire the beauty of Symi
  • Wander Delos ruins freely
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Athens / Athens
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Sail through the heart of Greece on an unforgettable 8-day cruise, starting and ending in the historic city of Athens. Discover the magic of the Cyclades and the Dodecanese as you explore iconic destinations like Santorini, Delos, and Milos, alongside hidden gems such as Symi and Amorgos.
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Explore the heart of the ancient world
from $3,550
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Classical Greece

Roundtrip Athens - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Variety Voyager
  • Explore the beautiful Cyclades
  • Discover Delos archaeological site
  • Tour Nafplion's old quarter
  • Explore Kea’s charming port
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Athens / Athens
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Embark on an 8-day Aegean cruise on the Variety Voyager, starting in Lavrion. Highlights include Mykonos, Santorini, Crete's Knossos, and Hydra, before returning to Athens.
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Hagia Sophia in Istanbul
from $11,795
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Greece & Turkey: Turkish Delight

Roundtrip Athens - 13 Day Itinerary aboard MV Douglas Mawson
  • Explore Athens’ iconic Acropolis
  • Wander Chios’ mastic villages
  • Discover Anavatos ghost village
  • Experience Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar
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Athens / Athens
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Cooking Classes
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Set sail on a 13-day cruise aboard the Douglas Mawson to explore Turkey and the Greek islands. Experience vibrant Istanbul, the ruins of Ephesus, the beauty of Bodrum, and honor the sacrifices at Gallipoli, all while journeying through powerful historical narratives.
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The Odeon of Herodes Atticus, Greece
from $11,395
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Classic Greece: To Antiquity and Beyond

Roundtrip Athens - 10 Day Itinerary aboard MV Douglas Mawson
  • Explore Athens’ ancient wonders
  • Discover Delphi’s ruins
  • Wander Zakynthos’ streets
  • Stroll Gytheio’s harbor
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Athens / Piraeus
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Experience a 10-day cruise from Athens on the Douglas Mawson, exploring the historic Peloponnese. Visit ancient sites like Olympia and Monemvasia, where the rich heritage of Greece unfolds at every turn.
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See the ancient world come alive in Athens
from $3,350
EBD 10%
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Classical Greece

Roundtrip Athens - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Harmony G
  • Explore Kea’s charming port
  • Discover Delos archaeological site
  • Visit Monemvasia’s medieval streets
  • Stroll Nafplion’s old town
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Athens / Athens
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Set sail on an 8-day cruise from Athens aboard the Harmony G, exploring the Cyclades, Crete, and the hidden gem of Kythira. Discover historic charm in Monemvasia and Nafplion while enjoying a unique blend of cruising and yachting.
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The famous windmills of Mykonos
from $13,995
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Sailing the Greek Islands

Roundtrip Athens - 12 Day Itinerary aboard MV Douglas Mawson
  • Wander Athens’ ancient sites
  • Explore Mykonos’ vibrant culture
  • Tour Ephesus’ ancient ruins
  • Relax on Patmos beaches
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Athens / Piraeus
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Small Ship Sailing
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Set sail on a 12-day cruise aboard the Douglas Mawson through Greece's stunning islands, experiencing vibrant villages and rich Mediterranean culture. Discover historical gems like Rhodes, Santorini, and Ephesus while starting your adventure in Athens.
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