Greece Cultural Tours & Cruises

from $2,367

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Athens City Explorer

4 Day Itinerary

• See iconic landmark in Athens
• Visit Athens, the capital of Greece
• Take a leisurely walk in Plaka
• Visit Archaeological site of Mycena
• See the charming town of Nafplion
• See the lovely sea front of Athens

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Athens / Athens

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Relaxed

Embark on a cultural journey through Athens with the 4-day Athens City Explorer. Experience the unique and captivating journey through the ancient and modern wonders that describe Athens. Discover its rich history, vibrant culture, and stunning beauty as Greece's capital city.

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from $11,990

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Classical Greece

Roundtrip Athens - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Emerald Azzurra

• Explore Delos archaeological island
• Wander Mykonos whitewashed island
• Visit Bodrum seaport
• Discover Rhodes old town

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Athens / Athens

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Variable

Embark on an 8-day cruise aboard the Emerald Azzurra from Athens, exploring Delos, Bodrum, Rhodes, Santorini, Chania, and Hydra. Discover ancient ruins, stunning landscapes, and charming harbors before returning to the historic Greek capital.

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from $9,100

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Greek Isles Odyssey: Mythology, History and Cerulean Seas

Athens to Athens - 8 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Orion

• Explore Delos’ sacred site
• Tour Akrotiri’s ruins
• Taste wines with experts
• Carve marble in Naxos

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Athens / Lavrion

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Urban Exploration, Hiking, Cooking Classes, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Land & Sea Exploration

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Variable

Sail through the Greek Isles on an 8-day voyage aboard National Geographic Orion, featuring experts from Food & Wine magazine. Explore Delos, Milos, Naxos, and more with hands-on cultural experiences, wine tastings, and guided adventures through ancient ruins and island traditions.

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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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Variable

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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from $2,500

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Greek Island Odyssey

Piraeus Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Star Flyer

• Walk Ancient Athens landmarks
• Explore Karpathos Harbor
• Visit Ephesus Ruins
• Explore Patmos Heritage

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Athens / Piraeus

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Small Ship Sailing

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Variable

Sail for 8 days aboard Star Flyer on the Greek Island Odyssey through the Aegean Sea. Travel from Athens to Karpathos, Rhodes, Kusadasi, Patmos, and Andros, balancing iconic ports, historic sites, and relaxed sailing days before returning to Piraeus.

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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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Variable

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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from $12,350

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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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Archaeological Site Visits, Wine Tasting, Village Visits

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Variable

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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from $14,895

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Cruising the Greek Isles

Roundtrip Athens - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville

• Explore ancient Greek ruins
• Visit Crete's Knossos Palace
• Experience Santorini wine and hike
• Wander in Patmos villages

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Athens / Athens

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Variable

Sail through Greece on a 12-day luxury cruise aboard Le Dumont d’Urville, from ancient Athens to sun-soaked islands like Santorini, Mykonos, and Patmos. Explore iconic ruins, whitewashed villages, and hidden gems with guided tours, hands-on culinary experiences, and exclusive cultural encounters that reveal the true heart of the Greek Isles.

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from $2,410

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Northern Cyclades

Roundtrip Piraeus - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Star Flyer

• Explore Piraeus bustling port city
• Discover Kusadasi grand ruins
• Visit Amorgos soaring cliffs
• Stroll Mykonos harbor

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Piraeus / Piraeus

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Variable

Set sail on an 8-day cruise aboard the Star Flyer to explore Greece’s ancient ruins and beautiful islands, starting in Piraeus. Experience vibrant destinations like Kusadasi, Patmos, and Mykonos while enjoying guided tours and hands-on sailing activities.

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from $3,465

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Gems of the Sporades & Cyclades

Roundtrip Lavrion - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Elysium

• Enjoy Edipsos thermal spring waters
• Explore Oreoi fishing village
• Discover Volos Meteora monasteries
• Swim golden beaches of Skiathos

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Lavrion / Lavrion

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Kayaking, Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing

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Variable

Embark on an 8-day cruise through the Sporades, Northern Evia, and Cyclades on the Elysium, exploring stunning beaches, historic sites, and charming villages. Enjoy swimming, scenic strolls, and delicious local cuisine across Greece's captivating islands.

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from $3,090

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Ionian Odyssey

Roundtrip Marina Zeas - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Harmony G

• Cross historic Corinth Canal
• Explore Paxos town
• Wander Corfu Old Town
• Discover legendary Ithaca

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Paxos / Corinth Canal

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Variable

Embark on an 8-day cruise aboard the Harmony G, exploring the Ionian and Saronic islands from Athens. Experience the Corinth Canal, secluded bays, and charming towns while enjoying onboard dining and optional excursions.

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from $6,180

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Antique wonders of the Aegean

Istanbul - Athens - 9 Day Itinerary aboard Le Boreal

• Explore Istanbul's vibrant history
• Discover Bozcaada's Greek charm
• Visit Patmos' sacred sites
• Explore Symi's colorful harbor

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Istanbul / Athens

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Variable

Discover the Aegean’s treasures on this 9-day cruise aboard the Le Boreal from Istanbul. Explore charming islands, sacred sites, and stunning landscapes, ending with Hydra’s serenity and Athens’ iconic Acropolis.

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from $10,390

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Ancient Wonders of the Mediterranean

Athens - Valletta - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville

• Explore the rocky plateau of Athens
• Explore Patmos
• Admire volcanic beauty and ruins
• Explore the Delphi Sanctuary

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Athens / Valletta

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Variable

Embark on a 13-day Mediterranean cruise aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville, exploring the enchanting destinations of Greece, Turkey, and Italy. Each destination offers unique experiences, from ancient ruins and historic monasteries to stunning beaches and charming villages.

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from $12,229

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Crossroads of the Ancient World: Exploring Greece and Turkey

Roundtrip Athens - 11 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Orion

• Discover the Delos Heritage Site
• Explore Patmos and its sites
• Discover Chios’s medieval villages
• Sightseeing at the ruins of Ephesus
• Santorini and Naxos exploration

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Athens / Lavrion

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Photography Seminars

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Variable

Join this 11-day Mediterranean cruise aboard National Geographic Orion from Athens. Visit Delos, Patmos, and Chios’s medieval villages. Explore the ruins of Ephesus and the Castle of St. Peter in Bodrum, and enjoy water activities on nearby islands. Capture Leros’s windmills, explore Santorini’s volcanic history, and discover Naxos’s culture.

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from $11,990

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Athens to Istanbul Adventure

Athens (Piraeus) - Istanbul - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Emerald Azzurra

• Discover Santorini cliff villages
• Tour Delos archaeological ruins
• Visit Ephesus near Kusadasi
• End journey in Istanbul

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Athens / Istanbul

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Variable

Explore Greece and Turkey on an 8-day cruise aboard Emerald Azzurra. Discover Santorini’s iconic cliffside villages, ancient ruins in Delos and Ephesus, sacred sites in Patmos, and the historic coastlines of Mykonos, Kusadasi, and Kepez. End the journey in Istanbul.

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from $2,410

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Sporades Highlights

Roundtrip Piraeus - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Star Flyer

• Explore Athens' Acropolis
• Discover Pergamon’s acropolis
• Stroll Skopelos whitewashed streets
• Admire Poros’ naval traditions

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Piraeus / Piraeus

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Variable

Set sail on an 8-day cruise aboard the Star Flyer, exploring Greece and Turkey's rich history and stunning landscapes. Enjoy traditional tall-ship sailing and breathtaking Aegean destinations from ancient Athens to charming Skopelos.

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from $3,150

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Ionian Odyssey

Roundtrip Athens - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Harmony V

• Cross historic Corinth Canal
• Explore Paxos town
• Wander Corfu Old Town
• Discover legendary Ithaca

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Paxos / Corinth Canal

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Variable

Embark on an 8-day cruise aboard the Harmony V, exploring the Ionian and Saronic islands from Athens. Experience the Corinth Canal, secluded bays, and charming towns while enjoying onboard dining and optional excursions.

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from $4,140

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Grand Voyage: Athens to Athens

Roundtrip Piraeus - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Star Flyer

• Discover Mykonos’ harbor
• Wander Dikili’s streets
• Marvel at Istanbul’s skyline
• Unwind in Skopelos sandy coves

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Piraeus / Piraeus

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Local Market Visits

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Variable

Set sail on a 15-day cruise aboard the Star Flyer, exploring Greece and Turkey’s historic ports. Experience Athens, Mykonos, Istanbul, and picturesque islands while enjoying hands-on sailing and breathtaking coastlines.

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