Oh My Goddess!: Greece By Design, PLUS Aegean Cruise
Oh My Goddess!: Greece By Design, PLUS Aegean Cruise
Oh My Goddess!: Greece By Design, PLUS Aegean Cruise
12 Days Starting and ending in Athens, Greece
Visiting: Athens, Galaxidi, Volos, Mykonos, Kusadasi, Heraklion
Tour operator:
Tour code:
FGK-2025
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Tour operated in:
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Tour Overview
Embark on an odyssey of epic proportions on this 12-day vacation in Greece. How will you unleash your inner god or goddess? Sailing on sapphire waters? Exploring ancient treasures? Mixing it up with the locals or stirring up Greek specialties? With complimentary YourChoice Excursions, you choose when, where, and how to say,?“Opa!”? Keep the adventure afloat and the wind in your sails on an Aegean Sea cruise to ancient digs in Turkey and the gardens of the gods on the Greek isles. Why This Tour is Epic from A to Zeus: An immersive Greek odyssey on land and sea. A flexible itinerary that offers oceans of legendary sights and myth-breaking stories. Included YourChoice Excursions in Athens and Volos. You Odyssey It!
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive In Athens
Location: Athens
Accommodation Name: Zafolia
Welcome to Athens! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome drink at your hotel.ARRIVE IN ATHENS Welcome to Athens! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome drink at your hotel.
Day 2: Athens
Location: Athens
Accommodation Name: Zafolia
Meals Included: Breakfast
ATHENS ATHENS Orientation tour. YourChoice Excursions include one of the following activities of your choice:GAZE: Antiques & Antiquities in AthensA guided tour of The Acropolis Museum, The Parthenon, and the Erectheion Caryatids brings Athens' great architectural history to life!DELVE: Land Ho on a Heroes' Cape Visit Cape Sounion and the Temple of Poseidon on the Attica Peninsula rich with epic Greek legends and maritime storiesFLOAT: See, Sea & OdysseyAegina Island took its name from a nymph of Greek mythology. According to legend, Zeus fell in love with the daughter of the river god Asopos, and brought her to this stunning island. Cruise to the island in the heart of the Saronic Gulf, near the islands of Poros and Agistri to revel in a great number of sights and natural beauty. See the Monastery of A.g. Nektarios. Explore the picturesque capital of Aegina Town at the center of the island. Boasting elegant Neoclassical buildings, narrow alleys, and a bustling seafront promenade, Aegina Town is the stuff of legend for a perfectly relaxing day!(B)
Day 3: Athens,Delphi,Itea
Location: Athens
Accommodation Name: Hotel Nafsika Palace
Meals Included: Breakfast
DELPHI Guided visit to the excavations and Archaeological Museum.ITEA Free time this evening.ATHENS–DELPHI–ITEA DELPHI Guided visit to the excavations and Archaeological Museum.ITEA Free time this evening. (B)
Day 4: Itea,Excursion To Galaxidi
Location: Galaxidi
Accommodation Name: Hotel Nafsika Palace
Meals Included: Breakfast
GALAXIDI Olive-oil tasting with local specialties. Free time.ITEA–EXCURSION TO GALAXIDI GALAXIDI Olive-oil tasting with local specialties. Free time. (B)
Day 5: Itea,Volos
Location: Volos
Accommodation Name: Domotel Xenia Volos
Meals Included: Breakfast
VOLOS Orientation and free time.ITEA–VOLOS VOLOS Orientation and free time. (B)
Day 6: Volos
Location: Volos
Accommodation Name: Domotel Xenia Volos
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
VOLOS VOLOS YourChoice Excursions include one of the following activities of your choice:PEDAL: On A Roll in VolosEnjoy a leisurely half-day bike ride in the port city of Volos to see ancient landmarks with a Local Guide, including lunch with local specialtiesTASTE: Stir-Up Greek Specialties Visit a local farm in Mount Pelion and learn to cook local specialties with an expert chef and enjoy your creations amid stunning scenery.STROLL: The Centaur's PathDiscover the charming village lanes of Pelion with a walk along the scenic Centaur's Path. Enjoy a lunch of light, local specialties.(B,L)
Day 7: Volos,Thermopylae,Athens
Location: Athens
Accommodation Name: Zafolia
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
THERMOPYLAE Visit the battle site.ATHENS Dinner at a local restaurant.VOLOS–THERMOPYLAE–ATHENS THERMOPYLAE Visit the battle site.ATHENS Dinner at a local restaurant. (B,D)
Day 8: Athens,(Embarkation),Mykonos
Location: Mykonos
Accommodation Name: Cruise
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
ATHENS Embarkation.MYKONOS Free time to explore.ATHENS–(EMBARKATION)–MYKONOS ATHENS Embarkation.MYKONOS Free time to explore. (B,L,D)
Day 9: Cruising: Kusadasi,Turkey,Patmos,Greece
Location: Kusadasi
Accommodation Name: Cruise
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
KUSADASI Visit the Greek, Roman, and Byzantine excavations of Ephesus. PATMOS Afternoon call.CRUISING: KUSADASI, TURKEY–PATMOS, GREECE KUSADASI Visit the Greek, Roman, and Byzantine excavations of Ephesus. PATMOS Afternoon call. (B,L,D)
Day 10: Cruising: Heraklion,Crete,Santorini,Greece
Location: Heraklion
Accommodation Name: Cruise
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
HERAKLION Visit the Minoan Palace of Knossos. SANTORINI Afternoon call (weather permitting).CRUISING: HERAKLION, CRETE–SANTORINI, GREECE HERAKLION Visit the Minoan Palace of Knossos. SANTORINI Afternoon call (weather permitting). (B,L,D)
Day 11: Athens
Location: Athens
Accommodation Name: Zafolia
Meals Included: Breakfast
ATHENS Disembarkation. Free day.ATHENS ATHENS Disembarkation. Free day. (B)
Day 12: Athens
Location: Athens
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your vacation ends with breakfast in the morning.ATHENS Your vacation ends with breakfast in the morning. (B)
What's Included
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Accommodation
Accommodation in Athens at Zafolia, in Itea at Hotel Nafsika Palace, and in Volos at Domotel Xenia Volos.
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Meals
Breakfast daily, 4 lunches, and 4 dinners are included.
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Guided Tours
Guided visits to the Acropolis Museum, The Parthenon, the Erectheion Caryatids, the Temple of Poseidon, the excavations and Archaeological Museum in Delphi, and the Minoan Palace of Knossos.
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Excursions
Excursions to Cape Sounion, Aegina Island, Galaxidi, and the battle site of Thermopylae.
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Cruise
Aegean cruise with stops in Mykonos, Kusadasi, Patmos, Heraklion, and Santorini.
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Olive-oil Tasting
Olive-oil tasting with local specialties in Galaxidi.
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YourChoice Excursions
Choice of activities in Athens and Volos, including guided tours, bike rides, cooking classes, and scenic walks.
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Welcome Drink
Welcome drink upon arrival in Athens.
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Dinner at Local Restaurant
Dinner at a local restaurant in Athens.
What's Not Included
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Flights
International and domestic flights are not included.
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Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included and is recommended.
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Personal Expenses
Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and beverages are not included.
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Optional Excursions
Optional excursions and activities not listed in the itinerary are not included.
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Gratuities
Gratuities for guides, drivers, and hotel staff are not included.
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Visa Fees
Visa fees and any other travel documentation costs are not included.
Meals
Breakfast Daily, 4 Lunches, 4 Dinners
UNESCO Sites
Acropolis Athens|Acropolis Athens|Archeological Site of Delphi|Ephesus
Accommodation
Athens: Zafolia, Itea: Hotel Nafsika Palace, Volos: Domotel Xenia Volos
Notes
This tour requires walking on uneven terrain, especially at archaeological sites, which may pose a challenge to guests with physical limitations or reliant on mobility devices such as wheelchairs. Cruise details:Rotation of ports of call may vary for congestion reasons at certain ports, with or without prior notice.Inside cabin (category IB) - other cabins types are available for a supplement.Included drink package: selection of non-alcoholic and alcoholic drinks.Included select excursions as per detailed itinerary.Globus Host service throughout the cruise.Please ask your Travel Consultant for cruise ship details. The ship scheduled to depart for the cruise portion of your vacation is the Celestyal Discovery, operated by Celestyal Cruises.
Check out our Q&As
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What activities are available on Day 2 in Athens?
On Day 2 in Athens, you have the option to choose from three activities: a guided tour of The Acropolis Museum, The Parthenon, and the Erectheion Caryatids; a visit to Cape Sounion and the Temple of Poseidon on the Attica Peninsula; or a cruise to Aegina Island, where you can explore the Monastery of A.g. Nektarios and the picturesque capital of Aegina Town.
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What can I expect during the visit to Delphi on Day 3?
On Day 3, you will have a guided visit to the excavations and Archaeological Museum in Delphi. In the evening, you will have free time in Itea.
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What is included in the excursion to Galaxidi on Day 4?
The excursion to Galaxidi on Day 4 includes an olive-oil tasting with local specialties and free time to explore the area.
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What are the options for activities in Volos on Day 6?
On Day 6 in Volos, you can choose from three activities: a leisurely half-day bike ride in the port city of Volos with a Local Guide, including lunch with local specialties; a visit to a local farm in Mount Pelion to learn to cook local specialties with an expert chef and enjoy your creations; or a walk along the scenic Centaur's Path in the charming village lanes of Pelion, followed by a lunch of light, local specialties.
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What will I see during the visit to Thermopylae on Day 7?
On Day 7, you will visit the battle site of Thermopylae. Later, you will have dinner at a local restaurant in Athens.
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What is planned for the cruise on Day 9?
On Day 9, the cruise will take you to Kusadasi, Turkey, where you will visit the Greek, Roman, and Byzantine excavations of Ephesus. In the afternoon, the cruise will call at Patmos, Greece.
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What are the highlights of the cruise on Day 10?
On Day 10, the cruise will visit Heraklion, Crete, where you will see the Minoan Palace of Knossos. In the afternoon, the cruise will call at Santorini, Greece, weather permitting.
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What happens on the last day of the tour?
On the last day of the tour, Day 12, your vacation ends with breakfast in the morning in Athens.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
For over 90 years.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Travel documents, including any air tickets, itineraries, and other information, are available approximately two to three weeks prior to departure provided full payment has been received.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
The Globus Lighthouse Project - an illuminating initiative where we can all come together to tread lightly and give generously for the globe's greater good. Globus, along with sister companies Avalon Waterways and Cosmos, invite our travellers and partners to help us in supporting causes that provide for a more sustainable planet and a brighter tomorrow.
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Globus requires a minimum deposit of 200 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 90 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of globus charges.
Up to 91 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 90 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 29 days before tour starts: Forfeit 80% of booking price.
At 1 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.