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 typically at 14:00 p.m. If you need early room access, consider booking an additional night at the start of your trip.
If you have booked additional nights, your room will be prepared upon arrival, but your trip guide will generally only contact you when the scheduled activities begin. At reception, you’ll find a sign with contact details and assistance hours for our staff. Until the tour begins, your schedule is free, and the hotel staff can assist with any inquiries.
Optional activities: During your trip, your guide may offer optional activities. We recommend booking these activities well in advance through the Europamundo app or your "My Trip" link to ensure availability. Last-minute bookings may result in limited availability (e.g., tickets, coach seats).
Note: The timings in this itinerary are indicative. The guide may adjust schedules as needed to make sure you have the best experience.
Athens - Mykonos - Overnight on board
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 - Overnight on board
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.
Heraklion - Santorini - Overnight 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!
Athens
Panoramic tour of Athens
07:30 – Our ship will arrive at Lavrio Port. After, we’ll embark on a panoramic tour with a local guide, exploring the Presidential Mansion, the Panathenaic Stadium (where the first modern Olympic Games were held), the National Library, the bustling downtown plazas, and the new facilities developed for the 2004 Olympic Games. The tour will conclude at the Acropolis (admission not included). Enjoy free time in the afternoon.
Note: If the number of travelers is very limited, a "Hop-On/Hop-Off" bus ticket may be provided instead of a guided tour.
Athens - Kamena Vourla - Kastraki - Meteora - Kalabaka
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.
Kalabaka - Delphi - Hosios Loukas - Athens
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.
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.
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