Ancient Greece: With Santorini and Crete

May 16, 2019 - May 29, 2019

Unearth the ancient world’s grandeur on this 14-day small group journey combining Greece’s premier archaeological sites with the beauty and lore of the Aegean and her isles. Visit Athens’ most important sights, including the magnificent Parthenon and the Acropolis Museum, then explore this monumental city independently. Take an excursion to see Delphi’s spectacular ruins. Journey to the Peloponnesian Peninsula, stopping at evocative Ancient Corinth. Visit an olive oil factory for a tour and tasting. Tour Mycenae’s imposing ruins—a UNESCO site—and call on ancient Epidaurus. Wander idyllic Hydra’s streets and visit the fascinating Cretan capital, Heraklion, and its legendary Palace of Knossos. Embark on a sailboat cruise to Spinalonga, then take a ferry to picturesque Santorini. A 2-night stay here includes a winery tour, a sunset dinner in Oia and touring the Akrotiri archaeological site. End your Grecian sojourn in Athens with a visit to the impressive Benaki Museum.