Welcome to Athens! Upon arrival at the airport or port, you’ll be greeted and transferred privately to your central hotel. Later, stroll through Plaka’s cobblestone streets, lined with neoclassical mansions, tavernas, and lively shops beneath the glow of the Acropolis. Overnight Athens.

After breakfast, enjoy a half-day guided tour of Athens. See the Panathenaic Stadium, Hadrian’s Arch, the Parliament with its ceremonial guards, and Constitution Square. Ascend to the Acropolis to admire the Parthenon, Erechtheion, Temple of Athena Nike, and Propylaea. Conclude with the Acropolis Museum, where treasures of the ancient world are beautifully displayed. Afternoon free at leisure. Overnight Athens. (B)

This morning, transfer to the marina for your full-day Saronic Islands cruise. Discover Hydra, beloved for its car-free cobblestone streets and 18th-century mansions; stroll among donkeys and boutiques in this cosmopolitan island. Continue to Poros, framed by lemon groves and tranquil shores, then sail to Aegina, famed for pistachios, ancient temples, and Byzantine monasteries. VIP service onboard includes business class buffet, Greek meze with ouzo, unlimited drinks, and a guided Hydra walk. Return to Athens in the evening. Overnight Athens. (B,L)

Breakfast, then depart north across fertile plains and through mountain scenery to Delphi, once considered the “Navel of the Earth.” Explore the Sanctuary of Apollo, the Temple of Apollo, and the Treasury of the Athenians. Visit the Delphi Museum, home to the bronze Charioteer and ancient masterpieces. Lunch in the modern village before returning to Athens via a short stop in the mountain town of Arachova, known for its charm and traditions. Overnight Athens. (B,L)

Breakfast at your hotel, followed by leisure time before your private transfer to the airport or port. Farewell to Athens and onward journey. (B)