Welcome to timeless Athens, a city where myth meets modern life. Upon arrival at the airport or port, your private driver awaits to escort you to your hotel in the heart of the capital. As dusk falls, stroll through Plaka, where lamplight spills onto cobblestone alleys, musicians play softly in the streets, and the illuminated Acropolis towers above, a glimpse of the wonders to come. Overnight in Athens.

After breakfast, join your half-day guided tour revealing both the classical and contemporary soul of the city. Stand where Olympians once competed at the Panathenaic Stadium, pass the Temple of Olympian Zeus and Hadrian’s Arch, then ascend to the Acropolis, crown of ancient glory. Walk among the Parthenon’s marble columns and gaze across the rooftops of Athens before exploring the Acropolis Museum, where the artistry of Greece’s Golden Age lives on. The afternoon is yours to wander, shop, or simply enjoy a coffee in a shaded square. Overnight in Athens. (B)

Morning free to explore the boutiques and cafés of Kolonaki or the lively Monastiraki flea market. In the afternoon, follow the Athenian Riviera, a scenic drive along sun-kissed beaches through Glyfada, Vouliagmeni, and Varkiza, to Cape Sounion, the southernmost tip of Attica. Here, the Temple of Poseidon gleams in white marble above the deep blue sea. Pause to breathe in the salt air and the serenity of the Aegean before returning to Athens as the sun sets over the horizon. Overnight in Athens. (B)

After breakfast, transfer to the marina for your Prestige full-day luxury swimming cruise, an indulgent voyage through the Saronic Gulf. Sail first to Agistri, where emerald waters invite refreshing swims and snorkeling amid tranquil coves. Continue to Metopi, an uninhabited island jewel of soft sand and turquoise shallows, often visited by graceful sea turtles. At Aegina, stroll along the waterfront or browse the shops of this charming island before re-boarding for a Mediterranean buffet lunch of Greek delicacies and wine. As the vessel glides back along the Athenian Riviera, enjoy cocktails, lounge on deck beneath the golden sky, and dance to live DJ beats while the coastline glows at sunset. Return to your hotel in Athens inspired and renewed. Overnight in Athens. (B,L)

Breakfast at your hotel, followed by time at leisure for last-minute shopping or a final coffee in a city square. Later, your private transfer takes you to Athens Airport or Port for your onward journey, carrying with you the warmth, light, and rhythm of Greece. (B)