Mr. Black's Athens & the Aegean 2025.
July 17, 2025 - July 26, 2025
Join us on a journey through the splendors of Greece and five of its most beautiful islands, where azure waters meet ancient history in a dance of timeless beauty. From the moment you land in Athens, you'll be whisked away on an odyssey of discovery. Wander through the winding streets of the Plaka district, before ascending to the celestial heights of the Acropolis on day three, where the Parthenon stands as a testament to human ingenuity. We will take a day trip to explore the sacred grounds of Delphi, where the whispers of the Oracle still linger, before setting sail on the Aegean Sea on day five, where each island beckons with its own story. Explore the labyrinthine alleys of Mykonos, trace the footsteps of ancient philosophers in Ephesus, and lose yourself in the medieval marvels of Rhodes. Then, as the sun sets over Santorini's iconic caldera, immerse yourself in the allure of Oia Village. Your 4-day cruise will include three shore excursions, all meals and a beverage package. Finally, bid farewell to Greece with a day trip to visit to the Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion, for breathtaking views, and some beach time. This trip promises to be a tapestry of experiences, woven with the threads of history, culture, and the boundless beauty of the Greek Isles.
The BEST of Greece and the Islands!
Day 1 LAX to Athens
Day 2 Yassou Athens!
Meet our tour director and check into hotel. Athens city walk. Plaka district, Temple of Olympian Zeus, Hadrian’s Arch.
Day 3 Athens Landmarks
Athens guided sightseeing tour. Parthenon, Acropolis site visit, Temple of Athena Nike, Omonoia Square, Syntagma Square, 2004 Olympic site. Acropolis Museum.
Day 4 Excursion to Delphi
Travel to Delphi ancient site and museum.
Day 5 Aegean Cruise
Travel to cruise port at Pireus or Lavrion. Depart on 4-day Aegean cruise. Cruise to Mykonos. Explore Mykonos. Cruise overnight to Kusadasi, Turkey.
Day 6 Kusadasi and Patmos
Kusadasi visit. Excursion to ancient Ephesus. Cruise on to Patmos. Explore Patmos. Cruise overnight to Rhodes.
Day 7 Rhodes to Crete
Explore Rhodes: tour of the Acropolis of Lindos and the Medieval Citadel of the knights. Cruise overnight to Crete.
Day 8 Crete and Santorini
Crete visit. Cruise on and visit Santorini. Excursion: Spectacular Oia Village perched on the caldera rim. Cruise overnight to Athens.
Day 9 Cape Sounion
Arrive back in Athens. Cape Sounion Excursion: Temple of Poseidon. Farewell Greek evening.
Day 10 Athens to LAX
Day 1 LAX to Athens
Day 2 Yassou Athens!
Meet our tour director and check into hotel. Athens city walk. Plaka district, Temple of Olympian Zeus, Hadrian’s Arch.
Day 3 Athens Landmarks
Athens guided sightseeing tour. Parthenon, Acropolis site visit, Temple of Athena Nike, Omonoia Square, Syntagma Square, 2004 Olympic site. Acropolis Museum.
Day 4 Excursion to Delphi
Travel to Delphi ancient site and museum.
Day 5 Aegean Cruise
Travel to cruise port at Pireus or Lavrion. Depart on 4-day Aegean cruise. Cruise to Mykonos. Explore Mykonos. Cruise overnight to Kusadasi, Turkey.
Day 6 Kusadasi and Patmos
Kusadasi visit. Excursion to ancient Ephesus. Cruise on to Patmos. Explore Patmos. Cruise overnight to Rhodes.
Day 7 Rhodes to Crete
Explore Rhodes: tour of the Acropolis of Lindos and the Medieval Citadel of the knights. Cruise overnight to Crete.
Day 8 Crete and Santorini
Crete visit. Cruise on and visit Santorini. Excursion: Spectacular Oia Village perched on the caldera rim. Cruise overnight to Athens.
Day 9 Cape Sounion
Arrive back in Athens. Cape Sounion Excursion: Temple of Poseidon. Farewell Greek evening.
Day 10 Athens to LAX