Greek Island Hopping

11 days / 10 nights

Blue rooftops and white painted houses on a hillside by the sea.
Close image of the Parthenon, stone colums of ancient temple.
Ancient ruins of a temple called Cape Sounio. Nine greek columns standing on a hill with the sea at the back
White and yellow stone ruins with three red colums.
Panoramic view of Athens with the sea at the back and multiple ships seen in a long distance.

Multi-day trip description

Explore the highlights of Athens and the Greek Isles on this 10 day tour. Tour Athens and the nearby wine region of Attica.
Then, hop on a 4 night cruise to various Greek islands. Experience Crete, Santorini, Mykonos and more from the comfort of an all-inclusive cruise ship.
After your cruise, spend a few days relaxing near the beach in Athens.falseExplore the highlights of Athens and the Greek Isles on this 10 day tour. Tour Athens and the nearby wine region of Attica.
Then, hop on a 4 night cruise to various Greek islands. Experience Crete, Santorini, Mykonos and more from the comfort of an all-inclusive cruise ship.
After your cruise, spend a few days relaxing near the beach in Athens.

Accessibility. What to expect?

  • Assistance

    Guides / staff members have experience assisting people with disabilities

    Guides / staff members will be available to assist

  • Transportation

    An accessible vehicle with ramp will be used for ground transportation.

    Tender boats are not wheelchair accessible, so minimal walking and climbing of steps is required

  • Place

    Not all the visited places during guided tours are 100% accessible, there might be uneven terrain and require extra assistance.

  • Bathroom

    Accessible bathrooms are available in different locations during the guided tour and long the road on longer drives

  • Equipment

    Not included, but can be offered by an extra fee

From $5120 USD / per person

Reliable accessibility information

Comprehensive planning

Personalized support

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive in Athens - October 7, 2022 thumbnail

Day 1: Arrive in Athens - October 7, 2022

After flying into Athens International Airport, your guide will meet you at the airport and help with your luggage. A wheelchair accessible miniv...After flying into Athens International Airport, your guide will meet you at the airport and help with your luggage. A wheelchair accessible minivan with a ramp will take you from the airport to your hotel, where you will get checked in. Then - depending on the time you arrive and what you want to do - you can settle in and rest, or visit a nearby beach with a Seatrac system for wheelchair access to the ocean.
No meals included.

Stay:

Oasis Hotel Apartments
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Day 2: Athens Highlights & Flare - October 8, 2022

After breakfast, your guide will meet you at the hotel in an accessible vehicle to take you on a half-day city tour of Athens. You’ll discover th...After breakfast, your guide will meet you at the hotel in an accessible vehicle to take you on a half-day city tour of Athens. You’ll discover the diverse city of Athens and its historical monuments like the imposing Acropolis, dazzled from different angles in the city and still enthroned over the city as a reminder of the beauty and glory of ancient Athens. Then, you’ll drive to Olympieion, the Roman Temple of Olympian Zeus and Panathinaiko Stadium. In this birthplace of a worldwide tradition, the first modern Olympic Games took place in 1896. You’ll also visit the tomb of the unknown soldier in front of the parliament building at Syntagma Square, Panepistimiou Boulevard along the Catholic Cathedral, the Academy of Athens, the University, and the National Library. You’ll stop for lunch along the tour and then return to the hotel, where you’ll have the rest of the afternoon and evening free.
Breakfast included

Stay:

Oasis Hotel Apartments
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Day 3: Wine Tour in Attica - October 9, 2022

Attica is Greece’s largest wine region, and today you get to see what it’s all about! Your guide will pick you up in a wheelchair accessible vehi...Attica is Greece’s largest wine region, and today you get to see what it’s all about! Your guide will pick you up in a wheelchair accessible vehicle after breakfast, and you’ll drive approximately one hour to Attica. You’ll start with a visit to the MArkou Wine Museum, to learn about the history of wine in the region. Then, you’ll visit wineries, observe the production process and even taste some wine. Once you’re all wined out, you’ll head back to Athens for dinner and to relax at your hotel.
Breakfast included

Stay:

Oasis Hotel Apartments
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Day 4: Cruise Departure - October 10, 2022

After breakfast, you’ll head get ready to depart on an all-inclusive 4 day cruise to explore the best of the Greek islands. Your guide will pick ...After breakfast, you’ll head get ready to depart on an all-inclusive 4 day cruise to explore the best of the Greek islands. Your guide will pick you up from the hotel in an accessible vehicle and take you to the port, where you will depart from Athens at 11:00 am. After boarding the Celestyal Olympia, you’ll settle into your cabin. You’ll have time to explore the ship - and its bars, library, pool, spa, and restaurants - before docking in Mykonos in the afternoon. The ship will dock in Mykonos from 4:00 pm to 11:00 pm, giving you time to disembark, explore and have dinner on the beautiful island before returning to the ship and your cabin. Depending on conditions, sometimes Mykonos passengers can only disembark by tender boats from the ship to go ashore and vice versa. This procedure can be rather difficult for passengers with limited mobility, as it involves transferring from the ship to the tender boat, the boat to the dock, and vice versa.
Breakfast, lunch & dinner included

Stay:

Celestyal Olympia Cruise Ship

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Day 5: Kusadasi and Patmos - October 11, 2022

Today you’ll get the chance to visit a Turkish town and a Greek island. THe first stop is an early one at Kusadasi, a coastal Turkish town. You’l...Today you’ll get the chance to visit a Turkish town and a Greek island. THe first stop is an early one at Kusadasi, a coastal Turkish town. You’ll be served breakfast on the ship and have from 7:00 am to 12:30 pm to explore this large Turkish resort town, famous for its seafood and nearby ruins.
After returning to the ship, you’ll sail to Patmos, a small island that you’ll be able to explore from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm. It has beautiful white architecture and stone streets. Christian pilgrims frequently visit the island due to its connection with the prophet John and the writing of the Book of Revelation. Passengers can only disembark for Patmos by tender boats from the ship to go ashore and vice versa. This procedure can be rather difficult for passengers with limited mobility, as it involves transferring from the ship to the tender boat, the boat to the dock, and vice versa.
Breakfast, lunch & dinner included

Stay:

Celestyal Olympia Cruise Ship

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Day 6: Day Trip to Coastal Sites - October 12, 2022

After breakfast, you’ll explore your only stop of the day, Rhodes. This gorgeous island boast beautiful white architecture perched among mediterr...After breakfast, you’ll explore your only stop of the day, Rhodes. This gorgeous island boast beautiful white architecture perched among mediterranean forests, and white sand beaches with turquoise waters. Spend the day exploring its beaches, parks ,monasteries, and historical sites.
Breakfast, lunch & dinner included

Stay:

Celestyal Olympia Cruise Ship

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Day 7: Crete & Santorini - October 13, 2022

Today you’ll have the whole day to discover Crete & Santorini. You’ll spend the morning exploring Crete, the largest and most populated island in...Today you’ll have the whole day to discover Crete & Santorini. You’ll spend the morning exploring Crete, the largest and most populated island in Greece. In the afternoon, you’ll move on to Santoini. This picturesque island, with its blue and white architecture, is a popular tourist destination. Roam its streets and calm beaches, stop at its cafe and traditional greek restaurants. Passengers can only disembark for Santorini by tender boats from the ship to go ashore and vice versa. This procedure can be rather difficult for passengers with limited mobility, as it involves transferring from the ship to the tender boat, the boat to the dock, and vice versa.
Breakfast, lunch & dinner included

Stay:

Celestyal Olympia Cruise Ship
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Day 8: Return to Athens - October 14, 2022

You’ll return to the port of Athens and disembark around 8:00 am, where an accessible vehicle will be waiting to take you to your hotel. The Ever...You’ll return to the port of Athens and disembark around 8:00 am, where an accessible vehicle will be waiting to take you to your hotel. The Ever Eden Beach Resort in Attiki is a beautiful beachside resort with a relaxing pool area. Enjoy the afternoon relaxing at the hotel and exploring the surroundings.
Breakfast included

Stay:

Ever Eden Beach Resort
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Day 9: Relaxation Day - October 15, 2022

Enjoy the day relaxing at your hotel. An alternative activity can be arranged with your guide upon request.
Breakfast includedfalseEnjoy the day relaxing at your hotel. An alternative activity can be arranged with your guide upon request.
Breakfast included

Stay:

Ever Eden Beach Resort
Day 10: Cape Sounion and Sunset Dinner Cruise - October 16, 2022 thumbnail

Day 10: Cape Sounion and Sunset Dinner Cruise - October 16, 2022

After breakfast your guide will pick you up for one final day trip through Attica. The route becomes the destination going to Cape Sounio. Explor...After breakfast your guide will pick you up for one final day trip through Attica. The route becomes the destination going to Cape Sounio. Explore the picturesque south coast of Attica on this tour to Cape Sounio and a panoramic drive along scenic coastlines, with a break at one of the most beautiful beaches in Greece. Visit the ancient Temple of Poseidon with its breathtaking views over the sea. If you decide to take the dinner cruise trip in the afternoon, you can admire the sunset over the Aegean Sea.
Breakfast included

Stay:

Ever Eden Beach Resort
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Day 11: Departure - October 17, 2022

Enjoy one final breakfast at your hotel and get ready to leave Athens. Depending on your flight time, accessible transportation in an accessible ...Enjoy one final breakfast at your hotel and get ready to leave Athens. Depending on your flight time, accessible transportation in an accessible van will be scheduled to take you from the hotel to the airport. Feel like extending your trip? Reach out your travel expert to plan some extra days of accessible vacation in Greece.
Breakfast included

    What's included

  • 3 nights in Athens Oasis Hotel

  • 4 nights on the Celestyal Olympia Cruise Ship

  • 3 nights in Athens Ever Eden Beach Resort

  • An accessible minivan with ramp

  • 3 nights in Athens Ever Eden Beach Resort

  • Professional English speaking guide for archeological sites

  • Breakfast daily

  • Lunch & dinner on the cruise

  • A trained assistant during the trip.

    What's not included

  • Air fare

  • Tips for driver and guide

  • Medical insurance

  • COVID test

  • Additional transfers airport - hotel or vice versa (there are 2 scheduled transfers on the bus for the whole group)

  • Anything not specified above

Travel Restrictions in Greece

To find out about pandemic-related entry requirements, please read the latest information here.

Visa requirements can vary depending on your nationality. Ask a travel expert if you need assistance.

Having a traveler’s Medical Insurance is highly recommended

Important Information

  • This tour has a maximum capacity of 8 people, with a total of 2 wheelchair users. All needs to be able to do minimal walking.

  • The cruise ship has two wheelchair accessible cabins.

  • A 20% deposit is required to secure your spot on the tour ($200 usd is non-refundable). The remaining 80% must be paid 30 days before the trip start date.

  • Group tours will be accepting new travelers until 45 trips prior to the start date.

  • This tour must have a minimum of 8 participants to take place at the listed price. If the minimum is not reached, the tour still may be able to occur at a higher price.

  • A 20 % deposit is required to secure your spot on the tour($200 usd is non - refundable). The remaining 80 % must be paid 30 days before the trip start date.

  • Tendering ports: Santorini, Patmos, Milos and sometimes Mykonos passengers can only disembark by tender boats from the ship to go ashore and vice versa. Depends on the condition of the ports & weather. Passengers need to be able to relocate to the tender boat, where a few steps are required.

  • Rates offered are considered based on a double room occupancy. For single occupancy an extra fee will be required, reach out to our travel expert for details

  • Once your request to book is submited, a travel expert will reach out and assist you with the payment process, gathering any special needs or dietary restrictions and answer any possible questions you might have. We will be able to confirm the trip once the minimum number of spots are filled.

  • Spots will be reserved on and a first come, first serve basis.

  • Based on availability, the hotel may be replaced for another alternative in the same category

  • The order of the itinerary may change if necessary.

Cancellation Policies - 60 days

  • If you cancel up to 60 days before your check-in day, you will receive a full refund minus $200 usd.
  • If you cancel between 59 and 30 days before your check-in day, 25% of the total cost of your booking will be due.
  • If you cancel between 29 and 15 days before your check-in day, 60% of the total cost of your booking will be due.
  • If you cancel less than 14 days before your check-in day, the total cost of your booking will be due.
  • If a trip or activity cannot take place due to extraordinary circumstances (bad weather, social movements, etc), a full refund cannot be guaranteed. Rest assured, the Wheel the World team will do their best to offer the best arrangements possible.