In Rhodes, tour the medieval walled city in Old Town and its 14th-century Palace of the Grand Masters, and enjoy some time at leisure on this beautiful island. On the last day of your cruise, stop in Crete, the center of Minoan culture, to explore the archaeological museum and the Palace of Knossos in Heraklion. In the afternoon, cruise to Santorini to see the excavations of Akrotiri and witness the dramatic scenery of this evocative island. The Olympic Countess is a traditional Greek cruise ship carrying 850 passengers and offers a full range of amenities for a comfortable journey. The ship includes a gym and spa, beauty salon, boutique, and several lounges.
Cabins are comfortable and fully air-conditioned.
Days 13-15 Athens Hotel Divani Palace Acropolis, Athens Disembark the Olympic Countess in Piraeus and transfer to Athens, known as the birthplace of Western civilization. The next day, journey to the mystical site of Delphi, set on the slopes of Mount Parnassus and believed by the ancients to be the center of the earth. Ascend the Sacred Way to the Temple of Apollo where, for more than 1000 years, a priestess would deliver prophesies to pilgrims. See the famous bronze Charioteer, among other works, at Delphi's museum. At the celebrated Acropolis, view the imposing Parthenon and its on-site museum.