Get Out & Get Active

During the course of your adventure, you will have opportunities for active walks and explorations of ancient ruins, including longer treks and climbs to overlooks for the spectacular views. There will also be opportunities for biking and swimming (weather dependent).

Athens:

• Walk around the charming Plaka district, the old town at the foot of the Acropolis, where you can explore flower-bedecked streets and stop into a restaurant or café
• Climb the hill to the Acropolis, then enjoy a walking tour that includes the Parthenon

Epidaurus: Explore among the ruins of temples and hospitals at the Sanctuary of Asklepios, an ancient healing center, and marvel at the great amphitheater known as the Theatre of Epidaurus.

Santorini: Follow Santorini’s narrow streets and twisting staircases during our explorations of this intriguing island. Afterward, descend by cable car to the port area (please note that you will be tendering to shore in Santorini).

Mykonos: Take advantage of opportunities for swimming and biking.

• Admire a breathtaking collection of art and antiquities at the Acropolis Museum and also at the National Archaeological Museum of Athens
• Visit a traditional pottery studio near Mycenae, where artists demonstrate traditional ceramic-making methods and display their work
• Visit classic art and archaeological site, beholding statues, artifacts, and more in places like Mycenae, Epidaurus, Akrotiri, and Delos

• Santorini: Enjoy spectacular views of the Aegean as we follow Santorini’s narrow streets and twisting staircases during our explorations of this intriguing island. Afterward, descend by cable car to the port area
• Mykonos: Take advantage of opportunities for swimming and biking while we are docked at this serene island
• Milos: This luminous island has the best beaches in the Aegean, a fascinating history, and superb seafood
• Marvel at scenic sailing between Aegean islands

Bring back a slice of the glittering Aegean through the photographs you’ll amass on this trip. With breathtaking scenery at every turn, you won’t lack for swoon-worthy landscapes, ancient buildings, sumptuous cuisine, and endless blue waters. Here are some tricks, and a few must-capture destinations:

• Think like a photojournalist by taking pictures that tell a story and not merely depict a place. You might even consider snapping some portraits of your fellow travelers
• While it’s tempting to capture every dramatic vista of this region, don’t forget to zoom in closer to capture the authentic feel of a place
• Experiment with black and white — a colorful area like the white architecture in cities found in the Greek Isles will appear starkly different when you change the tone

• Visit 4 UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Mycenae; the Sanctuary of Asklepios at Epidaurus; the island of Delos; and the Acropolis in Athens
• From the port of Nafplion, explore the ruins of Mycanae, the center of the powerful civilization that began its 300-year rule over the eastern Mediterranean 35 centuries ago
• On Epidaurus, explore the healing center of the Sanctuary of Asklepios, which in the 3rd and 4th centuries BC attracted seekers of cures from the gods. The site contains many masterpieces of Greek architecture, including the Theatre of Epidaurus, considered the best-preserved Roman amphitheater in Greece
• Explore the extensive archaeological finds on the island of Delos, the mythological birthplace of Apollo
• See the iconic Acropolis, crowned by it's breathtaking Parthenon, where Poseidon and Athena were said to have fought to determine who would be patron of the city

• Evening onboard Entertainment in Nafplion
• Evening Dinner out in Syros, with local entertainment

Your solo-friendly voyage has been enhanced with special features catering to independent travelers, including:

• A lively social media night and musical performances most nights
• Solo-friendly social activities, including a Solo Connection mixer
• Onboard entertainment, lectures, and cooking demonstrations

Your Vantage Concierge is there to help before and during your adventure. Here are just a few services your Concierge can provide:

• Special celebrations. Do you have a big birthday, anniversary, family reunion, or other important event you want to celebrate during your adventure? Let your Concierge know and they will make all the special arrangements!
• Restaurant reservations. Just notify your Concierge of your interests prior to your adventure and they will be happy to make recommendations, calling ahead to reserve your table
• Special excursions. Maybe you need a limo to take you for a special night on the town. Perhaps you’re interested in tracking down long-lost relatives. Your Concierge is here to help!
• Extend your stay! Your Concierge can help modify your hotel reservations and flights if you decide to stay on
• Tickets to local concerts, exhibits, theater, sporting events, and more
  
  

Take advantage of this free, start-to-finish service by making your requests prior to your journey or during your journey. Call 1-888-982-6824 or email Concierge@vantagetravel.com to speak to a Concierge today, or simply log in to My Portfolio up to two weeks prior to departure.