With room for only 197 guests onboard, this is sure to be a unique sailing experience
Historic Ports of Call
Santorini, Rhodes, Syros, Amorgos, Milos
Athens Antiquity Tour
A local guide joins as you experience Athens through the eyes of a local
Countryside Roadtrip
Visit charming towns near Athens with picturesque views of the Greek countryside and the Aegean Sea
Fully Escorted
Enjoy a Tour Director that handles all the details throughout the trip so you can sit back and relax
1 Night Athens Hotel
First night's stay in Athens
1 Night Nafplio
1 night in small town Greece on our roadtrip
7 Nights Onboard
Enjoy 7 nights onboard the Belle de L'Adriatique the Avangard
Drinks & Meals Onboard
All drinks and meals from dinner the first evening to breakfast on the final day
Room Amenities
Independent AC, WIFI, Private Bathroom, 220V Power
Olive Oil Tour & Tasting
Local Wine Tasting
Transport and Transfers
All transport and transfers in Greece
What’s not included
Airfare
Airfare is not included. However we have arranged a roundtrip group flight from St. Louis to Athens for those who like to stick with the group and avoid the hassle of flight shopping (see pricing).
Travel Insurance
There are several companies that offer Travel insurance Quotes - TravelEx, Travelguard, Allianz etc.
Meals not mentioned
Ship Staff Gratutities
Ship staff gratuities are NOT included. Recommended: Cruise Manager is $40 per person & Crew is $125 per guest for the week
Shore Excursions
Shore Excursions are not included but can be purchased before the cruise departs
The Alps were amazing. The towns we visited had great food, unique shops, and lots of fun. I loved shopping the various Christmas Marts. Defined Destinations again topped all of my expectations. I can't wait for the next trip!
My trip to the European Christmas markets of Germany and Austria was picturesque.
Defined Destinations is great to travel with, and both times I’ve booked, my trips were fantastic!
They truly go above and beyond, and I’m hopeful to travel with them again
By Joi R for Christmastime in Austria & Germany on Dec 18, 2025
Joi, thank you for taking the time to share this. We are really grateful you chose to travel with us again, and it means a lot to hear the Christmas Markets trip was such a great experience. We loved having you with us and would be thrilled to travel with you anytime in the future.
We had a great time. Beautiful spots. My only suggestion would be to have alternative options for those with mobility issues. While this didn’t impact me personally, I know some folks struggled with hills and stairs and walking back to the hotel in the rain. I would have enjoyed more historic spots as well.
By Ann H for Christmastime in Austria & Germany on Dec 17, 2025
Thank you for sharing this. I’m really glad you had a great time, and I appreciate you pointing out the challenges some guests had with mobility. That’s helpful for us to hear, and we’ll look at adding easier options when the terrain or weather makes things tougher. I also hear you on wanting more historic stops, that’s great feedback and something we can work into future versions of the trip.
Thanks again for traveling with us and for taking the time to help us improve.
This was my 5th trip with Defined Destinations and I was not dissatisfied! Well organized, very memorable experiences! Expert guides. I’m already thinking about my next trip!
By Geri A for Christmastime in Austria & Germany on Dec 11, 2025
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We have traveled twice this year with Dawn and Defined Destinations. She always has a smile on her face and is excited about the next adventure. She has been available for any questions and is a great ambassador for Defined Destinations. We look forward to our next trip with Defined Destinations!
My husband and I just completed our first trip with Defined Destinations. We went to Ireland and every detail was planned out and thought of. We just got to show up with our luggage and have a trip of a lifetime! Dawn was our tour guide that traveled with our group and did an amazing job. Truly an amazing experience for us. We will definitely be using Defined Destinations for our future travels abroad.