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PACKAGE INCLUDES:
3
nights hotel accommodation in Athens
3 night cruise to the Greek islands & Turkey (all
meals included)
4
day/3 night Classical Greece coach tour (Olympia,
Delphi & Meteora)
Half day Athens sightseeing tour
All transfers as mentioned
Daily breakfast
3 dinners (Olympia, Delphi and Meteora)
24 hour assistance phone
number
All taxes
ITINERARY:
DAY 1: ATHENS
Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to
your hotel. Balance of day at leisure.
DAY 2:
ATHENS GUIDED CITY TOUR
Morning sightseeing
tour of Athens. The striking contrast between
breathtaking monuments of a glorious past and
modern elegant structures is what you will enjoy
during your tour of Athens. Visit the
Acropolis,the crowning beauty and glory of
Ancient Athens, with its many monuments atop its
rocky base, including the awesome Parthenon, the
Propylea, the temple of Athena Nike and the
Erechtheion, with its Porch of Maidens. Drive to
the Roman Temple of Olympic Zeus, the
Panathinaikon Stadium(site of the first modern
Olympic Games in 1896), the Tomb of the unknown
Soldier in front of the Parliament House on
Constitution Square. See views of government
buildings and elegant structures of the 19th
century. Drive along Panepistimiou Avenue and
view the Catholic Cathedral, the Academy,
University, National Library. In contrast,
conclude your tour with a visit to the new
Acropolis museum (closed on Monday’s), a marvel
of architecture with a full exhibition of the
glory of Ancient Athens. Afternoon at leisure.
DAY 3:
ATHENS / OLYMPIA
This morning we depart for Corinth to start our
4-day Classical Tour. Stop at the Corinth Canal.
Drive to Epidarus to visit its theater, known
for its remarkable acoustics and then on to
Nauplia (short stop). Continue on to Mycenae to
visit the beehive tombs and the citadel. Then
depart for Olympia through the central
Peloponnese area, passing the cities of Tripolis
and Megalopolis to arrive in Olympia for dinner
and overnight.
DAY 4:
OLYMPIA / DELPHI
In the morning visit the ancient home of the
Olympic Games and the fascinating Museum. Then
drive via Patras and Rion, take the new bridge
to Antirion to continue to Delphi through
Nafpaktos. Arrive in Delphi in early evening.
Dinner, overnight.
DAY 5:
DELPHI / METEORA
This morning visit the Archaeological site and
the Museum of Delphi. Walk the Sacred Way,
visit the temple of Apollo, the theater and the
stadium on the mount Parnassos and then on to
the Museum housing some masterpieces of the
Greek sculpture such as the famous bronze statue
of the "Charioteer". Depart for Meteora. Drive
through Lamia, Trikala and arrive in Kalambaka
in early evening. Dinner, overnight.
DAY 6:
METEORA / ATHENS
In the morning, visit the breathtaking site of
Meteora. Visit of two Monasteries. After
lunch drive to Athens via Thermopylae (short
stop). Arrive in Athens in early evening.
Overnight Athens.
DAY 7:
ATHENS / CRUISE / MYKONOS
Morning transfer to Piraeus
port to embark the cruise ship for your 3 day cruise to the
Greek islands & Turkey. Cruise to Mykonos and enjoy the
evening on this lively island.
DAY 8:
MORNING IN KUSADASI / EVENING IN PATMOS
Enjoy breakfast on board and the
morning at leisure in Kusadasi (Ephesus, Turkey) from 7:00 am to
noon. Renowned for its beaches and attractive view of the
Aegean, Kusadasi is near to several historical sites including
Ephesus, the Temple of Artemis, and the House of the Virgin
Mary. Spend the evening at leisure in Patmos (Greece) from 4:00
pm to 9:00 pm.
DAY 9:
FULL DAY IN SANTORINI
Arrive this morning in Santorini,
and enjoy a full day on this beautiful and unique island (08:00am to 9:00 pm).
Known for its breathtaking caldera, Santorini is also famous for
its sandy beaches, colorful sunsets, and whitewashed buildings
along the sea-cliffs.
DAY 10:
PIRAEUS / AIRPORT
Early morning return to Piraeus port. After breakfast on board,
disembarkation and transfer to the airport for your departure
flight home.
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