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ITINERARY:
SATURDAY: ATHENS
Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to
your hotel. Balance of day at leisure.
SUNDAY: ATHENS
Morning sightseeing tour of Athens includes
visit to the Acropolis and its Museum. Balance
of day at leisure
MONDAY: 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.
TUESDAY: 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.
WEDNESDAY: 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.
THURSDAY: 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.
FRIDAY:
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.
SATURDAY:
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.
SUNDAY:
MORNING IN CRETE / AFTERNOON IN SANTORINI
Arrive early this morning in
Heraklion (Crete, Greece), one of the four prefectures that
constitute the island of Crete. Enjoy a half day at leisure to
explore the island on your own. At noon, cruise to Santorini,
and enjoy an evening on Santorini Island (4:30 pm 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.
MONDAY:
PIRAEUS / ATHENS
Early morning return to Piraeus port. After breakfast on board,
disembarkation and transfer to your selected hotel. Balance of
the day at leisure.
TUESDAY: ATHENS / AIRPORT
According to your departure flight, you will be transferred to
the airport. |
