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PACKAGE INCLUDES:
3 nights hotel accommodation in Athens
3 nights hotel accommodation in Mykonos
3 nights hotel accommodation in Santorini
Half day Athens sightseeing tour
4 day/3 night Classical Greece coach tour (Olympia, Delphi, Meteora)
Ferry tickets Athens - Mykonos - Santorini
Air tickets Santorini to Athens
All transfers as mentioned
Daily breakfast
3 dinners (Olympia, Delphi & Meteora)
Entrance
fees during guided sightseeing
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
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.
Balance of day 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 /
MYKONOS
Early morning transfer to the port for
ferry trip
to Mykonos.
Arrival & transfer to your hotel.
DAY 8 & 9: MYKONOS
Days at leisure on this beautiful island to
enjoy the sun, the sandy beaches and the
incredible night life.
DAY 10: MYKONOS / SANTORINI
Early morning transfer to the port for
ferry trip
to Santorini. Arrival & transfer to your hotel.
DAY 11 & 12: SANTORINI
Days at leisure to enjoy the sun, the unforgettable view and the most romantic
sunset in the world.
DAY 13: SANTORINI / ATHENS
Transfer
to the airport for your flight to Athens. |
