PACKAGE INCLUDES

• 4 nights hotel accommodation in Athens
• Half day Athens sightseeing tour
• 4 day/ 3 night Classical Greece coach tour (Olympia, Delphi, Meteora)
• 7 night cruise to the Greek islands & Turkey (all meals included)
• Entrance fees, during guided sightseeing
• Daily breakfast
• 3 dinners (Olympia, Delphi, Meteora)
• All transfers as mentioned
• 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 / CRUISE

In the afternoon, transfer to Piraeus port to embark the cruise ship for your 7 day cruise to the Greek islands & Turkey. Sailing in the evening.

DAY 4: SANTORINI
Arrival at Santorini at 08h00am.
Santorini is undoubtedly one of the most famous islands of the Mediterranean. Ancient volcano, it offers one of the most impressive natural spectacles. Villages with narrow lanes and thick white walls, houses incised pattern in the rock with blue shutters and doors, multiple chapels gives a feeling of eternity.
Departure at 18:00.

DAY 5: MARMARIS TURKEY
Arrive in Marmaris (Turkey) at 6:00am.
Free day in this Turkish town with possibility to visit Rhodes, the largest of the Dodecanese islands is absolutely beautiful. The medieval old town, built by the Knights of St. John is very well preserved and has many sites to visit. You will find a lush Rhodes, amazing scenery (like the valley of butterflies), beautiful beaches, picturesque villages perched in the mountains. Departure at 15:00.

DAY 6: IZMIR (EPHESUS)
Arrive Izmir at 8:00am.
Izmir is the capital of the western province of Turkey and the third largest city. It is an attractive modern city located on the beautiful Gulf of Izmir, one of the most beautiful in the Aegean Sea. Departure at 15:00.

DAY 7: ISTANBUL
Arrival at Istanbul 10:00am.
Built on seven hills like Rome, Istanbul has a long and rich history. The city is a real link between European and Asian continents. This strategic position has always provided an important economic development. With some 9.7 million people, Istanbul is vibrant and lively. Odors escaping from the Grand Bazaar, oriental songs, calls to prayer, the plates of street vendors and many other scenes of daily life Istanbulites offer an incredible show. Departure at 24:00.

DAY 8: AT SEA
A day to enjoy all the activities proposed by the boat.

DAY 9: MYKONOS
Arrive in Mykonos island at 8:00am.
Mykonos is one of the temples of the holiday in the Mediterranean, no other island is also atypical. Cubist houses, typical of the Cycladic architecture, dozens of mills, numerous chapels and long sandy beaches, Mykonos is in itself a delight. Departure at 19:00.
DAY 10: PIRAEUS / ATHENS
Early morning return to Piraeus port. After breakfast on board, disembarkation and transfer to your hotel in Athens. Balance of the day at leisure.

DAY 11: 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 12: 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 13: 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 14: 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 15: ATHENS / AIRPORT

At the indicated time you will be transferred to the airport for your departure flight.