DAY 1: ATHENS
Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your selected
hotel. Balance of the day at leisure.
DAY 2: ATHENS
Morning sightseeing tour of Athens, including the visit to the
Acropolis and its Museum. Balance of the day at
leisure.
DAY 3: ATHENS / NAUPLIA
Leave by the Coastal Road to the Corinth Canal (short stop).
Drive on and visit the Theatre of Epidaurus famous for its remarkable
acoustics. Then proceed to the Town of Nauplion ( short stop)
drive on to Mycenae and visit the Archaeological Site and the
Tomb of Agamemnon. Departure for Olympia Through Central Peloponnese
and the Towns of Tripolis and Megalopolis. Dinner and overnight
in Olympia, the Cradle of the Olympic
Games.
DAY 4: OLYMPIA / DELPHI
In the morning visit the Archaeological Site with the Sanctuary
of Olympian Zeus, the Ancient Stadium and the Archaeological
Museum. Then drive on through the plains of Eliad and Achaia
until the magnificent bridge which is crossing the Corinthian
Bay from Rion to Antirion. Pass by the picturesque Towns of Nafpactos
(Lepanto) and Itea, arrive
in Delphi. Dinner and overnight.
DAY 5: DELPHI / METEORA
Visit the Archaeological site and the Museum of Delphi. Depart
for Kalambaka, a small Town situated at the foot of the astonishing
complex of Meteora, gigantic rocks. Dinner and
overnight.
DAY 6: METEORA/ ATHENS
Visit Meteora, among striking scenery, perched on top of huge
rocks which seem to be suspended in midair, stand ageless Monasteries,
where you can see exquisite specimens of Byzantive Art. Return
to Athens via Trikala, Lamia, Thermopylae (visit the
Leonida’s monument). Arrive in Athens early in the evening.
DAY 7: ATHENS / MYKONOS
Morning transfer to Piraeus port to embark your selected cruise
ship, which will first take you to Mykonos. The island of the
international “jetset” famous for its beautiful sandy beaches
and
incredible nightlife.
DAY 8: KUSADASI / PATMOS
First port of call is the Turkish port of Kusadasi. Do not miss
the opportunity to visit the city of Ephessos. One of the most
complete ancient cities ever excavated, where St. Paul was arrested
and then banished. In the afternoon arrival to Patmos, where
participating in the optional tour, you will have the opportunity
to visit the Monastery and the Grotto of St. John, where he
lived and recorded the book of
the Revelation.
DAY 9: HERAKLIO CRETE / SANTORINI
First port of call is the Cretan port of Heraklio. Do not miss
the opportunity to join the optional tour to the Palace of Knossos,
to visit the centre of the Minoan Civilization. In the afternoon,
continue to the most breathtaking island, Santorini, believed
to be the lost continent of Atlantis.
DAY 10: PIRAEUS / AIRPORT
Early morning return to Piraeus port. After breakfast, disembarkation
and transfer to the airport for your
departure flight.
Tour Includes
- 3 nights hotel accommodation in Athens
- Half day Athens sightseeing tour
- 4day classical tour with Meteora on half board basis
- 3day cruise to the Greek islands & Turkey on full board
basis (based on
the minimum inside category)
- Entrance fees during guided sightseeing
- Daily breakfast
- All transfers as mentioned
- Hotels’ taxes
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