13
Days / 12 Nights in ATHENS - MAINLAND - 4
Day CRUISE
FROM
: 1.375 € PER PERSON
IN TRIPLE ROOM
ARRIVAL IN ATHENS: EVERY SUNDAY (APRIL - OCTOBER)
TOUR
INCLUDES
5
nights hotel accommodation in Athens
3 nights/4 days classical tour of Greece including
Meteora, professional guide and tourist class
hotels (3 stars)
4 day cruise to the Greek islands and Turkey
(inside cabin, minimum category, upgrade is
possible at extra cost)
Athens sightseeing tour (half day)
Ancient Corinth tour (half day)
Meals: 12 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 7 dinners
Entrance fees during guided the tours
All transfers as per itinerary
Hotel taxes
ITINERARY
SUNDAY:
ATHENS
On arrival you will be met by our assistant and
transferred to your hotel by our taxi driver. Rest
of the day at leisure.
MONDAY:
ATHENS
/ CORINTH
Leave
Athens and drive south-west to the Corinth Canal.
Drive on and visit the Ancient Town of Corinth where
St.Paul lived and preached for two years. Visit
the remains of the city, the Agora and Apollo’s
Temple. A short stop at the Site of the Ancient
port of Kehries and then return to Athens. Rest
of the day at leisure.
TUESDAY:
ATHENS
/ OLYMPIA
Early
in the morning, departure for a 4 day classical
tour. Today visit ancient Mycenae and Epidaurus
theater, famous for its acoustics. After a short
stop at Nafplion depart for Olympia through the
central Peloponnesus. Overnight in Olympia.
WEDNESDAY:
OLYMPIA
/ DELPHI
In
the morning visit the sanctuary of Olympian Zeus,
the ancient stadium and the archaeological museum.
Drive on through the plains of Ilia and Achaia and
over the magnificent cable stayed bridge of Rio-Antirio.
Arrive in Delphi, overnight.
THURSDAY:
DELPHI
/ KALAMBAKA
In
the morning visit the archaeological site and the
museum. Depart for Kalambaka, a small town situated
at the foot of the astonishing rock formations of
Meteora. Overnight in Kalambaka.
FRIDAY:
KALAMBAKA
/ ATHENS
Visit
Meteora. Amidst striking scenery, perched on huge
rocks which seem to be suspended in mid-air, stand
ageless monasteries where you can see exquisite
specimens of Byzantine art. Return to Athens for
overnight stay.
SATURDAY:
ATHENS
Free
day in Athens for shopping, strolling through the
city discovering its hidden charms or choosing from
our optional sightseeing tours.
SUNDAY:
ATHENS
Morning
sightseeing tour of Athens most famous sights including
a visit to the spectacular Acropolis. Afternoon
at leisure.
MONDAY:
ATHENS
/ MYKONOS
Morning
transfer from your hotel to the port by our taxi
driver to embark on your selected cruise ship. Afternoon
arrival in Mykonos.
TUESDAY:
KUSADASI
/ PATMOS
First
port of call today is the Turkish port of Kusadasi,
with an optional tour to Ephesus. Then on to the
island of Patmos, famous for the Monastery and the
Grotto of St. John.
WEDNESDAY:
RHODES
Early
morning call at the magnificent island of Rhodes,
with the famous Acropolis of Lindos.
THURSDAY:
HERAKLION
/ SANTORINI
First port of call today will be the island of Crete
with the Palace of Knossos and the Museum. Then
on to the island of Santorini, believed to be the
lost continent of Atlantis.
FRIDAY:
ATHENS
On
disembarkation after breakfast, you will be met
by our taxi driver and transferred to the airport
for your return flight home.
