Standing in the shadow of the Acropolis feels other-worldly. Greece is full of such moments. Step into the ring where Olympians first competed. Climb steps hewn out of stone to Meteora’s monasteries, perched atop towering rocks. Contemplate the oracle’s insights from the grandeur of Delphi, take in a starlit drama at an ancient outdoor theatre and be stunned by massive marble sculptures dredged up from the Aegean. But then you’ll encounter bold modern art, the melancholic throb of rembetika (blues songs) and artisans creating new work from traditional techniques. Greece has endless cultural pursuits and a calendar bursting with festivals, holidays and exhibits as an exotic destination in Europe
Day 1 / ATHENS ARRIVAL :
Meet at Athens airport and transfer to the hotel. Remainder of the day at leisure. Athens is an amazing city to discover on your own with its numerous museums, parks, and the shopping areas of Kolonaki, Hermou, Voukourestiou Street, Monastiraki and Plaka. Overnight in Athens Hotel.
Day 2/ATHENS – PIRAEUS – EMBARKATION 3D ICONIC AEGEAN SEA CRUISE :
Breakfast in the hotel. Transfer to the Athens port of Piraeus and embark on your 3 days Iconic Aegean sea Cruise.
| DAY | PORTS | ARR. | DEPT. |
| Friday | ATHENS (PIRAEUS), Greece | – | 11:30 |
| Friday | MYKONOS, Greece | 18:00 | 23:00 |
| Saturday | KUSADASI (EPHESUS), Turkey | 07:30 | 13:00 |
| Saturday | PATMOS, Greece | 17:45 | 21:30 |
| Sunday | CRETE (HERAKLION), Greece | 07:00 | 12:00 |
| Sunday | SANTORINI, Greece | 16:30 | 21:30 |
| Monday | ATHENS (PIRAEUS), Greece | 07:00 | – |
| NOTE: THE SEQUENCE OF THE CRUISE ITINERARY CAN NOT BE CHANGED | |||
MYKONOS: At leisure on the Jet Set Cycladic island of Mykonos renowned for its striking windmills. Wander the maze of narrow alleys and an array of shops for bargains. In the evening, enjoy the live on board entertainment or try your luck in the casino. Overnight on board.
Day 3 /KUSADASI (Turkey) – PATMOS:
Kusadasi: Take the included tour Ancient Ephesus through the Ages – (KUS-02). See the Agora, the Odeon, the marble-paved main Street of Kouretes, the Baths of Scholastica, Trajan’s Fountain, the Public Latrines, the Residences of the Patricians, the Prytaneum, the Temple of Hadrian. The Great Theatre, built in the 4th century B.C., could accommodate 24,000 spectators and it is famous even nowadays for its acoustics. During the excursion you will have the opportunity to do some shopping such as carpets, jewellery, leather and other souvenirs.
Patmos: The Holy island where St. John wrote The Revelation, known as Jerusalem of the Aegean Sea. At leisure or take an optional tour to visit the Monastery and Grotto of St. John. In the evening, enjoy the live on board entertainment or try your luck in the casino. Overnight on board.
Day 4 / CRETE (HERAKLION) – SANTORINI:
Crete (Heraklion): Take the included tour Minoan Palace of Knossos (HER-02). The ancient city of Knossos, with constant habitation from the Neolithic era until the 5th century A.D., is beyond doubt the land that “gave birth” to the first civilization of Europe, the Minoans. The palace of Knossos spreads around the large Central Court. You will reach the awe inspiring Throne Room, the fresco of the “Prince of the Lilies”. Remainder of the day at leisure in Heraklion with some wonderful edifices: the “Koules” fortress, Morosini Fountain, the Basilica of Saint Mark, and the Church of Agios Titos.
Santorini: Formed by the eruption of the volcano in 1600 BC. Enjoy the panoramic view of the Caldera and the Volcano. The sight is the most breathtaking of all Greek islands and perhaps of the world. In the evening, enjoy the live on board entertainment or try your luck in the casino. Overnight on board.
Day 5 /CRUISE ARRIVAL ATHENS – 4 DAYS CLASSICAL TOUR : ATHENS – ARGOLIS (Corinth Canal, Epidaurus, Nafplion, Mycenae) – OLYMPIA:
Breakfast on board. Disembark. Meet at the Athens port of Piraeus and transfer to the tour terminal for your 4 days Classical Tour. Depart Athens and stop to see the Corinth Canal. Drive onto and visit the ancient theatre of Epidaurus famous for its acoustics. See the town of Nafplion before arriving in Mycenae. Visit the archaeological site and the Royal Tomb of Agammemnon (The leader of the Troy War). Continue across the central Peloponnese to Olympia, the cradle of the Olympic Games. From here, the original Olympic Flame begins its journey to the Olympic Games. Dinner in the hotel. Overnight in Olympia hotel.
Day 6 / 4 DAYS CLASSICAL TOUR: OLYMPIA – DELPHI:
Breakfast in the hotel. Visit the original Olympic Stadium and the archaeological museum. Then drive north to Patras and cross the new bridge over the Corinthian Bay from Rion to Antirion. Continue via the towns of Nafpaktos and Itea to Delphi. Dinner in the hotel. Overnight in Delphi hotel.
Day 7 / 4 DAYS CLASSICAL TOUR: DELPHI – KALAMBAKA (METEORA):
Breakfast in the hotel. Visit the archaeological site of Delphi on the slopes of Mount Parnassus. See the Sanctuary of Apollo Pythios, Castalia Spring and the museum. In the afternoon leave Delphi for an interesting trip through Central Greece to Kalambaka (Meteora). Dinner in the hotel. Overnight in Kalambaka (Meteora) hotel.
Day 8 / 4 DAYS CLASSICAL TOUR: KALAMBAKA (METEORA) – ATHENS:
Breakfast in the hotel. Visit Meteora with its impressive scenery, ageless monasteries, suspended between earth and sky. Inside, see priceless historical and religious treasures. Return to Athens via Trikala, Lamia, Thermopylae and drop off at the hotel. Overnight in Athens hotel.
Day 9 / HALF DAY ATHENS SIGHTSEEING :
Breakfast in the hotel. Pickup from the hotel for your half day morning tour. See Syntagma Square, the House of Parliament, the Memorial to the Unknown Soldier, the Athens Academy, the University, the National Library and the Hadrian’s Arch. Pass by the Temple of Olympian Zeus and visit the Panathenaic Stadium where the first Olympic Games of the modern era were held in 1896. On the Acropolis visit the architectural masterpieces of the Golden Age of Athens: the Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechtheion and finally “the harmony between material and spirit”, the Parthenon. Continue and visit the place where at last the statues found their home and admire the wonders of the classical era, the museum of Acropolis. At the end of the tour, drop off at the hotel or at the city centre. Remainder of the day at own leisure. Overnight in Athens Hotel.
Day 10 / ATHENS DEPARTURE :
Breakfast in the hotel. Transfer to the airport included or, extend your stay in Greece.
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