Greece Tour - Athens,
Delphi, Olympia, Mycenae, Mykonos, Kusadasi, Patmos, Rhodes, Crete,
Santorini Tour
( 9 Nights / 10 Days )
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 mid-air, stand ageless Monasteries, where you can see exquisite
specimens of Byzantive Art. Return to Athens via Trikala, Lamia, Thermopylae
(visit the Leonidas 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
jet-set 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
- 4 day classical tour with Meteora on half board
basis
- 3
day 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
