Day
1
Arrival in Athens
International Airport. Meet by our representative and transfer to your hotel.
The remainder of the day at leisure. We suggest you visit the Old Part of town,
Plaka and eat at the Traditional “tavernas”. Overnight.
Day
2
After breakfast, begin your
Classical tour of Greece. Visit the archaeological site of Mycenae and then on
to Nafplion. In the afternoon drive to the Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus with the
remarkable acoustics. Return to Nafplion, dinner and overnight.
Day
3
After breakfast, drive
through Central Peloponnese passing the cities of Megalopolis and Tripolis.
Arrive in Olympia. In the afternoon, visit the archaeological site and the
Museum of Ancient Olympia, where the ancient Games games where held. Return to
the hotel, dinner and overnight.
Day
4
After breakfast, drive via
Patras to Rion, where you cross by car-ferry to Antirion and driving through
Nafpaktos, arrive in Delphi. Visit the archaeological site and see the Oracle,
which the ancient Greeks consulted to learn of their future, the Temple of
Apollo, the Clia Spring. Rest of the day at leisure. Dinner and overnight in
Delphi.
Day 5
After breakfast, visit the
Museum of Delphi in which, among other archaeological treasures you may admire
the unique bronze Charioteer. Depart for your way back to Athens. Overnight.
Day
6
After breakfast, After
breakfast, depart for your sightseeing tour of Athens. Visit the Tomb of the
Unknown Soldier at Syntagma Square, the Royal Palace, the Temple of Olympian
Zeus, The Thesseum, The Greek Orthodox Cathedral, the Flea market of
Monastiraki, The Academy and last but not least the Acropolis and its Museum.
Return to your hotel. In the afternoon, meet by our representative to transfer
you to the port to catch your ferry to Mykonos where you will be met and
transferred to your hotel. Overnight. |
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Day
7-8
Two full days to explore and
enjoy the island of Mykonos, known for it’s beautiful beaches, jet-set
atmosphere, whitewashed windmills and beautiful beaches. Take an optional trip
to nearby Delois birthplace of ancient gods Apollo and Artemis.
Day
9
After breakfast, enjoy your
last morning on Mykonos. In the afternoon meet by our representative and
transfer to the port of Mykonos to embark the vessel for your Cruise.
Day
10
Early arrival into Kusadasi,
the most popular Turkish port and gateway to the ancient city of Ephesus, one of
the most well preserved ancient cities. In the afternoon you will call the
Island of Patmos. Here you may visit the Monastery of St. John, where the Book
of Revelation was written.
Day
11
Today you will have an early
arrival into in the Island of Roses, Rhodes. You have a full day to explore the
old city and the Medieval Castle of the crusading Knights of St. John or take an
optional tour. Do not miss a stroll through the famous Street of Knights where
you will be transferred in a flash back to the Medieval Ages.
Day
12
In the morning your vessel
will call at Heraklion, Crete. You may take an optional tour to the Minoan
Palace of Knossos, where in its Lavirinth it is said that the legendary
Minotaurus used to live and the Heraklion Museum. The next destination is the
Island of Santorini, baptized the most romantic Island of the world.
Day
13
Early arrival at the port of
Piraeus. After disembarkation, meet by our representative and transfer to your
hotel. Enjoy your free day in Athens. Shop in the fashionable shops of the elite
district of Kolonaki or simply enjoy a relaxing cup of coffee in the various
local coffee shops.
Day
14
After breakfast, meet by our
representative and transfer to the airport for your departure.
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