GREECE TOUR PACKAGE 06:
Athens with Greek Island Cruise and Mainland Tour
DAY 01 : Arrival to Athens
Arrival to Athens Airport and meet for transfer on to the hotel. Rest of the day is then at leisure (as per your flight arrival time). Overnight in Athens.
DAY 02 : Cruise Athens to Mykonos
Breakfast, check-out and meet in the hotel lobby for transfer to the port to begin the embarkation procedure. The Greek Island Cruise departs from the port in Athens at 11am and heads towards its first port of call, Mykonos. Here you will have time to explore around the town and enjoy the nightlife for which it is internationally famous. Overnight onboard cruise ship.
DAY 03 : Cruise to Kusadasi and Patmos
Cruise arrives early morning to the Port of Kusadasi in Turkey. Here you can either visit around the town on your own or join on the regular group shore excursions to Ephesus offered by the cruiseline. (If you prefer we can arrange a private guided tour for you to visit the ruins and the House of Virgin Mary). Then back to the port for noon sailing to the Greek Island of Patmos. It was to this island that St. John the Theologian was exiled and inspired to write the Book of Revelations. The cave where he lived is near the site of the Monastery of the Apocalypse. There are various shore excursions on offer for sightseeing. Overnight in cabin onboard cruise.
DAY 04 : Rhodes Island, Greece
The cruise arrives early morning of the wonderful island of Rhodes. Here you have a full day to explore the medieval "Old Town" of Rhodes or join on one of the cruise shore excursions that go to the nearby town of Lyndos where you find the "Bay of St Paul" where he landed during one of his voyages. The cruise departs from Rhodes early evening heading towards the island of Crete, the largest in Greece. Overnight in cabin onboard cruise.
DAY 05 : Cruise islands of Crete and Santorini
Early morning arrival to the city of Heraklion in Crete. Here you have around four hours to explore on your own or take the optional shore excursion to visit the Knossos Palace ruins. The cruise then departs for the famous Greek island of Santorini with arrival in the late afternoon. Here you have the chance to explore the town of Fira, take a cable car ride or even a donkey ride. Late evening begin the voyage on to Athens. Overnight onboard cruise.
DAY 06 : Athens Sightseeing City Tour
Arrival early morning to Athens and after breakfast it is time to disembark. Meet for transfer to the city centre and then join on the half day morning tour which takes you see the center of the city, Constitution Square (Syntagma Square), the House of Parliament, the Memorial to the Unknown Soldier, the National Library, Evzones in their picturesque uniform and the Presidential Palace. On the way to the Acropolis, you also see the Temple of the Olympian Zeus and Hadrian's Arch. At the Acropolis visit its Museum and the architectural masterpieces of the Propylaea, Temple of Athens Nike, Erechteion and finally, the monument that puts order in the mind, the Parthenon. The afternoon is at leisure for you to relax and/or further explore around other areas of Athens such as the Plaka on your own. Overnight in Athens. (Note: If you do not wish to include the mainland section of the package as noted below, your tour can end here in Athens.)
DAY 07 : Mainland Tour, Epidaurus and Mycenea
Breakfast, check-out and depart on a tour to visit some of the mainland highlights. Leave Athens by the Coastal Road to the Corinth Canal (short stop). Drive on and visit the Theatre of Epidauros famous for its remarkable acoustics. Then proceed to the town of Nauplion (short stop) & drive on to Mycenae to visit the Archaeological Site and the Tomb of Agamemnon. Depart for Oympia, "cradle of the Olympic Game" through the Central Peloponnese and the towns of Tripolis and Megalopolis. Overnight in Olympia.
DAY 08 : Olympia to Delphi
In the morning visit the Archaeological Site with the Sanctuary of Olympian Zeus, the Ancient Stadium and the Archaeological Museum. Then drive through the plains of Eliad and Achaia until the new magnificent bridge which crosses the Corinthian Bay from Rion to Antirion. Pass by the picturesque towns of Nafpactos (Lepanto) and Itea until arrival to Delphi. Overnight in Delphi.
DAY 09 : Delphi to Kalambaka
Morning visit to the Archaeological Site and the Museum of Delphi. Then depart for Kalambaka, a small town situated at the foot of the astonishing complex of Meteora. Overnight Kalambaka.
DAY 10 : Meteora Monasteries
Visit Meteora and enjoy a unique and impressive scenery with ageless Monasteries, containing priceless historical and religious treasures, standing between Earth and Sky atop huge rocks. Return to Athens via Trikala, Lamia and Thermopylae (visit Leonida's Monument). Arrival back to Athens in the early evening. Overnight in Athens. (For the visit to the Monasteries ladies need to wear a skirt, gentlemen long trousers).
DAY 11 : Departure
Breakfast, check out and as per your flight time transfer to Athens International Airport.
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A combination of any islands can be put together, please use the Tailormade Form for requests.
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| What's Included |
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* Hotel accomodation based on bed & breakfast basis or half board basis
* Cruise cabin accommodation onboard the Greek Island Cruise which includes all meals and entertainment while on board and the required port taxes
* All noted sightseeing guided tours on regular group basis
* Main entrance fees to sights visited during Athens & Mainland tours
* Required land transport including airport and port transfers
* Taxes and handling services
Please use the Enquiry Form to receive a quote on the above itinerary as per class of hotel (2*/3*/4*/5*) and dates/month of travel preferred.
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