Itinerary
10
Day 1: Arrive in Athens (Saturday)
Day 2: Half Day City Tour of Athens including the New Acropolis Museum (Sunday)
Day 3: Athens to Olympia via Argolis (Monday)
Day 4: Olympia to Delphi (Tuesday)
Day 5: Delphi to Kalambaka & Meteora (Wednesday)
Day 6: Meteora to Athens (Thursday)
Day 7: Cruise Embarkation & Athens to Mykonos (Friday)
Day 8: Kusadasi & Patmos (Saturday)
Day 9: Crete (Heraklion) & Santorini (Sunday)
Day 10: Disembarkation in Athens (Monday)
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1
Arrive in Athens (Saturday)
Arrive Athens Airport and meet your driver at the exit gate. Transfer to your hotel.
Welcome to Athens. Time at leisure.
Overnight in Athens.
* No meals included.
** We will provide the arrival transfer according to your flight details.
2
Half Day City Tour of Athens including the New Acropolis Museum (Sunday)
Depart for Panathinaikos Stadium cradle of the first Olympic Games took place in 1896 (short stop). Pass by the Prime Minister’s residence, Ex Royal Palace (guarded by colorful Evzones) and Zappion (Conference and Exhibition Hall). Proceed passing by Roman Temple of Olympian Zeus. Continue passing by National Garden, Hadrian’s Arc, St. Paul’s Church, Parliament, Tomb of the Unknown soldier, Schliemann’s House (Numismatic Museum), Catholic Cathedral, Academy, University, National Library, Old Parliament, Constitution Square, Russian Orthodox Church and Acropolis with New Acropolis Museum.
After the tour, transfer back to meeting point in Athens city center. Free afternoon.
Overnight in Athens.
* Breakfast is included.
3
Athens to Olympia via Argolis (Monday)
Leave by the coastal road to the Corinth Canal (short stop).
Drive on to visit the famous theatre of Epidaurus.
Then proceed to the town of Nafplion (short stop), drive on to Mycenae and visit the archaeological site & the Tomb of Agamemnon.
Depart to Olympia through Central Peloponnese and the towns of Tripolis & Megalopolis.
Dinner & overnight in Olympia.
* Breakfast and dinner are included.
4
Olympia to Delphi (Tuesday)
Visit the sanctuary of the Olympian Zeus, the Stadium and the Archaeological Museum.
Proceed to Patras and pass the magnificent bridge which is crossing the Corinthian bay from Rion to Antirion.
Crossing the picturesque town of Nafpaktos (Lepanto) and arrive in Delphi for dinner & overnight stay.
* Breakfast and dinner are included.
5
Delphi to Kalambaka & Meteora (Wednesday)
Visit the Castalia spring, the sanctuary of Athena Pronaia, the sanctuary of Apollo Pythios and the museum.
Departure to Kalambaka for dinner & overnight stay.
* Breakfast and dinner are included.
6
Meteora to Athens (Thursday)
In the morning visit Meteora, among striking scenery, perched on top of huge rocks seem to be suspended in mid-air, stand ageless monasteries, where you can see exquisite specimens of Byzantine art.
Return to Athens via Trikala, Lamia, Thermopylae (short stop to see Leonidas monument) and Kammena Vourla.
Arrive in Athens early in the evening. Overnight in Athens.
* Breakfast is included.
7
Cruise Embarkation & Athens to Mykonos (Friday)
Meet our driver at lobby for your transfer to the port.
Cruise ship departs at 13:00 for Mykonos.
Between 18:00 & 23:00 visit the island of Mykonos, one of the most beautiful islands known all over the world as the Greek St Tropez.
* Breakfast at the hotel, lunch and dinner on board the ship are included.
8
Kusadasi - Ephesus Ancient City & House of Virgin Mary Shore Excursion & Patmos (Saturday)
At 07:00am we arrive in Kusadasi (Turkey). Take the shore excursion to Ephesus Ancient City & House of Virgin Mary.
At 13:00, we will depart for Patmos.
Enjoy the sacred island of Patmos, an island with an austere physiognomy. This is where St John the Evangelist wrote the Apocalypse.
From 16:30 till 21:30 the ship will be at Patmos.
* Breakfast, lunch and dinner on board the ship are included.
9
Crete (Heraklion) & Santorini (Sunday)
From 07:00am to 12:00 we will be in the main city of Heraklion on the island of Crete.
You can explore Heraklion town or take an optional shore excursion to Knossos Palace.
At 16:30 we alight in Santorini, the famous Greek island.
We set sail for Athens at 21:30.
* Breakfast at the hotel, lunch and dinner on board the ship are included.
10
Disembarkation in Athens (Monday)
Return to port around 06:00am, disembarkation after breakfast.
End of our services.
* Breakfast on board the ship is included.
** Please advise if you need transfer from port to city center/airport or additional night in Athens with additional cost. We can provide any of these services as well.
Services
Included
- Airport-hotel & hotel-port transfers and accommodation in Athens (with daily breakfast) as per itinerary.
- Half day city tour of Athens including transportation, entrance fees and professional guidance.
- Classical tour of Greece with Meteora including transportation by air-conditioned & comfortable coach, entrance fees, professional guidance and accommodation with daily breakfast & dinner.
- Aegean cruise (Experience Package) including full board accommodation, all entertainment on board, port taxes, fuel surcharges, Kusadasi - Ephesus Ancient City & House of Virgin Mary shore excursion, complimentary drinks included with meals and tips.
Excluded
- All items of a personal nature (telephone calls, laundry, room service, personal insurance, optional tours, etc.).
- Overnight taxes (except cruise).
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Pricing
Notes
This itinerary includes an organized multi-day group tour on mainland Greece and a cruise package with specific departure dates. If you would like to make any change in the itinerary, please let us know and we will work on the available options.
How soon in advance should we book?
We strongly recommend our guests to book as early as possible to take the advantage of discounted rates and availabilities.
How can we book?
We have a secure payment website and you can pay by your credit card online. As alternative, you can also pay by bank transfer.
Do you need full payment at the time of booking?
A deposit is required at the time of booking. The balance is due 45 days prior to arrival. In case reservation is made within 45 days of arrival, the entire cost of the trip must be paid at the time of booking. Our agent will inform you about your payment plan.
How do we get the confirmation?
You will receive the confirmation of your bookings by e-mail with all services noted along including our local destination management contact details.
What is overnight tax?
All travelers that overnight at any hotel in Greece, are subject to pay an environmental fee, defined as Climate Crisis Resilience Fee. The relevant fee is set by Government’s law 5073/2023 and payable by the guest directly to the hotel only.
Environmental fee amount:
In 5 star hotels: Euro 10 per room / per night
In 4 star hotels: Euro 7 per room / per night
In 3 star hotels: Euro 3 per room / per night
In 1 and 2 star hotels: 1,5 Euro per room / per night