greece: jewels of greece & aegean discovery with cruise 8 DAYS
athens - delphi - kalambaka - meteora - athens - mykonos - kusadasi - santorini - Athens

Athens

itinerarY, prices & Inclusions

Day 1 Arrive Athens
Arrival at the Athens airport, welcome assistance and transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight in Athens. 

Day 2 City tour / Athens (B)
The day is dedicated to exploring the city of Athens. We begin with a panoramic tour to the most important monuments and landmarks of the city including the Panathinaikon stadium, the Zappeion, the temple of Olympian Zeus, Hadrian's Arch, Syntagma square, the Parliament, the tomb of the unknown soldier, Schliemann's house, the Academy, the University, the National Library, and the old Parliament. Next we head for our guided visit to the Acropolis, including the Propylae, the temple of Athena Nike, the Parthenon, and the Erechtheion. Later, we continue with a guided visit to the Acropolis museum voted one of the best museums in the world. Afternoon at leisure to explore Plaka, the picturesque old part of the city, and why not, some shopping at Ermou street.

Day 3 Delphi / Kalambaka (BD)
After our breakfast we depart northwards towards Delphi, which used to be the most sacred spot in the world and a pilgrimage center for many centuries in the antiquity. You will admire the Sanctuary of Apollo, walk the Sacred way, and visit the temple of Apollo, home of Pythia (the oracle). In the afternoon, and after a short break for lunch (not included), we will be crossing the mountains of central Greece to arrive in Kalambaka for dinner and overnight.

Day 4 Meteora / Athens (B)
This morning we will be visiting Meteora. Amazing rock formations, like towers of sandstone, stand ageless, and have provided sacred retreat for monks over the centuries. A number of monasteries are hidden on top of Meteora. The view over the plain is breathtaking. Meteora is considered among the most beautiful areas of mainland Greece and belongs to Unesco's list of world heritage monuments. After our visit, we will take the road back to Athens. On the way, we will make a short stop at Thermopylae, to admire the statue of Leonidas king of Sparta. Overnight in Athens.

Day 5 Athens – Mykonos / on cruise (BLD)
The morning is dedicated to exploring the city of Thessaloniki. We will visit the most important landmarks and monuments of the city, and embrace its glorious Byzantine past, with visits to its characteristic churches and the museum of Byzantine culture. The afternoon will be at leisure to explore more of the city on your own.

Day 6 Kusadasi – Patmos / on cruise (BLD)
Early in the morning you will be arriving at the port of Kusadasi. Disembarkation for your included shore excursion to “Ancient Ephesus through the Ages”. Around mid-day, the ship will set sail again for a short trip to Patmos. Do no miss the optional excursion to the famous monastery of St. John and the Grotto of the Apocalypse.

Day 7 Heraklion – Santorini / on cruise (BLD)
Arrival in Heraklion early in the morning. During your included excursion you will be visiting the Minoan Palace of Knossos with the legendary Minotaur. Return on board an in the afternoon we will arrive at the unique island of Santorini. You can choose to take the cable car up to Fira town or follow an optional excursion to “Spectacular Oia village perched on the caldera rim”.

Day 8 Piraeus / Depart Athens (B)
Arrival at Piraeus port early in the morning. Breakfast on board. Disembarkation and transfer to the Athens airport for your departure.

Prices based on minimum of two person traveling using:

On request.

For departures within Christmas Week, New Years’ week, and Greek Orthodox Easter week, please contact us as itineraries may not be available or maybe altered.
Single room supplement is extra. Please contact us for Single room supplement.

INCLUSIONS

  • Accommodation on BB, 3 nights in Athens

  • Athens city tour with Acropolis and Acropolis museum, on SIC, including English speaking guide.

  • The 2-day Delphi-Meteora tour on SIC, on half-board basis (breakfast and dinner)

  • All transfers

  • The 4-days/3 nights cruise to the Greek islands, with all meals, drinks package, port taxes and service charges, tips/gratuities on board, and the two above mentioned shore excursions included.

  • Meet & Greet service for tour briefing and orientation by an English-speaking representative

  • All entrance/admission fees to sites and museums

  • All taxes and our services


    Note: Additionally to the above rates,  I would like to inform you that the clients have to pay directly to the hotel upon arrival the daily room overnight tax which is :
    5 star hotels: The amount is EUR 4,00 per room per night.
    4 star hotels: The amount is EUR 3,00 per room per night.
    3 star hotels: The amount is EUR 1,50 per room per night.

    EXCLUSIONS

  • Any meals other than those mentioned above

  • Any drinks during included meals (cruise includes beverage package)

  • Any personal expenses

  • Any tips (included for the cruise)

  • Any porterage at hotels.

  • Anything else not specifically mentioned in the inclusions.