"Best Seller" 13 Day Grecian Wonders - Iconic Tour/Cruise

Itinerary

DAY 1, Sat. – USA /ATHENS: Overnight flight to Athens, Greece.  Airfare not included.  

DAY 2, Sun. - ATHENS: Upon arrival at the Athens International Airport, you will be transferred directly to your Athens Hotel. Late afternoon we continue with a wonderful drive along the Athenian Riviera with splendid views of the Saronic Gulf while passing through some of Athens’ most beautiful suburbs arriving at Cape Sounion. You will visit the 5th century B.C. Temple of Poseidon with its magnificent panoramic view of the Aegean Sea. Tonight, we will enjoy dinner at Vlaxika restaurant in Varkiza / Vari with authentic skewered lamb and Greek dishes. Overnight in Athens. (D)  Royal Olympic Hotel 5*

DAY 3, Mon. - ATHENS: After breakfast, you will commence your guided Half Day Athens Sightseeing Tour which will give you an overall view of Athens and its monuments with the highlight of the tour being a visit to the world-famous ancient Acropolis and its museum. Rest of day at your leisure to explore Plaka, the old city of Athens. Here you will find many cafes, restaurants, souvenir, and jewelry shops. Make sure you barter to get the best deals. (B)   Royal Olympic Hotel 5*

DAY 4, Tues. – ATHENS / DELPHI / KALAMBAKA: After breakfast depart on your 5-day tour of Classical Greece and Meteora. Our first stop is Delphi. Visits include the Doric Temple and the Sanctuary of Apollo, the Treasuries, the 5th-century bronzed Charioteer and the intriguing Archaeological Museum filled with ancient artifacts. Afternoon we continue north passing the towns of Lamia, Karditsa, Trikala and finally Kalambaka. Dinner and overnight. (B, D) Hotel Divani Kalambaka 4* 

DAY 5, . Wed.- KALAMBAKA / METEORA: After breakfast mid-morning we visit the breathtaking monasteries of Meteora atop 1000-1200 ft. cliffs. You will visit two ageless monasteries containing priceless historical and religious treasures standing suspended between earth and sky. Rest of the day at your leisure. (B, D) Hotel Divani Kalambaka 4*

DAY 6, Friday - KALAMBAKA / Thermopylae / Kamena Vourla / LOUTRAKI: Today we drive south to Thermopylae – site of the famous Greek-Persian battle that King Leonidas and 300 Spartans heroically held the Persians. Few minutes for photos, continue to Kamena Vourla, a seaside resort area. Relax at one of the many cafes by the sea for a leisurely coffee break or light lunch. Continue with a late afternoon arrival to your hotel in Loutraki. Rest of the day at your leisure.  (B)   Club Hotel Casino Loutraki 5*   

DAY 7, Saturday-LOUTRAKI / Mycenae / Nauplion / Epidaurus:  After breakfast we continue a full day tour to Argolis and Mycenae, land of Homer’s Golden Mycenae, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Dating back to the second century B.C., Mycenae was one of the major centers of Greek civilization and a military stronghold which dominated much of southern Greece. Visit the archaeological site, home to the kingdom of mythical Agamemnon. You will see the Cyclopean Walls, the Lion’s Gate, the Royal Tombs, including Agamemnon Clytemnestra's, and the Treasury of Atreus, a magnificent 14th-century B.C. structure. Time will then be taken for a traditional Greek lunch at a nearby restaurant in Nauplion. In the afternoon we continue to Epidaurus. The UNESCO’S world heritage listed monument is reputed to be the birthplace of Apollo's son Asklepios, the healer and was the most celebrated healing center of the classical world. Epidaurus is probably most famous for its theater, one of the best preserved classical Greek buildings and still used today due to its amazing acoustics. Next stop Corinth Canal for photos prior to returning to your hotel. Rest of the day at your leisure. (B)  Club Hotel Casino Loutraki 5*     

 DAY 8 Sunday - LOUTRAKI / ATHENS: Leisure Day to enjoy the hotel’s amenities, and beach area. Have a relaxing breakfast overlooking the sea.  Rest of day at your leisure. (B, D)   Club Hotel Casino Loutraki 5*   

DAY 9, Monday - LOUTRAKI / ATHENS Port/ MYKONOS: Enjoy breakfast at hotel prior to your transfer. Embark your cruise in the Port and sail to Mykonos with lunch offered onboard. Late afternoon, you will arrive in Mykonos, where you will enjoy free time on your own, on one of the most cosmopolitan islands in Greece. Return to the ship for dinner. (B, L, D) Inside cabin
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DAY 10, Tuesday - KUSADASI / PATMOS: Early morning breakfast will be served onboard as you arrive in the Port of Kusadasi. For those of you that have never discovered Kusadasi, we highly recommend the included tour to Ancient Ephesus or perhaps you may prefer to walk around this colorful town on your own. Return to the ship mid-morning and enjoy lunch onboard before sailing to Patmos. Late afternoon, arrive in Patmos and explore the Monastery of St John and the Grotto of Revelations with the optional tour. Early evening return to the ship where dinner will await you as you sail for Rhodes. (B, L, D)  

DAY 11, Wednesday - RHODES: Early morning breakfast will be served onboard as you arrive in the Port of Rhodes. As your ship will remain in Rhodes all day, we suggest taking in the included excursion that visits Lindos and its Acropolis, the Medieval Town of Rhodes with its cobblestoned pathways or the archaeological site of Filerimos. For those wishing, lunch will be offered onboard or perhaps you may prefer to enjoy a meal ashore at one of the many quaint Greek tavernas at your own expense. The afternoon can be spent wandering around or taking a quick swim at one of the nearby beaches. Late afternoon, return to your ship. Dinner will be served onboard as you sail for Crete. (B, L, D)    

DAY 12, Thursday - CRETE / SANTORINI: Early morning breakfast will be served onboard as you arrive in the Port of Heraklion, Crete. Spend your morning with an unforgettable optional tour visiting the Palace of Knossos and its excavations. Return to the ship mid-morning and enjoy lunch onboard before sailing to Santorini. Captivating views are not to be missed as your ship has Santorini in its sight. Today enjoy an optional tour to Oia Village perched on the Caldera rim. All other passengers that are not taking the tour will disembark via tender boats to Santorini`s small port where you can experience a journey up the caldera by cable car, donkey taxi or foot. Early evening return to the ship via cable car and tender boat for dinner as you depart Santorini and sail back to Piraeus. (B, L, D) 

DAY 13, Friday - ATHENS Port/ USA: The ship docks at 6:30 am. Enjoy  breakfast onboard prior to disembarking and transfer to Athens International Airport for your flight back home bringing wonderful memories to share with your family and friends.  (B).  

Package Includes:

 · First class superior hotel accommodations in Athens with breakfast daily 

· Hotel taxes and service charges including gratuities on cruise.

· 24/7 Support from a Classic Holidays representative while on tour.