11 Days Classic Escape - Iconic - Land Only
- Duration: 9 Days (approx.)
- Location: Athens
- Product code: PGOKXA
Itinerary
DAY 1, TUESDAY – USA /ATHENS: Overnight flight to Athens, Greece. Airfare not included.
DAY 2, WEDNESDAY - ATHENS Arrival: You are greeted at the airport and transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is free. Titania Hotel 4*
DAY 3, THURSDAY - 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. Afterwards, you will be taken back to your hotel where you will have the afternoon and evening free to wander around this magnificent city on your own. (B) Titania Hotel 4*
DAY 4, FRIDAY - ATHENS / DELPHI: After an early breakfast, we depart for our 3 Day Delphi & Meteora Motor coach Tour. This morning we visit the archaeological site of Delphi, including the Temple of Apollo and its museum. Next stop – Thermopylae – site of the famous Greek-Persian battle that King Leonidas and his 300 Spartans heroically held the Persians. Later we continue by Lamia and Trikala with an evening arrival in Kalambaka for dinner and overnight. (B, D) Divani Meteora Hotel 4*
DAY 5, SATURDAY - KALAMBAKA - METEORA: In the morning visit the breathtaking monasteries of Meteora atop 1000-1200 ft. cliffs. You will visit ageless monasteries containing priceless historical and religious treasures standing suspended between earth and sky. Rest of the day at your leisure. (B, D) Divani Meteora Hotel 4*
DAY 6, SUNDAY - KALAMBAKA / KAMENA VOURLA / ATHENS: Midmorning we depart traveling south to Kamena Vourla, a seaside resort. Here we will relax at one of the cafes or have a leisurely lunch on your own. Later we continue for Athens with late afternoon arrival. Overnight in Athens. (B) Titania Hotel 4*
DAY 7, MONDAY - ATHENS / 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 cat. IB
DAY 8, 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 9, 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 10, 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 you can 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 or donkey 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 11, FRIDAY: ATHENS / HOME: Early breakfast prior to your transfer from cruise port to airport for your departure flight home. (B)
NOTE: Your international flight must depart from Athens 11:00 am or later. Early morning international departures are required to stay 1 additional day in Athens.
Please call us at .800.385.3650
NOTE: Airport transfers are included only when airfare is purchased from Classic Holidays. Taxi service is available for those purchasing their airfare elsewhere. Prices and dates available can be found on our brochure price insert or on our Online Booking Module above
Package Includes:
• 3 nights First Class hotel accommodations in Athens with breakfast daily.• Half Day Athens City Tour includes the Acropolis Museum with entrance fees to sites.
• 3 Day Delphi / Meteora Tour via deluxe motorcoach with First Class Hotels, 2 meals daily, entrance fees to sites.
• 4 night Aegean Island Cruise with all meals daily, entertainment. Inside Cabin Cat. IB with two lower beds. Upgrades to outside Cabins are available at additional cost.
• Port taxes & service charges of $219.00 included
• Unlimited nonalcoholic & alcoholic drinks on cruise
• All meals and entertainment throughout cruise.
• Shore Excursions (KUS-02) Ancient Ephesus, (RHO-01) Medieval Tour - Acropolis of Lindos & Citadel of the Knights.
• Total Meals 19: 9 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 6 dinners.
• Roundtrip transfers Airport - Hotel - Port.
• All hotel taxes and service charges.
• Porterage for 1 suitcase per person.
Note: New Tax effective 01/01/2018
Greece has implemented a Special overnight accommodations tax of 4€ per person per night to be paid by clients directly upon check-out to the hotels.
Hotels featured in itinerary may be substituted according to the availability.
Extend your stay with a Pre or Post accommodations. Please call us directly at 1.800.385.3650.
Price Excludes: Airfare & airport taxes (except those which are specified), passports & visas, laundry, telephone calls, drinks, food not indicated in the itinerary, expenses of a personal nature, excess luggage and transfer of the same, optional excursions & excursions during the cruise, gratuities of any kind, Personal expenses, Customary tips to your drivers, guides and escorts
