Greece-Tour 4

Classics and Aegean Highlights

Choice A: 11 days/9 nights
Athens 3, Classical Sites 3, Cruise 3.

Choice B: 12 days/10 nights
Athens 3, Classical Sites 3, Cruise 4.
 
Included features

• Round trip economy class airfare NYC-ATH-NYC.
• 3 nights hotel accommodation in Athens with breakfast daily.
• All transfers as per itinerary with assistance and baggage handling.
• Half day guided Athens sightseeing.
• 4 day/3 night escorted classical tour with breakfast & dinner daily.
• 3 day/3 night (Choice A) or 4 day/4 night (Choice B) cruise to the Greek islands and Turkey
  with all meals on board.
• Sightseeing with air-conditioned motor coach and English speaking professional tour guides.
• Entrance fees to all places on included sightseeing.
• Hotel service charges and taxes.
• Host service in Athens.
• Meals as per itinerary (B = breakfast 9, L = lunch 3, D = dinner 6).

Itinerary 

Choice A:
Day 1 Fri USA-ATHENS
Depart New York via overnight transatlantic flight to Athens with meals on board.
Day 2 Sat ATHENS
Upon your arrival at the Athens airport you will be met, assisted and transferred to your hotel. Enjoy the rest of the evening at your leisure.
Day 3 Sun ATHENS

Highlights of the morning city tour include the House of Parliament, the Memorial to the Unknown Soldier, the University, the National Library, the Presidential Palace, the Panathenaic Stadium, the Temple of Zeus and Hadrian’s Arch. Proceed to the Acropolis to visit the museum and the architectural masterpieces of the golden age of Athens. The afternoon is free for your own activities. B
Day 4 Mon ATHENS-OLYMPIA

Depart from our terminal; we are passing by OLYMPIC STADIUM to see the Athens 2004 Olympics main venue. We continue for the CORINTH CANAL (short stop). Drive to EPIDAURUS and visit the Ancient theatre, world famous for its outstanding acoustics. Proceed to NAUPLIA (short stop) and through the plain of ARGOS arrive to MYCENAE. Visit the archaeological site and the Tomb of Agamemnon. In the afternoon (optional stop for souvenirs) depart for OLYMPIA, the birth place of the Olympic Games, through the cites of Tripolis and MEGALOPOLIS (short stop).
Overnight stay in Olympia B. D.
Day 5 Tue OLYMPIA-DELPHI

Visit the archaeological site with the Temple of Zeus, the Temple of Hera, the altar of the Olympic flame, the Stadium and the archaeological Museum. Depart via PATRAS (short stop) to RION, cross the Corinthian bay by the new bridge to ANTIRION. Pass by the city of NAFPAKTOS and from there on,  along the coastal road to DELPHI, known in ancient times as the navel of the world. In the afternoon visit the picturesque mountain village of ARACHOVA. Overnight stay in Delphi. B.D.









Day 6 Wed DELPHI-METEORA

Visit the archaeological site, and, the MUSEUM of Delphi. Depart for KALAMBAKA via Central Greece (short stop by Lamia). Overnight stay in Kalambaka (a small town built at the foot of the majestic grey rocks and crowned by the METEORA Monasteries) B.D.

Day 7 Thu METEORA-ATHENS

Leave in the morning for nearby Meteora to visit the BYZANTINE MONASTERIES. Return to Athens passing the heroic monument of Leonidas at THERMOPYLAE.Overnight i Athens B.D.

Day 8 Fri PIRAEUS (CRUISING)-MYKONOS

After your morning transfer to Piraeus, board your cruise ship for a 3-night cruise to the Greek islands and Turkey. Arrive in Mykonos later afternoon, a sophisticated international resort with traditional Greek charm. Take in its whitewashed houses flower filled streets, thatched-roof windmills, 300 tiny churches, friendly tavernas and beautiful beaches. Late evening sail to Rhodes. B,L,D

Day 9 Sat KUSADASI-TURKEY, PATMOS-GREECE


 Early morning arrival in Kusadasi. A picturesque
town on the coast, with many opportunities for
shopping. Nearby, lies the ancient city of
Ephessos, founded by Athenians.
An optional tour to Ephessous will allow you to
discover the treasures of the Greek, Hellenistic
and Roman monuments. See the . Odeon, the Library
of Celsus, the Thermal Baths of Scholastic and the
magnificent Greek amphitheater. 
At noon we leave Kusadasi for the isle of Patmos,
arriving 4 hours later. Often Patmos is called the
Jerusalem of the Aegean. It is the sacred island,
where St John the De vine, whilst in exile , wrote the
 book of the Revelation.B,L,D

Day 10 Sun HERAHLION,CRETE-SANTORINI-GREECE

Early morning arrival in Heraklion Visit this pretty town, or take an optional excursion to Knossos only 3 miles way. The palace of Knossos was the administrative center of the whole region. The archeological museum is a real must visit. Depart Heraklion for Santorini. Santorini is unique island, considered to be the lost continent of Atlantis .Enjoy the most beautiful sunsets in the world, while relaxing over a cup of coffee or an ouzo. B.L,D


Day 11 Mon PIRAEUS-USA

Morning arrival into Piraeus Harbor. Disembark after breakfast & be transferred to the airport for your flight home. B
 
Choice B:
 
Day 1-8 Mon-Sun
 Same itinerary as Choice A.
Classical tour departs  Thursday from Athens
Same itinerary as Choice A.

Day 9 Mon PIRAEUS (CRUISING)-MYKONOS

Today you will be transferred to Piraeus harbor to board your cruise ship for a 4 night cruise to the Greek islands and Turkey. Early evening you will sail into Mykonos, a sophisticated international resort with traditional Greek charm. Whitewashed houses, flower filled streets, thatched-roof windmills, 300 tiny churches, friendly tavernas and beautiful beaches are all yours to enjoy. You sail late in the evening. B, L, D
Day 9 Tue KUSADASI-PATMOS

Morning sail in to Kusadasi, getaway to Ephesus. Optional tour takes you to the ruins of the ancient city. In the afternoon the serene Patmos awaits you. Optional excursion visits the monastery and the grotto. Evening sailing. B, L, D

Day 10 Wed RHODES

Sail into the medieval Crusader City of the island of Rhodes. One of Europe’s favorite summer resorts. Take the day to explore on your own or take an optional tour to Lindos. B, L, D

Day 11 Thu HERAKLION-SANTORINI

This morning you call at Heraklion (Crete),
 the center of the ancient Minoan civilization.
Do not miss an optional shore excursion to
 King Minos’ palace at Knossos. At noon
you sail to Santorini, the black pearl of the
Aegean. Take a donkey-back ride up to
the mountain top village for a splendid
panoramic view of the Aegean or take an
optional excursion to the important Akrotiri
excavations. Evening sailing. B, L, D

Day 12 Fri PIRAEUS-USA

Early morning you arrive in Piraeus. Disembark after breakfast and transfer to the airport for your flight home. B


Dates & Rates:
 
Tour # 4A   Athens 3 Nts  Classical Tour  3 Nts and Cruise 3 Nts
Hotel   Esperia Palace Park Ath.Plaza
Mar Dbl $2,158 $2,199 $2,315
Apr   Dbl $2,194 $2,232 $2,362
May  Dbl $2,712 $2,850 $2,917
Jun   Dbl $2,765 $2,895 $3,170
Jul    Dbl $2,765 $2,895 $3,170
Aug  Dbl $2,765 $2,895 $3,170
Sep  Dbl $2,583 $2,695 $2,788
Oct   2011 Dbl $2,183 $2,321 $2,388
Tour # 4B  Athens 3 Nts  Classical Tour 3 Nts  and Cruise 4 Nts
Hotel   Esperia Palace Park Ath.Plaza
Mar Dbl $2,258 $2,266 $2,386
Apr   Dbl $2,294 $2,332 $2,462
May  Dbl $2,812 $2,950 $3,017
Jun   Dbl $2,865 $2,995 $3,270
Jul    Dbl $2,865 $2,995 $3,270
Aug  Dbl $2,865 $2,995 $3,270
Sep  Dbl $2,683 $2,795 $2,888
Oct   2011 Dbl $2,283 $2,421 $2,488
 
 
USA departure : Option A:Friday, Option B : Monday
   
NOTES:    
Rates are per person in double occupancy & include airfare from New York.
Add on fares from most USA gateways are available, please inquire.
Airport departure taxes are not included as well as port charges
of $ 90 not included
Regardless of the hotel category, cruise accommodations are based on inside
cabin with 2 lower bedσ
 & private facilities. For upgrade to outside cabin with 2 lower beds please add $
For land only rates please deduct:
Mar 24-Apr 30,$500.00,  May 01-25, $700.00, May 26-Sept 07 $1100, Sept 04-Oct 31 $ 750.00

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