Classical Greece Tour - 10 days
Cultural group tour / Guaranteed
departures
Accommodation in Tourist and Superior Hotels (3-4 star)
Athens (2) Olympia (1) Delphi
(1) Kalambaka (1) ) Athens (1) In Cruise - Mykonos (1)
Rhodes (1) Patmos (1)
Category:
Cultural group tour, Comprehensive, Scenic Land Journey and
cruise
Day 1 : Arrive Athens
Arrive at Athens airport and
transfer to our hotel.
Overnight: Athens (2 nights)
Day 2 : Athens city Tour (B)
After breakfast we will start to
our half-day sightseeing tour of Athens. We climb up to the
marble-capped Acropolis and visit the famous Parthenon and the
Erechteum. Then, we go to nearby Mars' Hill (or Areopagus) where
the Apostle Paul delivered his well-known sermon. Our tour
continues with the highlights of modern Athens: we pass by the
tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Parliament House, Presidential
Palace, Panathenian Stadium, Temple of Olympian Zeus, the
Academy, the University and the National Library.
Overnight: Athens
Day 3: Corinth Canal - Olympia ( B,
D )
Today we start to the four days
Classical Tour With Meteora. Leave by the Coastal Road to the
Corinth Canal ( short stop ) drive on and visit the Theatre of
Epidaurus famous for its remarkable acoustics. Then proceed to
the Town of Nauplion ( short stop ) and then drive to Mycenos
and visit the Archaeological Site and the Tomb of Agamemnon.
Then depart for Olympia through Central Peloponnase and the
Towns of Tripolis and Megalepolis. Dinner and overnight in
Olympia, The Cradle of the Olympic Games.
Overnight: Olympia (1 night)
Day 4: Delphi ( B, D )
In the morning we will visit the
Archaeological Site with the Sanctuary of Olympion Zeus., The
Ancient Stadium and the Archaeological Museum. Then drive on
through the plains of Eliad and Achoio until the magnificent
bridge which is crossing the Corinthian Bay from Rion to
Antirion. Pass by the picturesque Towns of Nafpactos ( Leponto )
Ilied, Arrive in Delphi. Dinner and overnight.
Overnight: Delphi (1 night)
Day 5: Kalambaka - Meteora ( B, D )
In the morning visit the
Archaeological Site and the Museum. Depart for Kalambaka , a
small town situated at the foot of the astonishing complex of
Meteora , gigantic rocks. Dinner and overnight in Kalambaka.
Overnight: Kalambaka ( 1 night)
Day 6: Meteora - Athens ( B )
Visit Meteora among striking
scenery , perched on top of huge rocks which seem to be
suspended in mid-air stand ageless Monasteries, where you can
see exquisite specimens of Byzantine Art. Return to Athens via
Trikola Lamia, Thermopylee ( visit the Leanidas monument )
Arrive in Athens early in the evening.
Overnight: Athens (1 night)
Day 7 : Athens-Piraeus- Mykonos 3
day Cruise to Greek Islands ( B, L, D. )
In the morning we will be
transferred to the port of Piraeus for the 3-day Cruise to the
Greek Isles and Turkey. Embarkation and sail for Mykonos. In the
afternoon, call at Mykonos. It combines international jet-set
atmosphere and a very active night-life. Stroll at leisure
through the white-washed, flower-decked alleyways to the
sculptured church of Paraportiani or along the water-front of
"Little Venice" to the well-known windmills. Sail for Rhodes.
Overnight : Cruise - Mykonos (1 night)
Day 8 : Rhodes ( B, L, D. )
Today we are at Rhodes. Our
optional half-day excursion takes us to visit the Temple of
Athena on the majestic rocky Acropolis of Lindos, with the blue
Aegean Sea beneath it and the sophisticated, white-washed
artists' colony at its foot. Sail for Kusadasi.
Overnight: Cruise- Rhodes (1 night)
Day 9 : Kusadasi- Ephesus-Patmos (
B, L, D. )
We arrive at Kusadasi Turkey,
starting point for our optional excursion to the ancient city of
Ephesus. In the afternoon we arrive at Patmos, this beautiful
rocky island where the exiled Apostle John wrote the Book of
Revelation. We have an optional tour: visit the Monastery of
John the Evangelist and the Grotto of the Revelation. Sail for
Piraeus.
Overnight: Cruise - Patmos (1 night)
Day 10: Pireaus-Athens Departure
Morning transfer to Athens
Hellinikon International airport for departure. Thank you for
visiting Greece.
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