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DAY 1, SUN – ATHENS: |
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Upon arrival in Athens, you will be met and
transferred to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. |
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DAY 2, MON – ATHENS: |
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Morning sightseeing tour of Athens including the
Acropolis. Spend the afternoon at leisure or
explore this fascinating city on your own. (B) |
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DAY 3, TUE – ATHENS / MYCENAE / OLYMPIA: |
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Today begin your Classical Tour of Greece.
Millenniums of history unfold as you visit the
archaeological sites of Mycenae and Epidaurus.
Drive on to Olympia for dinner and overnight. (B,D) |
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DAY 4, WED – OLYMPIA / DELPHI: |
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Morning visit of the ancient site of Olympia, site
of the ancient Olympic Games. Drive via Patras
and Rion to Delphi for dinner and overnight. (B,D) |
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DAY 5, THU – DELPHI / ATHENS: |
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Morning visit of the archaeological site of Delphi,
including the Temple of Apollo. Evening return
to Athens for overnight. (B) |
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DAY 6, FRI – ATHENS / PIRAEUS / MYKONOS: |
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After breakfast transfer to Piraeus to board the
3-night cruise to the Greek Islands and Turkey.
Your first port-of-call is Mykonos. Enjoy the
whitewashed houses and the picturesque windmills. (B,L,D) |
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DAY 7, SAT – KUSADASI / PATMOS: |
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Arrive in Kusadasi where you may take an
optional excursion to the ancient city of Ephesus.
Then on to Patmos where you may take an
optional excursion to the Monastery and Cave
where John the Divine wrote the Book of
Revelation. (B,L,D) |
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DAY 8, SUN – SANTORINI: |
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Arrive in Santorini, the volcano island, one of
the most unforgettable places in the world. Walk
along the narrow streets of the town of Thera or
visit the beautiful village of Oia, perched on the
rim of the caldera offering panoramic views of breathtaking beauty. (B,L,D) |
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DAY 9, MON – PIRAEUS / ATHENS: |
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Return to Piraeus (approximately 6 am at port).
Disembark after breakfast and transfer to Athens airport. (B) |
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*During the months of June, July and August the island of Patmos will not be included in the itinerary and will be replaced with a full day stay in Kusadasi.
If purchasing air on your own, please note approximate arrival time at Pireaus port when scheduling international air departure time. |
