This vacation package combines the 4 Days Classical Greece Bus Tour to Corinth, Mycenae, Epidaurus, Olympia, Delphi and Meteora with the 3 days Cruise to Greek Islands and Turkey visiting Mykonos, Patmos, Kussadasi, Heraklion in Crete Island and Santorini.
SATURDAY: ATHENS: Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your selected hotel. Balance of the day at leisure.
SUNDAY: ATHENS: Morning sightseeing tour of Athens including all famous monu-
ments: -House of Parliament, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Adrian’s Arch, Temple of the Olympian Zeus, the Royal Palace, the Academy, the University and the National Library. Tour will end by visiting the Acropolis and the new Acropolis Museum, “State of the art” in museum construction and very rich in content.
Afternoon free to visit Plaka (The old Athens city) with lots of souvenir shops, restaurants and taverns.
MONDAY: ATHENS-NAUPLION-OLYMPIA: 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) drive on to Mycenae and visit the Archaeological Site and the Tomb of Agamemnon. Departure for Olympia Through Central Peloponnese and the Towns of Tripolis and Megalopolis. Dinner and overnight in Olympia, the Cradle of the Olympic Games.
TUESDAY: OLYMPIA-DELPHI: In the morning visit the Archaeological Site with the
Sanctuary of Olympian Zeus, the Ancient Stadium and the Archaeological Museum.
Then drive on through the plains of Eliad and Achaia until the magnificent bridge which is crossing the Corinthian Bay from Rion to Antirion. Pass by the picturesque Towns of Nafpactos (Lepanto) and Itea, arrive in Delphi . Dinner and overnight.
WEDNESDAY: DELPHI-METEORA: Visit the Archaeological site and the Museum of Delphi. Depart for Kalambaka, a small Town situated at the foot of the astonishing complex of Meteora, gigantic rocks. Dinner and overnight.
THURSDAY: METEORA-ATHENS: 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 Trikala, Lamia, Thermopylae (visit the Leonida’s monument). Arrive in Athens early in the evening and transfer to your hotel.
FRIDAY: ATHENS-MYKONOS: Morning transfer to Piraeus port to embark your s
elected cruise ship. Our cruise ship will leave the port of Piraeus at 11:00 for a 3 full days of fun and experiences. We go along the Athens Riviera in the Saronic Golf to the south end of Attica passing close to the Temple of Poseidon in Cape Sounion. This afternoon is a good opportunity to get around and know your ship and the services we provide.
In the afternoon we arrive in Mykonos, the island of the international “jet set”, famous for its beautiful sandy beaches and incredible night life. Take a taste of the island and check if you maybe like to return in the future to spend more time. In the evening return to the ship for overnight travel to our next destination
SATURDAY: KUSADASI-PATMOS: First port of call is the Turkish port of Kusadasi. Do not miss the opportunity to visit the city of Ephessos . One of the most complete ancient cities ever excavated, where St. Paul was arrested and then banished. In the afternoon arrival to Patmos, where participating in the optional tour, you will have the opportunity to visit the Monastery and the Grotto of St. John, where he lived and recorded the book of the Revelation.
SUNDAY: HERAKLION CRETE-SANTORINI: New port, new places, new interesting
sites in Crete. We will wake up in Heraklion, the biggest city of Crete, the island full
of archaeological sites, beautiful beaches and fantastic scenery. Take the opportunity to participate in the optional tour to the Palace of Knossos, the centre of the Minoan Civilization.
We continue and this afternoon we visit the most breathtaking island, Santorini, believed to be the lost continent of Atlantis. You can participate in the optional tours or just relax in one of the famous cafes of the town and admire the sunset on the Caldera, known to be the most famous
MONDAY: PIRAEUS-AIRPORT: Early morning return to Piraeus port. After breakfast, disembarkation and transfer to the airport for your departure flight.
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arrive to the Corinth Canal, which connects the Aegean Sea with the Ionian Sea (short stop). Drive to Epidaurus (visit the famous theater) and continue to Nauplion, the first capital of Greece, for a sort stop. Drive to Mycenae where you visit the archaeological site and depart for Olympia, through the central Peloponnese area passing the cities of Megalopolis and Tripolis. Dinner and overnight in Olympia.
last chance to admire the beautiful landscape of the whole Delphi area with the contradiction between the rocky mountains and the fertile land full of olive trees. Depart for Kalambaka driving through the cities of Thessaly, Amphissa, Lamia and Trikala. Dinner and overnight at Kalambaka
