| ITINERARY |
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| Day 1 |
Saturday :: Arrive Athens
Upon your arrival to Athens airport you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is at your leisure. Stay overnight in Athens.
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| Day 2 |
Sunday :: Athens
Free day in Athens. Stay overnight in Athens.
OPTIONAL EXCURSION – HALF DAY ATHENS SIGHTSEEING TOUR
Pick up from your hotel and depart for Temple of Olympian Zeus (visit). Proceed to Panathinaiko Stadium cradle of the first Olympic Games took place in 1896 (short stop). Pass by the Prime's Ministers residence, Ex Royal Palace, (guarded by colourful Evzones) Zappion (Conference and Exhibition Hall), National Garden, Hadrian's Arc, St. Paul's Church, Parliament, Tomb of the Unknown soldier, Schlieman's House (Nomismatic Museum), Catholic Cathedral, Academy, University, National Library, Old Parliament, Constitution Square ,Russian Orthodox Church, Acropolis (visit Propylaea, Temple of Athena Nike, Parthenon, Erechtheion and Museum of the Acropolis ). Transfer back to your hotel.
Price: 52 Euro per person
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Monday :: Athens & Olympia
CLASSICAL TOUR OF GREECE WITH METEORA (4 Days):
We begin the tour by driving to Corinth (visit). Then on to Epidaurus to visit the theatre, famous for it's remarkable acoustics. Our next destination is Nafplion where we will make a short stop. In the afternoon we drive to Mycenae and visit the archeological site and the tomb of Agamemnon. Lastly we finish the day in Olympia, the cradle of the Olympic Games. Enjoy dinner at the hotel and stay overnight.
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| Day 4 |
Tuesday :: Olympia & Delphi
Before departing Olympia we visit the archeological site, the Sanctuary of Olympian Zeus, the ancient stadium and the archeological museum. We drive to Delphi through the plains of Eliad and Achaia until the magnificent bridge which crosses over the Corinthian Bay. Dinner at the hotel and overnight in Delphi.
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| Day 5 |
Wednesday :: Delphi & Kalambaka
In the morning we visit the site and museum of Delphi. We then depart for Kalambaka, a small town situated at the foot of Meteora, a group of gigantic rock towers with age-old monasteries nestled on top. Dinner in included at the hotel and stay overnight in Kalambaka.
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| Day 6 |
Thursday: Kalambaka & Athens
Today you have the opportunity to visit Meteora, these magical Monasteries perched upon the huge rock formations also hold exquisite specimens of Byzantine art. After the tour we will return to your hotel in Athens in the evening via Trikala, Lamia and Thermopylos (Leonida's monument). Stay overnight in Athens.
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| Day 7 |
Friday :: Cruise Embarkation & Mykonos
You will be transferred from your hotel in Athens to the port for embarkation. Cruise ship departs at 11.00 AM for Mykonos. Between 6.00 PM to 11.00 PM visit the island of Mykonos, one of the most beautiful islands known all over the world as the Greek St Tropez.
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| Day 8 |
Saturday :: Kusadasi & Patmos
Arrive in Kusadasi at 07:00 AM. Free time to explore this bustling port town of Turkey. Remember, the Ancient city of Ephesus is close by and optional excursions are available. The ship will depart from Kusadasi Port at 12:00 AM and arrive in Patmos at 4:00 PM. You can take an optional excursion to the Grotto and Monastery of Saint John. Your cruise will depart Patmos at 9:00 PM for Heraklion.
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| Day 9 |
Sunday :: Crete & Santorini
We arrive early morning, 07.00 AM in Heraklion (Crete). Enjoy an easy morning in Heraklion or take an optional excursion to the Palace of Knossos. Your cruise will depart Heraklion at 11:30 AM for Santorini. You will arrive in Santorini at 04:30 PM. Cruise will depart from Santorini for Athens at 9:00 PM.
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Monday :: Disembarkation & Departure
Return to Pireaus port around 06.30, disembarkation after breakfast, meet with the transfer man and transfer to the airport for your departure flight. End of our services.
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| WHAT'S INCLUDED |
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3 nights accommodation in 3 or 4 star Athens hotel including breakfast. |
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3 nights accommodation in standard inside or outside cabin on board 3 star cruise. |
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4 day Classical Tour of Greece with Meteora including 3 nights accommodation in tourist or first class hotels with breakfast & dinner. |
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All entertainment while on board cruise. |
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All meals while on board cruise. |
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All transfers mentioned in the itinerary. |
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| WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED |
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Accommodation supplements may apply for trade fair/conference & holiday periods. |
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Any tips to staff. |
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Medical expenses, if needed. |
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Personal expenses (such as laundry, extra beverages not served with meals). |
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Port taxes (54 Euro per person). |
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Shore excursions on cruise. |
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Visa to Greece or Turkey, if needed. |
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