Golden Classic 15 Days / 14 Nights - (A)
Golden Classic 15 Days / 14 Nights
5 Nights Athens , 7 Day Grand Tour of Greece, 3 Day Cruise
Example ItinerarySequence of Tours may vary depending on arrival date.
Day 1 : ARRIVE ATHENS
On arrival in Athens, our personnel assistance and transfer to your hotel in Nafplio Afternoon at leisure. Overnight in Athens.(B)
Day 2 : ATHENS SIGHTSEEING.
After breakfast depart to ATHENS. Enjoy a tour of Athens, combining many of the city’s principal modern and classical sights. This tour includes an overview of the modern city and striking contrasts to the remains of its glorious past. Drive by the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in front of the Parliament House on Constitution Square, the Panathenian Stadium (site of the first modern Olympic Games in 1896). See vistas of the Presidential Palace (ex Royal Palace), government buildings and elegant homes. Drive along Panepistimiou Avenue and view the Catholic Cathedral, the Academy, University, National Library and Omonia Square. In contrast, we visit the Roman Temple of Olympian Zeus and the crowning beauty and glory that was Athens, the Acropolis with its many monuments atop its rocky base, including the awesome Parthenon, the Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike and the Erechtheion with its Porch of Maidens. We also visit the Acropolis Museum.Return and Overnight in Athens. (B)
Day 3:ATHENS/MYCENAE/OLYMPIA
Today begin your Grand Tour of Greece.Drive to the CORINTH Canal (short stop). Drive to EPIDAURUS (visit the archaeological site and the theatre famous for its remarkable acoustics) and then on to NAUPLIA (short stop). Drive to MYCENAE where you visit the archaeological site, then depart for OLYMPIA, through the central Peloponnese area passing the cities of MEGALOPOLIS and TRIPOLIS arrive in OLYMPIA. Dinner & Overnight. (D.)
Day 4:OLYMPIA / DELPHI
In the morning visit the archaeological site and the museum of OLYMPIA. Drive via PATRAS to RION, cross the channel to ANTIRION on the “state of the art” new suspended bridge considered to be the longest and most modern in Europe. Arrive in NAFPAKTOS, then continue to DELPHI.. Dinner & Overnight. (B.D.)
Day 5:DELPHI
In the morning visit the archaeological site and the museum of Delphi. Rest of the day at leisure.
Dinner & Overnight in DELPHI. (B.D.)
Day 6:DELPHI / METEORA
In the morning, start the drive by the central Greece towns of AMPHISSA, LAMIA and TRIKALA to KALAMBAKA. Afternoon visit of the breathtaking METEORA. Dinner & Overnight in KALAMBAKA. (B.D.)
Day 7:METEORA / THESSALONIKI
Drive by TRIKALA and LARISSA to the famous, sacred Macedonian town of DION (visit).Then continue to THESSALONIKI, the largest town in Northern Greece. Visit the most interesting museum of THESSALONIKI and sightseeing of the city. Dinner & Overnight. (B.D.)
Day 8:THESSALONIKI / PELLA / VERGINA
Morning drive to PELLA, Alexander the Great’s capital (visit). Continue to VERGINA to visit the Tomb of the King PHILIP and the famous ‘’VERGINA TREASURES”. Then on to LEFKADIA where you visit the excavations. Return to THESSALONIKI via VERIA. Dinner & Overnight. (B.D.)
Day 9: THESSSALONIKI / ATHENS
Start the return drive to ATHENS, through the TEMPI VALLEY, LARISSA, LAMIA, THERMOPYLAE famous for the ancient battle that took place there (visit), KAMENA VOURLA, ATHENS. (B.)
Day 10:One Day Cruise to 3 islands Aegina - Poros - Hydra
Transfer by motorcoach from Athens to Piraeus Port and embark on the cruise ship and Sail for the island of HYDRA in one of the most favorite resort island of the International Jet-Set The unique picturesque island, famous for the architecture of its houses, the pedestrian narrow streets and the full of designers’ boutiques will astonish you.In Hydra you have time at leisure for strolling, shopping or swimming. In the early afternoon sail for the island of AEGINA, famous all over the world for the excellent quality of peanut production and not only Upon arrival in Aegina you can either join the excursion to the Temple of Aphaia (extra cost ) or walk around the main town. Other options include a guided tour of the island and visit to the Greek Orthodox Church of Saint Nektarios.Sailing again this time our destination is POROS. On board our deluxe vessel, our Chef prepared a great surprise lunch.We arrive at this magnificent island and we suggest you, to enjoy refreshment on one of the traditional Café viewing the little harbor with the fishing boats. Finally, reembark for the sail back to Piraeus Port.Arrival at Piraeus Port and transfer to Athens (B,L)
Day 11 : ATHENS / PIRAEUS / MYCONOS
Transfer from hotel to pier for embarkation on cruise vessel for a 3 night cruise calling at Myconos -the island of white-washed houses, windmills, churches and beautiful beaches (B / L / D)
Day 12 : CRUISE RHODES
Leave your lazy shipboard life for an on-the-spot glimpse of Rhodes, with the harbor which was once dominated by the Colossus of Rhodes. See a Venetian castle, museum and the colourful bazaars (B / L / D)
Day 13 : CRUISE - KUSADASI & PATMOS
Step ashore on Turkish soil at Kusadasi and visit Ephesus. Later call at Patmos, the island dedicated to its most famous saint -John the Evangelis (B / L / D)
Day 14 : CRUISE - PIRAEUS / ATHENS
Early this morning your cruise docks at Piraeus and you’re transferred back to your Athens hotel.Remainder of the day at leisure (B / L / D).
Day 15: ATHENS
After breakfast transfer to the airport. (B)
HOLIDAY FEATURES
- Meeting and assistance upon arrival.
- Round trip airport transfers
- 5 nights accommodation in Athens
- 2 nights accommodation in Delphi
- 2 nights accommodation in Thessaloniki
- 1 night accomodation in Olympia
- 1 night accomodation in kalambaka (Meteora)
- Accomodation in 4*Hotels.
- Breakfast daily & 6 Dinners.
- All hotel taxes and services
- Touring by air conditioned coach, escorted by a professional guide.
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- Excursion to Olympia.
- One day cruise in 3 islands (Hydra-Poros-Spetses)
- Excursion to Delphi.
- Excursion to Meteora
- Excursion to Pella (Alexander the Great’s capital).
- Athens city tour including the Acropolis
- All entrance fees to sites visited
- 3 Days Aegean Cruise aboard Louis Cruise Lines vessel including full board meals (inside standard cabins)
- Port charges
Prices (Per person in EURO) : 1815 €
Dates : 1/9/2009,15/9/2009,29/9/2009
Special notes: Upgrade cabin available upon request with extra charge
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