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Mediterranean
Romance
Classical Tour Edition - Start with Athens
Nauplia, Olympia and Delphi
This
14-day trip combines the best of travel in Greece: classical Athens, classical
Greece , a Greek Isles cruise through
the Aegean, and villa hideaway on Santorini
Weekly on Sunday or Tuesday in Athens : Apr - Oct
DAY
1 - ARRIVAL IN ATHENS- Arrive Sunday or Tuesday
Our Athens representative will
meet you at the airport, assist you through customs and immigration, and
escort you to your hotel in the bustling city center. The rest of the
day is yours to enjoy as you wish. Stroll, browse for curios and treasures,
and perhaps dine at a cafe in the old Plaka district and take in a folklore
show.
DAY
2 - ATHENS - Monday (B)
This morning you'll tour Athens and get to know the high points of the
city, especially the towering Acropolis and the adjacent museum. You'll
visit Syntagma Square, at the very heart of the city, and see the Parliament,
and guards in colorful traditional outfits. Your afternoon is free for
further exploring or shopping,
Day
3- Classical Greece- Epidaurus-Tuesday (cBL)
Depart Athens via Corinth to Mycenae to see the tombs of Agememnon and
Clytemnestra, Lion Gate, and Palace. After lunch, drive to Epidaurus to
visit the world famous theater, with its perfect acoustics. Dinner and
overnight in the seaside village of Nauplion.
Day 4 Olympia-Wednesday (cBLD)
Morning drive via Tripolis to Olympia, site of the original Olympic games.
Luncheon. Visit the museum and Sanctuary of Zeus. Dinner and overnight.
Day
5 Delphi- Thursday (cBLD)
Drive to Delphi via Patras, and the Rion-Anitrion car ferry. Luncheon
in Delphi. Afterward, visit the museum with its world famous sculpture
"The Charioteer", Temple of Apollo, Athenian Treasury, and Castalian
Spring. Dinner and overnight.
Day
6 Arachova, Athens - Friday (cBL)
Morning at leisure in Delphi. After luncheon, drive to Athens, stopping
en route in the picturesque village of Arachova. Return to Athens in early
evening.
DAY
7 - CRUISE TO MYKONOS- Monday (BLD)
If you prefer to have the cruise BEFORE the classical land tour.
Please click here.
A 30 - minute drive (transfer included)will take you to Piraeus, the port
of Athens, to embark on your four-day cruise. You'll sail into the Aegean,
and by sunset, reach the jet-set isle of Mykonos. Stroll at your own pace
along lanes lined with whitewashed houses, up to the Church of Paraportiani,
or along the shore to the island's signature windmills. Enjoy an ouzo
or a glass of retsina at a waterside cafe.
DAY 8 - RHODES- Tuesday (BLD)
Our cruise ship arrives early at the harbor, allowing a full day on the
Island of Roses. The compact, cobbled medieval city is perfect for exploring
on your own. You'll want to visit the Palace of the Knights of St. John,
take a look at the wares in the boutiques, and spend some time in a seaside
cafe. We also offer an optional excursion to the Acropolis of Lindos and
the Valley of the Butterflies.
DAY
9 - KUSADASI (Turkey) and PATMOS - Wednesday (BLD)
We anchor at 7 a.m. in Kusadasi, on the Turkish mainland, gateway to ancient
Ephesus. Stroll the streets and stop in at shops filled with leather goods
and bargains in gold. Our optional tour takes you to Ephesus, one of the
best-preserved archaeological sites in the world. You'll re-board in time
for an afternoon sailing. In the late afternoon, your ship will call at
the island of Patmos. Here you can visit the Monastery of St. John where
the Book of Revelations was written.
DAY 10 - HERAKLION (CRETE), SANTORINI- Thursday (B)
We drop anchor in the port of Heraklion at 7 a.m. You can explore on your
own, or take an optional excursion to the 5000-year-old Minoan Palace
at Knossos and the archaeological museum. We sail at noon for Santorini,
where the lost civilization of Atlantis flourished. You'll disembark for
three nights or more in a private villa.
DAY 6 - SANTORINI - Friday (B)
You'll take a leisurely breakfast on your private terrace. An optional
tour to the archaeological site of Akrotiri is offered. Or, you can spend
the day relaxing, and take in breathtaking views of the volcano and caldera.
Sample
optional tours available based on Private arrangement or Local Group tour
.
DAY
11 - SANTORINI/ Athens - Saturday(B)
The day is yours for relaxing or exploring on your own-- or both! You
might take a boat across to the dormant volcano, and ascend through a
crater-pocked moonscape to the crater. Or savor a soak in hot sulphur
springs.
DAY
12 - ATHENS - Sunday (B)
Full Day at leisure, you could well be drawn back by the charm of the
Plaka. Or take advantage of one of our optional tours, such as an afternoon
visit to Cape Sounion and the Temple of Poseidon, with spectacular sunset
view.
DAY 14 - ATHENS,Departure - Saturday (B)
Our personnel will assure a seamless transfer to Athens Airport , where
you'll board your flight.
Rates
per person in US$
Double Occupancy Cabins with 2 lower beds
April Thru Aug
| Louis
or Golden Star Cruises |
First
Class
Hotel |
Superior
First
|
Deluxe
Hotel |
| Outside
Cabins with 2 lower beds Cat B |
$2511 |
$2610
|
$2850 |
| Outside
Cabins with 2 lower beds Cat A |
$2561 |
$2660 |
$2890 |
| Outside
Cabins with 2 lower beds Cat TC |
$2611 |
$2710
|
$2950 |
| Outside
Cabins with 2 lower beds Cat TB |
$2760 |
$2860 |
$3050 |
| Outside
Cabins with 2 lower beds Cat TA |
$2810 |
$2910 |
$3150 |
| Outside
Cabins with 2 lower beds Cat Sc |
$3000 |
$3130
|
$3350 |
| Outside
Cabins with 2 lower beds Cat SB |
$3350 |
$3450
|
$3590 |
Please
add : 10 % supplement for : Sep - Oct
Please
deduct : 10 % for Nov
Rate
includes:
-
Lonely Planet travel guide 4-day cruise to Greek Isles and Turkey .
- Sample
Villas/ Apartments in Santorini:
- For
Deluxe rates : Dana Villas with a view of the Caldera
& the sea ( Firostefani) .
- First
Class Superior accommodation:
" Sun Rocks ",
in Firostefani" , "Astra Apartments", " On The Rocks"
or Chromata Apartments with a view of the caldera & the sea
(Imerovigli.)
- For
first class accommodation in the: "Grotto Villas" in
Firostefani .
Or Rose
Bay on Kamari Beach Hotel.
- For
Katikies Villas & Pantheon , please add 10 % supplement to the deluxe
rate.
- Hotel
accommodation in Athens Breakfast daily at the hotels, with all tax
and service charges included.
- All
meals during the cruise .
- Airport
greeting and assistance.
-
Transfer to hotel in Athens, and and from hotel to the cruise in Piraeus.
- Round-trip
transfers in Santorini.
- Port
taxes
- Our
local hospitality services
-
One-way Santorini/Athens airfare in economy class , tax included
Not
included:
-
Shore excursions
- International
airfare from/to USA
- Gratuities
Personal expenses, beverages, and meals not specifically listed .
- International
air fare
- Trip
cancellation insurance
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