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12 Day Athenian with 4 Day Cruise
Athens, Olympia, Delphi, Kalambaka

  • Round trip flights NYC-Athens
  • Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices
  • Airline fuel surcharges
  • 10 nights accommodations
  • 3 nights Athens [Amalia Hotel Athens], Athen [Stanley Hotel ]
  • 4 nights Aegean Cruise [M/V Aquamarine]
  • 1 night [Hotel Europa ], Olympia
  • 1 night [Amalia Hotel Delphi ], Delphi
  • 1 night [Amalia Hotel Kalambaka ], Kalambaka
  • All transfers
  • 21 meals: 10 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 7 dinners
  • Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motor coach
  • Services of English-speaking tour manager (Days 8-11)
  • Entrance fees per itinerary
Airport taxes & fees
Port taxes of $105
Shore excursions and gratuities

Acropolis in Athens
Archeological site of Olympia and Delphi
Meteora
Greek Islands of Mykonos, Patmos, Crete and Santorini
Greek style informal cruising
 
Day 1: Friday - Depart the USA
Depart the USA for Greece. Your flight includes meals, drinks and in-flight entertainment for your journey.
Day 2: Saturday - Arrive in Athens
Arrive and transfer to your hotel. Balance of the day at leisure.
Day 3: Sunday - Athens City Tour
Your morning tour of Athens will begin with panoramic views of Panathenian Stadium, the Presidential Residence, the ruins of the Temple of Zeus and Hadrian`s Arch. Continue on to visit the Acropolis, the ancient architectural masterpiece built during the Golden Age of Athens. Finally, visit the new Acropolis Museum, the striking modern building built at the base of the monument where many of the original statues from the Acropolis are now displayed. Enjoy the balance of the day at leisure. ( B )
Day 4: Monday - Depart Athens, Cruise to Mykonos
Early morning transfer to pier for embarkation. Ship sails at 11:00 am. Cruise to Mykonos (Greece), and enjoy an evening on the island from 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm. ( B, L, D )
Day 5: Tuesday - Morning in Kusadasi, Evening in Patmos
Enjoy breakfast on board and the morning at leisure in Kusadasi (Ephesus, Turkey) from 7:00 am to noon. Renowned for its beaches and attractive view of the Aegean, Kusadasi is near to several historical sites including Ephesus, the Temple of Artemis, and the House of the Virgin Mary. Evening at leisure in Patmos (Greece) from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Sail to Rhodes this evening. ( B, L, D )
Day 6: Wednesday - Full Day in Rhodes
Enjoy a full day on the island of Rhodes (Greece), the largest island of the Dodecanese archipelago, from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm. Explore the island`s medieval Old Town, preserved in and around the walls of a Venetian castle, built by the 14th century Knights of St. John. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Citadel of Rhodes is located at the far northern end of the island and is considered one of the best preserved medieval towns in the Mediterranean. ( B, L, D )
Day 7: Thursday - Morning in Crete, Evening in Santorini
Arrive early this morning in Heraklion (Crete, Greece), one of the four prefectures that constitute the island of Crete. Enjoy a half day at leisure to explore the island on your own. At noon, cruise to Santorini, and enjoy an evening on Santorini Island (4:30 pm to 9:00 pm). Known for its breathtaking caldera, Santorini is also famous for its sandy beaches, colorful sunsets, and whitewashed buildings along the sea-cliffs. ( B, L, D )
Day 8: Friday - Disembark Cruise, Sightseeing en route to Olympia
Disembark in Piraeus at 8:00 am and depart Athens via the scenic coastal road to the Corinth Canal to visit the amphitheater of Epidaurus, still used today. Then, continue via Nauplion to Mycenae, the heartland of Greek mythology. Visit the archaeological site known as the "Treasury of Atreus," and the Tomb of Agamemnon, built around 1250 B.C. From here, drive the Central Peloponnese Peninsula, whose primary cities were Corinth and Sparta in classical times, through to the towns of Tripolis and Megalopolis. Finally, continue to Olympia, birthplace of the first Olympic Games. ( B, D )
Day 9: Saturday - Olympia Archaeological Site Tour
Today, visit the archaeological site of Olympia, including the Sanctuary of Olympian Zeus, the ancient stadium, and the Archaeological Museum, where Greek works of art such as Nike of Paionios and terracotta statues date to 5th century B.C. Drive north through the plains of Eliad and Achaia, crossing the Corinth Strait via a cabled bridge from Rion to Antirion. Pass the towns of Nafpactos and Itea en route to the city of Delphi, home of the ruins of the Tholos Temple. ( B, D )
Day 11: Monday - Meteora Sightseeing, Return to Athens
Visit Meteora, meaning "suspended in the air," with its mystical monasteries nestled perilously close to the edge of the region`s astounding rock formations. View exquisite specimens of Byzantine art before continuing past Thermopylae, arriving in Athens in the early evening. ( B )
Day 12: Tuesday - Depart for the USA
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight. ( B )
Day 101: Sunday - Delphi Archaeological Site Tour, Travel to Kalambaka
In the morning, visit the excavated site and museum of Delphi, where you will find the sacred Omphalos, once kept in the Adyton of Apollo`s Temple, along with the Kourus Statues, Kleobis and Viton, and the 32 foot high Sphinx of Naxos, sitting on an Ionic column (circa 560 B.C.). Continue to the small town of Kalambaka, situated amidst smooth sandstone cliffs in the foothills of Meteora. ( B, D )
 

Notes

  •  April 2 departure: Due to the observance of the Orthodox Easter holiday, the Acropolis and the Acropolis Museum will be closed. The remainder of the Athens City Tour will proceed on Day 3 and a visit to the Acropolis archeological site will be included on Day 4 before embarkation. The Acropolis Museum will not be visited on this departure.
  • Land only price does not include arrival/departure transfers. As taxis are difficult to find upon disembarkation, we suggest that the departure transfer is pre-booked.
  • Stanley Hotel Athens is included when you select an Inside Cabin. Amalia Hotel is included when you select a Standard Outside Cabin. Royal Olympic Hotel is included when you select a Superior or Deluxe Outside Cabin. Choose your cabin category and hotel in Athens above in the ``Select Your Cabin Category``.
  • Visas are not required for shore excursions to Kusadasi.
  • US citizens require a passport valid for six months beyond travel dates.
 
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12 Day Athenian with 4 Day Cruise -Cabin IA Standard Inside Tour
Departure Date Air & Land Land Only 
Year 2010
  Sep 10(Sold Out)$2379.00$1499.00
  Sep 17(Sold Out)$2359.00$1499.00
  Sep 24$2359.00$1499.00
  Oct 1$2359.00$1499.00
  Oct 15(Sold Out)$2359.00$1499.00
  Oct 29$2179.00$1479.00
12 Day Athenian with 4 Day Cruise -Cabin IB Standard Inside Tour
Departure Date Air & Land Land Only 
Year 2010
  Sep 10(Sold Out)$2419.00$1539.00
  Sep 17(Sold Out)$2399.00$1539.00
  Sep 24$2399.00$1539.00
  Oct 1$2399.00$1539.00
  Oct 15(Sold Out)$2399.00$1539.00
  Oct 29$2219.00$1519.00
12 Day Athenian with 4 Day Cruise -Cabin ID Premium Inside Tour
Departure Date Air & Land Land Only 
Year 2010
  Sep 10(Sold Out)$2459.00$1579.00
  Sep 17(Sold Out)$2439.00$1579.00
  Sep 24$2439.00$1579.00
  Oct 1$2439.00$1579.00
  Oct 15(Sold Out)$2439.00$1579.00
  Oct 29$2259.00$1559.00
12 Day Athenian with 4 Day Cruise -Cabin XA Standard Outside Tour
Departure Date Air & Land Land Only 
Year 2010
  Sep 10(Sold Out)$2509.00$1629.00
  Sep 17(Sold Out)$2489.00$1629.00
  Sep 24(Sold Out)$2489.00$1629.00
  Oct 1(Sold Out)$2489.00$1629.00
  Oct 15(Sold Out)$2489.00$1629.00
  Oct 29(Sold Out)$2309.00$1609.00
12 Day Athenian with 4 Day Cruise -Cabin XB Superior Outside Tour
Departure Date Air & Land Land Only 
Year 2010
  Sep 10(Sold Out)$2679.00$1799.00
  Sep 17(Sold Out)$2659.00$1799.00
  Sep 24$2659.00$1799.00
  Oct 1(Sold Out)$2659.00$1799.00
  Oct 15(Sold Out)$2659.00$1799.00
  Oct 29(Sold Out)$2449.00$1749.00
12 Day Athenian with 4 Day Cruise -Cabin XE Deluxe Outside Tour
Departure Date Air & Land Land Only 
Year 2010
  Sep 10(Sold Out)$2929.00$2049.00
  Sep 17(Sold Out)$2909.00$2049.00
  Sep 24$2909.00$2049.00
  Oct 1(Sold Out)$2909.00$2049.00
  Oct 15(Sold Out)$2909.00$2049.00
  Oct 29(Sold Out)$2559.00$1859.00
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