Glories of Greece

Transfer from Athens Airport to your hotel for overnight.

Enjoy a morning city tour of Athens which starts with photo stop at Olympic stadium. Proceed, passing by Temple of Olympian Zeus, the University, the Academy, the National Library, St. Paul’s Church, Parliament, and Tomb of the Unknown soldier. Visit Acropolis and see Propylae, Temple of Athena Nike and Parthenon. Skip the lines and see main Museum and its attractions such as votives and Caryatids. (B)

This morning depart on four day coach tour. Take a short stop at the Corinth Canal before visiting the famous theatre of Epidaurus. Proceed to Nafplio for a quick break then continue to Mycenae where you can explore the archaeological site and the Tomb of Agamemnon. Travel through the Central Peloponnese towns of Tripolis and Megalopolis before arriving to Olympia for dinner and overnight. (B, D)

Visit the fascinating sites of ancient Olympia including the sanctuary of the Olympian Zeus, the Stadium and the Archaeological Museum. Proceed to Patras and cross the magnificent bridge which spans the Corinthian Bay from Rion to Antirion. Arrive to the picturesque town of Nafpaktos then drive to Delphi for dinner and overnight. (B, D)

This morning explore Delphi. See the Castalia Spring, the sanctuary of Athena Pronaia, the sanctuary of Apollo Pythios and the museum. Depart to Kalambaka for dinner and overnight. (B, D)

Visit Meteora with its striking scenery, where ageless monasteries stand perched on top of huge rocks. Inside the monasteries you can see exquisite specimens of Byzantine art. Drive back to Athens visiting Trikala, Lamia, Thermopylae and Kammena Vourla en route. Overnight in Athens. (B)

Transfer to the port for embarkation on your cruise vessel. Sail to Mykonos for transfer to town and time at leisure. Why not spend the evening enjoying a drink at Little Venice, one of the most charming districts of the island. Wander around the harbour where fishing boats nestle side by side with luxury yachts, and explore the maze of white washed buildings and tiny churches and find the perfect spot to view the sunset. (B, L, D)

Early morning arrival in Turkish town of Kusadasi. This Mediterranean port is located very close to famous Greco-Roman city of Ephesus, the best preserved and most visited site in Turkey. Shore excursions of Ephesus is recommended. Discover the ancient monuments which have stood the test of time, particularly the library of Celsus, Temple of Hadrian and The Theatre. Afternoon the cruise will sail to the mysterious island of Patmos, most famous for the grotto the Apocalypse where St. John wrote his famous Book of Revelations, and the Monastery of St. John. (B, L, D)

Today first stop is Heraklion the main town of Crete. Visit to the main attraction is included - Knossos Palace the largest and most spectacular of all the Minoan sites. In the afternoon sail to the breathtaking, famous island of Santorini where the legendary sunset can be admired. Shore excursion to spectacular village of Oia is recommended. (B, L, D)

Note: Disembarkation in Santorini possible for an island extension. Contact us for details.

Disembark at Lavrion port after breakfast. Transfer to Athens airport or hotel in Athens. (B)