12 Day Classic Wonders - Group Air SPECIALS Air Inclusive from Boston Oct 1, 2018
- Duration: 12 Days (approx.)
- Location: Athens
- Product code: PFAYHH
ITINERARY:
DAY 1, MONDAY – USA: Overnight flight to Athens. Full service onboard. Airfare Included
DAY 2, TUESDAY – ATHENS Arrival: You are greeted at the airport and transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is free. “Welcome to Athens” Dinner tonight at hotel. (D)
Hotel Titania 4*
DAY 3, WEDNESDAY - ATHENS: After breakfast you will commence your guided Half Day Athens Sightseeing Tour which will give you an overall view of Athens and its monuments with the highlight of the tour being a visit to the world famous ancient Acropolis. Afterwards, you will be taken back to your hotel where you will have the afternoon and evening free to wander around this magnificent city on your own. (B) Hotel Titania 4*
DAY 4, THURSDAY - ATHENS / CORINTH / MYCENAE / OLYMPIA: After breakfast depart on your five day Motor coach tour of Classical Greece and Meteora. Visit Mycenae then Epidaurus and its famous theatre Continue to Olympia for dinner and overnight. (B, D) Hotel Europa Ancient Olympia 4*
DAY 5, FRIDAY - OLYMPIA / DELPHI: Today we visit the ancient site of Olympia, site of the ancient Olympic Games. Visit the Sanctuary of Zeus, the Temple of Hera, the stadium and the Museum. Drive via Patra and Rion to Delphi for dinner and overnight. (B, D) Amalia Hotel Delphi 4* or Domotel Anemolia Arachova
Hotel 4*
DAY 6, SATURDAY- DELPHI / THERMOPYLAE / KALAMBAKA: After breakfast we check out of the hotel to visit the archaeological site of Delphi, including the Temple of Apollo and its museum. Next stop – Thermopylae – site of the famous Greek-Persian battle that King Leonidas and 300 Spartans heroically held the Persians. Later we continue by Lamia and Trikala for an evening arrival in Kalambaka for dinner and overnight. (B, D) Hotel Divani Meteora 4*
DAY 7, SUNDAY - KALAMBAKA / METEORA / KAMENA VOURLA / ATHENS: In the morning visit the breathtaking monasteries of Meteora atop 1000-1200 ft. cliffs. You will visit ageless monasteries containing priceless historical and religious treasures standing suspended between earth and sky. We continue south traveling to Kamena Vourla, a seaside resort. A stop for coffee or light snack on your own will take place here before we continue the ride back to Athens with early evening arrival. Overnight in Athens. (B) Hotel Titania 4*
DAY 8, MONDAY - ATHENS / MYKONOS: Enjoy breakfast at hotel prior to your transfer. Embark your cruise in the Port and sail to Mykonos with lunch offered onboard. Late afternoon, you will arrive in Mykonos, where you will enjoy free time on your own, on one of the most cosmopolitan islands in Greece. Return to the ship for dinner. (B, L, D) Inside Cabin cat. ID
DAY 9, TUESDAY - KUSADASI / PATMOS: Early morning breakfast will be served onboard as you arrive in the Port of Kusadasi. For those of you that have never discovered Kusadasi, we highly recommend the included tour to Ancient Ephesus or perhaps you may prefer to walk around this colorful town on your own. Return to the ship mid-morning and enjoy lunch onboard before sailing to Patmos. Late afternoon arrive in Patmos and explore the Monastery of St John and the Grotto of Revelations with the optional tour. Early evening return to the ship where dinner will await you as you sail for Rhodes. (B, L, D)
DAY 10, WEDNESDAY - RHODES: Early morning breakfast will be served onboard as you arrive in the Port of Rhodes. As your ship will remain in Rhodes all day, we suggest taking in the included excursion that visits Lindos and its Acropolis, the Medieval Town of Rhodes with its cobblestoned pathways or the archaeological site of Filerimos. For those wishing, lunch will be offered onboard or perhaps you may prefer to enjoy a meal ashore at one of the many quaint Greek tavernas at your own expense. The afternoon can be spent wandering around or taking a quick swim at one of the nearby beaches. Late afternoon, return to your ship. Dinner will be served onboard as you sail for Crete. (B, L, D)
DAY 11, THURSDAY - CRETE / SANTORINI: Early morning breakfast will be served onboard as you arrive in the Port of Heraklion, Crete. Spend your morning with an unforgettable optional tour visiting the Palace of Knossos and its excavations. Return to the ship mid-morning and enjoy lunch onboard before sailing to Santorini. Captivating views are not to be missed as your ship has Santorini in its sight. Today you enjoy an included tour to Oia Village perched on the Caldera rim. All other passengers that are not taking the tour will disembark via tender boats to Santorini`s small port where you can experience a journey up the caldera by cable car or donkey or foot. Early evening return to the ship via cable car and tender boat for dinner as you depart Santorini and sail back to Piraeus. (B, L, D)
DAY 12, FRIDAY: ATHENS / HOME: Early breakfast prior to your transfer from cruise port to airport for your departure flight home. (B)
Package Includes:
Roundtrip Airfare Boston – Athens. Full service on board
International airport tax and service charges of $368.00 included
3 nights Deluxe 5* Royal Olympic Hotel in Athens with breakfast daily.
"Welcome to Athens" Dinner
Half Day Athens City Tour plus Acropolis Museum.
4 Day Classical Delphi / Meteora Guided motor-coach tour with First Class Hotels, 2 meals daily, entrance fees to sites.
4 Night Aegean Island Cruise with all meals daily, entertainment, inside cabin cat. ID with two lower beds.
Included Shore Excursions (KUS-02) Ancient Ephesus, (RHO-01) Medieval Tour - Acropolis of Lindos & Citadel of the Knights.
Beverage pkg: Unlimited nonalcoholic & alcoholic drinks throughout the cruise.
Port Tax & service charges of $216.00 per person included
Total Meals-22: 10 breakfasts, 4 lunches, and 8 dinners.
Roundtrip transfers Airport - Hotel - Port - Airport.
All hotel taxes and service charges.
Porterage for 1 suitcase per person.
Fully escorted by Classic Holidays Owners - Nick & Sharon Kotopoulis
Extend your stay up to 21 days additional. Call us for more information.
Price Excludes: Airfare & airport taxes (except those which are specified), passports & visas, laundry, telephone calls, drinks, food not indicated in the itinerary, expenses of a personal nature, excess luggage and transfer of the same, optional excursions & excursions during the cruise, gratuities of any kind, Personal expenses, Customary tips to your drivers, guides and escorts