11 Day Classic Wonders - Land Only

From USD US$1,799.00
  • Duration: 11 Days (approx.)
  • Location: Athens
  • Product code: PPFEPX

DAY 1, TUESDAY - ATHENS: Tour begins today. Arrival in Athens. Transfer to your hotel. Welcome to Athens complimentary drink awaits you on the roof garden this afternoon. Rest of the day at leisure.                     


DAY 2, WEDNESDAY - ATHENS: Morning sightseeing tour of Athens. Visits include the Acropolis. Spend the afternoon at leisure or explore this fascinating city on your own. (B)

 
DAY 3, 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)                     

                    

DAY 4, 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)                                                                                                


DAY 5, 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)                                                                                                 

 

DAY 6, 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)


DAY 7, MONDAY - ATHENS / CRUISING - MYKONOS: After breakfast you will be transferred to Piraeus for your 4 night cruise to the Greek Island. This afternoon our first stop is Mykonos, a cosmopolitan island with its windmills, beautiful beaches and its great shopping in its trendy boutiques or relax at one of the many cafes. (B,L,D)                                                                                              


DAY 8, TUESDAY - KUSADASI / PATMOS: Today you arrive on the Turkish Port of Kusadasi and (optional tour of Ephesus – the most complete ancient city ever excavated). Next stop Patmos – the Jerusalem of the Aegean. Visit the monastery of St. John the Devine and the grotto where he wrote the Revelation – optional tour. (B,L,D)  


DAY 9, WEDNESDAY - RHODES / LINDOS: Port of Call – Rhodes, the island blessed by Apollo with light and beauty. A storybook place. And don’t miss the optional excursion to Lindos. Full day in Rhodes to enjoy the sightseeing and shopping in the old city surrounded by a Medieval Castle. (B,L,D)

 
DAY 10,THURSDAY - HERAKLION / SANTORINI: Arrive in Heraklion, the capital of Crete. Take an optional excursion to the Palace of King Minos at Knossos – the center of Minoan civilization. Sail on to Santorini, the volcano island, one of the most unforgettable places in the world. Walk in the narrow streets of the town of Thira or visit the beautiful village of Oia, perched on the rim of the caldera offering panoramic views of breathtaking beauty. (B,L,D)  


DAY 11, FRIDAY - PIRAEUS / AIRPORT: Tour ends today. This Morning after breakfast you will be transferred to the airport for your flight home bringing you many wonderful memories and new friendships to share with your family. (B)

NOTE: Your international flight must depart from Athens 11:00 am or later. Early morning international departures: We advise you to stay an additional night in Athens for your connections. Please call us at 1.800.385.3650



Package Includes:

  • 3 Nights First Class or Deluxe hotel in Athens with breakfast daily.
  • Welcome to Athens drink upon arrival at hotel.
  • Athens City Tour including the Acropolis Museum.
  • 4 Day Classical Tour with Meteora with 1st class hotels, 2 meals daily, entrance fees to sites.
  • 4 Night Aegean Island Cruise with all meals daily, entertainment,  Inside cabin cat. IC  with two lower beds .
  • 21 Meals included per itinerary; 10 breakfast, 4 lunches, 7 dinners
  • All transfers per itinerary; Airport - Hotels -  Port.
  • All hotel taxes and service charges.
  • Porterage for 1 suitcase per passenger. 
  • Information packet included plus much more.

Price Excludes


Airfare & airport taxes (except those which  are specified), passports & visas, laundry, telephone calls, drinks, food not indicated in the itinerary, gratuities of any
kind, expenses of a personal nature, excess luggage and transfer of the same, optional excursions & excursions during the cruise.

Airfares are available from any US departure city. Please call us for more details. Seats are limited and may not be available on all flights. Hotels featured above may be substituted according to the availability if necessary. 
Port taxes of $189.00 includes fuel  surcharge are not included to above rates.