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Classical Greece & The Aegean

2 nts. Athens, 1 nt. Olympia , 1 nt. Delphi, 1 nt. Kalambaka, 1 nt. Athens & 4 Day Cruise | View Itinerary Map
 

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The perfect sampling of all the highlights that Greece has to offer. On this tour one can experience the most important Classical sites in Greece, together with a three day cruise of the fabled Aegean Islands and Turkey, accompanied by a brief but enchanting stay in the birthplace of Democracy, the city of Athens.

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Tour Features
Air transportation from NYC, including fuel surcharge (only available with Air/Land/Cruise plan) OTHER GATEWAYS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST 3-night accommodations at selected hotel in Athens
4-day/3-night escorted tour to Mycenae, Epidaurus, Olympia, Delphi and Meteora in First Class hotels 9 included meals consisting of: - 6 buffet breakfasts and 3 dinners at hotels
4-day/3-night cruise on the M/V Aquamarine, inside cabin with two lower beds (Category F) - All meals aboard M/V Aquamarine - Captain's welcome cocktail reception - Full entertainment program aboard ship - Midnight buffet nightly while cruising Half day city tour of Athens
Touring by air-conditioned motorcoach (Days 4-7) Professional tour director during Classical Tour (Days 4-7)
Assistance at the hotel in Athens by local representative Sightseeing as indicated including local guides and all entrance fees
All transfers per itinerary (Land/Cruise rates do not include airport transfers at arrival and departure city) Travel bag, one per person
Document holder and luggage tags Hotel taxes and service charges

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Day 1 Fri Depart USA


Day 2 Sat Athens

Morning arrival at Athens Airport where your Central Holidays host will meet and assist you with transfer to your hotel. Afternoon is at leisure.



Day 3 Sun Athens

Morning city tour includes highlights of Athens and the Acropolis. (B)



Day 4 Mon Mycenae/Epidaurus/Olympia or Patras

Morning departure for Olympia. Travel by the coastal road to the Corinth Canal. Cross to the Peloponnese and continue to Mycenae to see the Lion's Gate and the Tomb of Agamemnon. Proceed to Epidaurus and its famous Theatre. Drive to Olympia or Patras and your hotel for dinner and overnight. (B,L,D)



Day 5 Tue Olympia or Patras/Delphi

Morning visit of Olympia, site of the first Olympic Games. Visit the Sanctuary of the Olympian Zeus and the Museum. Drive through the plains of Elia and Achaia to Itea and arrive in Delphi for overnight. Dinner at your hotel. (B,L,D)



Day 6 Wed Delphi/Kalambaka

Morning visit to the Sanctuary of Apollo Pythios and the Museum with its famed bronze sculpture, the 'Charioteer of Delphi'. Afternoon departure for Kalambaka passing through the picturesque towns of central Greece. Dinner and overnight at your hotel in Kalambaka. (B,L,D)



Day 7 Thu Kalambaka/Meteora/Athens

Morning visit of Meteora. Amid striking scenery, perched atop soaring stone formations, seemingly suspended in mid-air, are ageless monasteries. As you ponder how these centuries old structures were built, pause to view the priceless, exquisite specimens of Byzantine art that they protect. Return to Athens via Trikala, Lamia and Thermopylae (see Leonida's monument) and the spa of Kammena Vourla. Overnight in Athens. (B,L)



Day 8 Fri Cruise/Mykonos

After breakfast, transfer to the port in Piraeus for embarkation on your cruise ship and sail to Mykonos, known for its white-washed buildings, sidewalk cafes and shops. An optional shore excursion is offered to picturesque Hora, the island's capital (B,L,D)



Day 9 Sat Kusadasi/Patmos

Very early morning arrival at the Turkish port of Kusadasi where an optional excursion to ancient Ephesus and the house of the Virgin Mary is available. Around noon sail for your next port of call, Patmos, where you are scheduled to arrive in the mid-afternoon. Here you may visit (optional) the Monastery of St. John the Divine and The Grotto of the Apocalypse where he received the Revelation that forms the Last Book of the New Testament. Alternatively you may opt for an island tour or spend the afternoon relaxing at a lovely beach. Depart Patmos in the late evening. (B,L,D)



Day 10 Sun Heraklion/Santorini

Morning call at Heraklion (Crete), home of the great Minoan civilization and the mythological home of Zeus. Enjoy an optional shore excursion to the Knossos excavations, dating back to 4000 B.C. The Palace, decorated with frescoes, houses beautiful interiors, courtyards, and shrines. This is an astounding visit. Should you prefer something less grandiose but perhaps more 'palatable' another optional excursion would have you visit many quaint rural villages, see beautiful vineyards, stop at a winery to taste their wines and, at tavern, sample an assortment of Cretan snacks and enjoy live music. Return to Heraklion to rejoin your ship, and sail for the volcanic island of Santorini, perhaps the most breathtaking of all the Greek Isles. Optional shore excursions are available. Visit the town of Thira, where white-washed houses, narrow streets, open-air cafes and glittering boutiques, cling to steep cliffs. Santorini is believed by many to be the site of the Lost Continent of Atlantis. In the evening, resume your cruise. (B,L,D)



Day 11 Mon Cruise/Piraeus/USA

This morning disembark in Piraeus and transfer to Athens Airport for your return flight home. (B)



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3 Star
4 Star
5 Star
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Mar. 12, 19, 2010 Land Only from
$1,506
 
Mar. 26, 2010 Land Only from
$1,527
 
Arp. 2, 9, 16, 23, 2010 Land Only from
$1,568
 
Apr. 30, 2010 Land Only from
$1,621
 
May. 7, 14, 2010 Land Only from
$1,621
 
May. 21, 28, 2010 Land Only from
$1,621
 
Jun. 4, 11, 18, 2010 Land Only from
$1,621
 
Jun. 25, 2010 Land Only from
$1,612
 
Jul. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 2010 Land Only from
$1,596
 

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Aug. 6, 13, 20, 2010 Land Only from
$1,596
 
Aug. 27, 2010 Land Only from
$1,604
 
Sep. 3, 10, 17, 24, 2010 Land Only from
$1,621
 
Oct. 1, 8, 2010 Land Only from
$1,621
 
Oct. 15, 2, 2010 Land Only from
$1,586
 
Oct. 29, 2010 Land Only from
$1,560
 
 
Hotel Class
City
2 Star
3 Star
4 Star
5 Star
Athens
Dorian Inn Acropol Athens Plaza
Polis Grand Kaningos 21 Hotel Divani Apollon Palace and Spa
Sofitel Divani Caravel
Stanley Hotel Divani Palace Acropolis
Titania Grande Bretagne

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Special Airfares are available for this selected packages.

Cabin Upgrade: Supplements (in double) Per Person
Outside 2 Lower Beds Cat XA & XB $ 52.00 to $58.00 p.p
Superior Cabin Cat XC $ 100.00 to $111.00 p.p
Deluxe Cabin Cat XD $ 148.00 to $164.00 p.p
Other categories are available.

FREE CRUISE for children under 16 years of age if sharing cabin with two adults.

Plus applicable airport taxes and fees.
Port Taxes $ 70.00 p.p. No fuel surcharge for cruise portion

Price is per person based on double occupancy and may vary according to hotel and airfare seasonality, weekend surcharges, holidays and local events. Rates for Single/Triple/Children and additional nights in Athens are available. A SELECTION OF OTHER HOTELS IS AVAILABLE. Airfare is from New York based on current estimates and is subject to change. Actual airfares from all gateways will be advised at the time of deposit. Other departure city airfares are available.
Some airfares may require instant purchase.

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