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Treasures of Greece
2 nts. Athens, 1 nt. Olympia, 1 nt. Delphi,
1 nt. Kalambaka, 1 nt. Athens & 5 Day Cruise | View Itinerary Map
1 nt. Kalambaka, 1 nt. Athens & 5 Day Cruise | View Itinerary Map
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Day 1 Mon Depart USA Overnight flight to Athens. Meals and refreshments served on board. Day 2 Tue Athens Morning arrival in Athens Airport where your Central Holidays host will meet and assist you with transfer to your hotel. The rest of your day is at leisure. Day 3 Wed Athens Half-day morning city tour includes highlights of Athens and the Acropolis plus the new Acropolis Museum. Afternoon and balance of day at leisure. (B) Day 4 Thu Mycenae/Epidaurus/Olympia or Patras Morning departure for Olympia. Travel to the Argolis region, crossing the Corinth Canal, to Mycenae, to see the Lion's Gate and Tomb of Agamemnon. Proceed to Epidaurus and the famous Theatre. Drive to Olympia or Patras and your hotel for dinner and overnight. (B,D) Day 5 Fri Olympia or Patras/Delphi Morning visit of Olympia, site of the first Olympic Games. Visit the Stadium, the Sanctuary of Zeus and the Museum. Head to the mainland and arrive in Delphi for dinner and overnight at your hotel. (B,D) Day 6 Sat Delphi/Kalambaka Visit the site of the Oracle, Treasury, Theater and Stadium plus the Museum and the famed bronze statue of the 'Charioteer'. Enjoy a scenic drive en route to Kalambaka. Dinner and overnight at your hotel. (B,D) Day 7 Sun Meteora/Athens Morning visit of Meteora where, perched atop soaring stone formations, seemingly suspended in mid-air, are ageless monasteries. View the priceless, exquisite Byzantine icons and treasures. Return to Athens via Thermopylae (see Leonidas' monument). Overnight in Athens. (B) Day 8 Mon Cruise/Mykonos Morning transfer to the port of Piraeus for embarkation on your cruise ship. Sail for the island of Mykonos, noted for its jet-set atmosphere, white-washed buildings, harborside cafes and chic shops. Sail this evening. (B,L,D) Day 9 Tue Kusadasi/Patmos Morning arrival in Kusadasi, Turkey. Located nearby is Ephesus, one of the 'Seven Wonders of the Ancient World'. This afternoon sail to Patmos, site of the Monastery of St. John and the Grotto of the Revelation. Optional excursions to visit both sites are available. Evening departure for Rhodes. (B,L,D) Day 10 Wed Rhodes A full day on the Island of Roses, famed for its Medieval Old Town, great shopping and ancient site of the Colossus of Rhodes. Visit the Temple of Athena on the Acropolis of Lindos, overlooking the Bay of Paul (optional). Sail in the evening. (B,L,D) Day 11 Thu Heraklion/Santorini Morning arrival in Crete, the largest of the Greek islands. Visit Knossos and the Palace of King Minos (optional).Later, sail for the spectacular volcanic island of Santorini. Here, villages are perched on the rim of a caldera, with breathtaking sunset views. Sail later this evening. (B,L,D) Day 12 Fri Cruise/Piraeus/USA Morning arrival in Piraeus. Disembark and transfer to Athens Airport for your return flight to the USA, arriving the same day. (B) |
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