ITINERARY
Day 1, Wed. Athens
Meeting and assistance upon arrival and transfer to the hotel. The remainder of day is at leisure to enjoy this city of striking Contrasts.
Day 2, Thu. Athens
Enjoy a morning sightseeing tour of the capital’s classical sights – the Acropolis with its majestic Parthenon and the Acropolis museum. Afternoon at leisure. (B)
Day 3, Fri. Athens – Delphi
Depart this morning via Thebes and Levadia for Delphi. Visit the Treasury of the Athenians, the Temple of Apollo and the museum. Afternoon at leisure to enjoy a stroll in the picturesque and historic town. (B, D)
Day 4, Sat. Delphi – Kalambaka
Leave the home of the Delphic Oracle this afternoon for Kalambaka via central Greece and the towns of Lamia and Trikala. Overnight in Kalambaka. (B, D)
Day 5, Sun. Kalambaka – Meteora – Athens
Visit Meteora where ancient monasteries are perched atop huge granite rocks which seem to be suspended in air. Return to Athens via Thermopylae and Kammena Vourla. (B)
Day 6, Mon. Athens – Piraeus – Cruise: Mykonos
Transfer from the hotel to Piraeus harbour to embark on the cruise ship. Today’s port of call is the cosmopolitan island of Mykonos. Stroll around the colorful harbour, shop in the chic boutiques and visit one of the many chapels. (B, L, D)
Day 7, Tue. Cruise: Kusadasi – Patmos
Today call at Kusadasi. Visit Ephesus the largest and best preserved ancient city founded by the Athenians. This afternoon sail to the sacred island Patmos where St. John lived and wrote the Book of Revelations. (B, L, D)
Day 8, Wed. Cruise: Rhodes
A full day at Rhodes – “the island of roses.” Stroll through the old town, visit the Palace of the Grand Masters and continue to the charming village of Lindos overlooking the bay of St. Paul. (B, L, D)
Day 9, Thu. Cruise: Heraklion -Santorini
This morning berth at Heraklion, the capital of Crete and home to the Palace of Knossos, the seat of ancient Minoan culture. This afternoon’s call is at Santorini, the fabled lost continent of Atlantis.The main town of Thira is accessible by donkey, cable car or foot. (B, L, D)
Day 10, Fri. Cruise: Piraeus
Early arrival into Piraeus harbour and transfer to the airport. (B)
