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Jewels of Greece with Aegean Cruise
Day 1: ARRIVAL IN ATHENS
Upon arrival at Athens Airport,meet and greet then transfer and check in at hotel. The rest of the day is free at leisure. Overnight at hotel in Athens.
Upon arrival at Athens Airport,meet and greet then transfer and check in at hotel. The rest of the day is free at leisure. Overnight at hotel in Athens.
DAY 2: ATHENS (BREAKFAST)
Breakfast at hotel. The day is dedicated to exploring the city of Athens. Begin with a panoramic tour of the most important monuments and landmarks of the city including the Panathinaikon stadium, the Zappeion, the temple of Olympian Zeus, Hadrian's Arch, Syntagma square, the Parliament, the tomb of the unknown soldier, Schliemann's house, the Academy, the University, the National Library, and the old Parliament. Next, head for a guided visit to the Acropolis, including the Propylae, the temple of Athena Nike, the Parthenon, and the Erechtheion. The rest of the afternoon is free at leisure to explore Plaka, the picturesque old part of the city, and why not, some shopping at Ermou street.
Breakfast at hotel. The day is dedicated to exploring the city of Athens. Begin with a panoramic tour of the most important monuments and landmarks of the city including the Panathinaikon stadium, the Zappeion, the temple of Olympian Zeus, Hadrian's Arch, Syntagma square, the Parliament, the tomb of the unknown soldier, Schliemann's house, the Academy, the University, the National Library, and the old Parliament. Next, head for a guided visit to the Acropolis, including the Propylae, the temple of Athena Nike, the Parthenon, and the Erechtheion. The rest of the afternoon is free at leisure to explore Plaka, the picturesque old part of the city, and why not, some shopping at Ermou street.
DAY 3: ATHENS - DELPHI - KALAMBAKA (BREAKFAST, DINNER)
Breakfast at hotel. Depart northwards towards Delphi, which used to be the most sacred place in the world and a pilgrimage center for many centuries in antiquity. Admire the Sanctuary of Apollo, walk the Sacred way, and visit the temple of Apollo, home of Pythia (the oracle). In the afternoon, and after a short break for lunch (not included), cross the mountains of central Greece to arrive in Kalambaka for dinner and overnight.
Breakfast at hotel. Depart northwards towards Delphi, which used to be the most sacred place in the world and a pilgrimage center for many centuries in antiquity. Admire the Sanctuary of Apollo, walk the Sacred way, and visit the temple of Apollo, home of Pythia (the oracle). In the afternoon, and after a short break for lunch (not included), cross the mountains of central Greece to arrive in Kalambaka for dinner and overnight.
DAY 4: KALAMBAKA - METEORA - ATHENS (BREAKFAST)
Breakfast at hotel. This morning, visit Meteora and see amazing rock formations, like towers of sandstone, stand ageless, and have provided sacred retreat for monks over the centuries. A number of monasteries are hidden on top of Meteora. Meteora is considered among the most beautiful areas of mainland Greece and belongs to Unesco's list of world heritage monuments. After the visit, take the road back to Athens and on the way, make a short stop at Thermopylae to admire the statue of Leonidas king of Sparta. Overnight at hotel in Athens.
Breakfast at hotel. This morning, visit Meteora and see amazing rock formations, like towers of sandstone, stand ageless, and have provided sacred retreat for monks over the centuries. A number of monasteries are hidden on top of Meteora. Meteora is considered among the most beautiful areas of mainland Greece and belongs to Unesco's list of world heritage monuments. After the visit, take the road back to Athens and on the way, make a short stop at Thermopylae to admire the statue of Leonidas king of Sparta. Overnight at hotel in Athens.
DAY 5: ATHENS - MYKONOS on cruise
Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to Piraeus port to embark on a «Celestyal cruises» for the three night «Iconic Aegean» cruise. Upon arrival at Mykonos in the afternoon, its free time to explore the bustling town until late in the evening. Overnight onboard cruise.
Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to Piraeus port to embark on a «Celestyal cruises» for the three night «Iconic Aegean» cruise. Upon arrival at Mykonos in the afternoon, its free time to explore the bustling town until late in the evening. Overnight onboard cruise.
DAY 6: KUDASI - PATMOS on cruise
Breakfast onboard cruise. Early in the morning will be arriving at the port of Kusadasi. Disembarkation for your included shore excursion to “Ancient Ephesus through the Ages”. Around mid-day, the ship will set sail again for a short trip to Patmos. Do not miss the optional excursion to the famous monastery of St. John and the Grotto of the Apocalypse. Overnight onboard cruise.
Breakfast onboard cruise. Early in the morning will be arriving at the port of Kusadasi. Disembarkation for your included shore excursion to “Ancient Ephesus through the Ages”. Around mid-day, the ship will set sail again for a short trip to Patmos. Do not miss the optional excursion to the famous monastery of St. John and the Grotto of the Apocalypse. Overnight onboard cruise.
DAY 7: HERAKLION - SANTORINI on cruise
Breakfast onboard cruise. Arrival in Heraklion early in the morning. During your included excursion you will be visiting the Minoan Palace of Knossos with the legendary Minotaur. Return on board an in the afternoon and arrive at the unique island of Santorini. You can choose to take the cable car up to Fira town or follow an optional excursion to “Spectacular Oia village perched on the caldera rim”.
Breakfast onboard cruise. Arrival in Heraklion early in the morning. During your included excursion you will be visiting the Minoan Palace of Knossos with the legendary Minotaur. Return on board an in the afternoon and arrive at the unique island of Santorini. You can choose to take the cable car up to Fira town or follow an optional excursion to “Spectacular Oia village perched on the caldera rim”.
DAY 8: PIRAEUS - DEPARTURE IN ATHENS (BREAKFAST)
Arrival at Piraeus port early in the morning. Breakfast on board. Disembarkation and transfer to the Athens airport for your return flight.
Arrival at Piraeus port early in the morning. Breakfast on board. Disembarkation and transfer to the Athens airport for your return flight.
For inquiries:
Email: ststours [at] cfsharp.com
Call: +63 2 817-0071 to 74
experience label:
international
