Greece in 9 days - Ancient Ruins & Full-Board Aegean Cruise - Charm
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Overview
Highlights
- Acropolis of Athens
- Crete
- Kalambaka
- Mykonos
- Santorini
- Kusadasi
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Trip includes
- Departures from main US airports.
- International flights: US - Athens - US.
- 5 nights hotel accommodation in Charm category hotels and 3 nights on board a Greek Island Cruise.
- 5 breakfasts, 1 dinner and full-board with unlimited drinks package during the Greek Island Cruise.
- Transfers in air-conditioned vehicles.
- Visits as indicated in the itinerary with an English-speaking guide.*
- All air taxes, fuel surcharge, port taxes and cruise ship fuel charges.
Itinerary
Ready to dive into the wonders of one of the greatest civilisations of all time and walk in the footsteps of the greats, from Socrates to Aristotle? Head to your departure airport, ready for a flight to Athens *, the Greek capital. Night on board. * If either your out...
Touch down in Athens and transfer to the hotel, in the heart of the city where you can soak up the hustle and bustle of the mega-metropolis. Enjoy the remainder of the day at your leisure, exploring the vibrant Athenian neighbourhoods and sampling delicious Greek cuisine. Overnight stay in Athens.
Breakfast at the hotel. Discover Athens today with a guided sightseeing tour. Begin with a panoramic tour of the city to see the Parliament Building, the University, National Library and Academy of Arts. Be awe-struck by the Temple of Olympian Zeus and the Panathenaic...
Breakfast at the hotel. Leave the capital behind as you travel to Delphi, thought to be the center of the ancient Greek world. In Ancient Greece, Delphi was the home of the Pythia, a priestess who had the ability to consult the Oracle in order to tell the future. Visi...
Breakfast at the hotel. Spend the day discovering the fascinating heritage of Meteora on an excursion to the floating Monasteries of Meteora.* Perched atop gravity-defying rocky peaks, the monasteries of Meteora are a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the 6 remaining mon...
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the port of Lavrio this morning, where you'll board the ship ready to embark on an unforgettable full-board 3-night cruise around the eternal Greek islands. Your home for the next three nights is fully-equipped to ensure you have a ...
Full-board. This morning you'll anchor in Kusadasi, on Turkey's Aegean coast. This port city is the gateway to the ancient city of Ephesus, one of the best-preserved archaeological sites in the region. Disembark and set off on an included excursion to Ephesus to disco...
Full-board. As the sun rises this morning, you'll arrive at the the port of Heraklion on the historic island of Crete. Famed for its rich Minoan heritage this large island is one of the most popular in all of Greece. Disembark and set off on an included excursion to t...
Breakfast on board. Disembark the ship this morning and take a transfer back to Athens. After checking in at the hotel, the remainder of the day is free to enjoy the Greek capital at your leisure. Do some last-minute souvenir shopping, perhaps for some authentic Greek...
Breakfast at the hotel.* Sadly, it's time to bring your unforgettable journey through Greece to an end. At the indicated time, transfer to Athens airport for a flight back to the US. Arrive in the US and end your trip. * Depending on the return flight schedule and th...
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