Eastern Mediterranean 2012: Best of Greece Plus 4 Day Aegean Cruise Superior 2012
Tour Type: Eastern Mediterranean
Brochure Type: Eastern Mediterranean 2012
See the sights of ancient Greece. Discover the Parthenon and Hadrian's Arch in Athens. Admire Agamemnon's Palace in Mycenae and visit the spectacular amphitheatre at Epidaurus. See where the first Olympics were held and consult the Oracle of Delphi. A trip to remember forever.
Sightseeing Highlights
Brochure Type: Eastern Mediterranean 2012
See the sights of ancient Greece. Discover the Parthenon and Hadrian's Arch in Athens. Admire Agamemnon's Palace in Mycenae and visit the spectacular amphitheatre at Epidaurus. See where the first Olympics were held and consult the Oracle of Delphi. A trip to remember forever.
Sightseeing Highlights
- Athens Visit the Parthenon on the Acropolis. See the Agora, Royal Palace and Temple of Zeus. View Hadrian's Arch and the stadium built for the first modern Olympic Games in 1896.
- Corinth Cross the Corinth Canal and visit the ancient ruins.
- Mycenae See the Treasury of Atreus, Beehive Tombs, Lion Gate and Agamemnon's Palace
- Epidaurus Admire the amphitheatre, and view the Sanctuary of Aesculapius.
- Olympia Visit the Olympic Stadium and the archeological site.
- Delphi Tour the home of the Oracle.
- Thermopylae View the battle site.
- Meteora Visit two of the incredible rock monasteries.
- Mykonos
- Kusadasi
- Patmos
- Rhodes
- Heraklion
- Santorini
- Welcome Drink and light meal with your Travel Director in Athens.
- 12 buffet breakfasts.
- Be My Guest Dinner in Olympia.
- 7 three-course dinners.
- 4 lunches.
- First class hotel accommodation featuring twin rooms and private facilities
- All hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes included
- Travel by luxury air-conditioned coach
- The services of one of our professional Travel Directors throughout your trip by coach and a Trafalgar Local Host on board your cruise
- Qualified Local Guides in Athens and Delphi.
- On 4 day cruise standard outside 2-berth cabin with air conditioning, private facilities, telephone and radio
- Return transfers provided between Piraeus Port and your Athens hotel
- Souvenir Photo Capture treasured memories of your trip with a complimentary group photo taken at a landmark location.
- A stylish wallet, travel documents, keepsake booklet and map
Details
- Tour Operator
- Trafalgar Tours
- Offer
- Offer valid through 3/31/2012
- Duration
- 14 Days
- Escorted
- Escorted - Yes
| Day | Destination | Description |
| Day 1 | Depart USA | DEPART USA: Overnight flight to Athens. |
| Day 2 | Athens | ARRIVE ATHENS (2 NIGHTS): Welcome to Athens! You are met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. Relax or spend time exploring the wonders of this ancient city. In the evening, enjoy a Welcome Drink and light meal with your travelling companions and your Travel Director. (Welcome Reception) Divani Palace Acropolis (Superior First Class) |
| Day 3 | Athens | ATHENS SIGHTSEEING & FREE TIME: Classical Athens was a centre for the arts, learning and philosophy, and is widely seen as the cradle of Western Civilisation and the birthplace of democracy. One of the world's oldest cities, discover the rich heritage of Athens during your morning sightseeing tour with your expert Local Guide. Explore the Parthenon on the Acropolis, dedicated to the goddess Athena and one of the world's greatest cultural monuments. Marvel at the Agora, the Royal Palace and the Temple of Zeus. See Hadrian's Arch, built to celebrate the arrival of the Roman Emperor Hadrian, and the stadium where the first modern Olympics took place in 1896. Spend the rest of the day as you wish. In the evening, perhaps choose to dine in the lively Plaka area of the city. (Buffet Breakfast) |
| Day 4 | Nafplion | ATHENS - MYCENAE - NAFPLION: Cross the mighty Corinth Canal to the Pelopponesian Peninsula and visit the ancient city of Corinth. In Mycenae - a mighty kingdom of ancient Greece and a military stronghold - see the Beehive Tombs, the Treasury of Atreus, the Lion Gate and the remains of Agamemnon's Royal Palace. On the way to Nafplion, explore the amphitheatre and view the Sanctuary of Aesculapius, the God of Medicine in Epidaurus. The rod of Aesculapius, a snake-entwined staff, remains the symbol of medicine to this day. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner) Amalia Nafplion / Ipoliti (First Class) |
| Day 5 | Olympia | NAFPLION - OLYMPIA: Enjoy a spectacular drive east across the Mountains of Arcadia to ancient Olympia. Connected to many gods and myths, Olympia is also the site of the first Olympic Games held in 776 BC. This evening enjoy a Be My Guest dinner of authentic local cuisine at a restaurant located on an olive farm. (Buffet Breakfast / Be My Guest dinner) Amalia Olympia / Europa (First Class) |
| Day 6 | Delphi | OLYMPIA - PATRAS - DELPHI: Spend the morning visiting the ancient Olympic stadium and the Temples of Zeus and Hera - the wife of Zeus and one of the most important deities in Greek mythology. Driving north to Patras, you cross the Gulf of Corinth to mainland Greece before continuing to Delphi. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner) Delphi Palace / Amalia Delphi (First Class) |
| Day 7 | Kalambaka | DELPHI - THERMOPYLAE - KALAMBAKA: Tour Delphi on the slopes of Mount Parnassos with an expert Local Guide and see the site of the most important oracle in the classical world. Walk the Sacred Way to the Temple of Apollo dating from the 4th century. It was here that every four years athletes competed in the Pythian Games, a precursor of the modern Olympics. A picturesque early afternoon drive brings you to Thermopylae, famous for the heroic defense by Leonidas and his brave Spartans against the invading Persians. After seeing the memorial, cross the fertile Thessaly region, the 'bread basket of ancient Greece' and travel over the Pourmaraki Pass towards Kalambaka. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner) Amalia Kalambaka / Meteora (First Class) |
| Day 8 | Athens | KALAMBAKA - METEORA - ATHENS: Drive to Meteora, one of the largest and most important complexes of Eastern Orthodox monasteries in Greece. Visit two of the six monasteries built on sandstone rocks above the town. A scenic drive brings you back to Athens. Why not consider joining your travelling companions for a celebration dinner on your final night? (Buffet Breakfast) Divani Palace Acropolis (Superior First Class) |
| Day 9 | Mykonos | ATHENS - PIRAEUS - MYKONOS: Board your ship at the port of Piraeus. Cruise to the glamorous island of Mykonos and spend a few hours discovering the charming town and sparkling beaches. (Buffet Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner) |
| Day 10 | Patmos | KUSADASI - PATMOS: Arrive early at the bustling port of Kusadasi in Turkey - where there is time to take an optional excursion to Ephesus. Your cruise continues to Patmos, with an excursion to the cave where the Book of Revelation was written. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner) |
| Day 11 | Rhodes | RHODES: Disembark in Rhodes. Explore the fascinating medieval Old Town and visit Lindos, featuring an acropolis with stunning coastal views. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner) |
| Day 12 | Santorini | HERAKLION - SANTORINI: Sail to Heraklion on the island of Crete, then cruise to the spectacular volcanic island of Santorini. Maybe explore Fira and Oia, where people flock just to see the sunset! (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner) |
| Day 13 | Athens | DISEMBARKATION - ATHENS: An early arrival at Piraeus. Time at leisure. (Buffet Breakfast) Divani Palace Acropolis |
| Day 14 | USA | ATHENS - USA: We transfer you to the airport for your return flight home. (Buffet Breakfast) |
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- Hotel Class Key: D: Deluxe SF: Superior First Class F: First Class
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Eastern Mediterranean 2012: Best of Greece Plus 4 Day Aegean Cruise Superior 2012
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Tour Type: Eastern MediterraneanBrochure Type: Eastern Mediterranean 2012See the sights of ancient Greece. Discover the Parthenon and Hadrian's Arch in Athens.
