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SATURDAY: ATHENS
Upon arrival, you will be met
and transferred to your selected hotel. Balance of the day at
leisure.
SUNDAY: ATHENS
Morning
sightseeing tour of Athens
, including the visit to the Acropolis and its
Museum
. Balance of the day at
leisure.
MONDAY: ATHENS / NAUPLIA
Leave by the Coastal Road to the Corinth Canal (short
stop). Drive on and visit the Theatre of Epidaurus famous for its remarkable
acoustics. Then proceed to the Town of Nauplion ( short stop) drive on to
Mycenae and visit the Archaeological Site and the Tomb of Agamemnon. Departure
for Olympia Through Central Peloponnese and the Towns of Tripolis and
Megalopolis. Dinner and overnight in Olympia
, the Cradle of the Olympic
Games.
TUESDAY: OLYMPIA / DELPHI
In the morning visit the Archaeological Site with the
Sanctuary of Olympian Zeus, the Ancient Stadium and the Archaeological Museum.
Then drive on through the plains of Eliad and Achaia until the magnificent
bridge which is crossing the Corinthian Bay from Rion to Antirion. Pass by the
picturesque Towns of Nafpactos (Lepanto) and Itea, arrive in Delphi
. Dinner and
overnight.
WEDNESDAY: DELPHI / METEORA
 Visit
the Archaeological site and the Museum of Delphi. Depart for Kalambaka,
a small Town situated at the
foot of the astonishing complex of Meteora, gigantic rocks. Dinner and
overnight.
THURSDAY: METEORA/ ATHENS
Visit Meteora, among striking
scenery, perched on top of huge rocks which seem to be suspended in mid-air,
stand ageless Monasteries, where you can see exquisite specimens of Byzantive
Art. Return to Athens via
Trikala, Lamia, Thermopylae (visit the Leonida’s monument). Arrive in Athens
early in the
evening.
FRIDAY: ATHENS / MYKONOS
Morning
transfer to Piraeus port to embark your selected cruise ship, which will first
take you to Mykonos
. The island of
the international “jet-set” famous for its beautiful sandy beaches and incredible
nightlife.
SATURDAY: KUSADASI / PATMOS
First port of call is the Turkish port of Kusadasi. Do not
miss the opportunity to visit the city of Ephessos . One of the most
complete ancient cities ever excavated, where St. Paul was arrested and then banished.
In the afternoon arrival to Patmos, where participating in
the optional tour, you will have the opportunity to visit
the Monastery and the Grotto of
St. John, where he lived and recorded the book of the
Revelation.
SUNDAY: HERAKLIO
CRETE / SANTORINI
 Visit
First port of call is the Cretan port of Heraklio. Do not miss the
opportunity to join the optional tour to the Palace of Knossos, to visit the
centre of the Minoan Civilization.
In the afternoon, continue to the
most breathtaking island, Santorini, believed to be the lost continent of Atlantis.
MONDAY: PIRAEUS / AIRPORT
Early morning return to Piraeus port.
After breakfast, disembarkation and transfer to the airport for your departure
flight.
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