Spotlight on Greece plus 3 day Greek Island Cruise

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Discover Athens, Olympia, Delphi & the Greek isles in depth when you add the Spotlight on Greece & Greek Island Cruising together! Visit the Acropolis & Parthenon in Athens, the first Olympic stadium in Olympia & the Temples of Hera and Zeus in Delphi, all with your Local Greek Guide. Then, board your cruise ship & sail between the islan...

Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Learn about the birthplace of modern society on a guided tour of Athens & the Acropolis
    • See the Corinth Canal
    • Guided tour of Mycenae, including the Palace of Agamemnon
    • See the Acronafplion citadel at Nafplion
    • Visit Kusadasi's local bazaar
    • See the Monastery of St. John on Patmos
    • Exclusive trip to Ephesus (From Mar 2017)
    • Visit Heraklion town
    • Visit the main town of Fira
    • See the spectacular volcanic islands surrounding Santorini

What's this trip about?

    Discover Athens, Olympia, Delphi & the Greek isles in depth when you add the Spotlight on Greece & Greek Island Cruising together! Visit the Acropolis & Parthenon in Athens, the first Olympic stadium in Olympia & the Temples of Hera and Zeus in Delphi, all with your Local Greek Guide. Then, board your cruise ship & sail between the islands of Mykonos, Crete & Santorini, with a day in Kusadasi on the Turkish coast. Fascinating history, idyllic locations & stunning sunsets, holidays don't get much better than this!

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityEurope/Athens
End CityEurope/Athens

Travel Themes

  • Cultural

Destinations

  • Europe
  • Turkey

Attractions

  • Acropolis
  • Athens
  • Delphi
  • Mykonos
  • Olympia
  • Santorini

Activities

  • Culture
  • Trekking

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1 Arrive Athens

Check-in to your hotel and spend the afternoon getting a sneak peak at mythical Athens, a city crammed with ancient wonders and busy with modern, urban soul. Later, meet up with your fellow travellers and Tour Rep back at the hotel. Wrap up the day on the shady slop...

Day 2 Athens to Olympia

Step back in time in Europe’s oldest city to the birthplace of democracy. Get the run down on the Parthenon and the Acropolis from our expert Local Guide, as you wander around the famous columns above the city sprawl. Then we check out the first modern Olympic Stadium...

Day 3 Olympia to Delphi

This morning our Local Guide shows off the important sites of the first Olympic Games in 776BC and gives you the run down on this sporting sanctuary. Take a seat in the impressive 45 000 seat stadium and get a look into ancient beliefs with a visit to the Temples of ...

Day 4 Delphi to Athens

With lush valleys and a cliff-side position on the slopes of Mt. Parnassus, Delphi is all about spine-tingling views and incredible ruins. Learn how this spectacular site was the centre of the universe for Ancient Greeks and a place of prophecy, as your Trip Manager ...

Day 5 Athens to Mykonos

Today, board a typical Greek ship to Mykonos and take advantage of the amazing views across the Aegean, full of rocky islands. Mykonos is famous for its blissful beaches and party culture. No matter what you’re after, chances are this island has got it! You’ll soon ...

Day 6 Cruising to Patmos via Kusadasi

In the morning, wake up to the Turkish port town of Kusadasi. Rummage through the Grand Bazaar and go local bargaining for leather goods, jewellery or local crafts. Otherwise hook up with the group and our Local Guide for an optional excursion to ancient Ephesus, a s...

Day 7 Cruising to Santorini via Crete

Today we start the day off with a visit to the biggest of the Greek Islands, Crete. Choose an optional excursion to the Palace of Knossos where our Local Guide will tell you the story of this 4000 year old mythical Minoan Palace, where the minotaur (half-man/half-bul...

Day 8 Arrival into Athens

Disembark after breakfast and transfer into central Athens where the trip ends once you arrive.

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Price per day$167
Last Updated: 0/18/2022

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Accommodation

7 nights twin or triple-share accommodation: 4 nights in hotels, 3 nights on board a cruise ship Modern, air-conditioned coach Hotel tips, local taxes & service charges Fun-filled entertainment on every night of the cruise "Welcome to Greece" information pack,
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Meals Included
  • 7 continental breakfasts
  • 3 lunches
  • 5 three-course dinners
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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