Ancient Mariners: Venice, Croatia & Greece - Southbound 2017
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- Two nights each at premium hotels in Venice and Athens; nine nights aboard a luxury Windstar ship cruising the Adriatic. Visits to the ancient citadel of Mycenae; the island of Corfu; ancient Olympia; a Greek farm for a taste of traditional cuisine; medieval Kotor and Hvar Town; Dubrovnik
- 'the Pearl of the Adriatic;' the citadel at Mycenae; the antiquities of Epidaurus; the temple ruins at Delphi; the Acropolis in Athens and more.
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- Tauck's private shore excursions and distinctive inclusions valued at $3,222 Two nights in Venice at Bauers L'Hotel in the heart of the city Two nights in Athens at the Hilton Athens with Acropolis View Rooms Nine nights aboard a luxury Windstar ship cruising from Venice to Croatia, Montenegro and Greece Shore excursions to Hvar, Dubrovnik, Kotor, Epidaurus, Corfu, Katakolon, Paleokastritsa, Olympia, Delphi, Mycenae, and Nafplion Visit to the ancient citadel of Mycenae Excursion to a Greek farm for a taste of traditional cuisine and entertainment Exploration of the birthplace of the Olympic Games and the Sanctuary of the Delphi Oracle Guided visits to 9 UNESCO World Heritage sites: Venice and its Lagoon, Old City of Dubrovnik, Hvar's Stari Grad Plain, Kotor, the Acropolis, Delphi, Ancient Olympia, Mycenae, and the Old Town of Corfu Three days of Venice exploration including the Doges Palace, San Rocco, Murano, Burano and Torcello Airport transfers upon arrival and departure as noted Aboard ship - daily cocktail hour, all-day soft drinks, and wine and beer with dinner 35 meals on land and sea (12 dinners, 13 breakfasts, 10 lunches), all gratuities to Tauck Director, local guides & ship staff, applicable fuel charges, service charges, porterage and taxes
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