Athens – Classical Greece & Major Winter Islands

Sunday : Athens

Upon your arrival at Athens airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Remaining day at leisure.

Monday : Athens – Olympia

After breakfast you will be picked-up from your hotel for the organized 4 day Classical starting with the Peloponnese.

Stop at Corinth Canal.

Continue and visit the famous theater of Epidaurus (known worldwide for its acoustics). Continue the city of Nafplio, Mycenae where you will visit the archaeological site of the Acropolis prehistoric, with the door of the Lions and Timulo of Agamemnon.

In the afternoon, depart for Olympia and cross the Central region of the Peloponnese and the cities of Tripoli and Megalopolis.

Arrive in Olympia, the cradle of creation of the Olympic Games.

end the day with dinner and overnight.

Tuesday: Olympia – Delphi

Morning visit of the archaeological site, the Sanctuary of Zeus, the facilities of the Olympic Stadium (where the first Olympic Games were held) and the Archaeologi-cal Museum. Continue, passing through the plains of Eliada and Achaia and cross the bridge that connects the Corinthian sea (Rion to Antirion).

 Drive through the picturesque towns of Nafpactos (Lepanto) and Itea, arriving in Delphi. Dinner and overnight

Wednesday: Delphi – Meteora

In the morning visit part of the city of Delphi, formerly known as the center of the ancient world, visit its archaeological site and museum, with its famous bronze statue “Auriga”. Depart for Kalambaka, a small town situated under the giant rocks of Meteora.

Dinner and overnight.

Thursday: Meteora – Athens

Early morning visit to the monasteries of Meteora, located on towering rocks in a landscape of unique natural beauty.

You will have free time for lunch.

In the afternoon depart for your return to Athens.

Early evening arrival in Athens city the Greek capital.

Overnight Athens hotel.

Friday: Athens

 Athens organized sightseeing tour including visit to the Acropolis and the Acropolis museum.

Remaining day at leisure.

Overnight Athens hotel.

Saturday : Athens

Free Day in Athens.

Possibility of optional tours.

Overnight in Athens

Sunday : Athens

Free Day in Athens.

Possibility of optional tours.

Overnight in Athens

Monday: Athens – Siros

Morning transfer to the port in order to embark on the 4-day cruise. First stop Siros, an island full of beauties and charms created by its natural landscape, its authenticity and its traditional villages. Here you can participate in the walking tour that will introduce you to the capital of the Cyclades islands.

Tuesday: Kusadasi

The port of call today will be Kusadasi (Turkey).

Do not miss the opportunity to participate in the tour to Ephesus, one of the oldest cities ever excavated.

Wednesday: Rhodes

Morning arrival to the harbor of Rhodes, also known as the island of the Crusaders Knights of the Order of St. John. Here, you may choose to partici-pate in the excursion to the famous Acropolis of Lindos, on top of the moun-tain, and the medieval city (Old town of Rhodes) with many shops and cafes.

Thursday: Santorini

We will continue to a place that will take your breath away: Santorini, with its unique caldera view. Here you can participate in the excursion that will take you to the village of Oia.

Friday: Athens port – Airport

Breakfast is served on board, arrival at the port of Athens, disembark from ship and transfer to Athens Airport.

*Lunches during the circuit are not included

Note!The Silver category is based on 3-star hotels during the circuit

The Gold & Sapphire categories in 4-star hotels during the circuit