Classical Greece with Iconic Aegean 3-Night Cruise
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Highlights
- Athens : Welcome drink; guided sightseeing, visit the Acropolis
- Corinth : Guided visit
- Mycenae : Guided visit of the excavations and museum
- Epidaurus : Guided visit of the 2,300-year-old open-air theater
- Olympia : Guided visit of the archaeological site and the museum; learn how to make the traditional Greek tzatziki appetizer
- Delphi : Guided visit of the excavations, visit the Archaeological Museum; learn to dance the sirtaki and have a glass of Ouzo
- Meteora area : Guided visit of the Varlaam and St. Stephen’s Monasteries
- Thermopylae : Guided visitCRUISING
- You've seen photos of the ancient Acropolis, dating back to the 5th century BC—now’s your chance to see it in person
- You've watched the Olympics on TV—now’s your chance to walk among the remains in Olympia, where the Olympics began in 776 BC
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ATHENS, GREECE Welcome to Athens! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome drink.
Marvels & Myths ATHENS Guided is composed of an orientation drive to see the main landmarks, including Syntagma Square, the Temple of Zeus, and the Panathenaic Stadium, plus a visit to the Acropolis. Free time this afternoon and evening. (Breakfast)
TOUR HI...
Greek History & Heroes CORINTH Cross the canal and visit ancient Corinth. MYCENAE Free time for lunch. Guided visit of the excavations and museum. EPIDAURUS Guided visit to the 2,300-year-old open-air auditorium before continuing to Nauplia. (Breakfast,Dinner) 1...
Ruins & Recipes Take a scenic drive through the Arkadian Mountains. OLYMPIA Join a guided visit to the archaeological site and the museum. [LF] Attend a cooking demonstration this evening to learn how to make traditional Greek tzatziki. (Breakfast,Dinner) 112 mi...
Digs & Dances Drive by the busy seaport of Patras. DELPHI Join a guided visit to the excavations and Archaeological Museum. This evening, [LF] learn how to dance the sirtaki while sipping a glass of ouzo. (Breakfast,Dinner) 149 mi / 239 km
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Monasteries in Magical Greece Drive past Lamia and Trikala en route to Kalambaka. METEORA Guided visit of the Varlaam and St. Stephen’s Monasteries. (Breakfast,Dinner) 155 mi / 249 km
TOUR HIGHLIGHT SACRED SITES Perched atop soaring huge cliffs are the monast...
Grecian Battles & Beauty THERMOPYLAE Stop at the battle site. ATHENS Free time late afternoon and evening. (Breakfast) 236 mi / 380 km
TOUR HIGHLIGHT LEGENDARY LIVES The story of the Battle of Thermopylae is hard to beat for drama. You may recognize this ...
Beyond the Shore ATHENS Embark on your Greek Islands cruise. MYKONOS Free time to explore this evening. (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)
ENHANCED FREE TIME EXPLORE MORE Your dreams of the Greek Islands come true with free time in Mykonos. This Aegean paradise of prist...
Turkish Treasures KUSADASI Visit the excavations of Ephesus. PATMOS Afternoon call. (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT HISTORIC SPOT Pull into port in Turkey to explore the fascinating Greek, Roman, and Byzantine excavations of Ephesus - one of the best-p...
Greek Mythology & Marvels HERAKLION Visit the Minoan Palace of Knossos. SANTORINI Afternoon call (weather permitting). (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT MYTHS & LEGENDS Marvel at the architecture of the Palace of Knossos in Crete’s city of Herakli...
Amazing Athens ATHENS Disembark From your ship for a free day in Athens. (Breakfast)
ENHANCED FREE TIME EXPLORE MORE There are countless ways to enjoy free time in the birthplace of democracy, arts, science, and the philosophy of western civilization! Explore ...
Safe travels until we meet again! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (Breakfast)
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Athens
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Located in Athens city center and just few steps away from Metaxourgeio Metro Station, this hotel offers 380 air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi, and a balcony. The hotel features a roof garden with a nice pool area, an open-air lounge bar and a restaurant, from where guests can also enjoy lovely views of the Acropolis, Mount Lycabettus and the Saronic Gulf. Among its amenities you can also find a well-equipped fitness center and a sauna. Free Wi-Fi access is available throughout.
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Neoclassical-style Hotel situated on tree-lined grounds with landscaped courtyards, 1 mile from city center.
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This 147 room hotel is set in a beautiful Mediterranean landscape filled with olive trees. The spacious white marbled lobby affords endless views of the surrounding green scenery along with the open air terrace of the lounge café. Amenities include a restaurant, large outdoor seasonal swimming pool, spacious lounges and a lobby bar with fireplace. Free Wi-Fi internet access is available throughout the property.
Olympia
Greece
Pyrgou-Olympias Main Rd
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Hotels Europa is built on the top of Drouvas Hill in Ancient Olympia (UNESCO World Heritage Site), at the foot of which is sited the Sacred Alti with brilliant monuments and the stadium of the Ancient Olympic Games.
Olympia
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Archaia Olympia - Drouva
Amalia Delphi
At the foot of Mount Parnassus overlooking olive groves and the Ionian Sea, and just minutes away from the archaeological site and museum, the temple of Apollo, and Castalia spring. The modern guest rooms are air-conditioned and have Wi-Fi and minifridges. Other amenities include an outdoor pool and an inviting lounge bar with a fireplace, where guests can relax and take in the breath taking Delphian scenery.
Delphi
Greece
1 Apollonos Street
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National Road
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