The Beautiful Aegean, Peloponnese and Northern Greece Ext
Description
Summary
Description
Embark on a captivating 10-day journey through the heart of Greece, where ancient history meets breathtaking landscapes. This multi-day tour offers an immersive experience of Greece's rich culture, history, and natural beauty. From the bustling city of Athens to the tranquil islands of the Mediterranean, you'll explore iconic destinations, marvel at architectural wonders, and savor authentic Greek cuisine. Enjoy a Mediterranean cruise, visit the archaeological site of Olympia, explore the picturesque island of Corfu, and marvel at the monasteries of Meteora. This tour is designed to provide a comprehensive and unforgettable Greek experience.
Included
Meals as stated
2 dinner included in: PATRAS, Kalabaka
Basic travel insurance
Includes arrival transfer
ATENAS
: PRESIDENT or NOVOTEL ATHENES or SKYLARK
Miconos
: CELESTYAL CRUISES or CELESTYAL CRUISES or CELESTYAL CRUISES
PATRAS
: MY WAY PATRAS or MOXY PATRAS MARINA or GRAND SERAI CONGRESS SPA
KALAMBACA
: KOSTA FAMISSI
We know how important hotels are on your trip. The hotels have been selected taking into consideration quality, price and location. They are located in the cities we visit, most of them not in the city center but all of them with easy access to public transportation nearby. Our accommodation is not based on luxury hotels. Please keep in mind that standards, bed sizes and room dimensions can vary between hotels of the same class in different locations. All rooms are equipped with private bathroom and TV. Some of them also offer a mini-bar, safe box, and hair dryer. Many hotels, mainly in North Europe, do not have air conditioning or local legislation establishes limited dates of use.
Please note also that your tour guide might be changed once or several times during the tour. On some tours, according to the number of passengers, the service may be provided in bilingual (usually in English and Spanish), either accompanied by two tour leaders, one for each language, or a single tour leader for smaller groups explaining in both languages.
Excursion: Medieval Tour in Rhodes during the cruise.
Ticket admission: archaeological site of Olympia with guided tour, Monastery at Meteoras , Archaeological site of Delphi , Monastery of Osios Loukas
Map
Attractions
Daily Itinerary
Day 1 – Day 1: Arrival in Athens
- Athens - Arrival day
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Welcome to Athens, the vibrant capital of Greece! Upon your arrival at the airport, our representative will greet you and arrange your transfer to your hotel. Once you've settled in, check the hotel's information boards for details about the welcome meeting with your guide and fellow travelers.
Day 2 – Day 2: Lavrio to Mykonos
- Athens
- Mykonos
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- Monastery of Tourliani
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After breakfast, we'll transfer you to the port of Lavrio for a full-day Mediterranean Cruise. Departing at 11 a.m., you'll have the chance to enjoy the stunning sea landscapes. We'll arrive in Mykonos, known for its windmills and white houses, at around 6 p.m. You'll have free time to explore this charming island before we depart at 11 p.m. Overnight will be on board.
Day 3 – Day 3: Mykonos to Patmos
- Mykonos
- Patmos
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- Windmills of Patmos
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After breakfast, we'll transfer you to the port for embarkation. At noon, we'll start our cruise to Patmos, the island where the Apostle John wrote the Apocalypse. You'll have the day to explore this historic island before we depart at 9 p.m. Overnight will be on board.
Day 4 – Day 4: Patmos to Rhodes
- Patmos
- Rhodes
- Heraklion
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- Medieval City of Rhodes
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We'll start the day early with a 7 a.m. arrival in Rhodes. This walled city, once protected by the Colossus of Rhodes, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, is a sight to behold. We'll take you on a guided tour of Medieval Rhodes before we depart at 6 p.m. Enjoy the rest of the day on board as our cruise ship sails out to the sea again.
Day 5 – Day 5: Rhodes to Heraklion and Santorini
- Heraklion
- Athens
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- Archaeological Area Tylissos
- Santo Wines
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We'll arrive in Heraklion, the capital of the Greek island of Crete, at 7 a.m. Here, you'll have the opportunity to explore the archaeological remains of Knossos. Later in the morning, we'll continue to Santorini, one of the most impressive islands in the Mediterranean. Enjoy the breathtaking views over the sea before we depart at 9 p.m. Overnight will be on board.
Day 6 – Day 6: Athens to Peloponnese, Tripoli, Olympia, and Patras
- Athens
- Ancient Olympia
- Patras
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- Corinth Canal
- Archaeological Site of Olympia
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Upon arrival in Athens, we'll travel to the Peloponnese region, making a brief stop at the Corinth Channel. We'll continue through the mountains to Tripoli, the capital of the Arcadia region. After a stroll around the Plaza Areos, we'll head to Olympia, where we'll visit the archaeological site. We'll then continue to Patras, a lively port city with a remarkable medieval fortress. Dinner will be included.
Day 7 – Day 7: Patras to Igoumenitsa and Corfu
- Patras
- Igoymenitsa
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- Kassiopi Castle
- Kaiser's Bridge
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After breakfast, we'll take the Antirrio River bridge to the Greek mainland. We'll travel through the regions of Central Greece and Epirus to Igoumenitsa, a port town. From here, we'll take a ferry to the beautiful island of Corfu. On the island, we'll visit its capital, Kerkyra, and Kanoni, a beautiful Byzantine church on a small island. We'll then embark on our way back to mainland Greece, with accommodation in Igoumenitsa or nearby.
Day 8 – Day 8: Igoumenitsa to Metsovo, Kastráki, and Kalambaka
- Igoymenitsa
- Metsovo
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After breakfast, we'll travel through the Epirus to Metsovo, a picturesque Balkan village. We'll then continue to the region of Thessaly, stopping at Kastráki for lunch. In the afternoon, we'll visit the Meteora, an impressive place declared a World Heritage Site. We'll visit the whole valley and include the entrance to one of the most famous monasteries. We'll arrive at Kalambaka in the evening, where dinner will be included.
Day 9 – Day 9: Kalambaka to Delphi and Athens
- Athens
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- Delphi
- Hosios Loukas Holy Monastery
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We'll travel south through the Thessaly region to Delphi, where we'll visit the beautiful archaeological complex. After lunch, we'll travel to the Osios Loukas Monastery, one of the most beautiful Byzantine monasteries in Greece. We'll then continue our journey to Athens, arriving in the evening.
Day 10 – Day 10: Departure from Athens
- Athens - Departure day
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After breakfast, our unforgettable 10-day tour of Greece comes to an end. We hope you've enjoyed this journey through Greece's rich history, stunning landscapes, and vibrant culture. Safe travels!
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