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THE MAGIC OF THE AEGEAN SEA

Athens-Nauplia-Olympia-Delphi

Kalambaka-Athens-Mykonos-Kusadasi

Patmos-Rhodes-Crete-Santorini-Athens

15 DAYS/14 NIGHTS 


FLIGHTS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST

TOUR DEPARTURES ON MONDAYS  

DAY 1 MONDAY: ATHENS

Arrival in Athens airport. After passing through customs, our representative awaits for you at the airport. They will guide and assist you to your hotel, take care of your luggage and of your transfer to your hotel. For the rest of the afternoon and evening, it will be at your leisure, in order for you to discover this incredible city. Accommodation will be in Athens.


DAY 2: ATHENS-NAFPLIO

Departure for your 5 days / 4 night’s classical tour. Following breakfast will be your departure from the coast, in order to make a brief stop at the Corinth canal. From there, depart for some sightseeing of Mycenae and Epidauros’ historical sites. Arrive at night in Nafplio, for your evening supper and accommodation.

DAY 3: NAFPLIO-OLYMPIA

Morning departure for Olympia. You will pass by Central Greece and Arcadia, the residence of the Pam God. In the afternoon, you will arrive in Olympia, the cradle of the Olympic games, and visit the museum and the Temple of Olympian Zeus. Supper and accommodation in Olympia.

DAY 4: OLYMPIA- DELPHI

After breakfast, you will depart Olympia and go through the plains of Eliad and Achaia. Arrive in Patras capital of Peloponnese) and take a boat to cross the Gulf of Corinth, which will bring you from the town of Rio to Antirio. You will make a stop for an afternoon lunch and visit the Prophet Elias` monastery. For the rest of the afternoon, a stop in Delphi will be made for a short visit of the archaeological site. Supper and accommodation in Delphi.

DAY 5: DELPHI-KALAMBAKA

After breakfast, visit the Sanctuary of Apollo and the Delphi museum. Departure will be made in the afternoon for Kalambaka passing through numerous Greek villages. Supper and accommodation in Kalambaka.

DAY 6: KALAMBAKA – ATHENS

In the morning, you will visit the monastery of Meteora, built at the summit in a rocky formation. Back in Athens, for the conclusion of this tour; passing through Trikala, Lamia and Thermopylae. Arrive in Athens at night. Accommodation in Athens

DAY 7: ATHENS

Breakfast at the hotel, followed with a guided tour in Athens. On the top of Athens, you will find the majestic Parthenon on the Acropolis, a constant reminder of an unforgettable past of this ancient city. Athens a city of contrast combines well the ancient with the new. La Plaka, old quarter of the city, with its night life and terrace cafes, the Constitution Square, The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier are just some attractions of the Capital of Greece. Accommodations in Athens.

DAY 8 MONDAY:  DEPARTURE FOR 4-DAY CRUISE:  MYCONOS

(Arrival 18:00 – Departure 22:00)

After breakfast, the moment has arrived to commence your cruise to the Greek Islands, and the discovery of the Aegean Sea. In the evening you will reach the first port of call, Mykonos, a sun filled island and an excellent tourist spot. The nightlife is animated with bars, discotheques, and taverns, the gathering place of the international jet set. Supper and accommodation aboard the ship.

DAY 9: KUSADASI

(Arrival 07:00 – Departure 12:00)

During the night, the cruise will head in the direction of Turkey. In the morning you will be in Kusadasi, its port also being the entry to the city of Ephesus, one of the most important archaeological reconstructions in the world.

PATMOS:  (ARRIVAL 15:30 – DEAPRTURE 20:00

In the middle of the afternoon, you will reach your second port of call of the day: Patmos. You will admire the magnificent Monastery of Saint John dating back to the 11th century, where magnificent frescos and rare manuscripts are sheltered. The island is also known as the place where Saint John transcribed the Apocalypse.

DAY 10:  RHODES

(Arrival 07:00 – Departure 18:00)

In the morning you will be in Rhodes. The entire day will be dedicated to visiting the city. Rhodes will give you the impression of a city right out of a fairy tale. After your arrival take the opportunity to stroll in the old quarters of the medieval era of Rhodes.

Departure in the evening.

DAY 11:  CRETE

(Arrival 07:00 – Departure 11:30)

After disembarking in Crete early morning, you will be on your own to discover this enchanting island. Situated at the tip of Africa for the Europeans, Crete is the largest island in Greece. Optional visit of the archaeological site of Knossos, including the museum. 

SANTORINI (ARRIVAL 16:30)

In the afternoon the cruise will depart for Santorini. This island has, with out a doubt, the most striking sight of the Mediterranean. This circular island was devastated by a volcanic eruptio

3000 years ago. You will undoubtedly fall for the charm of the dazzling, white, arched homes built in the volcanic rock, in the principle city of Fira, situated on the side of a mountain, 900 meters above sea level. Disembarkation in Santorini.

DAY 11-12-13:  SANTORINI

Free day in Santorini

DAY 14:  SANTORINI – ATHENS

After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to airport for your flight to Athens. Arrival and transfer to your hotel. Accommodation in Athens.

Day 15:  DEPARTURE FROM ATHENS

After breakfast, transfer to Athens airport for your return home. End of services.

PACKAGE INCLUDES:

  • 4 nights in Athens with breakfast
  • 3 nights in Santorini with breakfast
  • 5 days Classic tour with 2 meals per day
  • 4 day cruise with all meals
  • Flight: Santorini/Athens
  • Cruise tax $120.00 CAD
  • All transfers
  • Athens city tour

TOUR IN 3 * HOTELS

Athens: Hotel King Jason
Santorini: Hotel Daedalus
Cruise: Interior cabin
Or similar

TOUR IN 4 * HOTELS

Athens
: Hotel Parthenon
Santorini: Hotel Daedulus
Cruise: Exterior cabin
Or similar

PRICE PER PERSON IN CANADIAN $

4 * HOTELS  3 * HOTELS

DATES      DBL TPL SGL
DBL TPL SGL
01 Apr to 30 Apr$2575.00$2489.00$3675.00$2279.00 $2175.00$3129.00
01 May to 31 May$2599.00$2509.00$3730.00$2309.00$2195.00$3185.00
01 Jun to 30 Jun$2599.00$2509.00 $2309.00$2309.00$2195.00 $3185.00
01 Jul to 20 Jul$2685.00$2569.00$3890.00$2395.00$2258.00$3345.00
21 Jul to 31 Aug$2749.00$2609.00$4015.00$2455.00 $2296.00$3469.00
01 Sep to 30 Sep$2685.00$2569.00$3890.00$2390.00$2259.00$3345.00
01 Oct to 31 Oct$2575.00$2489.00$3675.00$2279.00$2175.00
$3129.00

 

   
 
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