THE PEARLS OF THE AEGEAN
8 DAYS/7
NIGHT
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DAY 1 MONDAY: ATHENS
Arrival at Athens airport, transfer to your hotel. Remainder of the day free. Accommodation in Athens.
DAY 2 TUESDAY: ATHENS CLASSICAL TOUR OF DELPHI & THE
METEORA (2 DAYS)
After breakfast, transfer to the city of DELPHI where you will be on your own for 2 hours to stroll or appreciate the panorama of slopes of Mount Parnassus to the plains of Itea. From there, departure for KALAMBAKA (the gateway of Meteora) by going through many cities and picturesque villages of central Greece. Supper and accommodations in Kalambaka.
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DAY 3
WEDNESDY: CLASSICAL TOUR OF DELPHI &
METEORA (2 DAYS)
In the morning, a
visit to the unique and impressive site of Meteora. The monasteries contain true historical and
religious treasures. Return to Athens through TRIKALA, LAMIA & THERMOPULAE with a
brief stop at the monument
of King Leonidas. Return to Athens in the evening.
N.B. The entry fees to the Museum of Delphi
are not included.
DAY 4 THURSDAY: ATHENS
After breakfast, you will take a guided tour to Athens. This tour will give you the opportunity to see the diversity of this
fascinating city. With the services of a
professional guide, you will visit Constitution
Square, the House of Parliament, the tomb of the
Unknown Soldier, The Temple of Zeus Olympian, the Olympic Stadium, the Royal Palace,
the Academy and University, and without omission, of course, the Acropolis, one
of the most renowned sites in Athens. Accommodation in Athens.
DAY 5 FRIDAY: ATHENS –
CRUISE “THE DISCOVERY OF THE AEGEAN SEA” 3 DAYS
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, MYKNONOS, 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 6 SATURDAY: CRUISE – RHODES
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 7 SUNDAY: CRUISE – KUSADASI (TURKEY)
– PATMOS
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. 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 8 MONDAY: PATMOS – ATHENS
In the morning return
to Athens. End of services.
PACKAGE INCLUDES:
- Private transfer from airport to hotel
- 3 nights in Athens with breakfast (accommodation
according to category of hotel chosen)
- Classical tour of Delphi
and the Meteora (2 days/1 night) with French/English guide and half board
- Athens city tour
- Cruise “Discovery of the Aegean
Sea”, 3 days with all meals
- Airport taxes $80.00
- Taxes & service charges
- Services of a Preference Vacations
representative
PRICE PER PERSON IN CANADIAN $
4 * HOTELS 3 * HOTELS
DATES DBL TPL SGL DBL TPL SGL
01 Mar to 31 Oct $1309.00 $1199.00 $1929.00 $1019.00 $919.00 $1419.00
**Refer to page 9
for names of hotels used |
