First Class 2012: Best of Greece Plus 3 Day Aegean Cruise Premium 2012
Tour Type: Eastern Mediterranean
Brochure Type: First Class 2012
See the sights of ancient Greece. Discover the Parthenon and Hadrian's Arch in Athens. Admire Agamemnon's Palace in Mycenae and visit the spectacular amphitheatre at Epidaurus. See where the first Olympics were held and consult the Oracle of Delphi. A trip to remember forever.
Sightseeing Highlights
Brochure Type: First Class 2012
See the sights of ancient Greece. Discover the Parthenon and Hadrian's Arch in Athens. Admire Agamemnon's Palace in Mycenae and visit the spectacular amphitheatre at Epidaurus. See where the first Olympics were held and consult the Oracle of Delphi. A trip to remember forever.
Sightseeing Highlights
- Athens Visit the Parthenon on the Acropolis. See the Agora, Royal Palace and Temple of Zeus. View Hadrian's Arch and the stadium built for the first modern Olympic Games in 1896.
- Corinth Cross the Corinth Canal and visit the ancient ruins.
- Mycenae See the Treasury of Atreus, Beehive Tombs, Lion Gate and Agamemnon's Palace
- Epidaurus Admire the amphitheatre, and view the Sanctuary of Aesculapius.
- Olympia Visit the Olympic Stadium and the archeological site.
- Delphi Tour the home of the Oracle.
- Thermopylae View the battle site.
- Meteora Visit two of the incredible rock monasteries.
- Mykonos
- Kusadasi
- Patmos
- Santorini
- Welcome Drink and light meal with your Travel Director in Athens.
- Be My Guest Dinner in Olympia.
- 11 buffet breakfasts.
- 3 lunches.
- 6 three-course dinners.
- First class hotel accommodation featuring twin rooms and private facilities
- All hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes included
- Travel by luxury air-conditioned coach
- The services of one of our professional Travel Directors throughout your trip by coach and a Trafalgar Local Host on board your cruise
- Qualified Local Guides in Athens and Delphi.
- On 3 day cruise premium outside 2-berth cabin with air conditioning, private facilities, telephone and radio
- Return transfers provided between Piraeus Port and your Athens hotel
- Souvenir Photo Capture treasured memories of your trip with a complimentary group photo taken at a landmark location.
- A stylish wallet, travel documents, keepsake booklet and map
Call (302) 478-6512 for more information or to book today! Mention code 10564641
- Tour Operator
- Trafalgar Tours
- Offer
- Offer valid through 3/31/2012
- Duration
- 13 Days
- Escorted
- Escorted - Yes
| Day | Destination | Description |
| Day 1 | Depart USA | DEPART USA: Overnight flight to Athens. |
| Day 2 | Athens | ARRIVE ATHENS (2 NIGHTS): Welcome to Athens! You are met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. Relax or spend time exploring the wonders of this ancient city. In the evening, enjoy a Welcome Drink and light meal with your travelling companions and your Travel Director. (Welcome Reception) Divani Palace Acropolis (Superior First Class) |
| Day 3 | Athens | ATHENS SIGHTSEEING & FREE TIME: Classical Athens was a centre for the arts, learning and philosophy, and is widely seen as the cradle of Western Civilisation and the birthplace of democracy. One of the world's oldest cities, discover the rich heritage of Athens during your morning sightseeing tour with your expert Local Guide. Explore the Parthenon on the Acropolis, dedicated to the goddess Athena and one of the world's greatest cultural monuments. Marvel at the Agora, the Royal Palace and the Temple of Zeus. See Hadrian's Arch, built to celebrate the arrival of the Roman Emperor Hadrian, and the stadium where the first modern Olympics took place in 1896. Spend the rest of the day as you wish. In the evening, perhaps choose to dine in the lively Plaka area of the city. (Buffet Breakfast) |
| Day 4 | Nafplion | ATHENS - MYCENAE - NAFPLION: Cross the mighty Corinth Canal to the Pelopponesian Peninsula and visit the ancient city of Corinth. In Mycenae - a mighty kingdom of ancient Greece and a military stronghold - see the Beehive Tombs, the Treasury of Atreus, the Lion Gate and the remains of Agamemnon's Royal Palace. On the way to Nafplion, explore the amphitheatre and view the Sanctuary of Aesculapius, the God of Medicine in Epidaurus. The rod of Aesculapius, a snake-entwined staff, remains the symbol of medicine to this day. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner) Amalia Nafplion / Ipoliti (First Class) |
| Day 5 | Olympia | NAFPLION - OLYMPIA: Enjoy a spectacular drive east across the Mountains of Arcadia to ancient Olympia. Connected to many gods and myths, Olympia is also the site of the first Olympic Games held in 776 BC. This evening enjoy a Be My Guest dinner of authentic local cuisine at a restaurant located on an olive farm. (Buffet Breakfast / Be My Guest dinner) Amalia Olympia / Europa (First Class) |
| Day 6 | Delphi | OLYMPIA - PATRAS - DELPHI: Spend the morning visiting the ancient Olympic stadium and the Temples of Zeus and Hera - the wife of Zeus and one of the most important deities in Greek mythology. Driving north to Patras, you cross the Gulf of Corinth to mainland Greece before continuing to Delphi. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner) Delphi Palace / Amalia Delphi (First Class) |
| Day 7 | Kalambaka | DELPHI - THERMOPYLAE - KALAMBAKA: Tour Delphi on the slopes of Mount Parnassos with an expert Local Guide and see the site of the most important oracle in the classical world. Walk the Sacred Way to the Temple of Apollo dating from the 4th century. It was here that every four years athletes competed in the Pythian Games, a precursor of the modern Olympics. A picturesque early afternoon drive brings you to Thermopylae, famous for the heroic defense by Leonidas and his brave Spartans against the invading Persians. After seeing the memorial, cross the fertile Thessaly region, the 'bread basket of ancient Greece' and travel over the Pourmaraki Pass towards Kalambaka. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner) Amalia Kalambaka / Meteora (First Class) |
| Day 8 | Athens | KALAMBAKA - METEORA - ATHENS: Drive to Meteora, one of the largest and most important complexes of Eastern Orthodox monasteries in Greece. Visit two of the six monasteries built on sandstone rocks above the town. A scenic drive brings you back to Athens. Why not consider joining your travelling companions for a celebration dinner on your final night? (Buffet Breakfast) Divani Palace Acropolis (Superior First Class) |
| Day 9 | Mykonos | EMBARK PIRAEUS - MYKONOS: Transfer to Piraeus and cruise to stunning Mykonos. Spend a few hours discovering this island paradise made famous in the film 'Shirley Valentine' before rejoining your ship. (Buffet Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner) |
| Day 10 | Patmos | KUSADASI - PATMOS: Arrive early in Kusadasi in Turkey and consider an optional excursion to fascinating Ephesus, site of the famous Temple of Artemis. Continue your cruise to Patmos, where there is time to shop, relax on the beach or take an optional excursion to the Monastery of St. John. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner) |
| Day 11 | Santorini | SANTORINI: Wake up in Santorini, a spectacular volcanic island featuring beautiful clifftop villages with incredible views of the caldera. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner) |
| Day 12 | Athens | DISEMBARKATION - ATHENS: An early arrival at Piraeus. Time at leisure. (Buffet Breakfast) Divani Palace Acropolis |
| Day 13 | Home | ATHENS - HOME: We transfer you to the airport for your return flight home. (Buffet Breakfast) |
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- Guaranteed room share is not available on this trip.
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- Hotel Class Key: D: Deluxe SF: Superior First Class F: First Class
