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Package Includes
- Round trip flights NYC-Athens
Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices.
- Airline fuel surcharges
- 9 nights First class accommodations
- 3 nights Oscar & Oscar Inn, Athens
- 1 night Europa, Olympia
- 1 night Amalia, Delphi
- 1 night Divani, Kalambaka
- 3 nights Aegean Cruise, M/V Aegean Pearl standard inside cabin with 2 lower beds
- All transfers
- 18 meals: 9 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 6 dinners
- Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motorcoach
- Services of English-speaking tour manager (Days 4-7)
- Entrance fees per itinerary
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DAY 1, Friday - Depart USA
Depart the USA to Greece. Your flight includes meals, drinks, and in-flight entertainment for your journey
DAY 2, Saturday - Arrive in Athens
Arrive in Athens and transfer to your hotel. Balance of the day at leisure
Overnight: Athens
DAY 3, Sunday - Full Day Athens
Your morning tour of Athens includes visits to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Panathenian Stadium, the ruins of the Temple of Zeus and the Acropolis. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure in Athens.
Overnight: Athens
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 4, Monday - Arrive Olympia
Athens via the scenic coastal road to the Corinth Canal, where you will visit the amphitheater of Epidaurus, still used today. After envisioning Thespis singing the purest of dithyrambs, continue via Nauplion to Mycenae, the heartland of Greek mythology. Visit the archaeological site known as the "Treasury of Atreus," and the Tomb of Agamemnon, built around 1250 B.C. From here, drive the Central Peloponnese Peninsula, whose primary cities were Corinth and Sparta in classical times, through to the towns of Tripolis and Megalopolis. Continue to Olympia, birthplace of the first Olympic Games
Overnight: Olympia
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 5, Tuesday - Tour Olympia, Arrive Delphi
Visit the archaeological site of Olympia, including the Sanctuary of Olympian Zeus, the ancient stadium, and the Archaeological Museum, where Greek works of art such as Nike of Paionios and terracotta statues date to 5th century B.C. Drive north through the plains of Eliad and Achaia, crossing the Corinth Strait via a cabled bridge from Rion to Antirion. Pass the towns of Nafpactos and Itea en route to the city of Delphi, home of the ruins of the Tholos Temple
Overnight: Delphi
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 6, Wednesday - Delphi, Kalambaka
In the morning, visit the excavated site and museum of Delphi, where you will find the sacred Omphalos, once kept in the Adyton of Apollo's Temple, along with the Kourus Statues, Kleobis and Viton, and the 32 foot high Sphinx of Naxos, sitting on an Ionic column (circa 560 B.C.). Continue to the small town of Kalambaka, situated amidst smooth sandstone cliffs in the foothills of Meteora
Overnight: Kalambaka
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 7, Thursday - Meteora & Athens
Visit Meteora, meaning "suspended in the air," with its mystical monasteries nestled perilously close to the edge of the bizarre rock formations. View exquisite specimens of Byzantine art, and then continue past Thermopylae, arriving in Athens in the early evening
Overnight: Athens
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 8, Friday - Depart Athens, Cruise to Mykonos
Early morning transfer to pier for embarkation. Ship sails at 11:00 a.m. Cruise to Mykonos (Greece), and enjoy an evening on the island from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Sail to Kusadasi
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 9, Saturday - Morning in Kusadasi, Afternoon in Patmos
Enjoy breakfast on board and the morning at leisure in Kusadasi (Ephesus, Turkey) from 7:00 a.m to noon. Renowned for its beaches and attractive view of the Aegean, Kusadasi is near to several historical sites including Ephesus, the Temple of Artemis and the House of the Virgin Mary. Afternoon at leisure in Patmos (Greece) from 4:00 p.m to 9:00 p.m
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 10, Sunday - Crete & Santorini
Arrive this morning in Heraklion (Crete, Greece) at 7:00 a.m., one of the four prefectures that constitute the island of Crete. Take a half-day tracing the footsteps of the artist El Greco on this once pirate-laden base, independently. At noon, cruise to Santorini (Greece), and enjoy an evening on Santorini Island from 4:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., an island known throughout the world for its sandy beaches, colorful sunsets, and whitewashed buildings along the sea-cliffs
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 11, Monday - Depart for USA
Disembark cruise in Piraeus at 7:00 a.m. Transfer to the airport for your departure flight.
Meals: Breakfast
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Book your Optional Tours before you travel and see more, save time, save money, and protect your investment. Tours purchased while traveling cost at least 10% more! Tours often sell out - avoid disappointment! Save your cash - many countries do not accept credit cards. Travel insurance only covers services purchased prior to departure.
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Book your Optional Tours before you travel and see more, save time, save money, and protect your investment. Tours purchased while traveling cost at least 10% more! Tours often sell out - avoid disappointment! Save your cash - many countries do not accept credit cards. Travel insurance only covers services purchased prior to departure.
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Rates & Hotels |
Click On A Date To Book Online * All Prices are in USD
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| 2008 | Land/Cruise Only | Air & Land/Cruise |
| Aug 29 | 1539 | 2629 |
| Sep 12; 26 | 1539 | 2449 |
*Not included: airport taxes, fees & September 11th Security Fee, port charge of $60, shore excursions, optional tours, tips (see Terms & Conditions).
Land only price does not include arrival/departure transfers. As taxis are difficult to find upon disembarkation, we suggest that the departure transfer is pre-booked.
Kindly plan your departure flight from Athens Airport no earlier than 10:00 AM in order to allow for the ship's disembarkation. If this is not possible, an additional night in Athens will be required.
Click here for Ports of Call information.
Visas are not required for shore excursions to Kusadasi.
Cruise itinerary is subject to change.
Olympia: Some departures may be accommodated at the Amalia Hotel Olympia.
Kalambaka: Some departures may be accommodated at the Amalia Hotel.
Upgrades for Athens hotels and cabin category choices:
Stanley Hotel / Superior Inside Cabin
Divani Palace Acropolis / Standard Outside Cabin
Royal Olympic / Superior Outside Cabin
Superior Outside Plan, Athens Hotel: The following departures will be accommodated at the N J V Athens Plaza Hotel: Aug 15; Aug 29
Aug 29 departure: cruise ports of call will differ slightly. See below for itinerary changes. All other days of cruise are unaffected.
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Rhodes |
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Patmos |
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| Louis Hellenic Cruises | Athens |
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 | Louis Hellenic Cruise Lines organizes a variety cruises to Greece and the Greek Islands. Vessels are modest, renovated older ships. They are typically small vessels, carrying no more than 1000 passengers, thus providing embarking and disembarking ease and the ability to access smaller ports on shorter itineraries of 3, 4 and 7 days. Services are limited by each ship's individual characteristics. [more] |
Oscar & Oscar Inn  | Athens |
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 | This tourist class hotel, consisting of three buildings, is located in the center of Athens near many tourist attractions. [more] |
Europa Hotel  | Olympia |
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 | This first class hotel is situated on a hill above the village of Ancient Olympia. [more] |
Amalia Hotel  | Delphi |
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 | This first class hotel is located within walking distance of the town and main tourist attractions. [more] |
Divani Hotel  | Kalambaka |
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 | This first class hotel is situated at the foot of the rocks of Meteora at the small village of Kalambaka. It is surrounded by beautiful gardens, and has stunning views of the mountains. [more] |
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| Louis Hellenic Cruises | Athens |
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 | Louis Hellenic Cruise Lines organizes a variety cruises to Greece and the Greek Islands. Vessels are modest, renovated older ships. They are typically small vessels, carrying no more than 1000 passengers, thus providing embarking and disembarking ease and the ability to access smaller ports on shorter itineraries of 3, 4 and 7 days. Services are limited by each ship's individual characteristics. [more] |
Stanley Hotel  | Athens |
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 | This superior tourist class hotel a short walk to the historical center of Athens including the Plaka, the Acropolis, and the Archaeological Museum. [more] |
Europa Hotel  | Olympia |
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 | This first class hotel is situated on a hill above the village of Ancient Olympia. [more] |
Amalia Hotel  | Delphi |
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 | This first class hotel is located within walking distance of the town and main tourist attractions. [more] |
Divani Hotel  | Kalambaka |
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 | This first class hotel is situated at the foot of the rocks of Meteora at the small village of Kalambaka. It is surrounded by beautiful gardens, and has stunning views of the mountains. [more] |
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| Louis Hellenic Cruises | Athens |
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 | Louis Hellenic Cruise Lines organizes a variety cruises to Greece and the Greek Islands. Vessels are modest, renovated older ships. They are typically small vessels, carrying no more than 1000 passengers, thus providing embarking and disembarking ease and the ability to access smaller ports on shorter itineraries of 3, 4 and 7 days. Services are limited by each ship's individual characteristics. [more] |
Divani Palace Acropolis  | Athens |
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 | This superior first hotel has a unique feature due to the ancient ruins that were found in its foundation. These ruins have been incorporated into the hotel's architectural design. [more] |
Europa Hotel  | Olympia |
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 | This first class hotel is situated on a hill above the village of Ancient Olympia. [more] |
Amalia Hotel  | Delphi |
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 | This first class hotel is located within walking distance of the town and main tourist attractions. [more] |
Divani Hotel  | Kalambaka |
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 | This first class hotel is situated at the foot of the rocks of Meteora at the small village of Kalambaka. It is surrounded by beautiful gardens, and has stunning views of the mountains. [more] |
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| Louis Hellenic Cruises | Athens |
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 | Louis Hellenic Cruise Lines organizes a variety cruises to Greece and the Greek Islands. Vessels are modest, renovated older ships. They are typically small vessels, carrying no more than 1000 passengers, thus providing embarking and disembarking ease and the ability to access smaller ports on shorter itineraries of 3, 4 and 7 days. Services are limited by each ship's individual characteristics. [more] |
Royal Olympic  | Athens |
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 | This deluxe hotel is located next to the Plaka and adjacent to the Temple of Zeus and the Acropolis. [more] |
N J V Athens Plaza Hotel  | Athens |
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 | This deluxe hotel is centrally located in Constitution Square, in the heart of the business district. [more] |
Europa Hotel  | Olympia |
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 | This first class hotel is situated on a hill above the village of Ancient Olympia. [more] |
Amalia Hotel  | Delphi |
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 | This first class hotel is located within walking distance of the town and main tourist attractions. [more] |
Divani Hotel  | Kalambaka |
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 | This first class hotel is situated at the foot of the rocks of Meteora at the small village of Kalambaka. It is surrounded by beautiful gardens, and has stunning views of the mountains. [more] |
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