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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
- 13 nights accommodations
- All transfers
- 22 meals: 13 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 6 dinners
- Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motor coach
- Entrance fees per itinerary
- Services of English-speaking tour manager (Days 4-7)
Special Features:
- Half Day Athens sightseeing and the Acropolis
- Temple of Apollo, Delphi
- Meteora Monasteries, Meteora
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DAY 1, Friday - Depart USA
Depart USA to Greece. Your flight includes meals, drinks, and in-flight entertainment for your journey
DAY 2, Saturday - Arrive in Athens
Arrive and transfer to your hotel. Balance of the day at leisure
Overnight: Athens
DAY 3, Sunday - Tour 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 - Athens, Nauplion, Olympia
Depart Athens via the scenic coastal road to the Corinth Canal, where you will visit the amphitheater of Epidaurus, still used today. 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, housing Greek works of art such as Nike of Paionios and terracotta statues that date to the 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 to 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 Apollo's Temple, along with the Kourus Statues, Kleobis and Viton, and the 32 foot high Sphinx of Naxos, perched atop an Ionic column. 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 ancient monasteries nestled precariously 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 - Arrive in Mykonos
This morning, transfer to the pier in Piraeus (Athens, Greece) to board ship for 11:00 a.m. departure. Disembark in Mykonos (Greece) at 6:00 p.m. Transfer to your hotel and enjoy the remainder of the evening at leisure
Overnight: Mykonos
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 9 & 10, Saturday & Sunday - Two Full Days on Mykonos
Enjoy two full days on one of Greece's most adored islands. Aside from Mykonos' landmark windmills and whitewashed homes, the island is most famous for its unique architecture, particularly the Paraportiani church, first begun in 1475, and its proximity to Delos, one of Greece's oldest and richest archaeological sites
Overnight: Mykonos
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 11, Monday - Day at Leisure
Day at leisure on Mykonos. This evening, transfer to the pier in Mykonos (Greece) to board ship for 11:00 p.m. departure
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 12, Tuesday - Morning in Kusadasi, Evening on 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. Evening at leisure in Patmos (Greece) from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sail to Rhodes this evening
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 13, Wednesday - Rhodes
Enjoy a full day (7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.) on the island of Rhodes (Greece), the largest island of the Dodecanese archipelago. Here, you may choose to independently explore the island's medieval Old Town, preserved in and around the walls of a Venetian castle built by the 14th-century Knights of St. John. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the citadel of Rhodes, located at the far northern end of the island, is considered one of the best preserved medieval towns in the Mediterranean
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 14, Thursday - Morning in Crete, Evening in Santorini
Arrive this morning (7:00 a.m.) in Heraklion (Crete, Greece), one of the four prefectures that constitute the island of Crete. Enjoy a half day at leisure to explore the island on your own. At noon, cruise to Santorini, and enjoy an evening on Santorini Island (4:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.). Known for its breathtaking caldera, Santorini is also famous for its sandy beaches, colorful sunsets, and whitewashed buildings along the sea-cliffs
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 15, Friday - Depart for USA
Disembark 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 final payment.
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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 final payment.
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Rates & Hotels |
Click On A Date To Book Online * All Prices are in USD |
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Land/Cruise Only |
Air & Land/Cruise |
Aug 1 (Sold Out)
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2179
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3379
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Aug 29
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2169
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3369
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Sep 12
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2109
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3299
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Sep 26
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2029
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3169
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*Not included: airport taxes, fees & September 11th Security Fee, port charge of $90, shore excursions, tips (see Terms & Conditions).
Land only price does not include arrival/departure transfers.
Return flights from Athens should be scheduled no earlier than 10 am on the day of departure to allow sufficient time to disembark the cruise and transfer to the airport. If this is not possible, an additional night in Athens will be required.
Day use room at Sofitel Athens Airport available at extra cost on day of departure from Greece.
Click here for Ports of Call information
Athens Hotel Upgrades: Upgrades are available at the following hotels, for additional cost: Divani Palace Acropolis and the Royal Olympic.
Visas are not required for shore excursions to Kusadasi.
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Louis Hellenic Cruises
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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]
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Stanley Hotel
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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]
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Europa Hotel
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Olympia
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This first class hotel is situated on a hill above the village of Ancient Olympia. [more]
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Amalia Hotel
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Delphi
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This first class hotel is located within walking distance of the town and main tourist attractions. [more]
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Divani Hotel
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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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Dorion
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Mykonos
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This superior first class hotel is a Myconian ship owner's mansion with lively elements of the island architecture. [more]
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Louis Hellenic Cruises
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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]
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Stanley Hotel
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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]
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Europa Hotel
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Olympia
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This first class hotel is situated on a hill above the village of Ancient Olympia. [more]
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Amalia Hotel
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Delphi
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This first class hotel is located within walking distance of the town and main tourist attractions. [more]
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Divani Hotel
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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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Dorion
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Mykonos
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This superior first class hotel is a Myconian ship owner's mansion with lively elements of the island architecture. [more]
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Louis Hellenic Cruises
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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]
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Stanley Hotel
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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]
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Europa Hotel
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Olympia
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This first class hotel is situated on a hill above the village of Ancient Olympia. [more]
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Amalia Hotel
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Delphi
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This first class hotel is located within walking distance of the town and main tourist attractions. [more]
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Divani Hotel
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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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Dorion
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Mykonos
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This superior first class hotel is a Myconian ship owner's mansion with lively elements of the island architecture. [more]
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Louis Hellenic Cruises
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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]
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Stanley Hotel
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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]
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Europa Hotel
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Olympia
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This first class hotel is situated on a hill above the village of Ancient Olympia. [more]
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Amalia Hotel
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Delphi
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This first class hotel is located within walking distance of the town and main tourist attractions. [more]
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Divani Hotel
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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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Dorion
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Mykonos
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This superior first class hotel is a Myconian ship owner's mansion with lively elements of the island architecture. [more]
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