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Grecian
Dreams - 12 Days
Highlights Highlights include the
Parthenon atop of the Acropolis, the Meteora Monasteries and the other archeological sites of Olympia
& Delphi. However, for some, the highlight might be the sunset from cliff-top Santorini!
Grecian Dreams - Itinerary
DAY 1 – UK – ATHENS After your
scheduled flight you are met at the airport
and transferred to your hotel. There is
time to relax or explore before a Welcome
Drink. Hotel: Metropolitan. (D)
DAY
7 – CRUISING - MYKONOS Board your cruise ship
in time for lunch and set sail for the lovely island of Mykonos.
See the white-washed windmills guarding the harbour and spend
the night exploring the welcoming shops, narrow lanes, and
outdoor tavernas. (BB,L,D,S)
DAY 2 –
ATHENS SIGHTSEEING Your sightseeing tour this
morning delves deep into the glorious history of Athens. Highlight
of the tour, of course, is a visit to the Acropolis. Admire
the Parthenon, built to the honour of the goddess Athena and
still amazing in its grace, despite the loss of the Elgin
Marbles. Then see the Temple of Zeus and Hadrian’s Arch. Why
not join your fellow travellers for a night out with dinner
and entertainment? (BB)
DAY
8 – CRUISING - KUSADASI - PATMOS Call in at at Kusadasi,
where you can explore the bazaar or perhaps visit the world
famous ruins of ancient Ephesus. Cruise on to the island of
Patmos, where St. John wrote the book of Revelations in the
celebrated Grotto of the Apocalypse. Tonight enjoy a Greek
Evening and Dinner with entertainment. (BB,L,HD,S)
DAY
3 – ATHENS - OLYMPIA Cross the breathtaking
Corinth canal and continue to the ancient ruined city of Mycenae.
Walk through the Lion Gate, see the ‘Cyclopean’ stones used
to build the city walls and visit the Beehive Tombs. Cross
the Arcadia Mountains to Olympia, birthplace of the Olympic
Games. Hotel: Antonios. (BB,D)
DAY
9 - CRUISING - RHODES Spend a full day on
Rhodes, former headquarters of the Knights of St. John, and
home of the mighty Colossus. Unfortunately it has disappeared,
but there’s a great deal left to enjoy on this beautiful island,
including the Old City and the golden beaches. Meet the Captain
at dinner tonight. (BB,L,D,S)
DAY
4 – OLYMPIA - DELPHI Tour Olympia, seeing the sites of the
ancient temples, Olympic Stadium and
Gymnasium. Cross to the mainland and
follow the coast to Delphi, clinging to the
side of Mount Parnassus at 2,000 feet.
Ascend the Sacred Way, past the Treasury
of the Athenians to the Temple of Apollo,
where the Oracle of Delphi breathed her
enigmatic ‘words’. Hotel: Amalia. (BB,D)
DAY
10 - CRUISING - HERAKLION - SANTORINI Sail to Heraklion, site
of the ruins of King Minos’ Palace and lair of the legendary
Minotaur. Later, anchor beneath the cliffs of Santorini, an
island famous for its sunsets, cuboid white houses and domed
churches. (BB,L,D,S)
DAY 5 – DELPHI - KALAMBAKA Cross fertile Thessaly, the ‘bread basket of
ancient Greece’, and head for the amazing
monasteries of Metéora, incredibly perched
on pinnacles of rock. Visit one of the
monasteries and enjoy stunning views of the
Pindos Mts. Hotel: Divani. (BB,D)
DAY
11 - ATHENS AT LEISURE Disembark after breakfast
and transfer to your hotel. Later, there is time to shop in
the Monastiraki flea market or watch the costumed soldiers
guarding the Royal Palace? Hotel: Metropolitan. (BB)
DAY
6 – KALAMBAKA - ATHENS A scenic drive along the coast brings you to Thermopylae, site of the famous battle between the Spartans and Persians. Now back to Athens. Hotel: Metropolitan.
(BB)
DAY
12 – ATHENS - UK Your memorable tour ends this morning with a transfer to Athens airport. (BB)
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