Your itinerary
12 Days ~ Greece ~ Turkey ~
Greek Islands
The Grecian Delights is the perfect
coach and cruise combination,
punctuated with restful stays in Athens
- an excellent, well balanced introduction
to touring for first time travellers.
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 a Greek salad and
cold drink
at an outdoor taverna, or the sunset
from cliff-top Santorini!
DAY
1 – UK - ATHENS
After yours scheduled flgiht to
Athens airport you are transferred
to your hotel, there is time to relax or
explore before a Welcome Drink. Hotel:
Metropolitan. (D)
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 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 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 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 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 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 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.
(B,L,HD,S)
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.
(B,L,D,S)
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.
(B,L,D,S)
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. (B)
DAY 12 – ATHENS - UK
Your memorable tour ends this morning
with a transfer
to Athens airport. (BB)
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