Land and Cruise
Upon arrival at Athens airport, meet a welcome assistance and transfer to your hotel in Athens for your overnight stay.
After breakfast, enjoy a morning panoramic tour that will take you around to the most important monuments and landmarks of the City including Panathinaikos Stadium, Zappeion, Temple of Olympian Zeus, Hadrian's Arch, Syntagma Square, Parliament, The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Schliemann's House, Academy, University, National Library and the Old Parliament. Afterwards, you will visit the Acropolis including the Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Parthenon, and the Erechtheion before continuing to the Acropolis Museum where findings from the area, like the Caryatides, have found their home. The remainder of the afternoon is free at leisure to explore Plaka and the Historical Centre at your own pace. Meals: Breakfast
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Today, you will depart on a tour that will take you towards the Peloponnese. Here, you can admire the impressive Corinth Canal and visit Epidaurus, which was the most important healing centre in antiquity. Today, it is famous for the best preserved Ancient Theatre with the unique acoustics. You will then pass by Nafplio and continuing to visit Mycenae, which is 'rich in gold' as Homer mentions, with the Cyclopean walls and the Tomb of Agamemnon with the famous Lion’s Gate. The day will conclude in Olympia for your overnight stay. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Built on the banks of the River Alfeios, Olympia is beautiful, green and placid. We will enjoy a tour through the remains of the Ancient Olympia Complex, 'home of the original Olympic Games', including the Temple of Zeus, the Palaestra and Phidias’s Workshop. Enjoy a visit to the local Museum with the impressive Statue of Hermes of Praxiteles. In the afternoon, you continue your journey to Central Greece driving over the impressive Rio-Antirrio Bridge to Delphi for your overnight stay. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
After breakfast, you will visit Delphi. Built on the slopes of Mount Parnassos overlooking vast olive groves and the Corinthian Gulf, Delphi used to be the most sacred spot in the world and a Pilgrimage centre for many centuries in antiquity. You will admire the Sanctuary of Apollo, walk the Sacred way, see the Temple of Apollo, the home of Pythia 'the Oracle' and visit the local Museum with the famous Bronze Statue of the Charioteer before continuing your drive to Kalambaka for your overnight stay. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
This morning, you will visit Meteora, which is one of the most beautiful areas of mainland Greece and part of UNESCO’s List of World Heritage Monuments. Amazing rock formations, like Towers of Sandstone, stand ageless and have provided sacred retreat for Monks over the centuries. A number of Monasteries are hidden on top of Meteora and the view over the plain is breathtaking. Afterwards, we return to Athens in the afternoon, stopping on the way at Thermopylae, to see the Statue of Leonidas, commemorating the battle of the 300 against the Persians. Overnight stay in Athens. Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast at the hotel, you will be transferred to Piraeus Port to embark on your cruise for the magnificent 'Heavenly Adriatic'. Enjoy the facilities of the cruise ship and the onboard entertainment while cruising around the Peloponnese to the Ionian Sea. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
In the morning, we will reach the largest of the Ionian Islands, Kefalonia. Join one of the optional excursion to discover the unparalleled beauty of the Island, its beaches, the unique caves, the local wines and the picturesque fishing Villages. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Around midday you will arrive at the Croatian jewel of Dubrovnik. Join an optional walking tour in this Old City with the terracotta rooftops or take the Cable Car to the top of the City with the stunning panoramic views. Find hidden corners and authentic experience until past midnight that you will set sail again to Kotor. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Upon arrival in Kotor, the historical picturesque Town of Montenegro belonging to UNSESCO’s World Heritage List, you will have the whole day to join optional excursions. Explore the beauty and history of Montenegro in Kotor, Budva and Sveti Stefan by walking in the historical Towns, Medieval Cities and astonishing nature. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
This morning, we arrive in Bari. Join an optional excursion to explore the fairytale town of Alberobello or discover Ostuni, the White City built on a hilltop. You may also choose to explore Bari and its rich history or discover Apulia with the Grotte di Castellana, the charming Town of Polignano al Mare. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
This morning, we arrive at the enchanting Island of Corfu with lush vegetation and unique architecture that blends Byzantine and Venetian buildings. Join an optional excursion to explore the Old Fortresses, walk in the Old Town, wander around Spianada Square, which is the largest Square in Europe, admire Achilleion Palace or watch the views of Pontikonisi from the famous Kanoni. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Morning arrival at Katakolon, the gateway Port to Ancient Olympia, home of the original Olympic Games. Join an excursion to explore the ancient complex, see the Temple of Zeus, the Palaestra and Phidias’s Workshop, as well as visit the local Museum with the impressive Statue of Hermes of Praxiteles. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Upon arrival at Piraeus Port early in the morning, enjoy breakfast onboard before disembarkation. You will be transferred to the airport for your onwards journey or departure flight home. Meals: Breakfast
Land and Cruise Prices are per person twin share in Australian Dollars. Conditions apply and group tours are subject to change and availability. Prices are subject to currency fluctuations. (ht)
