Best of Greece with 4-Day Aegean Cruise Premier

Best of Greece with 4-Day Aegean Cruise Premier

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Best of Greece with 4-Day Aegean Cruise Premier

13 Days Starting and ending in Athens

Visiting: Athens, Corinth, Archaeological Site of Mycenae, Nafplion, Olympia, Delphi, Thermopylae, Kalambaka, Mykonos, Kusadasi, Patmos, Ephesus, Rhodes, Crete, Santorini

Tour operator:

Trafalgar

Tour code:

AGLLMZN20

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

Medium

Tour operated in:

English

Trip Styles:

Cruise

From: $4064

NB: Prices correct on 05-Nov-2024 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

Embark on an odyssey through the antiquities of Greece. Explore the medieval Old Town on the 'Island of Roses' and pick your spot in Santorini for the best sunsets over the Aegean.

Highlights

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    Must-see Highlights

    • Visit the Acropolis and Museum in Athens, the ancient ruins in Corinth, the ancient theater at Epidaurus, the Olympic Stadium in Olympia, the home of the Oracle at Delphi, and the incredible rock monasteries in Meteora, Mykonos, ancient Ephesus, Patmos, Rhodes, Crete and Santorini
    • View the Parthenon, Royal Palace and Temple of Zeus in Athens, the Sanctuary of Asclepius at Epidaurus and the battle site at Thermopylae
    • See the Corinth Canal, the Lion Gate and Agamemnon's Palace at Mycenae
    • Explore Athens, Meteora, Delphi, Olympia, Epidaurus, Mycenae, Corinth with a Local Specialist

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    Make Travel Matter®

    Delphi: Meet passionate beekeeper Nikiforos at his honey farm for a taste of his special thyme honey, known to be one of the most nutritious in the world. See the bees thriving in their natural habitat and learn about their role in nature regeneration. This experience advances Global Goal 15: Life on Land. Traditionally a beekeeping area, Delphi has lost most of its beekeeping activity. The decline in bee populations has seen a significant loss of biodiversity. Thanks to their effort, Nikiforos and his family and rebuilding a local activity and directly contributing to regenerating the land.

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    Be My Guest

    Olympia: Say "opa!" to a traditional Greek experience with the Karabelas family on their olive and wine farm. Join the family for dinner and dancing, and learn about their history on the land.

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    Trafalgar Difference

    Delphi: Designed by renowned architect Nikos Valsamakis in 1965, the hotel is a notable example of postwar Greek architecture. It integrates seamlessly with the Delphic landscape, with rooms arranged to follow the terrain.

Itinerary

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Day 1: Welcome To Athens

Location: Athens

Accommodation Name: Divani Caravel, Radisson Blu Park, Crowne Plaza Athens City Center

Meals Included: Dinner

Put the 'oh' in opa and embark on an unforgettable exploration of an ancient land of gods and goddesses, myths and legends. Your springboard to your spellbinding holiday is the vibrant capital of Athens, an effortless mix of ancient treasures and modern verve, which you will have an opportunity to explore after being transferred to your hotel. This evening, join your Travel Director and travel companions for a light meal.

Day 2: Explore Amazing Athens Dive Into Culture

Location: Athens

Accommodation Name: Divani Caravel, Radisson Blu Park, Crowne Plaza Athens City Center

Meals Included: Breakfast

Join your Local Specialist for a guided morning sightseeing tour to the ancient complex that was once the 'Cradle of Western Civilization'. Along our journey into antiquity, we'll have an opportunity to explore the Acropolis with its treasures and admire the Parthenon, dedicated to the goddess Athena,the Royal Palace and the Temple of Zeus. Dive Into Culture and see remarkable displays of an ancient world during an included visit to the Acropolis Museum, and see Hadrian's Arch and the stadium where the first modern Olympics took place in 1896. The rest of the day is yours to enjoy on your own. Stroll through the Plaka, people-watch in Syntagma Square or go in search of the city's tastiest souvlaki – the choice is yours.

Day 3: Journey To Corinth, Mycenae And Nafplion

Location: Athens, Corinth, Archaeological Site of Mycenae, Nafplion

Accommodation Name: Amalia Nafplio

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

We depart Athens this morning, crossing the mighty Corinth Canal to the wild Peloponnesian Peninsula. Arriving in Corinth, we join a Local Specialist to explore an ancient city that several empires fought over throughout the centuries. We continue to Mycenae, a mighty kingdom of Ancient Greece, where we'll see the Beehive Tombs (the Treasury of Atreus), the Lion Gate and the remains of Agamemnon's Royal Palace, in the company of a Local Specialist. Later, we'll travel to Epidaurus to visit the ancient theater and view the Sanctuary of Asclepius, the God of Medicine, whose snake-entwined staff remains the symbol of medicine to this day. Arriving in the Venetian town of Nafplion later, we'll dine in our hotel this evening.

Day 4: Continue To Ancient Olympia Connect With Locals

Location: Nafplion, Olympia

Accommodation Name: Amalia Olympia

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

We traverse the Mountains of Arcadia to ancient Olympia, the site of the first Olympic Games held in 776 BC. This evening, we Connect With Locals joining the Karabelas family for dinner on their olive and wine farm at a Be My Guest experience featuring traditional dancing and characteristic Greek philoxenia.

Day 5: Onwards To Patras And Delphi

Location: Olympia, Delphi

Accommodation Name: Amalia Delphi

Meals Included: Breakfast

We join a Local Specialist this morning to delve into centuries of history. We'll visit the ancient Olympic site, the museum and the ruined remains of the Temples of Zeus and Hera. Leaving Olympia, we skirt the coastline north to Patras, crossing the Gulf of Corinth to mainland Greece before continuing to Delphi, where you may wish to try your hand at preparing some local dishes during an interactive cooking lesson.

Day 6: Off To Thermopylae And Kalambaka

Location: Delphi, Thermopylae, Kalambaka

Accommodation Name: Amalia Kalambaka

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Tread in the footsteps of the ancient Greeks, who would descend on the sanctuary of Delphi to consult with the most important oracle in the classical world. Join your Local Specialist and walk the Sacred Way to the 4th-century Temple of Apollo. View the statues immortalising the strength of the athletes who once competed in the Pythian Games, held in honor of Apollo and the Arts. Continue on to a family-ran honey farm for a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience. Taste the rich thyme honey freshly collected from the hive and come up close to the unique biodiversity of the area. A scenic afternoon drive brings us to Thermopylae, famous for the heroic defense by Leonidas and his brave Spartans against the invading Persians. We cross the lush Thessaly region, traveling north through the 'breadbasket of Greece' towards Kalambaka.

Day 7: Admire Meteora And Return To Athens

Location: Kalambaka, Athens

Accommodation Name: Divani Caravel, Radisson Blu Park, Crowne Plaza Athens City Center

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

The UNESCO World Heritage monasteries of Meteora are our first stop today. Join a Local Specialist to visit two of the six Eastern Orthodox monasteries that cling impressively to immense, rounded rock towers overlooking the town. A scenic drive returns us to Athens, where we'll enjoy a rousing Farewell Dinner with our travel companions and reminisce over an incredible journey through Greece.

Day 8: Embark And Cruise To Stunning Mykonos

Location: Athens, Mykonos

Accommodation Name: MV Celestyal Discovery

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

We depart Athens, boarding our ship to cruise the azure waters of the Aegean, bound for Mykonos. Spend the evening getting lost in its labyrinthine lanes lined by white-washed cottages and tumbling cerise bougainvillea.

Day 9: Continue To Ancient Ephesus And Patmos

Location: Kusadasi, Patmos, Ephesus

Accommodation Name: MV Celestyal Discovery

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Touch the Turkish coastline and visit the port of Kusadasi for a complimentary Shore Experience to the ancient city of Ephesus. We continue to Patmos later, where the Book of Revelations was written by St. John. Here, you could choose to visit the Cave of the Apocalypse and St. John's Monastery on an Optional Experience.

Day 10: A Day To Explore Beautiful Rhodes

Location: Rhodes

Accommodation Name: MV Celestyal Discovery

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Arriving in Rhodes, you may wish to join an optional experience for an encounter with one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World today. Walk in the footsteps of the medieval knights who conquered this land. There’s time to explore it for yourself as you trace the thick stone walls, gates and cobblestone lanes of its capital before returning to your cruise.

Day 11: Cruise To Crete And On To Santorini

Location: Crete, Santorini

Accommodation Name: MV Celestyal Discovery

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

We sail to Heraklion on the island of Crete, where we have the opportunity to delve into the centuries-old culture and heritage of the Minoans at the Palace of Knossos. Our final stop today is the beautiful volcanic island of Santorini with its cliff-top villages, where you might consider an optional Shore Experience to the sun-kissed village of Oia.

Day 12: Disembark In Athens

Location: Athens

Accommodation Name: Divani Palace Acropolis

Meals Included: Breakfast

This morning, disembark from your cruise ship and board a transfer to your hotel.

Day 13: Journey Home

Location: Athens

Meals Included: Breakfast

Transfers are provided to the airport for your return flight home. Find out more about your free airport transfer at trafalgar.com/freetransfers.

What's Included

  • An expert Travel Director and professional Driver

  • Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted

  • All porterage and restaurant gratuities

  • All hotel tips, charges and local taxes

  • Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals

  • Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras

  • Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing

  • Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)

  • Optional Experiences and free time

  • On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized.

What's Not Included

  • Flights

    International and domestic flights are not included.

  • Travel Insurance

    Travel insurance is not included and is recommended to be purchased separately.

  • Personal Expenses

    Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and drinks are not included.

  • Optional Excursions

    Optional excursions and activities not listed in the itinerary are not included.

  • Visa Fees

    Visa fees and other travel documentation costs are not included.

Mode of Transport

Travel in a luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi, and enjoy a 4-day Aegean cruise aboard the MV Celestyal Discovery, exploring various Greek islands and the Turkish coast.

Accommodation

Stay in a selection of cherry-picked hotels including Divani Caravel, Radisson Blu Park, Crowne Plaza Athens, Amalia Nafplio, Amalia Olympia, Amalia Delphi, Amalia Kalambaka, and the MV Celestyal Discovery cruise ship.

Dining Summary

  • 9 Dinner (D)
  • 12 Breakfast (B)
  • 4 Lunch (L)

Dive Into Culture

  • Athens: Visit the Acropolis Museum containing remarkable antiquities giving visitors an insight into the lives of Athenians centuries ago.

Check out our Q&As

  • What type of transportation is provided during the tour?

    Travel is provided in a luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi, and a 4-day Aegean cruise aboard the MV Celestyal Discovery, exploring various Greek islands and the Turkish coast.

  • What kind of accommodation can I expect on this tour?

    You will stay in a selection of cherry-picked hotels including Divani Caravel, Radisson Blu Park, Crowne Plaza Athens, Amalia Nafplio, Amalia Olympia, Amalia Delphi, Amalia Kalambaka, and the MV Celestyal Discovery cruise ship.

  • Are meals included in the tour package?

    Yes, breakfast is provided daily and up to half of your evening meals are included.

  • What kind of experiences are included in the tour?

    The tour includes must-see sightseeing, surprise extras, and optional experiences. You will also have free time to explore on your own.

  • Are there any additional costs not covered by the tour package?

    Yes, the tour package does not include international and domestic flights, travel insurance, personal expenses such as souvenirs and additional meals, optional excursions not listed in the itinerary, and visa fees.

  • Will there be a guide during the tour?

    Yes, an expert Travel Director and a professional Driver will accompany you throughout the tour.

  • What kind of activities can I expect during the cruise portion of the tour?

    During the cruise, you will visit Mykonos, Kusadasi (Turkey) for a complimentary Shore Experience to the ancient city of Ephesus, Patmos, Rhodes, Crete, and Santorini. Optional experiences such as visiting the Cave of the Apocalypse and St. John's Monastery in Patmos, and exploring the Palace of Knossos in Crete are also available.

  • What are some of the historical sites included in the tour?

    The tour includes visits to the Acropolis and the Acropolis Museum in Athens, the ancient city of Corinth, the Archaeological Site of Mycenae, the ancient Olympic site in Olympia, the Temple of Apollo in Delphi, and the monasteries of Meteora.

  • Is there any special cultural experience included in the tour?

    Yes, you will have a Be My Guest experience with the Karabelas family on their olive and wine farm in Olympia, featuring traditional dancing and Greek hospitality. Additionally, there is a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience at a family-run honey farm in Delphi.

  • Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

    The beauty of taking a guided holiday with us is that you’ll have the opportunity to meet and travel with people from all over the globe.

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    Vaccination against Covid-19 is not mandatory to travel with Trafalgar. However, we strongly recommend that guests are vaccinated before travelling. Please note that airlines and/or other authorities may have different requirements. It is the guest's responsibility to comply with these requirements at all times.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Since 1947

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    Trafalgar is a founding partner of the TreadRight Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation established in 2008. So far, the charity has donated more than US$2 million to help underprivileged communities and support sustainable tourism around the world.

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

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