Day 1 : Saturday : ATHENS ARRIVAL
Arrive at Athens airport. You will be met and transferred to your hotel. Dinner and overnight at hotel in Athens.

Day 2 : Sunday : Athens city Tour
This morning we enjoy our half-day sightseeing tour of Athens (Acts 17:15). We climb up to the marble-capped Acropolis and visit the famous Parthenon and the Erechteum. Then, we go to nearby Mars' Hill (or Areopagus) (Acts 17:22) where the Apostle Paul delivered his well-known sermon. Our tour continues with the highlights of modern Athens: we pass by the tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Parliament House, Presidential Palace, Panathenian Stadium, Temple of Olympian Zeus, the Academy, the University and the National Library.

Day 3: Monday : Corinth Canal - Olympia ( B. D. )
Start for Four days Classical Tour With Meteora
Leave by the Coastal Road to the Corinth Canal ( short stop ) Drive on and visit the Theatre of Epidaurus famous for its remarkable acoustics. Then proceed to the Town of Nauplion ( short stop ) drive on to Mycenos and visit the Archaeological Site and the Tomb of Agamemnon.Then depart for Olympia through Central Peloponnase and the Towns of Tripolis and Megalepolis. Overnight in Olympia, The Cradle of the Olympic Games. ( Dinner )

Day 4: Tuesday : Delphi ( B. D. )
In the morning visit the Archaeological Site with the Sanctuary of Olympion Zeus., The Ancient Stadium and the Archaeological Museum. Then drive on through the plains of Eliad and Achoio until the magnificent bridge which is crossing the Corinthian Bay from Rion to Antirion. Pass by the picturesque Towns of Nafpactos ( Leponto )Ilied, Arrive in Delphi.Overnight ( Dinner )

Day 5: Wednesday :Kalambaka - Meteora ( B. D. )
In the morning visit the Archaeological Site and the Museum. Depart for Kalambaka , a small town situated at the foot of the astonishing complex of Meteora , gigantic rocks. Overnight ( Dinner )

Day 6: Thursday : Meteora - Athens ( B. )
Visit Meteora among striking scenery , perched on top of huge rocks which seem to be suspended in mid-air , stand ageless Monasteries, where you can see exquisite speciments of Byzantine Art. Return to Athens via Trikola Lamia, Thermopylee ( visit the Leanida’s monument ) Arrive in Athens early in the evening.

Day 7 : Friday : ATHENS-PIRAEUS-3/DAY CRUISE TO THE GREEK ISLANDS-MYKONOS ( B. L. D. )
In the morning transfer to the port of Piraeus for the 3-day Cruise to the Greek Isles and Turkey. Embarkation and sail for Mykonos. In the afternoon, call at Mykonos. It combines international jet-set atmosphere and a very active night-life. Stroll at leisure through the white-washed, flower-decked alleyways to the sculptured church of Paraportiani or along the water-front of "Little Venice" to the well-known windmills. Sail for Rhodes.

Day 8 : Saturday : RHODES ( B. L. D. )
Today we are at Rhodes. Our optional half-day excursion takes us to visit the Temple of Athena on the majestic rocky Acropolis of Lindos, with the blue Aegean Sea beneath it and the sophisticated, white-washed artists' colony at its foot. Sail for Kusadasi.

Day 9 : Sunday : KUSADASI (EPHESUS)-PATMOS ( B. L. D. )
We arrive at Kusadasi Turkey, starting point for our optional excursion to the ancient city of Ephesus. In the afternoon we arrive at Patmos, this beautiful rocky island where the exiled Apostle John wrote the Book of Revelation. We have an optional tour: visit the Monastery of John the Evangelist and the Grotto of the Revelation. Sail for Piraeus.

Day 10 : Monday : PIRAEUS-ATHENS DEPARTURE
Morning transfer to Athens Hellinikon International airport for departure.

 

Tour Dates

Every Saturday from April until October High Season is from September 1 until October 13

Package Prices in EURO	In Double		In Triple		In Single
	Inside	Outside	Inside	Outside	Inside	Outside
In 3-Star Hotels	1217	1264	1135	1175	1575	1646
In 4-Star Hotels	1325	1372	1225	1265	1716	1786
High Season Supplement	75		66		94

FEATURES INCLUDED IN THE TOUR COST:
(CRUISE, HOTEL & LAND TOUR ARRANGEMENT SERVICES)

* 6 nights hotel accommodation at 3 or 4-star hotels on half board basis (breakfast & dinner) daily (3 nights in Athens, 1 night in Nafplion, 1 night in Olympia, 1 night in Delphi)

* Comprehensive organized sightseeing tours with the services of professional local English-speaking government licensed guide as outlined in the itinerary.

* Entrance fees to the archaeological, Biblical, historical sites & museums as specified in the itinerary.

* Transfers between airport and hotel, hotel and port, port and airport, transportation in a private, fully air-conditioned taxi as outlined in the itinerary.

* 3 Day Cruise to the Greek Islands & Turkey based on sharing an inside/outside cabin with private facilities; on full board basis aboard ship beginning with lunch on embarkation day and including breakfast on the day of disembarkation; with entertainment, free use of shipboard facilities and services of cruise staff.

* Port taxes

* Tolls and ferrying fees.

* Hotel service charges & local taxes.

NOT INCLUDED IN COST :

* Optional shore-excursions during the 3 Day Cruise to the Greek Islands & Turkey:

* Rhodes (city tour & Lindos combined): Euro 47,- per person.

* Kusadasi (visit of Ephesus): Euro 47,- per person.

* Patmos (visit of the Monastery of St John): Euro 33,- per person.

* Optional recommended and suggested gratuities on board Euro 9,- per person, per day covering all services rendered by the stewards aboard ship.

* All tips and gratuities to local tour guides, escorts, motor-coach drivers, hotel and restaurant staff.

* Passport & visa fees.

* All personal expenses such as phone-calls, laundry/valet service, beverages, tea, coffee, mineral water, food other than the table d'hote menu.

* Any other items not specifically mentioned as being included.

Booking are effective after Ekol Travel has confirmed them in writing.