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Best of Greece with 3-Day Aegean Cruise Moderate
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- Port Taxes: The Port Taxes listed above include Tips and are accurate as of July 2017.
- Celestyal Cruise Ship: Operating this itinerary will be Celestyal Olympia or other ship from Celestyal fleet.
- Moderate: Ref AGAM Cat. IB or ID Standard Inside 2-berth cabin. Superior: Ref AGAS Cat. XB Standard Outside 2-berth cabin. Premier: Ref AGAL Cat. XD Superior Outside 2-berth cabin. Premium: Ref AGAP Cat. XF Superior Outside 2-berth cabin.
- Triple cabins are available on this trip.
- Flights: Onward flights from Athens airport should not be scheduled before 11am.
- Shared Rooming: Room Share is not available on this trip.
- Itinerary: Occasionally the itinerary may be altered due to sailing conditions on the Aegean Sea, ferry schedules, religious holidays or unforeseen circumstances.
- Trip prices are per person, land only, based on double occupancy and reflect applicable discount. Discounts are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice.
- Trip prices are correct at the time of the products going live, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking. All trip information is correct at time of trips going live, however are subject to change - please confirm all details at time of booking.
- For full terms and conditions, please refer to our Website Terms of Use page.
- Twin-share option not available for trips to South America, Costa Rica, Mexico, Alaska, Hawaii or for any holiday & cruise combination, or in Asia and Eastern Mediterranean except Highlights of Turkey (without cruise) & Best of Turkey. It's also not available on Small Group trips. Guided Vacations included in this restriction are Newfoundland and Labrador (DNLA) as well as Panama, the Canal & Beyond (LPAN).
- For trips that are part of our Guaranteed Room Share, please note that there is a no smoking policy in all shared rooms. Solo travel is not accepted on guided Family Experiences holidays unless travelling as part of a family group.
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15 Days 1 Country 9 Cities
Iconic Rockies With Western Canada
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Athens, Greece
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Athens, Greece
Book and Pay By:
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Early payment discount
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Extensions available for this trip
Secure your trip with a deposit today
Travel to Europe often requires an overnight flight. Please arrange your flights to arrive on or before day 1.
Please read our Trip Notes before booking
iNotes
- Port Taxes: The Port Taxes listed above include Tips and are accurate as of July 2017.
- Celestyal Cruise Ship: Operating this itinerary will be Celestyal Olympia or other ship from Celestyal fleet.
- Moderate: Ref AGAM Cat. IB or ID Standard Inside 2-berth cabin. Superior: Ref AGAS Cat. XB Standard Outside 2-berth cabin. Premier: Ref AGAL Cat. XD Superior Outside 2-berth cabin. Premium: Ref AGAP Cat. XF Superior Outside 2-berth cabin.
- Triple cabins are available on this trip.
- Flights: Onward flights from Athens airport should not be scheduled before 11am.
- Shared Rooming: Room Share is not available on this trip.
- Itinerary: Occasionally the itinerary may be altered due to sailing conditions on the Aegean Sea, ferry schedules, religious holidays or unforeseen circumstances.
- Trip prices are per person, land only, based on double occupancy and reflect applicable discount. Discounts are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice.
- Trip prices are correct at the time of the products going live, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking. All trip information is correct at time of trips going live, however are subject to change - please confirm all details at time of booking.
- For full terms and conditions, please refer to our Website Terms of Use page.
- Twin-share option not available for trips to South America, Costa Rica, Mexico, Alaska, Hawaii or for any holiday & cruise combination, or in Asia and Eastern Mediterranean except Highlights of Turkey (without cruise) & Best of Turkey. It's also not available on Small Group trips. Guided Vacations included in this restriction are Newfoundland and Labrador (DNLA) as well as Panama, the Canal & Beyond (LPAN).
- For trips that are part of our Guaranteed Room Share, please note that there is a no smoking policy in all shared rooms. Solo travel is not accepted on guided Family Experiences holidays unless travelling as part of a family group.
About this trip
Cast your mind back over millennia, your footprints following those of Alexander the Great, Aristotle and Plato. Explore the mighty kingdom of Ancient Greece, from the Temples of Zeus and Hera, the Parthenon and Delphi on the slopes of Mount Parnassos. Walk the Sacred Way to the 4th century Temple of Apollo and greet the gods and goddesses of Olympia.
Trip type: Cruise Rail and Combos i
Trip code: AGAM
11 Nights
accommodation
21 Meals
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10 buffet breakfasts
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8 dinners (including Be My Guest)
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3 cruise lunches
On-trip Transport
All transport shown.
Highlights
What's Included
Sightseeing Highlights
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City tour in Athens, Corinth, Mycenae, Epidaurus, Olympia, Delphi and Meteora
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See the Corinth Canal, the Lion Gate and Agamemnon's Palace at Mycenae
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Visit the Acropolis and Museum in Athens, the ancient ruins in Corinth, the Olympic Stadium in Olympia, the home of the Oracle at Delphi and the incredible rock monasteries in Meteora
What's Included
Dining
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10 buffet breakfasts
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8 dinners
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3 cruise lunches
What's Included
Travel Highlights
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Audio Headsets for flexible sightseeing
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Daily breakfast and an average of 50% of evening meals
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Luxury air-conditioned coach with WiFi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
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Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
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Hand-picked Insider Experiences
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Optional Experiences and free time
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All porterage and restaurant gratuities
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Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
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An expert Travel Director and separate Driver
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All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
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VIP entry to many sights
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Specific transfer information can be found on the airport transfers page
Airport Transfers
Best of Greece with 3-Day Aegean Cruise Moderate
Your Itinerary
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Day 1
Arrive Athens (2 Nights) Day 1 - Arrive Athens (2 Nights)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 Welcome Reception, including a light meal and welcome drink.
Hotel
Divani Palace Acropolis/Crowne Plaza
Meals
- Welcome Reception
Hotel
Divani Palace Acropolis/Crowne Plaza
Meals
- Welcome Reception
Day 2
Athens Sightseeing Day 2 - Athens SightseeingJoin your Local Specialist for a guided morning sightseeing tour to the ancient hilltop complex that was once the Cradle of Western Civilisation and today overlooks a sprawling cityscape below. Along our journey into antiquity we'll have an opportunity to explore the Acropolis with its treasures. We'll admire the Parthenon, dedicated to the goddess Athena, the Royal Palace, Temple of Zeus and the Agora, once the haunt of Socrates and Plato. We'll 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 terms. Meander through the cobbled lanes of Plaka, people-watch in Syntagma Square or go in search of the city's tastiest souvlaki - the choice is yours.
Meals
- Buffet Breakfast
Meals
- Buffet Breakfast
Optional Experiences
Cape Sounion
Take a relaxing trip down to the southernmost tip of Mainland Greece to see the fifth century B.C Temple of Poseidon at Sounion. See if you can spot where Byron carved his initials on one of the temple’s sixteen columns. Marvel at the sheer rugged beauty of the coastline and the ancient temple perched above a 197-foot drop down to the Aegean Sea below. Stand above the site of the world’s first lighthouse, overlooking an area steeped in classical Greek history, ever since the tragic King Aegeas threw himself from the rocky precipice into the sea below, thereby giving his name to the Aegean Sea.
Adult Price: €40.00
Dinner "Meze" Style in Psiri
Enjoy a lovely dining experience at a wonderful restaurant located in the lively area of Psiri. Dining is “meze style”, giving you the opportunity to taste many Greek cuisine dishes, which are served in the centre of the table. Also enjoy the local free-flowing wine! (Casual dress)
Adult Price: €50.00
Day 3
Athens – Corinth – Mycenae – Epidaurus – Nafplion Day 3 - Athens – Corinth – Mycenae – Epidaurus – NafplionWe depart Athens this morning, crossing the mighty Corinth Canal to the wild Peloponnesian Peninsula. Arriving in the ancient city of 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 theatre 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 charming Venetian town of Nafplion later, we'll dine in our hotel this evening.
Hotel
Amalia/Agamemmon/Ippoliti
Meals
- Buffet Breakfast
- Dinner
Hotel
Amalia/Agamemmon/Ippoliti
Meals
- Buffet Breakfast
- Dinner
Day 4
Nafplion – Olympia Day 4 - Nafplion – OlympiaWe traverse the Mountains of Arcadia to ancient Olympia, past quaint mountain villages into a land of myths and legends, and the site of the first Olympic Games held in 776 BC. This evening we join the Karambellas family on their 30-acre olive and wine farm for an unforgettable Be My Guest dinner, some traditional dancing and characteristic Greek philoxenia.
Hotel
Amalia/Europa/Olympia Palace
Meals
- Buffet Breakfast
- Be My Guest Dining
Hotel
Amalia/Europa/Olympia Palace
Meals
- Buffet Breakfast
- Be My Guest Dining
Day 5
Olympia – Patras – Delphi Day 5 - Olympia – Patras – DelphiWe 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, our home for tonight.
Hotel
Nafsika Palace/Aegli/Amalia
Meals
- Buffet Breakfast
Hotel
Nafsika Palace/Aegli/Amalia
Meals
- Buffet Breakfast
Day 6
Delphi – Thermopylae – Kalambaka Day 6 - Delphi – Thermopylae – KalambakaTread in the footsteps of 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 and view the statues immortalising the strength of the athletes who once competed in the Pythian Games held in honour of Apollo and the Arts. A scenic afternoon drive brings us to Thermopylae, famous for the heroic defence by Leonidas and his brave Spartans against the invading Persians. We cross the lush Thessaly region, the 'bread basket of Greece', and travel over the Pourmaraki Pass towards Kalambaka.
Hotel
Amalia/Dellas Boutique
Meals
- Buffet Breakfast
- Dinner
Hotel
Amalia/Dellas Boutique
Meals
- Buffet Breakfast
- Dinner
Day 7
Kalambaka – Meteora – Athens Day 7 - Kalambaka – Meteora – AthensThe breathtaking 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.
Hotel
Divani Palace Acropolis/Crowne Plaza
Meals
- Buffet Breakfast
- Farewell Dinner
Hotel
Divani Palace Acropolis/Crowne Plaza
Meals
- Buffet Breakfast
- Farewell Dinner
Day 8
Embark – Mykonos Day 8 - Embark – MykonosWe leave the bustling city streets of Athens and cruise to Mykonos where we have the evening free to explore its labyrinthine cobblestone lanes lined by white-washed cottages and tumbling cerise bougainvillea.
Meals
- Buffet Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Meals
- Buffet Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Optional Experiences
Myconian Countryside tour with Hora & Little Venice
We'll set off from Mykonos' largest town Chora with our local expert and stop at the beach of Ornos, a picturesque fishing harbour, then on to the small beaches of Agia Anna and Kalafatis. Afterwards we'll visit the traditional village of Ano Mera and the monastery of Panagia Tourliani, founded in 1542. The pretty village square is a perfect spot for a short break. Returning to Chora we'll stop at Paraportiani, a famous whitewashed church complex. A few metres down we'll visit the Mykonos Folklore Museum, which is housed in an old two-storied merchant baron’s house. We'll continue towards the “Little Venice” of Mykonos, Alefkandra, with its windmills and the almost otherworldly sunsets where our trip culminates.
Adult Price: €67.00
Day 9
Kusadasi (Turkey) or Samos (Greece) – Patmos Day 9 - Kusadasi (Turkey) or Samos (Greece) – PatmosToday's choice of sightseeing could see you visit the Turkish shores of Kusadasi for a Complimentary Shore Experience to ancient Ephesus, or visit the Greek island of Samos, renowned for its wine tradition. We continue to Patmos, the site where the Book of Revelation was written by St. John whose Cave of the Apocalypse and Monastery you could choose to see as an Optional Experience.
Meals
- Buffet Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Meals
- Buffet Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Optional Experiences
Patmos Countryside Tour with Hora And Grotto Of Apocalypse
We visit Patmos a UNESCO “World Heritage Monument” and enjoy a panoramic guided tour of the island, a magical visit to the Grotto of the Apocalypse, where it is said St John the Apostle wrote the Book of Revelation. We reach the medieval town of Hora to enjoy a leisurely walk, marvel at the views of the Monastery of St John the Evangelist, and culminate our tour at Scala the port of Patmos where we enjoy a welcoming coffee, tea or refreshment.
Adult Price: €67.00
Day 10
Heraklion – Santorini Day 10 - Heraklion – SantoriniWe arrive in Heraklion this morning and have the opportunity to explore Crete's Minoan culture and heritage at the Palace of Knossos. Continuing to the Cycladic island of Santorini with its enchanting clifftop towns we enjoy a Complimentary Shore Experience passing quaint villages and vineyards en route to spellbinding Oia.
Meals
- Buffet Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Meals
- Buffet Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Optional Experiences
Minoan Palace of Knossos - 1st European Civilization
The ancient city of Knossos the residence of the wise King Minos and the Minotaur, with constant habitation from the Neolithic era until the 5th century A.D., is beyond doubt the land that “gave birth” to the first civilization of Europe, the Minoans. The palace of Knossos spreads around a large Central Court. You will reach the awe inspiring Throne Room, the fresco of the “Prince of the Lilies”, the imposing Grand Staircase, the Queen’s Megaron. Walking through the apartments of Knossos Palace and observing the finds even as passers-by, and the information from your local specialist, will make you feel part of this cultural heritage.
Adult Price: €74.00
Day 11
Disembark – Athens Day 11 - Disembark – AthensThis morning, disembark from your cruise ship and board a transfer to your hotel.
Hotel
Divani Palace Acropolis
Meals
- Buffet Breakfast
Hotel
Divani Palace Acropolis
Meals
- Buffet Breakfast
Day 12
Depart Athens Day 12 - Depart AthensTransfers are provided to the airport for your return flight home. Conditions apply. Flight restriction of 11:00am return from ATH.
Meals
- Buffet Breakfast
Meals
- Buffet Breakfast
Available Departures
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Be My Guest
Say opa! to an Olympic olive oil and wine tasting experience with the Karambellas family on their 30-acre olive and wine farm, followed by a traditional meal and dancing -
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Hidden Treasures
Enjoy at least one surprise Hidden Treasure -
Local Specialists
For included sightseeing in Athens, Corinth, Mycenae, Epidaurus, Olympia, Delphi and Kalambaka
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Highlights
What's Included
Sightseeing Highlights
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City tour in Athens, Corinth, Mycenae, Epidaurus, Olympia, Delphi and Meteora
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See the Corinth Canal, the Lion Gate and Agamemnon's Palace at Mycenae
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Visit the Acropolis and Museum in Athens, the ancient ruins in Corinth, the Olympic Stadium in Olympia, the home of the Oracle at Delphi and the incredible rock monasteries in Meteora
What's Included
Dining
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10 buffet breakfasts
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8 dinners
(including Be My Guest) -
3 cruise lunches
What's Included
Travel Highlights
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Audio Headsets for flexible sightseeing
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Daily breakfast and an average of 50% of evening meals
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Luxury air-conditioned coach with WiFi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
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Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
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Hand-picked Insider Experiences
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Optional Experiences and free time
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All porterage and restaurant gratuities
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Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
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An expert Travel Director and separate Driver
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All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
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VIP entry to many sights
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Specific transfer information can be found on the airport transfers page
Airport Transfers
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