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Grecian Fables (75 destinations)

15 days
Start and end in Athens
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Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Arrival in Athens

    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome Reception dinner with wine)
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  2. Day 2

    Corinth Canal - Mycenae - Nafplio - Olympia

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit the Parthenon, Temple of Athena Nike, and Erechtheion on the Acropolis with a Local Expert
    • Pass through the Corinth Canal
    • Explore Mycenae including the Lion Gate, royal beehive-tombs, and Cyclopean stone walls
    • Visit a family-run pottery studio
    • Orientation of Nafplio
    Landmarks
    Parthenon
    Temple of Athena Nike
    Erechtheion
    Corinth Canal
    Mycenae
    Lion Gate
    Nafplio
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  3. Day 3

    Olympia

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Authentic Greek flavours following cooking demonstration with a local chef)

    Included Activities

    • Visit the Temple of Zeus
    • Explore the athletes' gymnasium
    • Visit the stadium of Olympia with photo opportunity at the starting line
    • Cooking demonstration and dinner with a local chef
    Landmarks
    Temple of Zeus
    Stadium of Olympia
    Ancient Olympia
  4. Day 4

    Rio-Antirrio Bridge - Delphi - Kalambaka

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Cross the Rio-Antirrio Bridge
    • Ascend the Sacred Way of Delphi with a Local Expert
    • See the Treasury of the Athenians and Polygonal Wall
    • Visit the Temple of Apollo
    • Orientation of Kalambaka
    Landmarks
    Rio-Antirrio Bridge
    Temple of Apollo
    Treasury of the Athenians
    Polygonal Wall
    Delphi
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  5. Day 5

    Meteora

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit a monastery at Meteora UNESCO World Heritage Site with a Local Expert
    • View the Peneios Valley

    Optional Activities

    • Leisurely walks on nature trails
    • Visit the Natural History Museum
    Landmarks
    Meteora
    Peneios Valley
  6. Day 6

    Athens

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Celebration Dinner in true Greek style with wine)

    Included Activities

    • See the Leonidas Monument at Thermopylae
    • View the Temple of Zeus in Athens
    • View the Temple of Wingless Victory in Athens
    • See Hadrian's Arch in Athens
    Landmarks
    Leonidas Monument
    Thermopylae
    Temple of Olympian Zeus
    Hadrian's Arch
  7. Day 7

    Mykonos (Cruise Embarkation)

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Mediterranean cuisine on board with complimentary drinks package)

    Included Activities

    • Board cruise ship in Athens
    • Sailing to Mykonos
    Landmarks
    Mykonos
  8. Day 8

    Mykonos

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Mykonos independently
    • Visit sugar cube houses and whitewashed windmills
    • Discover local tavernas and nightlife
    Landmarks
    Mykonos
  9. Day 9

    Santorini

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Arrive and explore Milos

    Optional Activities

    • Venture through Milos independently
    Landmarks
    Milos
    Santorini
  10. Day 10

    Santorini

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit the Cycladic village of Oia with a Local Expert

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Thira independently
    • Dine at clifftop restaurants
    • Enjoy amazing sunsets
    Landmarks
    Santorini
    Thira
    Oia
  11. Day 11

    Santorini

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Relax on the cruise ship
    • Enjoy vessel's facilities including outdoor pool, fitness centre, beauty salon, casino, bars and restaurants
    • Explore more of Santorini
    Landmarks
    Santorini
  12. Day 12

    Crete

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit the Palace of Knossos with a guided visit

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Heraklion independently
    Landmarks
    Crete
    Heraklion
    Palace of Knossos
  13. Day 13

    Athens

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Explore Kusadasi
    • Visit the ancient ruins of Ephesus with a Local Expert
    Landmarks
    Kusadasi
    Ephesus
  14. Day 14

    Athens

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Transfer from cruise ship to hotel

    Optional Activities

    • Relax at leisure
    • Shop in local markets
    • Optional experience to the Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion
    Landmarks
    Temple of Poseidon
    Cape Sounion
  15. Day 15

    Departure from Athens

    Meals
    Breakfast
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