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The Eastern Discovery (Classic, With Athens, Premier Cabin)

17 days
From Zagreb to Athens
4.3
2 traveler reviews

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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 20 - 40
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Zagreb

    Meals
    Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Sheraton Zagreb)

    Included Activities

    • Dinner with Travel Director

    Optional Activities

    • Walk along Strossmayer Promenade
    Landmarks
    Strossmayer Promenade
  2. Day 2

    Zagreb

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Sheraton Zagreb)

    Included Activities

    • Guided exploration of Zagreb with Local Expert
    • Visit Art Pavilion
    • Visit Academy of Sciences and Arts
    • Walk through Zrinjevac Park
    • Visit St. Mark's Church
    • Visit Lotrščak Tower
    • Walk through Stone Gate

    Optional Activities

    • Day trip to Ljubljana
    Landmarks
    Art Pavilion
    Academy of Sciences and Arts
    Zrinjevac Park
    St. Mark's Church
    Lotrščak Tower
    Stone Gate
  3. Day 3

    Zagreb to Plitvice Lakes

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Lyra, Ličko Petrovo Selo)

    Included Activities

    • Transfer to Plitvice Lakes National Park

    Optional Activities

    • Optional experience to Zagorje region
    • Visit house of Marshall Tito
    Landmarks
    Plitvice Lakes National Park
  4. Day 4

    Plitvice Lakes to Trogir

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (President Solin, Split)

    Included Activities

    • Guided exploration of Plitvice National Park (Choice A) OR Visit Tara Community Centre (Choice B)
    • Orientation of Trogir with cathedral and Renaissance Cipiko Palace
    • Transfer to next hotel
    Landmarks
    Plitvice Lakes National Park
    Trogir Cathedral
    Cipiko Palace
  5. Day 5

    Trogir to Dubrovnik

    Meals
    Dinner (Traditional Dalmatian Coast meal at a local restaurant, accompanied with wine and grappa)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Croatia Cavtat)

    Included Activities

    • Guided exploration of Diocletian's Palace cellars with Local Expert
    • Visit St. Duje's Church
    • Visit Temple of Jupiter
    • Visit Golden Gate
    • Cruise around Dubrovnik bay (weather permitting)
    • Dinner with sparkling wine and local specialities
    Landmarks
    Diocletian's Palace
    St. Duje's Church
    Temple of Jupiter
    Golden Gate
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  6. Day 6

    Dubrovnik

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Croatia Cavtat)

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking exploration of Dubrovnik Old Town with Local Expert
    • Visit Onofrio's Fountain
    • Visit Old Jewish Quarter
    • Visit Dubrovnik Synagogue
    • Visit Dubrovnik Cathedral
    • Visit Franciscan Monastery
    • Visit Dominican Monastery
    Landmarks
    Onofrio's Fountain
    Old Jewish Quarter
    Dubrovnik Synagogue
    Dubrovnik Cathedral
    Franciscan Monastery
    Dominican Monastery
  7. Day 7

    Dubrovnik to Budva

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (TQ Plaza, Budva)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Kotor Old Town

    Optional Activities

    • Self-guided exploration of Budva medieval old town
    • Visit Church of Santa Maria in Punta
    Landmarks
    Kotor Old Town
    Church of Santa Maria in Punta
  8. Day 8

    Budva to Tirana

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (MAK Albania, Tirana)

    Included Activities

    • Guided exploration of Tirana with Local Expert
    • Meet a local resident for guided tour of city and personal insights
    Landmarks
    Skanderbeg Square
  9. Day 9

    Tirana to Corfu

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Divani Palace Hotel Corfu.)

    Included Activities

    • Ferry to Corfu
    Landmarks
    Corfu
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  10. Day 10

    Corfu

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Divani Palace Hotel Corfu.)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Old Town of Corfu
    • Relax at hotel pool
    Landmarks
    Corfu Old Town
  11. Day 11

    Corfu to Delphi

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Amalia Hotel Delphi.)

    Included Activities

    • Travel to Delphi
    Landmarks
    Delphi
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  12. Day 12

    Delphi to Athens

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Divani Palace Acropolis, New, Athens, Athens Marriott)

    Included Activities

    • Guided ascent of Sacred Way of Delphi with Local Expert
    • Visit Treasury of the Athenians
    • Visit Polygonal Wall
    • Visit Temple of Apollo
    • Transfer to Athens
    Landmarks
    Sacred Way of Delphi
    Treasury of the Athenians
    Polygonal Wall
    Temple of Apollo
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  13. Day 13

    Athens to Mykonos (Cruise)

    Meals
    Breakfast (Served onboard daily), Lunch (Served onboard daily), Dinner (Served onboard daily with Mediterranean cuisine and international flavours)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (MV Celestyal Discovery (or similar).)

    Included Activities

    • Cruise embarkation from Athens
    • Visit Mykonos
    • Onboard meals and complimentary drinks package

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Mykonos nightlife and tavernas
    Landmarks
    Mykonos
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  14. Day 14

    Ephesus - Patmos - Crete

    Meals
    Breakfast (Served onboard daily), Lunch (Served onboard daily), Dinner (Served onboard daily)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (MV Celestyal Discovery (or similar).)

    Included Activities

    • Guided exploration of Ephesus with Local Expert
    • Walk Arcadian Way
    • Visit Library of Celsus
    • Visit Amphitheatre
    • Visit House of the Virgin Mary
    • Visit Patmos
    Landmarks
    Ephesus
    Library of Celsus
    Amphitheatre
    House of the Virgin Mary
    Patmos
  15. Day 15

    Santorini - Athens

    Meals
    Breakfast (Served onboard daily), Lunch (Served onboard daily), Dinner (Served onboard daily)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (MV Celestyal Discovery (or similar).)

    Included Activities

    • Guided visit to Palace of Minos at Knossos with Local Expert
    • Visit Santorini and Thira
    • Explore clifftop restaurants and cafes of Santorini
    Landmarks
    Palace of Minos at Knossos
    Santorini
    Thira
  16. Day 16

    Athens

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Toast the culmination of your travels with dinner in true Greek style at a local restaurant)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Divani Palace Acropolis, New, Athens, Athens Marriott)

    Included Activities

    • Guided sightseeing of Athens Acropolis with Local Expert
    • Visit Parthenon
    • Visit Temple of Athena Nike
    • Visit Erechtheion and Porch of the Maidens
    • Visit Temple of Olympian Zeus
    • Visit Arch of Hadrian

    Optional Activities

    • Self-guided exploration of Athens in afternoon
    Landmarks
    Acropolis
    Parthenon
    Temple of Athena Nike
    Erechtheion
    Temple of Olympian Zeus
    Arch of Hadrian
  17. Day 17

    Athens

    Included Activities

    • Transfer to airport
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  • The Eastern Discovery (Classic, With Athens, Premier Cabin) reviewer 1
    November 2nd, 2019
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    A thoughtfully complied itinerary that covered all the tastes sights and sounds of the Adriatic countries. Stephen...
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    Traveled in October 2019
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    We are delighted to learn that your experience in Eastern Europe with Insight Vacations was a total success. We are even happier to hear that our staff’s knowledge and dedication shined throughout your time on the road. Furthermore, we are without a doubt happy to have hosted you and we look forward to sharing more amazing destinations with you in the near future.
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    Insight Vacations excelled themselves with this itinerary. It is amazing how many countries you visit on this trip....
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    The Eastern Discovery is a wonderful way for our guests to get a real feel for Eastern Europe; therefore, we are very pleased that you have thoroughly enjoyed your trip. Also, we are very happy to hear that our staff put in a lot of effort to make your time on the road an insightful one. That being said, we are without a doubt happy to have hosted you and we truly look forward to welcoming you back for more amazing destinations.
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