9 Days Glories of Greece with Island Hopping Cruise

Escape to Greece with this stress-free travel package to discover astounding archeological sites and islands of extreme beauty. Explore the awe-inspiring monuments of the ancient capital of Athens and embark on the distinctive Aegean sea cruise to the spectacular natural wonders on the island of Mykonos, Santorini and Patmos, also the historical Turkish town Kusadasi.

About This Trip

This is a sit-in-coach independent tour that allows for self-exploration, with optional affordable sightseeing excursions to fit your needs. Ferry service between the islands and Athens varies in duration depending on weather and sea conditions. It should be noted that there is one day guided tour in Athens, the rest of days you can enjoy your own free time on Islands. Breakfasts are included, lunch and dinner are on your own expense.

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Trip Code TP09GG

7 Nights

13 Meals

Sit-In-Coach Tour

4 Star Hotel

Group Travel

Air Included

Coach, Cruise

Sightseeing

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Day 1: Depart for Athens

Depart for Greece.
Day 2: Arrive Athens

Upon arrival, meet in the arrival hall at Athens airport & transfer to the city hotel. The city's numerous historic monuments make it a fascinating place to visit for tourists from all over the world. Free at leisure this afternoon. Overnight in Athens.
Day 3: Athens

Breakfast in the hotel. Pickup from the hotel for your half day morning tour. See Syntagma Square, the House of Parliament, the Memorial to the Unknown Soldier, the Athens Academy, the University, the National Library and the Hadrian’s Arch. Pass by the Temple of Olympian Zeus and the Panathenaic Stadium where the first Olympic Games of the modern era were held in 1896. On the Acropolis visit the architectural masterpieces of the Golden Age of Athens: the Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechtheion and finally “the harmony between material and spirit”, the Parthenon. Continue and visit the place where at last the statues found their home and admire the wonders of the classical era the museum of Acropolis. At the end of the tour, drop off at the hotel or at the city centre. Remainder of theday at own leisure. Overnight in Athens.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 4: Athens

Breakfast in the hotel. Full day free for leisure.
Meal: Breakfast
Day 5: Athens

Breakfast in the hotel. Full day free for leisure. Or you may join the Optional Full Day Tour to Argolis (EUR 95/person).

Pick up from the hotel and depart Athens by the coastal road and stop to see the Corinth Canal. Then drive on to Mycenae, the Homeric city of Agammemnon (The leader of the Troy War). Visit the Lion's Gate, the Cyclopean Walls and the Royal Tomb. Continue to Nafplion and see this charming town. Drive onto and visit the 4th B.C. theatre of Epidaurus, famous for its acoustics. Transfer back to the hotel. Overnight in Athens.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 6: Athens Embarkation – Mykonos (Cruise)

After breakfast, transfer to Port and board the Agean Sea Cruise MV Gemini and set sail to Mykonos at noon. Tonight, the cruise will dock a Mykonos, you may join the shore excursions onboard or self-explore the nightlife scene on the island. Town Chora is the epicenter of the island's nightlife, with numerous bars and pubs that stay open late into the night. You can explore the narrow streets of the town and discover cozy cocktail bars, wine bars, and traditional Greek tavernas that turn into lively spots after dark. Dinner and Overnight onboard.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7: Santorini (Cruise)

Breakfast onboard. This morning, the cruise arrive Santorini. This is the supermodel of the Greek islands, a head-turner whose face is instantly recognizable around the world: multi-colored cliffs soar out of a sea-drowned caldera, topped by drifts of whitewashed buildings. With its reputation for dazzling panoramas, romantic sunsets and volcanic-sand beaches, it’s hardly surprising the island features on so many travelers’ bucket lists. At leisure on this amazing island of Santorini (formed by the eruption of the volcano 1600 BC). The sight is the most breathtaking of all Greek islands and perhaps of the world. Explore and enjoy all that the island has to offer. History and nature combine to make Santorini unforgettable. Set sail at 17:00 for Kisadasi. Overnight onboard.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8: Kusadasi - Patmos (Cruise)

Today, the cruise docks at Kusadasi, you may enjoy your free time in the morning. At noon, set sail to Patmos, a small, picturesque island on Aegean Sea, it has religious significance sities to see,such as Monastery of Saint John the Theologian and the Cave of the Apocalypse. The monastery is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and offers stunning views of the island. Overnight onboard.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

*Jun-Aug Sailing will dock at Cesme instead of Kusadasi and Patmos
Day 9: Athens Disembark - North America (Cruise)

After breakfast, disembark at Athens and transfer to the airport to board your flight back home.
Meal: Breakfast

Optional Tours

Day 5

Full day tour to Argolis

EUR €95 CAD Full Day

Travel to the charming town of Nafplion via the coastal roadand visit the Corinth Canal.

Inclusion

Price Include

Flights Toronto – Athens, Athens – Toronto
Airline taxes & fuel surcharges
Internal flight and taxes
7 nights of first-class accommodations
3 Nights Aegean Sea Cruise Standard Interior Cabin
All transfers between airport/port to hotels
7 breakfasts and
Sightseeing per itinerary in the sit-in-coach tour
Services of English-speaking tour guides
Entrance fees per itinerary

Price Does Not Include

Visa fees
Insurance of any kind
Personal expenditure such as laundry service, souvenirs, and telephone calls
Luggage fee: check-in luggage CAD $150/piece
Pre-paid gratuities for drivers and guide: US$80 per person

Date & Price

Departure Dates	Return Date	Land Only	Package Price
Departure Dates	2024/05/05	2024/05/13	CAD$2099	CAD$3299
2024/05/19	2024/05/27	CAD$2099	CAD$3299
2024/06/02	2024/06/10	CAD$2199	CAD$3399
2024/06/09	2024/06/17	CAD$2199	CAD$3399
2024/07/14	2024/07/22	CAD$2299	CAD$3499
2024/07/28	2024/08/05	CAD$2299	CAD$3499
2024/08/04	2024/08/12	CAD$2299	CAD$3499
2024/08/18	2024/08/26	CAD$2299	CAD$3499
2024/09/15	2024/09/23	CAD$2299	CAD$3499
2024/09/22	2024/09/30	CAD$2199	CAD$3399
2024/10/06	2024/10/14	CAD$2099	CAD$3299
2024/10/13	2024/10/21	CAD$2099	CAD$3299
Single Supplements	+CAD$1399