Greece
THE BEST OF GREECE & THE AEGEAN
For this tour, we have combined the highlights of Classical Greece, with a 4-night Aegean islands cruise and plenty of time to explore Athens. Optional island extensions are available. Esplanade Tours can also custom-design your trip to Greece, based on your own dates and special interests.
USA/ATHENS
Take an overnight flight to Athens.
Day 2 ATHENS
Meeting and assistance at the Athens airport upon arrival. Transfer to Hotel Parthenon for three nights with breakfast.
Day 3-4 ATHENS
Free days to explore Athens on your own. B.
Day 5 ATHENS/MYCENAE/NAUPLIA
Four-day Classical Tour of Greece by private coach. Drive to the Corinth Canal, then continue to Mycenae.Visit the archaeological site and drive to Nauplia. Afternoon drive to Epidaurus and visit the ancient theater, famous for its remarkable acoustics. Return for dinner and overnight at Amalia Hotel in Nauplion. BD.
Day 6 NAUPLIA/OLYMPIA
Drive through the central Peloponnese area, passing through the cities of Megalopolis and Tripolis. Arrive in Olympia, visit the archaeological site and museum. Dinner and overnight at Amalia Hotel in Olympia. BD
Day 7 OLYMPIA/ DELPHI
Morning drive via Patras to Rion, where you cross by car-ferry to Antirion. Driving through Nafpaktos, arrive in Delphi. Dinner and overnight at Amalia Hotel in Delphi. BD.
Day 8 DELPHI/ATHENS
Visit the Museum of Delphi in the morning. Drive back to Athens and check into Hotel Parthenon for overnight with breakfast.
Day 9 ATHENS/ MYKONOS
Morning transfer to Piraeus to embark your cruise vessel for the Four-Night Aegean Classic Cruise. The ship departs at 11 am. Afternoon call at Mykonos, the island of white washed houses, windmills, and beautiful inviting beaches. BLD.
Day 10 KUSADASI/ PATMOS
This morning, step ashore on Turkish soil in the picturesque port-town of Kusadasi and take an optional visit to the impressive ancient town of Ephesus. Late afternoon call on the island of Patmos. BLD.
Day 11 RHODES
Morning arrival in Rhodes and spend the whole day on this beautiful island. You may wish to join the optional tour to Lindos to visit the well-preserved Temple of Athina, or walk through the colorful streets of the walled city dominating the island. Evening sail to Crete. BLD.
Day 12 CRETE/SANTORINI
Morning arrival in Heraklion, capital of Crete and center of the 5000 year old Minoan civilization. Afternoon sail for the volcanic island of Santorini. BLD.
Day 13 ATHENS
Early morning arrival in Piraeus (7 am). Meeting and transfer from the pier to Hotel Parthenon for one night with breakfast.
Day 14 ATHENS/USA
Departure transfer to the airport for your flight back home.
TOUR PRICE:
$2990.00 per person sharing double accommodations
TOUR INCLUDES:
• 5 nights accommodation in Athens in a first class centrally located hotel in Athens, including breakfast daily
• 3 nights accommodation while on the motorcoach tour, at superior first class hotels Amalia in Nauplion, Olympia and Delphi, including breakfast and dinner daily
• 4-night cruise aboard Louis Lines cruise vessel in category B standard outside cabin, including all meals.
• All tours and transfers by air-conditioned deluxe motorcoach, with the assistance and escort of our local English-speaking tour-operator personnel, including baggage handling.
• Sightseeing as per itinerary, with highly qualified English-speaking guides, including entrance fees to all sites.
• All taxes and port charges.
Not Included:
• Airfare: starting at $720.00 depending on departure airport
• Items of personal nature
• Gratuities and tips Insurance.
• Full inclusive insurance including cancellation for terrorism, loss of job and payment for trip delay, baggage and accident insurance, emergency evacuation. Rates start at $56.00 depending on age of traveler.
To reserve your space, please call 800-426-5492 or email with your names and departure dates.