Discover Athens, Olympia, Delphi and the Greek isles in more depth when you add the Spotlight on Greece and Greek Island Cruising together! Visit the Acropolis and Parthenon in Athens, the first Olympic stadium in Olympia and the Temples of Hera and Zeus in Delphi, all with your local Greek guide. Then, board your cruise ship and sail between the islands of Mykonos, Santorini, Crete and Patmos, calling in at the Turkish port cities of Kusadasi and Istanbul. Fascinating history, idyllic locations, stunning sunsets and great shopping, holidays don't get much better than this!
| Length: | 12 days |
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| Accommodations: | n/a |
| Meals: | Breakfast, Dinner, Supper, Lunch as per itinerary
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| Sightseeing: | Greece, Turkey |
| Transportation: | Coach, Cruise Ship |
Arrive AthensAfter checking into the hotel, the rest of the day is free for you to explore Athens at your leisure. This evening meet your Tour Manager and fellow travellers.
Athens to OlympiaWe begin today with a sightseeing tour of Athens including the Acropolis and the Parthenon. Travelling westward, we pause at Corinth to view the impressive canal before arriving at the Palace of Agamemnon at Mycenae where you can walk through the Gate of the Lions and see the sinister beehive tomb. Our day's journey continues past the Acronafplion Citadel and ends in Olympia this evening.
Olympia to DelphiThis morning join our local guide as we visit the temples of Hera and Zeus, and the site of the Olympic stadium where the games were first held in 776BC. Later, we cross the Corinthian Gulf and drive to Delphi, the sacred town of antiquity.
Delphi to AthensVisit the site of Delphi, see the Temple of Apollo and the Treasury. A short drive to Athens for another evening in the capital before starting your island cruise.
Athens at Leisure and sail to IstanbulEnjoy Athens at leisure this morning and in the afternoon, board our cruise ship bound for Istanbul.
Cruising to IstanbulToday enjoy the amenities of our cruise ship as we sail through the Dardanelles arriving in Istanbul in the early evening.
Istanbul and the BosphorusExplore this exciting city or shop in the Grand Bazaar where there are more than 4,000 shops. Istanbul is a breathtaking sight where East meets West. Why not visit the Blue Mosque and the Topkapi Palace museum? We depart this evening for Mykonos.
Cruising to Kusadasi via PatmosWe arrive at Patmos, where St. John is reputed to have written the book of Revelation. This afternoon we dock at Kusadasi. Choose to explore the bazaar or take an excursion to the ancient ruins of Ephesus.
Cruising to RhodesA day to explore this island, home to the Colossus of Rhodes. Legend says it was over 30m (100ft.) high and straddled the harbour.
SantoriniDrop by Crete, the largest of these Islands, en route to the quintessential Greek island, Santorini, world famous for its simple blue and white buildings, spectacular island sunsets, and breathtaking natural scenery. Climb twisting stone steps, ride a donkey or catch a cable car up to a cliff-top town, like Fira. Or boat ride out to the volcanic island, Nea Kameni.
Arrival into AthensTransfer into central Athens where your tour ends.
All these highlights along with city sightseeing are included in your tour price!