Classic Greece and Turkey CruiseTour




Travel Period: April 30 - May 12, 2024
13 days / 11 nights
(PRIVATE TOUR)
- $595 single supplement
- Price shown is based on twin sharing
- From: Los Angeles - Athens - Thessaloniki - Kusadasi - Heraklion - Santorini - Mykonos - Milos - Athens - Los Angeles
ITINERARY
Day 1: Apr 30 (Tue). Today we depart Los Angeles for our overnight flight to Athens.
Day 2: May 01 (Wed). Arrive Athens
Upon arrival and after we have cleared our custom obligations the tour representative will meet us for our transfer to the hotel. The evening is free at leisure. Overnight at the hotel. (D)
Day 3: May 02 (Thu). Athens - Delphi - Athens
After breakfast, meet your guide to start the excursion to Delphi. Drive through the fertile plan of Beotia, crossing the towns of Thebes connected with the tragedy of King Oedipus, Levadia and Arachova. Aririve at Delphi, the center of ancient world - the "Omphalos" (Navel of Earth) - whose prestige extended far beyond the boundaries of the Hellenic World. On the slopes of Mount Parnassus, in a landscape of unparalleled beauty and majesty, lie the ruins of the Sanctuary of Apollo Phythios. Visit the Treasury of the Athenians, the Temple of Apollo and the Museum containing such masterpieces of Ancient Greek scripture as the bronze Charioteer and the famous athlete Aghias,. Late afternoon, return to Athens for dinner and overnight. (B, D)
Day 4: May 03 (Fri). Athens City Full Day Tour
The exploration of Athens begins with a panoramic drive through the city center. View the Panathenian Stadium and the ruins of the Temple of Zeus and Hadrian's Arch, built to celebrate the arrival of the Roman Emperor Hadrian. Continue on to visit the Acropolis, the ancient architectural masterpiece built during the Golden Age of Athens and the new Acropolis Museum, a Striking modern building built at the base of the monument where many of the original statues from the Acropolis are now displayed. The rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight Athens. (B)
Day 5: May 04 (Sat). Athens - Piraeus, Greece. Ship embarkation. (B, D). Cruise
Day 6: May 05 (Sun). Sailing - Piraeus - Thessaloniki, Greece. (B, L, D). Cruise
Day 7: May 06 (Mon). Sailing. Thessaloniki, Greece - Kusadasi, Turkey. (B, L, D). Cruise
Day 8: May 07 (Tue). Sailing. Kusadasi, Turkey - Heraklion (Crete), Greece. (B, L, D). Cruise
Day 9: May 08 (Wed). Sailing. Heraklion, Greece - Santorini, Greece. (B, L, D). Cruise
Day 10: May 09 (Thu). Sailing. Santorini, Greece - Mykonos, Greece. (B,L,D). Cruise
Day 11: May 10 (Fri). Sailing. Mykonos, Greece - Milos, Greece. (B,L,D). Cruise
Day 12: May 11 (Sat). Sailing. Milos, Greece - Piraeus, Greece.
After disembarkation, you will be transferred to your hotel for overnight stay. Evening is free at leisure, time to do last minute shopping. (B)
Day 13: May 12 (Sun). Depart Athens to Los Angeles. (B)
What Is Included:
- Round trip economy class airfare Los Angeles-Athens
- Meet and Assist upon arrival.Private air-conditioned motor coach with an English speaking guide.
- 4–Breakfast. 4–Dinner
- Overnight tax
- Entrance Fees to Delphi, Acropolis and Acropolis Museum
- Hotel taxes
- Full day Delphi tour
- Full day Athens City tour visiting the Acropolis and Museum
- 4-Day / 4-Night 1st class hotel accommodation at the Stanley Hotel or similar with daily breakfast and dinner.
What Is Not Included:
- Land Tour: Personal Expenses, drinks at meals, lunches
- Gratuities for Land: For Local Tour Guide, Driver, Tour Director, Excursion Guide, Waiter, Porter, to be collected in advance.
What Is Included In Cruise:
- 8-Day / 7-Night Cruise to the Greek Islands and Kusadasi, Turkey on Celestyal Cruise inside Cat. “IA” cabins
- All meals (Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner)
- Shore Excursions:
- Kus-02: Ancient Ephesus through the ages
- Her-02: Minoan Palace of Knossos - 1st European Civilization
- San-01 Spectacular Oia village perched on the Caldera rim
- Entertainment on board
- Port charges security
- Cruise gratuities
- Inclusive drinks
- Hotel taxes and service charges
- All entrance fees included as per itinerary
- Porterage of 1 suitcase per person at the hotels
- Included shore excursions cannot be removed or replaced
Special Notice
Please note that this costing is strictly subject to change due to any unforeseen increases in fuel prices, exchange rate, government levies and any other influencing factors. Air Plus Travel reserves the right to collect additional charges should there be any increase imposed for 2024 travel.