DESTINATION

Long ago, Greek ports were the landing places for an endless tide of invaders from far off lands. Today Greece is an inviting playground for pleasure seekers. White-washed structures dot the horizon, set against skies of brilliant blue, while sun worshippers basking the beaches under Helios' golden gaze. Twisting cobblestone alleyways lead to tavernas where octopus salad and ouzo are in order. Ancient Minoan palaces and medieval fortresses whisper tales of pagan rites and knightly rituals. Join us on this Odyssey adventure!

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Included Features:

• Round trip airfare from Albuquerque to Athens. Fuel surcharges and airport taxes are included. (Valid at present time)

• 4 nights accommodation at the Titania Hotel or similar 4 star hotel in Athens. Hotel taxes, service charges and city taxes are included.

• Daily breakfast, two lunches and two dinners included during Athens land tour.

• All transfers and tours in Athens by private motor coach and English speaking assistance.

• All tours as per itinerary during Athens land tour with English speaking guides. Entrance fees to sites included in Athen land itinerary.

• Baggage handling at hotels, one piece per person.

• 4 night / 5 days Aegean Cruise in Celestyal Discovery. Cruise include Stateroom accommodation, all port fees, full board meals (breakfast,

lunch, and dinner), Unlimited filtered coffee, tea, water, and juice during restaurant hours (opening hours usually 6:30 am-10:00 pm),

Unlimited free-pour sodas with meals in main restaurants (Thalassa & Taverna), Entertainment and daily activities , Complimentary Essential

Wi-Fi. Essential Wi-Fi allows basic browsing, emails, and messaging. Social media and streaming require an upgrade, available onboard.

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ITINERARY

 

DAY 1: September 18, 2025 - Departure from the U.S.A.: Depart from USA for your flight to Athens.

 

DAY 2: September 19, 2025 – Athens: Upon arrival in Athens airport, you will be met by our representative and transfer you to the hotel. Enjoy an orientation tour of the city. Athens, the capital and largest city in Greece, dominates the Attica periphery. One of the world’s oldest cities, Athens is full of myths, mysteries, and legends. Steeped with a rich history that spans around 3,400 years, the city is home to many sacred ancient sites, monuments, and landmarks. A fusion of old and new, Athens is also a cosmopolitan metropolis buzzing with lively activity and vibrancy. In the evening we will gather as a group in the Plaka district at the venerable Old Taverna, a local rooftop restaurant with a splendid view of the Acropolis. We will dine on delicious traditional Greek cuisine while admiring the beautiful views of ancient Athens. (Dinner)

 

DAY 3: September 20, 2025 – Athens: After breakfast at the hotel, depart on a city sightseeing tour. From the Acropolis to Omonia Square, you'll see all the famous sites of ancient and modern Athens. Offering a perfect overview of the modern city, this guided tour will help you get your bearings if this is your first visit to Athens. The Athens tour departs for a photo stop at Panathinaiko Stadium where the first Olympic Games took place in 1896. Proceed, passing by Zappeion and Temple of Olympian Zeus. You will then drive past the Athens Trilogy which includes the University of Athens, the Academy of Athens, and the National Library. C ontinue passing by National Garden, Hadrian's Arc, St. Paul's Church, Parliament, Tomb of the Unknown soldier, Schliemann's House (Numismatic Museum), Catholic Cathedral, Old Parliament, Constitution Square ,Russian Orthodox Church, and finally ACROPOLIS. Continue the expert guided Athens sightseeing and Acropolis museum tour with a pleasant short walk passing by Herodion and Dionysos Theater, in order to visit the ACROPOLIS museum. Main attractions such as votives, statues from archaic period, Caryatids, and of course the Parthenon hall with the metopes, the pediments and the frieze will impress you. Lunch in Plaka the old quarters of the city followed by a visit to the Cycladic Art Museum.(Breakfast, Lunch)

 

DAY 4: September 21, 2025 – Athens: After breakfast, depart for a day trip to Delphi to explore one of the most famous archaeological sites of Greece. Along the way, you will see the plain of Beotia, an agricultural center and you will also pass by the city of Theva, the birthplace of King Oedi pus. You will continue your Delphi day tour towards Mt. Parnassos, making a short rest stop outside the town of Levadia. You will drive then to DELPHI, known in ancient times as the navel of the world. Pass by Castalia Spring, visit at the archaeological site and view the monument of the Argive Kings, the treasury of the Athenians, the Athenian Stoa, the Polygonal Wall, the monument of Platea and the Temple of Apollo famous for its oracle and Delphi museum, with it's spectacular exhibits include the frieze of the Treasury of the Sifnians, the Naxian Sphinx, the Statue of Antinoos the metopes of the Athenian treasury, the famous bronze Charioteer, originally created to commemorate a victory during the 476 B.C. Pythian Games, and many other artifacts. After lunch return to Athens via the picturesque mountain village of Arachova, built on the south slopes of Parnassus, well known for its attractive hand- woven carpets, rugs and quilts, as well as for its wine and cheese (short stop). (Breakfast, Lunch)

 

DAY 5: September 22, 2025 – Athens / Lavrion / Mykonos: After breakfast, transfer to cruise port for your 4 nights Aegean Cruise. Our wonderful 4-night Iconic Aegean cruise gives you the perfect opportunity to explore a captivating feast of ancient history, authentic cuisine, Greek culture and stunning vistas. From the captivating capital of Athens, your voyage takes you through glistening crystal waters to discover a wonderful blend of thrilling attractions, dramatic cliffs, rolling landscapes and all the romanticism of the Greek islands.A stunning bouquet of sightseeing opportunities includes the striking white-washed buildings of Santorini, the iconic windmills of Mykonos, and the majestic castles of Patmos. Included in the price of the cruise are excursions to the ancient city of Ephesus in modern-day Turkey and the awe-inspiring Acropolis of Lindos and the Citadel of the Knights. We will embark from Lavrion at 1:00pm and arrive in Mykonos at 6:00pm. We will be in Mykonos until 11:00pm today.Enjoy to explore Myknos on your own or you can take an optional shore excursion. (Breakfast, Dinner)

 

DAY 6: September 23, 2025 – Kusadasi / Patmos: Breakfast on board. We will arrive in Kusadasi, Turkey at 7:00am and be there until 1:00pm. You can explore Kusadasi on your own and enjoy the warm beaches. Or you can take an optional shore excursion to see Ephesus. Lunch on board. We will arrive in Patmos at 4:30pm and stay there until 9:30pm. You can explore Patmos on your own or take on optional shore excursion. Dinner is on board. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

 

DAY 7: September 24, 2025 – Rhodes: Breakfast on board. We will arrive in Rhodes at 7:00am and stay there until 6:00pm. You can explore Rhodes on your own or take on optional shore excursion. Lunch and dinner is on board. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

 

DAY 8: September 25, 2025 – Heraklion (Crete) / Santorini: Breakfast on board. We will arrive in Heraklioni at 7:00am and stay there until 12:00pm. We will depart for Santorini at 4:30pm and stay there until 9:30pm. Lunch and dinner is on board. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

 

DAY 9: September 26, 2025 – Lavrion / Athens: Breakfast on board. You will arrive in Lavrion at 7:00am. Transfer to Athens and free time at Monastíraki bazaar in the morning escorted by one of our office representatives. Afternoon excursion to Cape Sounio, followed by dinner Kalyvia. Cape Sounion is only 45 miles (70 kilometers) from Athens, making it the perfect lazy afternoon tour destination. The Cape's Temple of Poseidon is perched on a rocky hilltop overlooking the sea. The view across the Aegean is magnificent with one of the most breathtaking panoramic views in the world, extending all the way to Kea and the Peloponnese on a clear day. The Temple of Poseidon was built in 44 B.C., and many of its original Doric columns are still standing. One of the columns has a graffiti left by none other than Lord Byron in the early 1800s. The precipice is a sheer 197-foot drop to the sea. On the way back to Athens, enjoy dinner at one of the famous tavernas at the village of Kalyvia. (Breakfast, Dinner)

 

DAY 10: September 27, 2025 – Athens / U.S.A.: After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to airport for your flight back home. (Breakfast)

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