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Best Of Greece & 3 Day Aegean Cruise (Superior)
Athens, Corinth, Mycenae, Epidaurus, Nauplia, Olympia, Delphi, Kalambaka, Meteora, Thermopylae

Summary of Best of Greece & 3 day Aegean Cruise (Superior)

Dining Highlights
  • 7 Buffet breakfasts
  • 4 three-course dinners
  • 1 Welcome drink with your Tour Director in Athens
  • All meals while onboard Cruise
21 meals in total (See day-by-day itinerary)First Class Travel Highlights
  • The services of one of Trafalgar's top professional multi-lingual Tour Directors.
  • Chauffeur driven on Trafalgar's luxury air-conditioned motorcoaches with reclining seats.
  • You'll stay in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.
  • All hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes included.
  • A stylish wallet, tour documents and map book journal.
Airport Transfers
  • London Gateways: Transfers can be expensive, particularly between the Airport and central London. When you book your tour with Trafalgar your transfers to and from the airport are included. It's that simple. Trafalgar has included a Free transfer to and from your airport and Central London.
  • Important Please Note: Passengers will only be entitled to transfers to and from London Airports providing the following conditions are met:
  • You are staying at a London hotel, booked by Trafalgar, on the night of your arrival and the night prior to the date of your departure.
  • Flights are either booked by Trafalgar or detailed information on flights is provided by your Travel Agent not less than 21 days prior to departure.
  • Only one included transfer both inbound and outbound per tour is included by Trafalgar. Transfers are by express train to a Central London Rail Station.
  • Heathrow Airport: Inbound transfers operate between 06.00-21.30. Outbound transfers are timed to connect with scheduled flights departing between 08.00-23.00. Transfers will be by coach. Gatwick Airport: Inbound transfers operate between 06.00-12.30. Outbound transfers are timed to connect with scheduled flights departing between 08.00-23.00. Transfers will be by express train and coach. Transfers outside these times will be at the passengers own expense.
  • In the event of unforeseen events (Road or rail works, demonstrations, strikes) Trafalgar will not be held responsible for delayed or cancelled transfers.
  • No refund is available for passengers not utilising this service
  • Why not upgrade to a Hotelink transfer from the Airport to-the-door of your Trafalgar London hotel? (Please ask your travel agent of the additional upgrade price per person when booking)
  • European Gateways: With Trafalgar all passengers will receive complimentary arrival and departure transfers on the scheduled arrival and departure day of their tour at the times specified below. Please ensure your Travel Agent reserves your flight to co-ordinate with the transfer times shown.
  • Trafalgar Bonus Passengers who book Trafalgar's Land+Air package and who arrive or depart outside of these specified times on the scheduled arrival and departure day of the tour will also be provided with a transfer.
  • Passengers arriving before or leaving after the scheduled tour days are not entitled to a transfer but may book and purchase one through Trafalgar providing that they also purchase the additional pre and/or post tour hotel night(S) from Trafalgar. Please ask for prices of transfers at the time of booking your extra night accommodation.
  • Land only passengers arriving or departing on the scheduled tour arrival or departure days but whose flights don't coincide with the listed transfer times below may also book and purchase these transfers. Flight details must be provided to Trafalgar not less than 21 days before the flight departure.
Details
Tour OperatorTrafalgar Tours
Duration
13 Days
Escorted
Escorted - Yes
Itinerary
DayDestinationDescription
Day 1Depart USAOvernight flight to Athens.
Day 2AthensTonight, enjoy a Welcome Drink with our Tour Director.Hotel: Divani Palace Acropolis (2 nights)
Day 3AthensWe enjoy a morning walking tour of the Acropolis and Parthenon. We also see the Agora, Royal Palace, the Temple of Zeus, Hadrian's Arch, and the stadium built for the first modern Olympics in 1896 before free time. (Buffet Breakfast)
Day 4NaupliaWe drive to the bridge across the Corinth Canal. Then we visit the remains of the ancient city of Corinth, en route to Mycenae, to see the Beehive Tombs, the Treasury of Atreus, Lion Gate and remains of Agamem­non's Royal Palace. On to the Sanctuary of Aesculapius, God of Medicine, to visit the amphitheatre. Finally, we arrive in Nauplia. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner) Hotel: Amalia
Day 5OlympiaToday we drive through the Mountains of Arcadia to Olympia, where the first Olympic Games were held in 776 B.C. Next we stroll around the ancient Olympic Stad­ium and the Temples of Zeus and Hera on our visit of this archaeological site. Tonight we dine at our hotel. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner) Hotel: Olympia Palace
Day 6DelphiWe head to Patras and take the bridge across the Gulf of Corinth to mainland Greece. Then on to Delphi on the slopes of mighty Mount Parnassus, home of the Oracle. We walk the Sacred Way to the Sanctuary of Apollo and visit this ancient archaeological site. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)Hotel: Delphi Palace
Day 7KalambakaToday's drive takes us over the Pourmaraki Pass to Lamia, and on via Trikala to Kalambaka. Then, we take a trip to the monasteries of Meteora, perched above the town, where we can admire the beautiful Byzantine frescoes and the views. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)Hotel: Amalia
Day 8AthensThis morning we enjoy a scenic drive along the coast to Thermopylae, site of the famous battle between the Spartans and Persians. We return to Athens for our final night in this fascinating city (Buffet Breakfast) Hotel: Divani Palace Acropolis
Day 9MykonosAfter your Best of Greece tour, you are transferred to Piraeus, where we enjoy a cruise to Mykonos. Here, enjoy a few hours in the playground of the rich and famous before we set sail. (Buffet Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner)
Day 10RhodesAn early arrival at Rhodes. Time to explore the Old Town and Lindos. (Buffet Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner)
Day 11KusadasiAn early morning arrival at Patmos, why not visit the Fortress-Monastery? Later, we cruise to Turkish Kusadasi where a visit to the incredible ruins of Ephesus is a must! (Buffet Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner)
Day 12AthensWe transfer by coach to our hotel, with time to relax or maybe do some shopping.(Breakfast)Hotel: Divani Palace Acropolis
Day 13Return USAWe transfer you to the airport for your return flight home. (Buffet Breakfast)
Dates/Pricing
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DateDescriptionPrice FromQuote
July 10, 2008Land Price$2,099.00 (USD) 
July 17, 2008Land Price$2,099.00 (USD) 
July 24, 2008Land Price$2,099.00 (USD) 
July 31, 2008Land Price$2,099.00 (USD) 
August 07, 2008Land Price$2,099.00 (USD) 
August 14, 2008Land Price$2,099.00 (USD) 
August 21, 2008Land Price$2,099.00 (USD) 
August 28, 2008Land Price$2,099.00 (USD) 
September 04, 2008Land Price$2,099.00 (USD) 
September 11, 2008Land Price$2,099.00 (USD) 
September 18, 2008Land Price$2,099.00 (USD) 
September 25, 2008Land Price$2,099.00 (USD) 
October 02, 2008Land Price$2,099.00 (USD) 
October 09, 2008Land Price$2,099.00 (USD) 
October 16, 2008Land Price$2,099.00 (USD) 
Disclaimer
* Taxes, security fees and fuel surcharges are not included. ** This list indicates brochure rates and dates. *** Please note: Land + Air inclusive tour prices are based from New York. For inclusive tour prices to your home city, please contact your Travel Agent. **** For single travellers purchasing the twin-share option, please note that there is a no smoking policy in all shared rooms.
  
 
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