Greek Odyssey + Greece & Turkey Cruise (outside cabin)
Admire the fascinating ancient and modern marvels of Greece before joining a seven night cruise around the beautiful Greek Islands and Turkish coast.
The famous windmills of Mykonos
Parthenon, Athens
The Porch of Maidens, Acropolis, Athens
Monastery on a rock pillar, Meteora
Monastic buildings, Meteora
Tholos Temple in Sanctuary of Athena, Delphi
The impressive Rion-Antirion Bridge
Olympia
Olympia
Epidaurus amphitheatre
Lion's Gate, Mycenae
Ruins of Agamemnon's Royal Palace, Mycenae
Corinth Canal
Blue Mosque, Istanbul
The banks of the Bosphorous, Istanbul
Mykonos
Rhodes Town
The ruins of the Palace of Knossos, Crete
Reconstructed sections show the former glory of the ruins, Knossos
Santorini
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Your Itinerary
DAY 1: UK - Athens.
Fly to Athens where you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel for one night.
DAY 2: Athens - Kalambaka.
Dominated by its stunning Acropolis, Athens ranks alongside Rome as one of Europe's most historic cities. This morning's included sightseeing tour features a good introduction to the highlights of Athens. This afternoon, drive to Kalambaka in the Meteora region for one night. (B, D)
DAY 3: Kalambaka - Meteora - Delphi.
Today's included trip is sure to be a highlight of your tour. Head to the heart of Meteora, where a cluster of monastic buildings sits perched atop natural pillar-like rock formations, hundreds of metres above the valley floor. Their spectacular and seemingly inaccessible position provided an ideal retreat for the hermit monks who live here and today, the unusual rock spires topped by well-preserved monasteries provide an unforgettable sight. This afternoon, drive to Delphi for one night. (B)
DAY 4: Delphi - Olympia.
Start your day in Delphi with a fascinating archaeological site visit. Set close to the village, the ancient site, backed by imposing Mount Parnassus, is in one of the most beautiful natural settings in the country. Your visit with a local guide takes you along the Sacred Way to see the Temple of Apollo, some of the Treasuries and the Theatre. This afternoon follow the Gulf of Corinth through Nafpaktos to Antirion. Journey over the spectacular bridge to Rion before reaching Olympia for one night. (B, D)
DAY 5: Olympia - Epidaurus - Nauplia.
Olympia is the original home of the Olympic Games, which were first held in 776BC, and was considered to be a sacred precinct to the God Zeus, whose temple once housed one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. This morning's visit with a local guide includes the ancient stadium where the Games were held and the temples of Zeus and his wife Hera. Later, head to Epidaurus to visit the world famous theatre (entrance fee included) before continuing to Nauplia for one night. (B)
DAY 6: Nauplia - Mycenae - Corinth - Athens.
Enjoy a guided visit to the imposing ruins of Mycenae, an ancient city once dubbed the 'city rich in gold' by Homer. The Golden Mask of Agamemnon was unearthed here as well as many other treasures that exactly matched Homer's descriptions in the Iliad. Enter the city through the magnificent Lion's Gate and admire Agamemnon's Royal Palace. This afternoon, stop at the impressive Corinth Canal before continuing to Athens. (B)
DAY 7: Athens - Piraeus - embarkation.
Transfer to Piraeus to board your Louis cruise ship. Set sail and cruise overnight towards Istanbul. (B, L, D)
DAY 8: Istanbul.
Arrive in Istanbul this evening in time to catch the sunset over the Bosphorus. (B, L, D)
DAY 9: Istanbul - Izmir.
Enjoy a full day at leisure in Istanbul, home to some of the world's greatest historic treasures such as the Blue Mosque, with it's precious Iznik tiles, and the Topkapi Palace, containing the treasures of Ottoman sultans. This evening, set sail for Izmir. (B, L, D)
DAY 10: Izmir - Patmos.
Reach Izmir and spend an afternoon at leisure. Leave in the evening and sail towards Patmos. (B, L, D)
DAY 11: Patmos - Mykonos - Rhodes.
After an early morning arrival and a short stop in Patmos, travel to traditional yet sophisticated island of Mykonos this afternoon, enjoy free time to wander the winding, white-washed lanes or join the optional to the nearby island of Delos, the birthplace of the god of the sun, Apollo, and a sacred island in ancient times. In the evening, leave for Rhodes. (B, L, D)
DAY 12: Rhodes.
Explore Rhodes town, a beautifully preserved and UNESCO-protected walled town, just a short walk from the port. Stroll down the Street of Knights, or visit the Palace of the Grand Masters. Don't miss the optional excursion to town and Acropolis of Lindos. This evening, sail for Crete. (B, L, D)
DAY 13: Crete - Santorini.
Two beautiful islands on the agenda today; spend the morning in Heraklion on Crete and the afternoon in Santorini. (B, L, D)
DAY 14: Piraeus - Athens.
Disembark in Piraeus and return to Athens where the remainder of the day is at leisure. (B)
DAY 15: Athens - UK.
Transfer to the airport for your flight to the UK. (B)
Accommodation on Tour
Athens: Acropolis Select (B category); Kalambaka: Famisi (B category); Delphi: Acropole or Parnassos (B category); Olympia: Olympia Palace (A category); Nauplia: Rex (B category).
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Greek Odyssey + Greece & Turkey Cruise (outside cabin)
Aquamarine, Louis Cruise Lines
A typical Louis Cruise ship
A standard inside twin cabin, Louis Cruise
Swimming pool, Louis Cruise
Bar, Louis Cruise
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Louis Cruise Ship
Well-designed and comfortable, Louis Cruise ships are compact yet comfortable, combining modern facilities with high standards of personal service. All Louis Cruise Line ships offer a range of facilities, a friendly atmosphere, good dining options and a choice of on board entertainment. The capacity of each ship varies from approximately 650 to 1,000 passengers, making them ideal for cruising the Greek Islands.
Public Room & Facilities
Swimming pool; restaurant; bar; lounge; evening entertainment; casino, cinema or disco; gift shops; card room or library; gym; lifts.
Dining
Your cruise includes full board. There is one main restaurant; breakfast and lunch are open seating with dinner taken at two sittings. There is no dress code during the day in the restaurant, but most passengers choose smart/casual attire for dinner (shorts and vests are not permitted in the dining room). During your cruise there will usually be a welcome and farewell gala dinner, a Greek night and a late night snack buffet. Vegetarian meals or special dietary requirements should be requested at the time of booking.
Cabins
All cabins are air-conditioned, simply furnished and have en suite shower and wc. Your holiday price is based on a 2 berth inside cabin with private facilities or you may choose to upgrade to an outside cabin.
Tipping
For your convenience, an automatic tipping system operates on board the ship. Approximately 8 euros per person per day will be added to your account. This amount can be adjusted at your own discretion, should you wish.
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Greek Odyssey + Greece & Turkey Cruise (outside cabin)
Price from £1595.00
What's Included
- Flights: UK - Athens - UK
- Accommodation on tour in twin room with private facilities in hotels and as per cruise ship details
- Meals 14 breakfasts (B), 6 lunches (L) and 9 dinners (D)
- Services of a tour director on tour
- Porterage at hotels during tour (for one suitcase per person)
- Individual Audio System you will be given headphones and a receiver so you can always hear the tour director/local guides on the coach and on visits (tour only).
- Transfers between overseas airport, hotels and cruise ship
- All local, port and airport taxes/service charges
All this included
- Athens City sightseeing
- Meteora Visit
- Delphi Archaeological site with local guide and museum visit
- Olympia Archaeological site with local guide and museum visit
- Peloponnese Scenic drive
- Epidaurus Theatre visit
- Mycenae Archaeological site with local guide and museum visit
- Corinth Canal View
- Istanbul
- Mykonos
- Patmos
- Kusadasi
- Rhodes
- Crete
- Santorini
Departures from
- Aberdeen
- Birmingham
- London Gatwick
- London Heathrow
- Manchester
Departures between
24 Mar 2012 to 29 Sep 2012
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