Highlights of Greece

• Round trip economy class airfare to Athens from New York
• 4 nights hotel accommodation in Athens
• 4-day/3-night Classical Tour of Greece
• 3 nights hotel accommodation during the Classical tour
• 4-day/4-night Greek Island cruise on "Louis Cruises" vessel
  (Inside cabins "IC" with 2 lower beds - upgrades available)
• Half day Athens sightseeing tour
• 3 airport transfers in Athens
• Meal plan as per itinerary: Breakfast (11), lunch (4), dinner (7)
• Sightseeing on air conditioned motorcoaches with English speaking professional tour guides
• Host service in Athens
• Entrance fees to all places visited on included sightseeing tours
• Hotel service charges and taxes
• FreeGate document portfolio
  

Itinerary

DAY 1: USA - ATHENS
Departure on your overnight flight to Athens.

DAY 2: ATHENS
Arrival today at the Athens International Airport where you will be met by FreeGate personnel and assisted through Customs and baggage claim formalities. Transfer to your hotel in the city. The remainder of the day is at leisure. Overnight in Athens.

DAY 3: ATHENS - OLYMPIA (B, L,D)
After breakfast, early morning departure by air conditioned motorcoach to start the four-day Classical Tour. Drive to the Corinth Canal (brief rest stop). Continue to Epidaurus to visit the the world renowned theater and archaeological site, famous for its remarkable acoustics. After a short stop in Nauplia continue to Mycenae and see the Lion Gate and the Beehive Tombs of King Agamemnon. Continue driving through the Central Peloponnese, Arcadia and the towns of Tripolis and Megalopolis for arrival into Olympia for dinner and overnight.

DAY 4: OLYMPIA - DELPHI (B, D)
In Olympia, birthplace of the Olympic Games, visit the famous stadium, the impressive Temple of Zeus, the Temple of Hera, and one of the greatest sculptures of all time, "Hermes" by Praxiteles. Afterwards, drive to Antirion. Continue past Nafpactos and Itea to Delphi for dinner and overnight.

DAY 5: DELPHI - METEORA (B, D)
After breakfast, the morning today is dedicated to the exploration of the Sanctuary of Apollo Pythios and the Delphi Museum. Free time for lunch and shopping at the local stores. Later drive through Amphissa, Lamia and Trikala to Kalambaka for dinner and overnight.

DAY 6: METEORA - ATHENS (B)
Morning visit to the breathtaking "hanging" monasteries of Meteora. It is estimated that more than a million people visit Meteora each year. It comprises of gigantic rock pinnacles with old monasteries on their tops. The creation of the rocks has not been explained till today. Some geologists believe that they were carved out by the Pinios river. Afternoon drive back to Athens via Thermopylae (visit) & Kamena Vourla.

DAY 7: ATHENS (B)
After breakfast depart on an Athens city tour which will introduce you to the most important sites of the city. You will visit the famed Acropolis with its dominating view, and the site of the renowned Parthenon, one of the most impressive structures in the world, followed by a visit to the Acropolis Museum.

DAY 8: ATHENS (B)
Day at leisure.

DAY 9: ATHENS - CRUISE MYKONOS (B, L,D)
After breakfast at the hotel, you will be transferred to Piraeus to embark on your 4-day Greek Island cruise. The first port of call today will be the jet set island of Mykonos. Stroll at leisure through the white-washed, flower-decked alleyways to the sculpture like church of Paraportiani, or along the waterfront to the famous windmills.

DAY 10: KUSADASI - PATMOS (B,L,D)
Early morning arrival into Kusadasi, a most popular Turkish port and gateway to the ancient city of Ephesus. In the afternoon, your ship will call at the island of Patmos. Here you can visit the Monastery of St. John, where the Book of Revelations was written.

DAY 11: RHODES (B,L,D)
Early morning arrival into Rhodes, the island of Roses. You will spend a full day on the island to explore on your own or embark on an optional sightseeing tour.

DAY 12: HERAKLION (CRETE) - SANTORINI (B,L,D)
In the morning the ship will call at Heraklion, Crete. Here you may choose to discover the town on your own or embark on an optional excursion to the Minoan Palace of Knossos, followed by a visit to the Heraklion Museum. The next destination today is the island of Santorini, the land of the fabled Atlantis. After strolling through the narrow streets of the town, enjoy the breathtaking view of the volcanic site below while sipping on a cool refreshment.

DAY 13: ATHENS - DEPARTURE (B)
Morning arrival in Piraeus, the main port of Athens. After disembarkation you will be transferred to the airport for your departure flight.

Accommodations	VALUE	OPTION A	OPTION B
ATHENS HOTELS	Polis Grand (4-star)	Amalia (Superior 4 -star)	Royal Olympic Athens Plaza (5-star)
CLASSICAL TOUR HOTELS	Tourist Class	A Class	A Class
CRUISE	Inside cabins category "IC" with two lower beds (Upgrades available)

Departure Dates & Prices

* Other departures available on request - Let us customize your trip to suit your needs

Rates are per person in US Dollars, double occupancy, and include airline fuel surcharges up to $200. Airfare from New York is included; departures from most USA gateways are available - please inquire. Depending on your airline schedule, an extra night stay in Athens may be required.

ADDITIONAL CHARGES (per person):
- Air taxes and security fees: approx. $145 - 200 depending on airline used
- Cruise Port taxes: $105

CRUISE UPGRADES to Outside cabins Category "XB" please add $120 (per person/double).

BRING-YOUR-OWN-AIR: If you buy your own airline tickets, please deduct from the tour price:

BUSINESS CLASS UPGRADE (International airfare): $2,649 to $3,189 depending on your travel dates