FreeGate
Included Features
- 3 nights hotel accommodation in Athens
- 3-day/2-night Classical tour of Greece
- 7-day/ 7-night Greek Island cruise on "Louis Cruises" vessel
(Inside
cabins "IC"
with 2 lower beds - upgrades available)
- Half-day Athens sightseeing tour
- 3 escorted transfers in Athens
- Meal plan as per itinerary: Breakfast (12), lunch (6),
dinner(9)
- Sightseeing in 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
- Optional roundtrip airfare from most USA
cities is available at low prices
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. Transfer to your
hotel in Athens. Overnight.
DAY 3: 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. Overnight.
DAY 4: ATHENS - OLYMPIA (B,D)
After breakfast, early morning
departure to start the three-day
Classical Tour. Drive to the
Corinth Canal (brief 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 to see the Lion Gate and
the Beehive Tombs of King
Agamemnon. Continue driving
through the Central Peloponnese,
and arrive in Olympia for dinner
and overnight.
DAY 5: 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 6: DELPHI - ATHENS (B)
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.
Commence the return drive to
Athens, passing by the village of
Arachova, the towns of Levadia
and Thebes. Arrival in Athens early
in the evening for overnight.
DAY 7: ATHENS - CRUISE (B)
Morning at leisure in Athens.
Afternoon drive to Piraeus, main
port of Athens, and transfer to
your awaiting cruise ship.
DAY 8: ISTANBUL (B,L,D)
Evening arrival into Istanbul, one
of the world's greatest historic
cities. Formally Byzantium, the
center of the Eastern Roman
Empire, this once-walled city is
built on seven hills and situated
astride two continents; here, East
meets West in every way.
DAY 9: ISTANBUL (B,L,D)
The optional sightseeing tour of
Istanbul will take you to the city's
unique monuments, such as the
Church of St. Sofia, the Blue
Mosque and the Topkapi Palace.
Afterwards, it
is bargaining time at the
innumerous shops of the Grand
Bazaar. Early evening embarkation
to set sail for your next port of
call.
DAY 10: IZMIR (EPHESUS) (B,L,D)
Early afternoon arrival in the Turkish port
of Izmir. Disembark and explore on your own, go on an optional excursion to
Ephesus, the most complete ancient city ever excavated. Here you can walk through the marble streets of one of the best preserved ancient cities in the world, housing the Library of Celsus and the Great Amphitheater.
DAY 11: PATMOS - MYKONOS (B,L,D)
Early morning arrival in the island of Patmos. Here you
can visit the Monastery of St. John and the Grotto, where
the book of Revelations was written. In the afternoon
the ship will sail to Mykonos. Stroll at leisure through
the whitewashed, flower-decked alleyways to the sculpture
like church of Paraportiani, or along the waterfront
to the famous windmills.
DAY 12: RHODES (B,L,D)
Early morning arrival into Rhodes, the island of Roses.
Take an optional excursion to the city of Rhodes as well
as Lindos. St Paul landed in the bay during his voyages,
the crusading Knights of St John left marks of their presence
there also, as well as the Ottoman Turks which occupied
Rhodes for almost 400 years. This combination makes for
a spectacular setting.
DAY 13: 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 14: ATHENS - DEPARTURE (B)
Early morning arrival in Piraeus.
Disembark and transfer to the
airport for your departure flight.
| Accommodations |
VALUE |
OPTION
A |
OPTION
B |
| ATHENS
HOTELS |
|
|
|
| CLASSICAL
TOUR HOTELS |
Tourist
Class |
A
Class |
A
Class |
| CRUISE |
Inside
cabins category "IC" with two lower beds
(Upgrades available) |
Departure
Dates & Prices
DEPART
USA: THURSDAY* |
| |
VALUE |
OPTION
A |
OPTION
B |
| 2012
Departures |
| March 24 |
$1,849 |
$2,039 |
$2,239 |
| March 31 |
1,949 |
2,129 |
2,319 |
| Apr 07, 14, 21 |
1,969 |
2,139 |
2,339 |
| Apr 28 |
2,079 |
2,249 |
2,449 |
| May 05, 12, 19, 26 |
2,089 |
2,329 |
2,479 |
| Jun 02, 09, 16, 23, 30 |
2,089 |
2,329 |
2,479 |
| Jul 07, 14, 21, 28 |
2,079 |
2,289 |
2,389 |
| Aug 04, 11, 18, 25 |
2,079 |
2,289 |
2,389 |
| Sep 01, 08, 15, 22, 29 |
2,089 |
2,329 |
2,479 |
| Oct
06, 13 |
2,089 |
2,329 |
2,479 |
| Oct
20 |
1,989 |
2,219 |
2,369 |
| SINGLE/ TRPLE OCCUPANCY |
| Single
room (add) |
900 |
1,150 |
1,255 |
| Triple
room (deduct) |
70 |
80 |
130 |
* Other departures available on request -
Let us customize
your trip to suit your needs
Rates
are per person in US Dollars, sharing a double/twin occupancy
and are subject to change without notice.
ADDITIONAL CHARGES (per
person): Cruise Port taxes $262
CRUISE
UPGRADES to Outside cabins Category "XB" please
add $180 (per person/ double).
COMPETITIVE
AIRFARES FROM MOST US CITIES AVAILABLE - PLEASE INQUIRE
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