Essential Greece
13 days | 11 nts
from$2849.00 CAD
Depart from June 07, 2009

  • Daily Itinerary
  • Accommodation
  • Tour Features

Itinerary

This itinerary operates on Sunday departures only.

Day 1

Departure to Athens

Depart Montreal for Athens

Day 2

Arrive Athens (Piraeus) / Mykonos

Transfer to and embark cruise ship

Day 3

Kusadasi (Turkey) / Patmos

Spend the day exploring Kusadasi (Turkey and Patmos

Day 4

Rhodes

Spend the day exploring Rhodes

Day 5

Crete (Heraklion) / Santorini

Spend the day in Crete (Heraklion) and Santorini

Day 6 - Day 8

Athens (Piraeus)

Disembark cruise ship and transfer to your hotel for 2 nights in Athens

Day 8

Classical Coach Tour begins: Athens / Kalambaka (Meteora)

Overnight in Kalambaka

Day 9

Kalambaka / Delphi

Overnight in Delphi or Arachova

Day 10

Delphi / Olympia / Nafplion

Overnight in Nafplion or Patras

Day 11 - 13

Nafplion / Epidaurus / Mycenae / Corinth Canal / Athens

Transfer to your hotel for 2 nights in Athens

Day 13

Athens / End of tour

Transfer to the airport for your return flight

Your Hotel Accommodation

Option 1

Athens: Polis Grand (3*)

Option 2

Athens: Stanley (3.5*)

Option 3

Athens: Athens Imperial (5*)

Your Ship Accommodation

Louis Cruise Lines

M/V Aquamarine

Feel right at home in the M/V Aquamarine's recently refurbished cabins. Take advantage of the many facilities such as the international cuisine, thrilling shows, and poolside games.

  • Tonnage: 23,149
  • Cabins: 525
  • Passenger Decks: 7
  • Cruising Speed: 17 knots
  • Air-conditioning throughout

Tour Features

Your Tour Includes

  • Roundtrip flight in Economy Class
  • Inside cruise cabins with 2 lower beds (limited number are double beds)
  • All hotel service charges and local taxes when applicable
  • Services of a Transat Holidays bilingual (English and French) representative in Athens, Mykonos, Santorini, Rhodes, Crete, Paros & on cruises
  • Tour guides and entrance fees for sightseeing as detailed for coach tour portion of the itinerary
  • Orientation at the hotel at the commencement of each itinerary
  • Captain's Welcome Cocktail Parties aboard cruise ships
  • 22 meals
  • Four nights Greek Island & Turkey cruise on the Aquamarine (or similar) in an airconditioned inside cabin with 2 lower beds, private shower and toilet. All onboard entertainment and services. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and midnight snacks daily. Shore excursions are optional ($)
  • Three nights Escorted Classical Coach Tour in air-conditioned touring motor coaches, tour guide, all entrance fees and air-conditioned hotel rooms, including breakfast and dinner daily.
  • Four nights' accommodation in Athens in an air-conditioned hotel room including breakfast.

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