Day 1 DEPART USA
Overnight flight to Athens.

Day 2 ARRIVE ATHENS (2 NIGHTS)
Welcome to Athens! You are met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. Relax or spend time exploring the wonders of this ancient city. In the evening, enjoy a Welcome Reception, including a light meal and welcome drink, with your travelling companions and your Travel Director. (Welcome Reception)

Day 3 ATHENS SIGHTSEEING & FREE TIME
Classical Athens was a centre for the arts, learning and philosophy, and is widely seen as the cradle of Western Civilisation and the birthplace of democracy. One of the world’s oldest cities, discover the rich heritage of Athens during your morning sightseeing tour with your Local Guide. Explore the Acropolis and view the Parthenon, dedicated to the goddess Athena and one of the world’s greatest cultural monuments. Marvel at the Agora, the Royal Palace and the Temple of Zeus. See Hadrian’s Arch, built to celebrate the arrival of the Roman Emperor Hadrian, and the stadium where the first modern Olympics took place in 1896. Spend the rest of the day as you wish. In the evening, perhaps choose to dine in the lively Plaka area of the city. (Buffet Breakfast)

Day 4 ATHENS - MYCENAE - NAFPLION
Cross the mighty Corinth Canal to the Pelopponesian Peninsula and visit the ancient city of Corinth with your Local Guide. In Mycenae − a mighty kingdom of ancient Greece and a military stronghold − see the Beehive Tombs, the Treasury of Atreus, the Lion Gate and the remains of Agamemnon’s Royal Palace with your Local Guide. On the way to Nafplion, explore the amphitheatre and view the Sanctuary of Aesculapius, the God of Medicine in Epidaurus. The rod of Aesculapius, a snake-entwined staff, remains the symbol of medicine to this day. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)

Day 5 NAFPLION - OLYMPIA
Enjoy a spectacular drive east across the Mountains of Arcadia to ancient Olympia. Connected to many gods and myths, Olympia is also the site of the first Olympic Games held in 776 BC. This evening enjoy a Be My Guest dinner of authentic local cuisine on an olive farm. (Buffet Breakfast / Be My Guest)

Day 6 OLYMPIA - PATRAS - DELPHI
Meet your Local Guide and spend the morning visiting the ancient Olympic stadium and the Temples of Zeus and Hera − the wife of Zeus and one of the most important deities in Greek mythology. Driving north to Patras, you cross the Gulf of Corinth to mainland Greece before continuing to Delphi. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)

Day 7 DELPHI - THERMOPYLAE - KALAMBAKA
Tour Delphi on the slopes of Mount Parnassos with your Local Guide and see the site of the most important oracle in the classical world. Walk the Sacred Way to the Temple of Apollo dating from the 4th century. It was here that every four years athletes competed in the Pythian Games, a precursor of the modern Olympics. A picturesque early afternoon drive brings you to Thermopylae, famous for the heroic defense by Leonidas and his brave Spartans against the invading Persians. After seeing the memorial, cross the fertile Thessaly region, the ‘bread basket of ancient Greece’ and travel over the Pourmaraki Pass towards Kalambaka. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)

Day 8 KALAMBAKA - METEORA - ATHENS
Drive to Meteora, one of the largest and most important complexes of Eastern Orthodox monasteries in Greece. Visit two of the six monasteries built on sandstone rocks above the town. A scenic drive brings you back to Athens. Why not consider joining your travelling companions for a celebration dinner on your final night? (Buffet Breakfast)

Day 9 EMBARK LAVRION - AT SEA
Transfer to Lavrion and board your ship as you cruise to Turkey. (Buffet Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

Day 10 AT SEA - ISTANBUL - AT SEA
Across the Aegean Sea and into the Marmara Sea. Arrive in Turkey’s captial, Istanbul, view it’s mosques, minarets and the Bosphorus. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

Day 11 AT SEA - MYKONOS
Cruise to Mykonos and spend time discovering this island with its white-washed houses and maze of narrow cobbled streets. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

Day 12 AT SEA – LAVRION – MYKONOS
Spend a whole day exploring the spectacular volcanic island of Santorini, perhaps join an optional excursion to the towns of Oia and Fira. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

Day 13 PATMOS – KUSADASI
Discover the unique beauty of Patmos. Later shop for bargains in Kusadasi or join an optional excursion to ancient Ephesus. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

Day 14 RHODES
Arrive in Rhodes and explore the Old Town or join an optional to Lindos. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

Day 15 HERAKLION – SANTORINI
Enjoy speniding time in Heraklion on the island of Crete. Continue to the spectacular volcanic island of Santorini.  (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

Day 16 DISEMBARKATION - LAVRION ATHENS
Disembark your cruise ship and transfer to the hotel. (Breakfast)

Day 17 ATHENS - USA
Say goodbye to your newfound friends as your trip ends. Transfers are available. Conditions apply. (Breakfast)

• Cabin upgrades are available.
• Guaranteed Room Share is not available on this trip. Triple accommodation available on request.
• Port taxes of $395 per person include tips and fuel surcharges and are accurate as of July 2012.
• Another ship from the Louis fleet may be used on this itinerary.
• Complimentary transfers will be provided for guests who have provided Trafalgar with their flight details and are staying in an Athens hotel booked by Trafalgar.
• Occasionally the itinerary may be altered due to sailing conditions on the Aegean Sea, ferry schedules, religious holidays or unforseen circumstances.
• Option to overnight in Mykonos is available on request for Day 11. Speak to your Cruise Representative in Athens.
• Please ask your Vacations To Go travel counselor for more information.

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