Itinerary

1. SAT I ATHENS

   Arrival into Athens. Balance of the day is at leisure for you to get acquainted with Athens, the capital and largest city of Greece.

2. SUN I ATHENS

   Half day morning city tour includes highlights of Athens and the Acropolis plus the new Acropolis Museum. Afternoon and balance of day is at leisure. (B)

3. MON I ATHENS I MYCENAE I EPIDAURUS I OLYMPIA OR PATRAS

   Morning departure for Olympia. Travel to the Argolis region, crossing the Corinth Canal, to Mycenae, to see the Lion’s Gate and Tomb of Agamemnon. Proceed to Epidaurus and the famous Theatre. Drive to Olympia or Patras for dinner and overnight at your hotel. (B,D)

4. TUE I OLYMPIA OR PATRAS I DELPHI

   Morning visit of Olympia, site of the first Olympic Games. Visit the Stadium, the Sanctuary of Zeus and the Museum. Head to the mainland and arrive in Delphi for dinner and overnight at your hotel. (B,D)

5. WED I DELPHI I KALAMBAKA

   Visit the site of the Oracle, Treasury, Theater and Stadium plus the Museum and the famed bronze statue of the “Charioteer”. Enjoy a scenic drive en route to Kalambaka. Dinner and overnight at your hotel. (B,D)

6. THU I KALAMBAKA I METEORA I ATHENS

   Morning visit of Meteora where, perched atop soaring stone formations, seemingly suspended in mid-air, are ageless monasteries. View the priceless, exquisite Byzantine icons and treasures. Return to Athens via Thermopylae (see Leonidas’ monument). Overnight in Athens. (B)

7. FRI I ATHENS TO USA (OR EXTEND YOUR STAY)

   After breakfast, transfer to the Athens airport for your flight home or extend your stay with a 3 or 7 night cruise (*). (B)

8. Day #8

   (*) Available from March to October