European Bonanza - Exploring Athens, Aegean & Greece
Trip Duration
11 Days 10 Nights
Pickup & Drop
Athens - Athens
Trip Category
International Trips
Explorations
Meals
Transfers
Stay
Starting Price
₹3,20,000
Per Person on Quad Sharing Occupancy
Itinerary
Day 1
Feeling thrilled and happy, hop onto your flight to Athens and bid India adieu!
After landing in Athens and clearing immigration, drive to your hotel.
Check-in to your comfy hotel and have a leisurely day
Day 2
Head to the port to board for the Mediterranean cruise. Departure at 11 AM.
Arrive in Mykonos and enjoy some free time.
Board again for an overnight cruise
Day 3
The entire day on board cruising through the Mediterranean Sea before we take a stop in Kusadasi, on the Turkish coast, with an excursion to the ancient Ephesus.
Explore the island of Patmos before boarding again for an overnight cruise
Day 4
The entire day on board cruising through the Mediterranean Sea before arriving in Heraklion, the capital of Crete. You can take an excursion to the Palace of Knossos.
The next stop is Santorini to enjoy a couple of hours on the island.
Departure at 9 PM for an overnight cruise.
Day 5
Arrival at Lavrion, Athens’ port.
We will head out for a city tour and conclude the tour at the Acropolis (entrance not included), we will transfer to the Plaka area in the evening.
Have an overnight rest in the hotel in Athens.
Day 6
En route to north Greece, we will make a must-see stop by the sea at Kamena Vourla.
Continue to the historic sight of the Battle of Thermopylae Gorge.
Next, we will head to Meteora from Kastraki, a rock formation mainly famous for its monasteries and is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The entry to one of the most significant monasteries is included.
End the day with dinner in Kalambaka and rest overnight for a new adventure tomorrow
Day 7
We will make our way to the “center of the world” Delphi as per Greek mythology.
Discover the Archaeological Ensemble of Delphi, the ticket to which is included.
Paving our path between the mountains we reach Osios Loukas Monastery, a World Heritage Site.
Head back to Athens by evening for an overnight stay in the hotel
Day 8
Post breakfast, we will board ferries to sail to the islands of Aegina and Poros.
Afterward, hit the peninsula and arrive in the Peloponnese region. Here visit the ancient Greek theater of Epidaurus (entrance included).
For the night, stay in the coastal Nafplion which is dominated by the Venetian fortress.
End the night with a delectable dinner.
Day 9
Through the mountains of Peloponnese, we will make our way to Tripoli.
After a walk in Tripoli, reach Olympia, location of the first Olympic games in ancient Greece (entry and guided tour included).
For the last destination of today, we reach the lively port city of Patras.
End the night with a delicious dinner
Day 10
Start with a visit to Nafpaktos, the site where the Battle of Lepanto was fought to put an end to the Ottoman expansionism towards Europe.
Next, visit Mycenae (entry included), the cradle of the first European civilization.
Before reaching Athens, make a stop at the fortress of Acrocorinth (ticket included) and then to the Corinth Canal.
Arrive in Athens for the night.
Day 11
After a hearty breakfast, we bid farewell.
Inclusions
General Services: Travel by bus with English speaking guide, basic travel insurance, and port taxes.
Meals: 13 meals for the entire trip including breakfasts and special meals, 10 Breakfasts (Daily) and 3 Dinners (in Kalambaka, Nafplio and Patras).
Accommodation: 7 nights stay in Hotel and 3 nights stay on Cruise.
Surface Transfers & Travels: Arrival Airport Pickup, All sightseeing and transfers, City tour of Athens, Evening transfer to Plaka neighbourhood in Athens, 3 days iconic Aegean Cruise including meals/extensive choice of beverages, port, and service charges, Day trip to Ancient Ephesus from Kusadasi during the cruise, Ferry to Galatas, Poros, Aegina, and Athens.
Entry Ticket: Monastery at Meteoras, Archaeological Ensemble of Delphi, Monastery of Hosios Loukas, Greek Theatre of Epidaurus, Archaeological site of Olympia with guided tour, Archaeological site of Mycenae, Acrocorinth Fortress.
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Exclusions
Any International Flights.
Meals that are not mentioned in the program. Any kind of food or beverage that is not included in the package like alcoholic drinks, mineral water, meals/refreshments/lunches on the highway.
Early check-in and late check-out. Hotel or Room upgrade.
Guide & Entrance fees during sightseeing or any other item not specified in inclusions.
Any personal expenses like a tip to the drivers, camera/video camera charges, laundry, telephone bills, tips, etc.
Travel Insurance and any cost arising due to natural calamities, roadblocks, etc.
Tourism Fee/Security Deposit will be payable at the hotel.
Anything not mentioned in the inclusions.
GST (5%) is applicable extra.
5% TCS as per govt. rules will be applicable on the Total Package Cost Tax Collected at Sources (TCS) as per Section 206C of the Income Tax. This amount will be claimable while filing in your ITR.
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