OTI. The Mediterranean. By the Experts

Home Page | Contact Us | Privacy Policy | Terms & Conditions

Greece and the Greek Islands Packages and Sightseeing Tours

Aegean Explorer
Trip Length: 15 days / 14 nights
Departures: 26 March - 15 October 2012
Price from: $2769 (View Price List)
View Accommodation Guide


What is this?

Become A Fan On

Aegean Explorer

15 days / 14 nights
Saturday arrivals in Athens
26 March - 15 October 2012
4 nights Athens, 7 night Greek Island Cruise, 3 night Classical Tour
Meals as indicated in the itinerary

Saturday: Athens Arrival

Upon arrival at Athens International Airport you will be greeted by your OTI representative after clearing customs and provided with a welcome package and given a quick overview of your trip. In addition, you will be provided with additional tour options that you can purchase while in Greece. A private transfer to your hotel follows where you will spend the remainder of the day at your leisure. Overnight in Athens

Sunday: Athens Walking Tour

After breakfast you will be greeted in the lobby of your hotel by your tour guide and then embark on your half-day walking tour of Athens. Along the way to a detailed visit of the Acropolis and the Parthenon, you will walk by the House of Parliament, Syntagma Square, National Gardens and through the Plaka district. Early afternoon arrival at your hotel or choose to continue onto the New Acropolis Museum for a self-guided tour of this incredible new complex. Overnight in Athens (Breakfast)

Monday: Athens to Olympia

After breakfast you will have an early morning departure by air conditioned motor coach to start your four day classical tour of Greece. A drive by the bay of Salamis and the Saronic Gulf will bring you to ancient Corinth. Continue on to Mycenae to see the Lion Gate and the Beehive tombs of King Agamemnon. Then on to Epidaurus to visit the world renowned theatre. Overnight in Olympia (Breakfast, Dinner)

Tuesday: Olympia to Delphi

After breakfast you will visit the famous stadium which gave birth to the Olympic Games. You will also visit the impressive temple of Zeus, the temple of Hera and one of the greatest sculptures of antiquity, ''Hermes'' by Praxiteles. Drive to Delphi via Patras and Nakpaktos. Overnight in Delphi (Breakfast, Dinner)

Wednesday: Delphi to Meteora

In the morning you will visit the Castallian Spring and the Sanctuary of Athena Pronaia. Then drive to Kalambaka via Amphissa and Lamia. Overnight in Kalambaka (Breakfast, Dinner)

Thursday: Meteora to Athens

After breakfast you will visit the breathtaking monasteries of Meteora. In the early afternoon you will continue on to Athens. Evening arrival and overnight in Athens (Breakfast)

Friday: Athens Cruise

Please refer to page 48 for exact cruise itinerary Cruising the Aegean After a leisurely morning you will be met and transferred to the port of Piraeus where you will board your cruise ship for your 7 night cruise of the Aegean (Breakfast, Dinner)