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Jewels of Greece and Aegean Islands - 8 Days

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Tour Overview

SEMI-INDEPENDENT TOUR: Combine classic Greek history with sun-kissed islands on this 8-day group tour which takes in the key sites of the mainland and includes a 3-night island hopping cruise. Discover the legendary Acropolis in Athens, marvel at the cliff-top monasteries of Meteora and relax on the beaches of Mykonos. Cross into Turkey to see the ruins of Ephesus and wander the streets of white-washed Oia and Fira on Santorini.

Start

Athens

End

Athens

Destination

Athens

Days

8

Pace

Medium

Range

Handpicked

Max Group Size

Min 5 - Max 0

Min Age

5

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Trip Code: JGAI

Trip Highlights

Why you'll love this trip

  • Athens - Discover some of the world's most famous architecture, from the Panathenaic Stadium to the legendary Acropolis

  • Meteora - Marvel at the magical and sacred cliff-top monasteries in one of the most beautiful regions of Greece

  • Santorini - Wander the streets of the pretty whitewashed towns of Oia and Fira or relax on the volcanic black sand lava beaches

  • Kusadasi - Hop into Turkey for an optional excursion to the incredible ruins of Ephesus, home to the Library of Celsus

  • Delphi - Follow in the footsteps of ancient pilgrims along the Sacred Way and admire the Temple of Apollo

  • Mykonos - Relax on the Greek island's famous beaches and enjoy a glass of wine in one of the town's many bars

  • Crete - Enjoy an optional excursion to the Minoan Palace of Knossos which was the home of the Minotaur in Greek mythology

  • Thermopylae - Visit the site where King Leonidas made his infamous final stand against the Persians in 480BC

Day by Day Itinerary

Itinerary

Trip route map

What's Included & Excluded

What's Included

7 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 4 dinners
4 nights 3-4 star hotels
A 4-day/3-night Greek Islands cruise, interior (IA/IB) cabin, with all meals and accompanying soft drinks, port taxes, and service charges. Options to upgrade to an Exterior (XA/XB) cabin or Balcony (BA) cabin for a supplement.
One Airport arrival on Day 1 and one departure transfer on day 8 per booking
Guided sightseeing in Athens, Delphi, and Meteora
Services of an English-speaking tour guide for all scheduled sightseeing from days 1 - 4 and services of local guides for included sightseeing
Entrance fees for all included sites
All transfers and transportation in modern air conditioned vehicles

Not Included

International flights and visas
A hotel tax of €10.00 per room per night to be paid directly to the hotel at time of check in. See Trip Notes additional info for details
Tourism Sustainability Fee (see Trip Notes for details)
Meals and drinks not mentioned in the inclusions, including additional drinks on the cruise
Optional excursions to Ephesus, Patmos, Knossos, and Oia - book and pay locally

Is This Trip Right for You?

Is this trip right for you?

  • There are some long travelling days on this trip, but it’s all part of the adventure and a great way to get to know your fellow travellers.

  • This trip requires a moderate level of fitness as it involves some walking and swimming, allowing you to really get among nature. Please bring sturdy, comfortable walking shoes, a swimsuit and comfortable clothing.

  • Multiple activities on this trip are subject to weather and water conditions and on occasion, may be cancelled for safety or operational reasons. In the case of cancellation, we will endeavour to find a suitable replacement activity.

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Tour Details

Duration8 days
StartAthens
EndAthens
StyleGroup Tours
Max Group0 people

Pricing

Starting from
AUD $4,575
Was $3,660
per person
✓ Best available price

Dates and availability

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