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Globus Greek Escape plus 4-night Iconic Cruise(KGHX)

12 Day Tour from Athens to Athens 
The iconic Greek Islands are yours to discover on a guided cruise and tour of Greece. You’ve dreamed of the sparkling blue waters of the Aegean Sea and strolling among whitewashed buildings above pristine beaches. Now you can have both with a guided tour of Greece and a Greek Islands cruise. History comes alive on your guided visits to many of Greece's ancient sites. In addition to the Acropolis and Olympia, you'll also visit the ruins in Mycenae, dating from 1,350 to 1,200 BC and described in Homer’s epic poem, “The Iliad.” Also see the amazingly well-preserved, 2,300-year-old open-air theater in Epidaurus. In ancient Greece, people traveled to Delphi to seek the wisdom of the Oracle. Learn about the Oracle, tour the excavations, and visit the Archaeological Museum. To add to your Greek experience, enjoy a cooking demonstration where you learn to make traditional tzatziki; take a sirtaki dance lesson, and try a glass of Ouzo. Plus, you'll be accompanied by an expert Tour Director who will bring this country to life by sharing its history, stories, and insider secrets.

Take your escorted Greek vacation adventure further! Cruise the Greek Islands for four nights to experience the world-renowned Aegean Sea portion of the Mediterranean. Sail from Athens aboard a Celestyal Cruise ship to Mykonos. Next, you’ll sail towards the shores of Turkey to visit Kusadasi and the ancient excavations of Ephesus. Stop at the island of Rhodes, where you’ll see the clifftop acropolis of Lindos and Athena’s Temple. Sail, weather permitting, to the panoramic and volcanic island of Santorini—“The Black Pearl of the Aegean.” Relax while basking in the beauty of the sea as you return to Athens. From the picturesque fishing villages to ancient historic sights and sailing the Aegean Sea, this guided tour of Greece has it all—including four spectacular nights on a Greek Island cruise.

Itinerary (2023)

Day 1ARRIVE IN ATHENS, GREECE
 Welcome to Athens! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome drink.
Day 2ATHENS
 ATHENS Guided sightseeing includes the Acropolis and a picture stop at the Panathenaic Stadium. Free time this afternoon and evening. (B)

ENHANCE YOUR FREE TIME in Athens with a traditional dinner at a local restaurant. This and more options throughout your tour are available for purchase with MyGlobus.
Day 3ATHENS–CORINTH CANAL–MYCENAE–EPIDAURUS–NAUPLIA
 CORINTH CANAL Photo stop.
MYCENAE Guided visit of the excavations and museum.
EPIDAURUS Guided visit of the 2,300-year-old open-air theater then on to Nauplia. (B,D) 132mi/212km
Day 4NAUPLIA–OLYMPIA
 Scenic drive through the Arkadian Mountains.
OLYMPIA Guided visit of the archaeological site and the museum. This evening take part to a [LF] cooking demonstration and learn how to make the traditional Greek tzatziki appetizer. (B,D) 112mi/181km
Day 5OLYMPIA–DELPHI
 DELPHI Guided visit of the excavations and Archaeological Museum. This evening, [LF] learn how to dance the sirtaki in a dance class while sipping a glass of Ouzo. (B,D) 149mi/239km
Day 6DELPHI–ARACHOVA–ATHENS
 ARACHOVA Visit the picturesque mountain town.
ATHENS Free time. (B) 118 mi / 190 km
Day 7ATHENS–(EMBARKATION)–CRUISING: MYKONOS
 ATHENS Embarkation.
MYKONOS Free time to explore. (B,L,D)
Day 8CRUISING: KUSADASI, TURKEY–PATMOS GREECE
 KUSADASI Visit the Greek, Roman, and Byzantine excavations of Ephesus.
PATMOS Free time. (B,L,D)
Day 9CRUISING: RHODES
 RHODES Visit the Acropolis of Lindos. (B,L,D)
Day 10CRUISING: SANTORINI, GREECE
 SANTORINI Free time to explore (weather permitting). (B,L,D)
Day 11ATHENS (DISEMBARKATION)
 After breakfast on board, disembark and return to Athens city center. (B)
Day 12ATHENS
 Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)

Included Globus Meals

Full Buffet breakfast daily; welcome drink in Athens; 3 three-course dinners; plus all meals on board daily featuring full à la carte breakfasts, lunches, and dinners

Related Globus Tours

KGAX - Greek Escape
KGHX - Plus 4-night Iconic Cruise
KGKX - Plus 3-night Iconic Cruise

Globus Pricing Details

All Escapes by Globus tours and departures are excluded from the following Globus discounts: Book Early & Save, Welcome Back Credit, Second Tour discount and Small Group discount.

Port Taxes $159 & Gratuities $40 to service personnel on board the ship are not included but additional and mandatory. These fees will be added to your Vacation Estimate. Gratuities for Cruise Host are included in the Globus price.

A fuel surcharge of $32 per person has been implemented by Celestyal Cruises for bookings made October 3, 2022 onward traveling on 2023 sailings.

Globus Notes

CRUISE DETAILS
Rotation of ports of call may vary for congestion reasons at certain ports with or without prior notice.
Outside cabin (category XA) - All cabins with two lower beds and private shower and toilet.
Full entertainment program on board.
Included drink package: selection of non-alcoholic & alcoholic drinks.
Globus Host service throughout the cruise

Please ask your Travel Consultant for cruise ship details. The ship scheduled to depart for the cruise portion of your vacation is the Celestyal Olympia, operated by Celestyal Cruises.

The cruise itinerary for the departures October 18 & March 21 also stop in Crete. Port of call are as follows – Athens -Mykonos – Kusadasi – Patmos – Rhodes - Crete – Santorini – Athens.

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Globus Tour Dates


Guaranteed Departure  indicates Guaranteed Departure
*Tour Land StartGlobus RetailRequest Quote
10/15/2024 $2,400.00
10/22/2024 $2,400.00
10/29/2024 $2,400.00
11/05/2024 $2,200.00
03/18/2025 $2,470.00
03/25/2025 $2,470.00
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