the ship and enjoy the crossing through the Canal. Conclude your
day with a visit to a local tavern for sampling of a traditional Greek
aperitif, Ouzo, served with local delicacies - Cultural Discovery
Series. (B,L,D)
Day 6 Kinetta Enjoy a day at leisure and relax at the hotel, or
take an optional tour to Delphi, Greece’s most breathtaking
ancient site. Famous in antiquity as the home of the oracle of
Apollo, it is here where the Oracle representing the revered god
Apollo presided over the ancient world. Perched on a mountain
slope overlooking olive trees and the sea, Delphi continues to
radiate as you marvel at the impressiveness of the site even in
ruins. Visit the Delphi Museum, which houses valuable pieces of
art including the bronze Charioteer, one of antiquity’s greatest
statues. Following lunch at a local restaurant, there will be free
time to explore. Return to the hotel late in the afternoon. (B,L,D)
Day 7 Kinetta Enjoy a day at leisure and relax at the hotel, or
take an optional tour to Olympia. A full day excursion will take you
to the majestic site of Olympia, where the first Olympic Games
took place 2800 year ago. Today, a UNESCO World Heritage
site, Olympia is also home to the ancient Sanctuary of Zeus -
a vast expanse of well-preserved altars, temples, theaters, and
marble statues. Highlights of the site include the Temples of
Hera and Zeus, the Council House and the Treasuries, while the
Archaeological Museum houses exquisite sculptures such as the
statues of Praxiteles and Hermes. (B,L,D)
Day 8 Kinetta - Acropolis Museum Tour This morning you tour
the Acropolis Museum, an award-winning collection of artifacts
from excavations of the Acropolis, housed in a modern building
specially designed for the purpose. After lunch in the city you
will have free time to shop, explore independently, or pull up a
chair and relax, watching the many moods of the Acropolis as the
light changes and the clouds cast their ever-changing shadows.
Tonight, enjoy a group dinner. (B,L,D)
Day 9 Athens - Santorini Enjoy your breakfast and transfer
to the airport of Athens for a flight to the volcanic Island of
Santorini. Upon arrival on Santorini, transfer to your hotel for
check-in. Remainder of your afternoon is at leisure to admire the
spectacular caldera with white washed houses perched on the
edge, created by the eruption of the islands’ volcano in ancient
times. (B)
Day 10 Santorini - Island Tour with wine tasting Begin your tour
after breakfast by visiting the Monastery of Profitis Ilias which
is at the highest point on Santorini and spans to 1,856 feet at
the summit. From here you can see the surrounding islands and,
on a clear day, the mountains of Crete, more than 100 km (66
mi) away. Continue to Pyrgos, which can be found at the highest
TOUR PRICE
Tour price is $3,998 per person, double occupancy.
For single occupancy, add $998 (limited availability).
Fuel surcharges of $536 per person are included in the price.
Taxes and other fees are currently $150 per person and are
additional. Fuel surcharges and taxes are valid at the time of
printing but are subject to change.
The price of $3,998 including free Delphi Tour ($169) is an
early bird special if the program is reserved with a deposit by
October 29, 2021. The price increases by $100 per person
($4,098) after this date plus the cost of the Delphi Tour.
Please note: Though rare, it may be necessary to substitute
hotels and adjust itineraries at guide’s discretion due to local
conditions.
Santorini
Fishing Village
point of Santorini, with panoramic views of the whole island all
the way to the village of Oia. This hillside village was declared
a protected settlement in 1995. Afterwards you will visit
the Koutsoyannopoulos wine museum - the only one of its kind
in Greece. The museum occupies a natural cave. It is eight
meters below ground, 300 meters long and has a labyrinth-
like shape and presents the history of wine and the life of
vine-growers in Santorini since the 1600s. You will have the
opportunity to see representations of the history of wine
and taste four of the best wines the winery produces today,
in a specially designed winetasting area. Then you will visit Oia,
a traditional settlement in the north of Santorini. The beauty
of Oia is unsurpassed. In fact, it is almost impossible to
describe in words. Small white houses tier the hillside,
interspersed by splashes of rich okra, deep fuchsia, cobalt
blue, oyster pink and earthy red. Oia is one of the most
photographed places in Greece. It has inspired artists, poets
and every visitor who visits Santorini. Oia is best known for
breathtaking sunsets; if truth be told, sunrise in Oia is also
magical. The afternoon will be leisure time to relax or shop until
you drop. (B)
Day 11 Santorini to USA After breakfast, transfer to
Santorini airport for your flight to Athens, connecting to
your return flight home. (B)
Due to airline scheduling, an additional night may be required returning to the
USA a day later.
(B) – Breakfast, (L) – Lunch, (D) – Dinner
TOUR ACTIVITY LEVEL EASY 1 2 3 4 5 ACTIVE
