Trafalgar > Best of Greece and 7 day Aegean Cruise (Premier)

Best of Greece and 7 day Aegean Cruise (Premier)
17 Days starting from $2,599

Countries Visited:
Greece, Greece

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Length: 17 Days
Type: First Class 2008
Category: Regional
Operator: Trafalgar
Tour Code: AGOL
   
 
About This Tour


Cities Visited:
Athens, Corinth, Mycenae, Epidaurus, Nauplia, Olympia, Delphi, Kalambaka, Meteora, Thermopylae
 
  • What's Included
  • Itinerary
  • Dates & Prices
  • Sightseeing
  • Details
  • SPECIALS
Sightseeing Highlights
  • Athens: Sightseeing featuring the Acropolis and Parthenon. Plus views of the Agora, Acropolis Museum, Royal Palace, Temple of Zeus, Hadrian''s Arch and the Olympic stadium.
  • Corinth: Cross the Corinth Canal and visit the ancient remains.
  • Mycenae: See the Treasury of Atreus, Beehive Tombs, Lion Gate and Agamemnon''s Palace.
  • Epidaurus: See the amphitheatre.
  • Olympia: Visit the Olympic Stadium and this Archeological site.
  • Delphi: Visit the home of the Oracle.
  • Meteora: Visit two of the incredible rock monasteries.
  • Thermopylae: View the battle site.
  • Scenic drives through the rugged Mountains of Arcadia, scenic route from Mount Parnassus to Giona and along the coastal highway to Thermopylae.
  • Where Trafalgar considers that our excellent audio system will enhance the commentary made by our local guides, making your tour of a city clearer and more entertaining, it will be included. (Audio equipment in Greece will be provided subject to government approval.)
Dining Highlights
  • 7 Buffet breakfasts
  • 4 three-course dinners
  • 1 Welcome drink with your Tour Director in Athens
  • All meals while onboard Cruise
32 meals in total (see day-by-day itinerary)
First Class Travel Highlights
  • The services of one of Trafalgar''s top professional multi-lingual Tour Directors.
  • Chauffeur driven on Trafalgar''s luxury air-conditioned motorcoaches with reclining seats.
  • You''ll stay in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.
  • All hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes included.
  • A stylish wallet, tour documents and map book journal.
Airport Transfers
  • London Gateways: Transfers can be expensive, particularly between the Airport and central London. When you book your tour with Trafalgar your transfers to and from the airport are included. It''s that simple. Trafalgar has included a Free transfer to and from your airport and Central London.
  • Important – Please Note: Passengers will only be entitled to transfers to and from London Airports providing the following conditions are met:
  • You are staying at a London hotel, booked by Trafalgar, on the night of your arrival and the night prior to the date of your departure.
  • Flights are either booked by Trafalgar or detailed information on flights is provided by your Travel Agent not less than 21 days prior to departure.
  • Only one included transfer both inbound and outbound per tour is included by Trafalgar. Transfers are by express train to a Central London Rail Station.
  • Heathrow Airport: Inbound transfers operate between 06.00-21.30. Outbound transfers are timed to connect with scheduled flights departing between 08.00-23.00. Transfers will be by coach. Gatwick Airport: Inbound transfers operate between 06.00-12.30. Outbound transfers are timed to connect with scheduled flights departing between 08.00-23.00. Transfers will be by express train and coach. Transfers outside these times will be at the passengers own expense.
  • In the event of unforeseen events (road or rail works, demonstrations, strikes) Trafalgar will not be held responsible for delayed or cancelled transfers.
  • No refund is available for passengers not utilising this service
  • Why not upgrade to a Hotelink transfer from the Airport to-the-door of your Trafalgar London hotel? (please ask Trafalgar or your travel agent of the additional upgrade price per person when booking)
  • European Gateways: With Trafalgar all passengers will receive complimentary arrival and departure transfers on the scheduled arrival and departure day of their tour at the times specified below. Please ensure your Travel Agent reserves your flight to co-ordinate with the transfer times shown.
  • Trafalgar Bonus - Passengers who book Trafalgar''s Land+Air package and who arrive or depart outside of these specified times on the scheduled arrival and departure day of the tour will also be provided with a transfer.
  • Passengers arriving before or leaving after the scheduled tour days are not entitled to a transfer but may book and purchase one through Trafalgar providing that they also purchase the additional pre and/or post tour hotel night(s) from Trafalgar. Please ask for prices of transfers at the time of booking your extra night accommodation.
  • Land only passengers arriving or departing on the scheduled tour arrival or departure days but whose flights don''t coincide with the listed transfer times below may also book and purchase these transfers. Flight details must be provided to Trafalgar not less than 21 days before the flight departure.
  • Click here to see scheduled transfer times.
  • Day 1 - Depart USA Overnight flight to Athens.


  • Day 2 - Arrive Athens (2 nights) Tonight, enjoy a Welcome Drink with our Tour Director.

    Hotel: Divani Palace Acropolis (2 nights)


  • Day 3 - Athens sightseeing & at leisure We enjoy a morning walking tour of the Acropolis and Parthenon. We also see the Agora, Royal Palace, the Temple of Zeus, Hadrian''s Arch, and the stadium built for the first modern Olympics in 1896 before free time. (Buffet Breakfast)


  • Day 4 - Athens – Nauplia We drive to the bridge across the Corinth Canal. Then we visit the remains of the ancient city of Corinth, en route to Mycenae, to see the Beehive Tombs, the Treasury of Atreus, Lion Gate and remains of Agamem­non''s Royal Palace. On to the Sanctuary of Aesculapius, God of Medicine, to visit the amphitheatre. Finally, we arrive in Nauplia. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner) 

    Hotel: Amalia


  • Day 5 - Nauplia – Olympia Today we drive through the Mountains of Arcadia to Olympia, where the first Olympic Games were held in 776 B.C. Next we stroll around the ancient Olympic Stad­ium and the Temples of Zeus and Hera on our visit of this archaeological site. Tonight we dine at our hotel. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner) 

    Hotel: Olympia Palace


  • Day 6 - Olympia – Delphi We head to Patras and take the bridge across the Gulf of Corinth to mainland Greece. Then on to Delphi on the slopes of mighty Mount Parnassus, home of the Oracle. We walk the Sacred Way to the Sanctuary of Apollo and visit this ancient archaeological site. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Delphi Palace


  • Day 7 - Delphi – Kalambaka Today''s drive takes us over the Pourmaraki Pass to Lamia, and on via Trikala to Kalambaka. Then, we take a trip to the monasteries of Meteora, perched above the town, where we can admire the beautiful Byzantine frescoes and the views. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Amalia


  • Day 8 - Kalambaka – Athens This morning we enjoy a scenic drive along the coast to Thermopylae, site of the famous battle between the Spartans and Persians. We return to Athens for our final night in this fascinating city (Buffet Breakfast) 

    Hotel: Divani Palace Acropolis


  • Day 9 - Embark Piraeus After your Best of Greece tour, you are transferred to Piraeus. We board our ship and cruise to Turkey.(Buffet Breakfast/ Dinner)


  • Day 10 - At Sea – Istanbul Relax as we cruise towards Istanbul for an early evening arrival. (Buffet Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner)


  • Day 11 - Istanbul A free day to enjoy this fabled city. Why not see some Turkish belly-dancing before setting sail to the island of Mykonos at approx. 6.00pm? (Buffet Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner)


  • Day 12 - At Sea – Mykonos Relax and enjoy the facilities as we cruise to Mykonos. A mid-afternoon arrival with time for a few relaxing hours. (Buffet Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner)



  • Day 13 - Patmos - Kusadsi An early arrival to patmos, with an exclursion to the Fortress-Monaster. Then we cruise to Turkish Kusadasi arriving mid-afternoon. Here an excursion to Ephesus is a must. (Buffet Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner)


  • Day 14 - Rhodes An early arrival at Rhodes. Time to explore the Old Town and Lindos. (Buffet Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner)


  • Day 15 - Heraklion – Santorini An early arrival at Heraklion on the island of Crete, with a cruise to Santorini. Perhaps take an optional shore excursion to Akrotiri (Buffet Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner)


  • Day 16 - Disembarkation – Athens We arrive early at Piraeus. Transfer to our hotel.(Breakfast)

    Hotel: Divani Palace Acropolis


  • Day 17 - Athens – USA Farewell as we transfer you to the airport for your return flight to America.(Buffet Breakfast)


  • Ship operating this itinerary: Christal



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A NOTE ABOUT AIRFARE: We encourage you to buy your airfare from the tour operator, because if your tour cancels then your airlines tickets will be covered. Purchasing flights separately at a lesser rate and incorporating it with a Non-Guaranteed Departure Date can result in loss of total cost of your flight investment. Depending on the fare rules, flights may be Non-Refundable and/or Non-Transferable. Neither the tour operator and/or Atlas Cruises & Tours will be held responsible for loss if a tour is cancelled for Lack of Participation. If you would like to check for discounted fares on Guaranteed Departures or for competitive pricing on air and hotel packages, we invite you to follow this link.

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TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Necessary Travel Documents such as Passports and Visas is the responsibility of the traveler. Passports must be valid six months from your return travel date.
         
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Prices above are not inclusive of US$253 Port Taxes and Tips.
* This list indicates brochure rates and dates.
** For single travellers purchasing the twin-share option, please note that there is a no smoking policy in all shared rooms.
Please note: In addition to being sold out or on a request basis only, a tour departure may not be displayed on this site for operation reasons.
For details on discounts that apply to this tour please refer to a brochure or see your Travel Agent.
The displayed prices are based on twin-share accommodation. A single supplement price is available on request.
  • Athens
  • Corinth
  • Mycenae
  • Epidaurus
  • Olympia
  • Delphi
  • Meteora
  • Thermopylae
Prices above are not inclusive of US$253 Port Taxes and Tips.
* This list indicates brochure rates and dates.
** For single travellers purchasing the twin-share option, please note that there is a no smoking policy in all shared rooms.
Please note: In addition to being sold out or on a request basis only, a tour departure may not be displayed on this site for operation reasons.
For details on discounts that apply to this tour please refer to a brochure or see your Travel Agent.
The displayed prices are based on twin-share accommodation. A single supplement price is available on request.

CURRENT SPECIALS:

Travel during the Value Season and Save up to 50% off the cost of summer tours.

New to Trafalgar? Receive a complimentary pre or post night.

Traveled with Trafalgar before? Choose between a complimentary pre or post night OR double your Trafaglar Club Discount to 10% off of the land tour rate.

Offer ends July 31, 2008

*Terms and Conditions: All prices quoted are in US dollars and are per person, land only, based on double occupancy. Special Offer is valid on all new air-inclusive 2008/09 Europe Value Season (November 2008 – April 2009) bookings, except Trafalgar’s City Breaks tours Winter in London and London & Paris, when deposited by July 31, 2008. To receive the complimentary pre- or post- night mention code: TVLSN13 when booking. To receive the double Trafalgar Travel Club Discount of 10% (on land portion of tour only) mention code: TVLSN23 when booking. Double Trafalgar Travel Club Discount of 10% valid for past Trafalgar passengers only and not valid on Egypt or Israel tours. Offer combinable with brochure discounts but are not valid with any other promotional offer. Subject to availability, not valid on groups, cannot be booked online and can be withdrawn at any time. Other conditions may apply. †Per day, per person price of $111 is based on Trafalgar’s Christmas in Paris vacation. CST# 2077132-20


Take advantage of Trafalgar's great savings and discounts

Take advantage of Trafalgar's great savings and discounts.

EARLY PAYMENT DISCOUNT - Save up to 10%

Many Trafalgar tours sell out months before the departure date, so book NOW to avoid disappointment.The earlier you pay, the more you save! If you book and pay in full you'll save up to 10% off the Land-only portion of your trip. Below is our Early Payment Saving options - pay between:

4-6 months SAVE 2.5%

7-9 months SAVE 5%

10-12 months SAVE 7.5%

1 year or more SAVE 10%

All tours must be booked and paid for in full for this discount to apply. This discount does not apply to our Free & Easy Series, Greek Cruises, Egypt, European Express tour and extra night accommodation.*When booking our Basel to Amsterdam River Cruise please check our River Cruise brochure for the savings and discounts exclusions. Conditions apply.

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SAVE ON YOUR 2nd TOUR - Save 5%

Book two Trafalgar holidays, each 8 days or longer for a reduction of 5% off the land portion of the tour with the shortest duration. Take three tours and save on two! Ask your travel professional for suggestions on your perfect tour combination.

IMPORTANT: Tours are combinable with second and subsequent additional tours. Tours must be booked at the same time. Discount is per person only and does NOT apply to our Free & Easy Series, Cruises, Egypt and extra night accommodation or any combination of a tour plus a cruise or rail journey as shown in brochures. Please see our Trafalgar brochures for their saving or discount exclusions. Conditions apply.

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TRAVEL WITH FRIENDS - Save 5%

A party of five or more friends - Travel with 5 to 8 friends or family members on the same tour and everyone will receive a discount of 5% off the Land portion of the tour.

A party of 9 or more friends - Further significant savings are available for larger groups of friends and families traveling together. Ask your Travel Agent for full details.

IMPORTANT: Space is limited to one group per motorcoach, so book early! These discounts cannot be combined with any other rooming, Young Traveler or Triple Room Discounts. Names of all passengers traveling must be advised to Trafalgar at the time of booking in order to qualify. These discounts do not apply to extra night accommodation, are not combinable with our Frequent Traveler offer and are not available on Winter tours, Free & Easy Series, Cruises, Egypt, Turkey, Israel and Greece tours. Conditions apply.

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YOUNG TRAVELER AGES - SAVE 10%

Share your holiday memories with your family and take advantage of a discount on the Land-only portion of your tour. Young Travelers must be under the age of 18 years old on the tour departure date, and MUST be accompanied by and adult (limit of one young traveler per room).

On all escorted tours, children under 5 years old are NOT accepted. The Young Traveler must be the specified age at the time of travel to be eligible for this discount. This discount cannot be combined with our TRAVEL WITH FRIENDS DISCOUNTS, and is limited to one young traveler discount per room. It also does not apply to our Free & Easy Series, Cruises, Egypt, Turkey or Israel tours, extra night accommodation or London and gateway accommodation. Conditions apply.

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SINGLE TRAVELER room share and save

One of the great benefits of Escorted Travel is the ease of traveling solo, and with Trafalgar we make it simple by offering the following options:

Guaranteed Room Share

When traveling alone, we understand that some clients do not want to incur the expense of an additional single room supplement. With this in mind, on the majority of our itineraries, Trafalgar offers you the opportunity to purchase these tours on a 'room sharing' basis. We will accommodate you with a fellow passenger of the same sex on a 'twin room' basis (non-smoking rooms only). Please note that regrettably, we cannot guarantee that room mates will be of a similar age group. Even so, it is an enjoyable way to travel and get to make new friends and a positive way to stretch your vacation budget further. If we fail to match you we will provide a single room at no extra cost.

This service does not apply to our Free & Easy Series, Cruises, European Express tour, Egypt, Turkey, Israel and extra night accommodation. Conditions apply.

Single Supplement Value

If you prefer the privacy of your own room, you'll appreciate our low single room supplement.

TRIPLE ROOM DISCOUNT

Travel with three people, sharing one room and each of you will receive a discount off the land-only portion of your tour price. Each itinerary page will list the price reduction, see the tour of your choice.

Triple room discounts are based on sharing a twin-bedded room with an extra bed which may be a rollaway. This discount is applicable to itineraries featuring the Triple Room Reduction offer only.
   
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