GREEK ORACLES

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Arrival & Visa Formalities. City Tour of Athens. (1) Acropolis Archaeological Site which will cover (2) The Parthenon, (3) Temple of Athena Nike and a lot of other iconic sites. Join the panoramic drive to pass by (4) The Temple of Zeus, (5) Hadrian’s Arch, Opportunity for a photo stop at the very first (6) Olympic Stadium of the Modern Era before going to the (7) Panepistimiou Street and the (8) Syntagma Square. -- Hotel Check-in (3:00 pm Standard Time) -- Overnight in Athens.

The Parthenon

Olympic Stadium

Syntagma Square

Included Meals: Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a Free day or Join the group for an optional tour of Nafplio. Start the day by driving towards Peloponnesus where you will see the Saronic Gulf. This is where the famous naval battle of Salamis took place. You will also pass by the Canal of Corinth. This excursion continues to Nemea, a great place to visit if you are a fan of Greek mythology. Nafplio is a scenic coastal town where you will surely enjoy a leisurely stroll through picturesque streets adorned with old classical buildings. Some highlights include Constitution Square, Bourtzi Castle by the harbor. You will also get an opportunity to enjoy Grecian food in local tavernas. Overnight in Athens.

Canal of Corinth

Nemea

Bourtzi Castle

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Breakfast at the hotel before check out. Head out to Lavrion Port for embarkation on your exciting four-day cruise on the majestic Celestial Olympia. Get on board and set sail for Mykonos. Mykonos is one of the most popular Greek Islands. Known for its pristine beaches where there’s always a party, complemented by great food and fun cultural celebrations. Look for the famous windmills of Mykonos, one of its most recognized landmarks looking like Little Venice. Walk up the hill in Chora for the best sunsets or check out the Armenistis Lighthouse. Overnight on Cruise sailing towards Kusadasi.

Celestial Olympia

Windmills of Mykonos

Little Venice

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Breakfast on board the cruise. Get ready to explore the first island of the day: Kusadasi, Turkey. Kusadasi, a port on the Ephesus has plenty of things to occupy you – like the Temple of Artemis, Agora, Odeon, The Library of Celsus, the marvel –paved streets of Curetes, the Baths of Scholastica, Trajan’s Fountain, the temple of Hadrian, and the House of Koressus. Return to your cruise, have lunch continue towards Patmos. -- In Patmos, enjoy leisure time to explore the Cave of Apocalypse, the famous Griko beach, and Hora’s monastery with its labyrinth of whitewashed passageways, arcaded courtyards, and narrow stairways, accented by fine medieval frescoes. Overnight on Cruise sailing towards Crete.

Temple of Artemis - Kusadasi

Apocalypse Cave - Patmos

Celestyal Olympia

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Breakfast on board the cruise. Your tour begins by exploring the longest and one of the greatest statues of antiquity, the Colossus of Rhodes, which no longer exists after its destruction in a natural disaster. Nonetheless, upon reaching this historic island, you will see a 100-foot-tall statue of the Greek Sun-god Helios from 280 BC. The statue stands tall in celebration of Rhodes victory over Cyprus. We continue our journey to see many historic sites - first, we travel to Lindos (55 km from Rhodes) to see the Acropolis of Lindos and the Doric Temple of Athena (from 300bc). We would then stroll through the streets of Knights and visit the Captains Mansion and the Church of the Virgin Mary. We will also witness the magnificent Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights of Rhodes (from outside), which is an example of Gothic architecture in Greece. Return to the cruise have lunch and enjoy your evening at leisure. Overnight sailing on the cruise.

Colossus of Rhodes

Acropolis of Lindos

Rhodes Bay

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Breakfast on board the cruise. Get ready to explore Crete and the wonders of the largest island in Greece. A popular location to visit, known for its fine-sand beaches and White Mountain – the birthplace of Zeus, according to Greek mythology. The capital of Crete, Heraklion, is home to the renowned Heraklion Archaeological Museum. Head to the beach and enjoy a swim in its crystal clear blue waters. You can also take a short hike or visit the famous Samaria Gorge. --Board back the Cruise -- Set sail for your next destination-- Santorini. You have the option to enjoy the rest of your time in Santorini at leisure or join a pre-arranged tour named "The White Paradise" -- This optional tour starts from the Fira Old Port, and you will board the bus that will take you on a panoramic tour until you reach the beautiful Oia Village-- the most popular village in Santorini for the majestic views of the Caldera and the Aegean Sea. You will take a walk at the Oia Village and bask in the most iconic view of the blue-roofed houses, you may even take some time to visit the castle if you please. This scenic village offers truly a mesmerizing time. You will also enjoy some time exploring Fira, you can board a cable car back to the ship. Even just a walk here will be super enjoyable as there are many sights to see. Board back the ship to make your way back to Athens. Overnight on Cruise.

Heraklion - Crete

Samaria Gorge - Crete

Oia Village - Santorini

Included Meals: Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel before check out. Today is your last day in Greece. Join the group for the transfer to the airport so that everyone may swiftly board the flight back to the U.A.E.

Athens Skyline