GRAND TOUR OF GREECEDay 1 Arrive Athens: After your arrival in Athens, you will be transferred to your hotel for a relaxing 3-night stay. Early this evening enjoy a Welcome Reception with your Tour Director.

Day 2 Athens: Our morning sightseeing of the Greek capital views Socrates’ Agora, the Royal Palace, the Temple of Zeus, and Hadrian’s Arch and the old Olympic Stadium, finishing point of the 2004 Olympic marathon, with a special visit to the Acropolis and its beautiful Parthenon.Buffet Breakfast Included

Day 3 Athens (Greek Island Cruise Included): Enjoy a full day cruise to visit the quaint Greek Islands of Aegina, Hydra and Poros. Small fishing villages, ancient ruins and wonderful views are today’s highlights.Buffet Breakfast Included

Day 4 Athens/Mycenae/Epidaurus/Nauplia: First, a stop to view the Corinth Canal and visit Ancient Corinth with the Temple of Apollo. We continue to Homer’s Mycenae to visit the Treasury of Atreus (the Beehive Tombs), the Lion’s Gate and see the remains of Agamemnon’s Royal Palace. We finish the day with a visit to Epidaurus’ 2,300-year-old open-air theater with its remarkable acoustics before spending the night in the resort of Nauplia.Buffet Breakfast and Dinner Included

Day 6 Nauplia/Olympia: We make our way via Megalopolis to Olympia, site of the first Olympic games held in 776 BC. Our archaeological visits include the ruins of the Olympic Stadium and the Temple of Zeus.Buffet Breakfast and Dinner Included

Day 7 Olympia/Kalambaka: A spectacular drive today, over the Gulf of Corinth and into the heart of Greece for a relaxing 2-night stop in Kalambaka.Buffet Breakfast and Dinner Included

Days 8 Kalambaka (Meteora Monasteries Included): Spend the morning in the incredible landscape of Meteora with its amazing rock-top monasteries. We will visit two monasteries famous for their Byzantine frescoes and spectacular views! Afternoon at leisure to enjoy this quaint town.Buffet Breakfast and Dinner Included

Day 9 Kalambaka/Thessaloniki (Pella Included): Drive through remote mountain valleys as we journey northwards. Passing quiet olive groves we arrive in Vergina for a highlight visit to the newly discovered tomb of King Phillip II. Continue to Pella to visit the ruins where Aristotle taught the young Alexander the Great. We finish our day in the port city of Thessaloniki for a leisurely 2-night stay. Buffet Breakfast and Dinner Included

Day 10 Thessaloniki: We begin the day with the city tour including a stop at the White Tower, to see the statue of Alexander the Great and visit the old Byzantine church of St. Dimitrios. We continue with a drive up to the hills of Salonika, to admire the ancient city walls and the Acropolis. Enjoy an afternoon at leisure to explore the city on your own.Buffet Breakfast Included

Day 11 Thessaloniki/Delphi: This morning we head south, along the coast for a stop at Thermopylae, to see the site of the famous battle between the Spartans and the Persians. Continue to Delphi for a leisurely 2-night stay.Buffet Breakfast and Dinner Included

Day 12 Delphi: Today we visit one of the most beautiful ancient Greek sites, Delphi, home of the famed Oracle. Step back in time as you walk the Sacred Way to the Temple of Apollo and visit the world famous Delphi Museum. We will then visit the Castalia Spring and the Temple of Pronea at the Valley of Delphi. Buffet Breakfast Included

Day 13 Delphi/Athens: A short drive back to Athens today to allow you plenty of free time for last minute shopping or sightseeing before you enjoy a highlight Farewell Dinner tonight in a local restaurant!Buffet Breakfast and Highlight Dinner Included

TRADITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS

Welcome Reception with your Tour Director

Sightseeing tour of Athens viewing the Ancient Agora, Royal Palace and Temple of Zeus

Visit the ruins of the Olympic Stadium and the Temple of Zeus in Olympia

Visit the ruins where Aristotle taught the young Alexander the Great in Pella

View the Corinth Canal City tour of Thessaloniki including the White Tower and statue of Alexander the Great

Visit the Temple of Apollo and Delphi Museum Delphi sightseeing tour including the Sacred Way

Visit Ancient Corinth and the Temple of Apollo

Visit Castalia Spring and the Temple of Pronea at the Valley of Delphi Tour of Mycenae including the Treasury of Atreus, Lion's Gate and Agamemnon's Royal Palace

Enjoy a highlight Farewell Dinner at a local restaurant

Visit the 2300-year-old amphitheater of Epidaurus

WHAT’S INCLUDEDPREMIER INCLUSIONS

Visit the Acropolis and its beautiful Parthenon

Visit to the newly discovered tomb of King Phillip II in Vergina

Enjoy a full day cruise to the quaint Greek Islands of Aegina, Hydra and Poros

YOUR TOUR PRICE INCLUDES

19 Meals

Airport/Hotel Transfers

Motor coach with A/C First Class Hotels

Professional Tour Director