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Mediterranean Fables - Idyllic

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Fully Guided Locally Guided Coach Group Cruise Island Hopping Scenic
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 Trip Length
11 Days
 Trip Starts
Athens
 Trip Finishes
Athens
11 Day Mediterranean Fables - Idyllic Itinerary (Insight Vacations)
Countries Explored: Greece, Turkey
Trip Style
Regional Journey
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Accommodation
4 - 4.5 Star
Max. Group Size
40
Guide Level
Fully Guided, Locally Guided
Trip Code
C943

Overview

Read reviews and enjoy exclusive savings on Insight Vacations 11 Day Mediterranean Fables - Idyllic. Get to know the ancient gods a little better on an 11-day guided tour that takes you from mainland Greece to Turkey and the Greek Isles. Ascend to the Athens’ Acropolis, where you can walk around the towering Parthenon, a temple built to the goddess Athena. Cruise to Kusadasi and then travel with a Local Expert to the ruins of Ephesus, which was erected in the 6th Century B.C. Sail to Crete, the birthplace of Zeus. Wander the charming maze of walkways in Mykonos...read more and then gaze at the sheer cliffs of Santorini — and later, take in the most beautiful sunset you’ll ever see.

Itinerary

You are met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. Join your Insight Vacations Representative and fellow travelers this evening for a Welcome Drink. Stay: Divani Palace Acropolis, New Hotel, Athens Marriott Hotel

See all the remarkable glories of Athens on a tour of the city. The highlight, of course, is a visit to the Acropolis with the remarkable Parthenon. Enjoy the afternoon at your leisure. (B)

The morning is at your leisure. Late afternoon, board your cruise ship and set sail for the ancient city of Thessaloniki. While cruising, enjoy an exquisite variety of Mediterranean dishes as well as flavors, aromas and spices from around the world. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served on-board daily. Your cruise includes a selection of alcoholic beverages and non alcoholic hot and cold beverages are included. (B/DW) Stay: MV Celestyal Crystal (or similar).

Today you will have time to explore Greece's second largest city. Walk along the waterfront and enjoy the many cafes along Aristotelous Square and see ancient monuments such as the Arch of Galerius. (B/LW/DW)

This afternoon explore the Turkish port of Kusadasi and explore the ancient ruins of Ephesus with a Local Expert.

In the evening, sail on to Crete. (B/LW/DW)

Start your morning on Crete, Greece's largest island, and the fifth largest in the Mediterranean. Home to myths and legends, including Zeus' birthplace and the Minotaur, embark on an epic tour to the capital city of Heraklion and absorb the rich history of Europe's first advanced civilization with a visit to King Minos' Palace in Knossos.

In the evening, your cruise continues to Santorini. (B/LW/DW)

Arrive in Santorini and gaze at the sheer cliffs and dazzling panorama. Explore the capital of Thira, with its clifftop restaurants and caf��s, breathtaking views and amazing sunsets.

This evening is free for you to explore Santorini's nightlife. (B/LW/DW)

The full day is yours to relax and explore Mykonos, with its dazzling sugar cube houses and whitewashed windmills.

This evening, there is time to enjoy the buzzing nightlife. (B/LW/DW)

Today is yours to enjoy the gorgeous island of Milos, with its crystal waters and white cliffs. There will be time to explore the capital of Plaka or soak up the sun on the flat rocks of Sarakiniko Beach. (B/LW/DW)

Disembark in the morning and transfer to your hotel where you are at leisure. Relax, shop or bargain in the local market. Perhaps ask about an optional experience to the Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion? (B) Stay: Divani Palace Acropolis, New Hotel, Athens Marriott Hotel

Bid farewell to Athens. Your journey ends with a transfer to the airport. (B)

Trip Inclusions

  • Athens: Ascend the Acropolis with a Local Expert to admire the Parthenon, built in 5th century B.C. Steps away you'll see the Temple of Athena Nike, also known as the Temple of the Wingless Victory, and the six stone-carved caryatids that make up the Porch of the Maidens on the Erechtheion.
  • Athens: Visit the Greek Islands of Crete, Mykonos, Santorini, Milos. Explore the Turkish port of Kusadasi.
  • Ephesus: Discover one of the world's finest ancient sites. Led by your Local Expert, walk the Arcadian Way, see the Library of Celsus and Amphitheater and visit the House of the Virgin Mary.

  • Personal radio headsets give you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights, without missing any of your Local Expert's fascinating commentary.
  • Hotel and restaurant tips are included - you'll never have to worry about how much to give, nor search for foreign currency. We also include all taxes and porterage charges at hotels.
  • We carry your bags for you and promptly deliver them to your hotel door.
  • From time to time, your Travel Director will delight you with an Insight Flourish, which is a local specialty representing the destination.
  • Stay connected with friends and family with our complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi (where available).
  • If your arrival and/or departure flights are as per the itinerary start and end dates, then transfers are available at scheduled times. If your flights are outside these times, or you have booked additional nights accommodation with Insight Vacations, you may purchase transfers or make your own way from/to the airport.

  • Athens: Get to know your fellow travelers over a delightful Welcome Drink.
  • Dining Summary: 10 Breakfasts (B), 7 Dinners with Wine (DW), 6 Lunches with Wine (LW)

  • Enjoy the comfort of Insight's luxurious, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with double the standard legroom and onboard washroom. Our customized luxury coaches are sanitized before the start of your tour and are maintained to very high standards. Physical distancing measures have been implemented on our customized luxury coaches.
  • Hand sanitizer is freely available on board for you to use throughout the day.

  • Itinerary and inclusions are subject to change
  • Price is for land, cruise and internal flights as specified. Flights not specified are not included

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Greek islands were everything we expected and more. This was our second tour with Insight Vacations and would not hesitate to recommend them, very well organised and excellent Tour Directors.
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