Greece & Aegean Islands Cruise - 2022
Greece & Aegean Islands Cruise - 2022
Greece & Aegean Islands Cruise - 2022
15 Days Starting and ending in Athens, Greece
Visiting: Athens, Corinth, Nafplion, Epidaurus, Archaeological site of Mycenae, Sparti, Mystras, Olympia, Patras, Delphi, Kalabaka, Meteora, Aegean Sea, Mikonos, Kuşadası, Patmos, Rhodes, Crete, Thera, Pireas
Tour operator:
Tour code:
6660-2022
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 19
Physical rating:
Steady pace
Age range:
5-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Please make Cosmos aware at the time of booking what your requirements are and they will endeavour to assist with your request.
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Active, Adventure Tours, Cruise, Walking Hiking and Trekking
Interests:
Activities:
Tour Overview
You've seen photos of the ancient Acropolis, dating back to the 5th century BC—now’s your chance to see it in person. You've watched the Olympics on TV—now is your chance to visit Olympia, legendary home of the first Olympic Games. You've dreamed of cruising in the Greek Islands—now’s your chance to sail into the deep-blue waters of the Aegean Sea and visit these islands yourself. All of this and more await you on this budget-minded Greece tour and cruise. Step back in time on your guided visits to many of Greece's historic sites. In addition to the Acropolis, visit the archaeological site of Mycenae, dating back to 1350 to 1200 BC; the amazingly well-preserved, 2,300-year-old open-air theater in Epidaurus, which still seats 14,000 spectators; and the medieval Byzantine Citadel of Mystra, a castle founded in 1249. You’ll also visit the spectacular mountain landscape of Meteora with its 24 rock-top monasteries set in almost inaccessible sandstone peaks.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive In Athens, Greece
Location: Athens
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Golden Age (or similar)
Meals Included: No Meals
Check into your hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to start exploring the Greek capital.
Day 2 : Athens
Location: Athens
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Golden Age (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
A day to relax and do just as you please. Our suggestion: join an optional day cruise to the islands of Aegina, Hydra, and Poros. In the evening, free time to enjoy the lively atmosphere of the tavernas and nightclubs in the old Plaka district with its narrow streets and sound of bouzouki music.
Day 3 : Athens–Corinth–Nauplia
Location: Athens, Corinth, Nafplion
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Victoria (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Join the included guided tour of Athens, featuring the highlights of this ancient capital and a visit to the Acropolis. Cross the Corinth canal, a project conceived in Ancient Greece but only completed in 1893, then head for the coast to Nauplia.Today’s Distance: 90 mi/ 145 km.
Day 4 : Nauplia–Epidaurus–Mycenae–Sparta
Location: Epidaurus, Archaeological site of Mycenae, Sparti
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Maniatis (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
This morning, stop in Epidaurus. Visit the the open-air theater, which can still seat 14,000 spectators, then enjoy the included guided excursion to the archaeological site and museum of Mycenae, a city fortress cursed by the gods but rich in gold and warrior kings. Travel into the Peloponnese to Sparta.Today’s Distance: 134 mi/ 215 km
Day 5 : Sparta–Mystra–Olympia
Location: Mystras, Olympia
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Olympia Palace (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
. Enjoy the included sightseeing of the medieval Byzantine citadel of Mystra, at one time known as the “Florence of the East.” Stop to visit an olive oil museum, then continue to Olympia.Today’s Distance: 130 mi/ 210 km
Day 6 : Olympia–Patras–Delphi
Location: Olympia, Patras, Delphi
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Apollonia (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Explore Olympia, where the athletes of antiquity performed in honor of the king of deities. Spend free time in this pretty town, or learn more about the history of the Olympic Games on the optional sightseeing tour. Later, drive north toward Patras, the capital of the Peloponnese and the west coast’s largest port. Then, head through picturesque fishing villages along the south coast of the mainland to mystical Delphi, crossing the spectacular Rion-Antirion bridge.Today’s Distance: 155 mi/ 250 km
Day 7 : Delphi–Kalambaka
Location: Delphi, Kalabaka
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Famissi Eden Resort Hotel (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Enjoy free time in town or optional morning sightseeing of the archaeological site of Delphi. On to Kalambaka.Today’s Distance: 165 mi/ 265 km
Day 8 : Kalambaka–Meteora–Athens
Location: Meteora, Athens
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Golden Age (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Discover Meteora, a cluster of Christian-Orthodox monasteries perched in an unforgettable manner on a set of rising rock formations. Your included visit is certainly the day’s highlight. Continue south to Athens.Today’s Distance: 224 mi/ 360 km
Day 9 : Athens
Location: Athens
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Golden Age (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Spend a full day at leisure to explore the unseen parts of the city. Tonight, enjoy an optional Greek dinner.
Day 10 : Athens–Piraeus (Embarkation)–Mykonos
Location: Aegean Sea, Mikonos
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
. Early morning embarkation and afternoon cruising in the Aegean. Arrive this evening in Mykonos, a granite island and the most typical of the Cyclades. Its white and blue houses, windmills, and chapels seem to make the island’s light even more translucent. Spend some time visiting a taverna or just wandering around the town, enjoying its timeless beauty.
Day 11 : Kusadasi, Turkey & Patmos, Greece
Location: Kuşadası, Patmos
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Two ports of call await today. First, Kusadasi on the Turkish coast for an included morning excursion to the fascinating Greek, Roman, and Byzantine excavations of Ephesus. Next, discover the tiny Greek island of Patmos, where St. John the Divine wrote Revelation. The 11th-century monastery with its valuable manuscript collection is well worth a visit.
Day 12 : Rhodes
Location: Rhodes
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Dock in Rhodes, largest of the Dodecanese Islands and site of the Colossus of Rhodes, a 105-foot statue destroyed by an earthquake in 224 BC. Explore the sites in the historic Old City with its ramparts and palaces built by the Knights of St. John during the Crusades. Another possibility: join an included excursion to Lindos and the Citadel of the Knights. If sightseeing is not your preference, Rhodes’ sun-drenched beaches and colorful shopping districts are within easy walking distance of the port. Depart from Rhodes around dinner time.
Day 13 : Crete & Santorini
Location: Crete, Thera
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Spend the morning in Heraklion on the island of Crete. A few miles away is Knossos, the center of the 3000-BC Minoan civilization; an optional excursion can be booked. Next port of call (weather permitting) is Santorini, the “Black Pearl of the Aegean.” The optional shore excursion here takes you up to the cliff-top village of Oia for one of the world’s most breathtaking panoramas.
Day 14 : Piraeus (Disembarkation)–Athens
Location: Pireas, Athens
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Golden Age (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Early morning arrival in Piraeus; disembark and drive to Athens. Time to relax, visit a museum, or to do some last-minute shopping.
Day 15 : Athens
Location: Athens
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
What's Included
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Accommodation
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Fully Guided
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Meals
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All Domestic Coach and Ferry Transportation
What's Not Included
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Tipping and Gratuities
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International Travel
Check out our Q&As
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Yes
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes
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Are flights included in this tour?
No
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Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?
Yes
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 1961
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Cosmos is committed to minimizing our impact on the environment and to reducing dependence on non-renewable resources. In this endeavor, we have implemented policies to support this mission and are working carefully to enhance our products with this mission and our values combined. We are committed to complying with all relevant legislation and/or regulations.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Travel documents, including any air tickets, itineraries, and other information, are available approximately two to three weeks prior to departure provided full payment has been received.
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
All guests are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 for travel through February, 2023. Beginning March 1, 2023, while we highly recommend vaccination, we will no longer require it. We ask all guests to comply with airline and destination requirements, which still may apply. To check your destination requirements for your travel dates, view the Latest Travel & Health Restrictions for Travel.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of cosmos charges.
Up to 65 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 64 days before tour starts: Forfeit 20% of booking price.
At 21 days before tour starts: Forfeit 30% of booking price.
At 7 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 1 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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