15 days tour
Greece & Three Continents Cruise (Classic, 15 Days)
Meals
Athens: Get to know your fellow travelers over a delightful Welcome Dinner at a local restaurant. Olympia: Join a local chef and savour the regional specialities in a fun, exciting introduction to Greek cooking. Athens: Toast the culmination of your vacation with a lively Celebration Dinner in true Greek style at a local restaurant. Dining Summary: 12 Dinner with Wine (DW), 13 Breakfast (B), and 6 Lunch with Wine (LW) Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served daily onboard your ship and we provide a complimentary drinks package, featuring a selection of alcoholic, soft drinks and hot beverages.
Guide
: Our highly-skilled Travel Director will ensure your journey is seamless, serving as your expert guide, consummate organiser, and friend overseas. In Athens, your knowledgeable local Insight host will ensure your time in this city is seamless. : Experience enhanced hygiene protocols to align with the latest guidance following COVID-19.All Travel Directors, Well-Being Directors and Drivers have completed training in enhanced well-being and hygiene protocols. Kalambaka: Your Travel Director will provide an orientation of this town situated at the base of the extraordinary Meteora rocks. Nafplio: Join your Travel Director in an orientation of this beautiful seaport town and see why it is named one of Greeceโs prettiest spots. From time to time, your Travel Director will delight you with an Insight Flourish, which is a local specialty representing the destination.
Hygieneprotocol
All guests travelling with Insight Vacations through December 31, 2022 are required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, which may include a booster shot to keep the vaccination status current and valid, depending on the travel destination. Children not eligible for vaccination and/or booster at the time of travel must provide a verifiable and negative Covid-19 test result, taken within 72 hours prior to the start of the tour (taking time zones into consideration) for all tours departing until December 31, 2022. While highly recommended, COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters are no longer required for guests traveling with us from January 1, 2023 onward. It is your clientโs responsibly to comply with specific vaccine and/or booster requirements imposed by airlines and/or authorities in the destinations visited, as well as requirements for accessing restaurants and venues, which may be more restrictive than the above. No refunds will be given if they are unable to undertake some or all of their vacation due to failure to comply with these requirements.
Others
: We only work with establishments we are confident will consistently adhere to our high well-being standards, which include hotels, restaurants and sight-seeing venues. : Hand sanitizer is freely available on board for you to use throughout the day. : "I love to share our Ancient Egyptian civilization and history with our guests and to explain all the details and stories related to Egyptian mythology so our guests can enjoy a very special guided vacation." : "I love how guests react to hearing the Zorba the Greek song. Itโs amazing that one old song can still unite and spread so much enthusiasm." : "One of the places I love to take our guests to that they would likely not find on their own or when travelling with anyone else is Nafplion, Greece. Itโs a beautiful seaside town with traditional Neoclassical buildings. I think itโs the most charming town on the mainland of Greece." Athens: Ascend the Acropolis with a Local Expert to admire the Parthenon, built in 5th century B.C. Steps away youโll 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: See the Arch of Hadrian, erected in honour of the Roman Emperor and used as a divider between the ancient city and the new Roman district, along with the remaining columns of the Temple of Olympian Zeus. Thermopylae: See the Leonidas Monument dedicated to the brave warrior and his 300 Spartans. Meteora: With a Local Expert, visit one of the remarkable centuries-old monasteries of Meteora, teetering on towers of rock and arguably the most spectacular place to visit in Greece. Delphi: With your Local Expert, walk to The Sacred Way once lined with offertory temples. See the reconstructed Athenian Treasury and pass the superb Polygonal Wall to reach the Temple of Apollo, where the people would seek divine wisdom from the mysterious Oracle. Archaeological Site of Olympia: The stadium of Olympia hosted the ancient Olympic Games and the Heraia, the womenโs games in honour of Hera. See the Temple of Zeus, athleteโs gymnasium and the stone marker where the sprint began. Archaeological site of Mycenae: Walk through the Lion Gate past the royal beehive-tombs where Schliemann uncovered golden treasure, while hearing tales of Agamemnon from your Local Expert. Corinth Canal: Cross the amazing rock-cut channel dividing the Peloponnese from mainland Greece. Cairo: Admire the remaining Wonders of the Ancient World as you explore through the Pyramids of Giza and the mighty Sphinx. Hear about Egyptian history as you walk through the National Archaeological Museum and learn the art of making papyrus paper out of reeds when you visit a Papyrus Institute. Ephesus: Discover one of the worldโs finest ancient sites. Led by your Local Expert, walk the Arcadian Way, see the Library of Celsus and Amphitheatre and visit the House of the Virgin Mary. Archaeological site of Mycenae: Discover ancestral pottery methods at an artistโs studio that preserves important skills and ancient traditions. On departures with 8 or more guests, personal radio headsets give you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights, without missing any of your Local Expertโs fascinating commentary. We carry your bags for you and promptly deliver them to your hotel door. Hotel and restaurant tips are included - youโll never have to worry about how much to give, nor search for foreign currency. We also include all taxes and porterage charges at hotels. 7 nights aboard your mid-size cruise ship featuring air-conditioned cabins with private facilities, outdoor pool, fitness centre, beauty salon, casino, bars & restaurants. You will enjoy the services of a Cruise Director, while on board, and all port taxes and crew gratuities are included.
Accommodation
DIVANI CARAVEL HOTEL/CROWNE PLAZA ATHENS CITY CENTER, ATHENS. SANTORINI (CONTEMPORARY/RESORT) - GREECE An elegant hotel fantastic access to the key highlights of Athens. A member of the Leading Hotels of the World, offers luxury and style in the heart of the historical city of Athens. Crowne Plaza Athens City Centre is located in the central Athens suburb of Ilissia, named after the hidden historic river that still flows below the main road. Your traditional, yet comfortable room offers all modern amenities to ensure you stay, whether short or long, is most enjoyable. DIVANI METEORA HOTEL/GRAND METEORA HOTEL/METEORA HOTEL, KALAMBAKA. KALAMBAKA (TRADITIONAL) - GREECE Surrounded by the majestic, towering rocks known as Meteora, in the charming village of Kalambaka. Located in Laspes Kastrakiou, Grand Meteora Hotel offers accommodation with views over the Meteora Rocks and is a short distance to Kastraki Village and Kalabaka Town. This hotel is the most modern hotel in Meteora, but still retains its traditional roots. It offers unique comforts and splendid spaces of relaxation that characterize them the detail and the originality in the decorative assiduity. ARTY GRAND HOTEL/AMALIA HOTEL OLYMPIA. OLYMPIA (TRADITIONAL) - GREECE Built in the hill above Ancient Olympia, this hotel exhales good taste. This is a unique place that combines the energy, the space, the serenity of Ancient Olympia, set in a green landscape filled with olive trees. From every corner of the white marbled spacious lobby, guests enjoy the endless green scenery along with the open air terrace of the lounge cafรฉ. MV CELESTYAL CRYSTAL (OR SIMILAR) ATHENS (CRUISE) - GREECE Celestyal Cruise ships operating in the Eastern Mediterranean typically embody local style and are smaller than many ocean-going vessels โ which is also reflected in cabin size. However, these ships are well-suited to the Greek islands, allowing easier access to the ports of call. All mid-size cruise ships feature air-conditioned cabins with private facilities, outdoor pool, fitness centre, beauty salon, casino, bars & restaurants.
Transport
: Enjoy the comfort of Insightโs luxury, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with onboard washroom. Alternate vehicles without onboard washroom or 40 seats may be used on occasion. 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. โ Stay connected with friends and family with our complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi (where available). Transfers are included between Insight hotels and cruise port. Complimentary transfers from/to Athens Airport are available on arrival and departure days, or with additional accommodation booked through Insight Vacations.
Not included:
Insurance
Travel Insurance is not included
Flights
International flights not included.
Others
Other activities and services not included
Optional
LIVELY TRIKALA TOWN AND DINNER Experience the picturesque and lively town of Trikala, considered to have been the birth place of the โGod of Medicineโ Asclepius. Enjoy an orientation of the town; walk along the river side and the pedestrian streets in the company also of the locals out socializing for the evening. Afterwards Dine at a local restaurant Greek family style, and taste a variety of sumptious dishes all served in the middle of the table, accompanied by plenty of wine! Adult Price: EUR 45.00 Code: TRI0001 DINNER "MEZE" STYLE IN PSIRI WITH ACROPOLIS ILLUMINATIONS Enjoy a lovely dining experience at a wonderful restaurant located in the lively area of Psiri. Dining is โmeze styleโ, giving you the opportunity to taste many Greek cuisine dishes, which are served in the centre of the table. Also enjoy the local free-flowing wine! Afterwards, see the Acropolis beautifully illuminated as you return to your hotel. Adult Price: EUR 50.00 Code: ATH0002 TRADITIONAL GREEK TAVERNA MEAL WITH ENTERTAINMENT This is an evening excursion to a taverna in the centre of Athens. Excellent traditional Greek food in a lively atmosphere, entertained through dances and music from all parts of the country. Wine, beer and soft drinks are also included. Although the venue does have an official ending time, guests are more than welcome to stay on in the taverna, to join in with the local residents! (Casual dress) Adult Price: EUR 55.00 Code: ATH0003 CAPE SOUNION Take a relaxing trip down to the southernmost tip of Mainland Greece to see the fifth century B.C Temple of Poseidon at Sounion. See if you can spot where Byron carved his initials on one of the templeโs sixteen columns. Marvel at the sheer rugged beauty of the coastline and the ancient temple perched above a 197-foot drop down to the Aegean Sea below. Stand above the site of the worldโs first lighthouse, overlooking an area steeped in classical Greek history, ever since the tragic King Aegeas threw himself from the rocky precipice into the sea below, thereby giving his name to the Aegean Sea. Adult Price: EUR 40.00 Code: ATH0005 JERUSALEM & BETHLEHEM Departure. Ascend to the biblical Judean Hills through the Gate of the Valley. that was besieged during the War of Independence, 1948. Mount of Olives โ where Jesus went on Palm Sunday to the Holy Temple in Jerusalem when he came from Jericho and Bethany. See the nice panorama of Jerusalem and the walls of the Old City. The Church of Gethsemane (Church of the All of the Nations) where Jesus was betrayed by Judas Iscariot and captured by the Romans and was later on sentenced by Pontius Pilate. Old City of Jerusalem, visiting the colorful market where the three religions coincide to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre where Jesus was crucified, anointed and buried โ from here proceeding back to the market and the Via Dolorosa to the Wailing Wall in the Jewish Quarter, the most holy place to Jews where you can write a wish and insert it in the Wall. Then to Mount Zion, the room of the Last Supper where Jesus celebrated with is Disciples the Passover feast. Lunch break at Bethlehem. To Bethlehem, to the city of David and Jacob and to the Church of the Nativity, the place where Jesus was born and was visited by the three angels from the East. Return to Ashdod Adult Price: EUR 115.00 Code: ASH0001
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Itinerary of your trip Greece & Three Continents Cruise (Classic, 15 Days)
- Day 1 Day 1: Welcome To Athens
Day 1: Welcome To Athens
- Day 2 Day 2: Athens, City Of Gods
Day 2: Athens, City Of Gods
- Day 3 Day 3: The Pinnacles Of Meteora Relaxed Start
Day 3: The Pinnacles Of Meteora Relaxed Start
Experience Style
Mixed
There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโre also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.
Accomodation level
Medium
This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.
Experience Type
Small Group
Youโll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.
Physical Rating
Average
There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโre not sure this applies to you.
Age range
Min: 5 / Max: 99
Age range allowed for this experience.
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