Tour Glistening Wonders Of The Aegean With Athens (2020)

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Experiences in nine destinations APT’s Freedom of Choice Inclusions in three locations

Accommodation

Two Nights, InterContinental Athenaeum Athens or similar Nine Nights, Le Bougainville

Meals

Luxury dining - a total of 29 meals A wide range of onboard beverages on board cruise

Transport

Transfers, porterage, port charges and gratuities

Guide

Expert APT Tour and Cruise Directors

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Travel Insurance is not included

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Other activities and services not included

Flights

International flights not included.

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Day 1 Day 1: Arrive Athens
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Arrive Athens

Upon arrival into Athens, be met at the airport and transfer to your hotel. This evening during a welcome dinner, be treated to a fun and authentic dining experience.
Day 2 Day 2: Athens
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Athens

Embark on a city tour of Athens. After lunch, choose your sightseeing. The evening is yours at leisure.
Day 3 Day 3: Athens, Embark Ship, Corinth Canal
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Athens, Embark Ship, Corinth Canal

Visit the Acropolis of Athens, an ancient citadel situated high above the city. Here, see the incredible Parthenon, Propylaia, Erechtheion and the Temple of Athena Nike. Continue to the New Acropolis Museum and view its magnificent galleries, including the Gallery of the Slopes, which houses finds from the ancient sanctuaries that were founded on the slopes of the Acropolis. Later, transfer to your small ship and after capturing a majestic sunset, commence cruising in the early evening, where you’ll transit through the Corinth Canal, only accessible by small ship. Later this evening, enjoy your first dinner on board your luxurious vessel.
Day 4 Day 4: Katakolon
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Katakolon

Cruise to Katakolon, where you will visit the site of Ancient Olympia, one of the venues used for the original Olympics. Once upon a time, it was a small regional festival in the 11th century, which was dedicated to the God Zeus. At the main site, you will see the main temple devoted to the god, featuring a statue made out of ivory and gold. A local expert guide will also show you around the gymnasium where the athletes trained, as well as the main stadium where the games were held. Afterwards, you will enjoy a visit to a farm for lunch and a wine tasting straight from the oak barrels produced on the estate. You will be able to wander the property and see the animals.
Day 5 Day 5: Corfu
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Corfu

Disembark your ship and travel to the picturesque village of Gastouri, where you will visit the Achilleion Palace. Here, admire intricate statues of the nine Greek muses. You’ll also have time to explore the palace rooms and take in exceptional views of the Ionian Sea. Afterwards we have prepared a special lunch for you.
Day 6 Day 6: At Sea
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: At Sea

Make the most of your luxurious ship with a day at sea. Perhaps take in an informative onboard lecture, relax and unwind in the revolutionary Underwater Lounge, or make the most of the sunshine and dine al fresco.
Day 7 Day 7: Valletta
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Valletta

Spend a full day immersed in the ancient and modern history of Malta’s Valletta. Disembark your ship for a city tour. After lunch back on your ship, head out on an Anzac history tour, finding traces of World War I scattered over the island. In 1915, 57,950 servicemen from the Gallipoli expeditionary forces were evacuated to Malta, which earned the nickname the ‘Nurse of the Mediterranean’. Tonight, step off the ship into the heart of town to absorb Valletta’s charm.
Day 8 Day 8: Pozzallo
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Pozzallo

From Sicily’s Pozzallo, choose your sightseeing inclusion.
Day 9 Day 9: Palermo
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Palermo

On the other side of Sicily is Palermo, one of the island’s most colourful cities. During a walking exploration, your guide will show you through the medieval quarters, the Spanish courtyards and the Arab-style street markets, where history, tradition and street food are mixed with voices of the locals. Continue through Cassaro and venture through narrow streets and ancient buildings to reach Norman Cathedral. Later, visit Palatine Chapel, dedicated to Saint Peter the Apostle and famous throughout the world for its Byzantine mosaics. Afterwards, enjoy some free time to further explore.
Day 10 Day 10: Cagliari
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Cagliari

From Sardinia’s Cagliari, choose your morning inclusion. On an afternoon discovery, see the Basilica of Our Lady of Bonaria, Poetto Beach and Molentargius Lagoon with its pink flamingos, before reaching the historic Castello district.
Day 11 Day 11: Bonifacio
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Bonifacio

This morning, arrive at the fashionable French island of Corsica. Enjoy a guided tour of the fascinating Old Town, where medieval houses are perched on limestone cliffs.
Day 12 Day 12: Livorno, Disembark Ship, Depart Rome
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12: Livorno, Disembark Ship, Depart Rome

After breakfast, be transferred to the airport.

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Glistening Wonders Of The Aegean With Athens (2020)

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Itinerary of your trip Glistening Wonders Of The Aegean With Athens (2020)

Day 1: Arrive Athens

Day 2: Athens

Day 3: Athens, Embark Ship, Corinth Canal

Day 4: Katakolon

Day 5: Corfu

Day 6: At Sea

Day 7: Valletta

Day 8: Pozzallo

Day 9: Palermo

Day 10: Cagliari

Day 11: Bonifacio

Day 12: Livorno, Disembark Ship, Depart Rome

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