Gems of Greece
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• Ride the train from Stockholm to Copenhagen
• Cruise overnight through beautiful Scandinavian fjords
• Discover the historical significance of these capital cities
• Spend the night in centrally located hotels
• Enjoy Scandinavian cuisine with meals included as outlined in the itinerary
12Nights/13Days
Tour Plan
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Day 1: Thursday, October 15th – Fly to Athens, Greece
Meet the group and tour leaders at Winnipeg Airport and fly on Air Canada to Montreal with an overnight, connecting flight on to Athens.
Discover ancient history with private guided tours of the Acropolis of Athens, the Temple of Poseidon, Olympia, Delphi and more. Explore the beautiful islands during your four-day all-inclusive cruise with visits including Mykonos, Rhodes and Santorini. Sample delicious cuisine with daily breakfasts and dinners included and rest in comfort in premium accommodations throughout your trip.
This trip will be hosted by Daryl & Jocelyn Silver of Great Canadian Travel Group & Continental Travel. They hosted The Chamber’s trip to Turkey several years ago and their extensive travel experience and passion for leading groups made it a big success. This will be an unforgettable adventure!
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Day 2 – Friday, October 16th – Arrive Athens, Greece
Met upon arrival in Athens and transferred to your hotel. Afternoon at leisure and Welcome Dinner this evening. Overnight in Athens.
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Hotel: Wyndham Athens Residence – 4 Stars & located in the central Athens
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Day 3 – Saturday, October 17th – Athens
Private guided Athens city tour including Acropolis and Acropolis Museum. Dinner & overnight in Athens.
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Hotel: Wyndham Athens Residence – 4 Stars & located in the central Athens
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Day 4 – Sunday, October 18th – National Archaeological Museum & Cape Sounion
Breakfast and morning guided tour of the National Archaeological Museum. Afternoon trip to Cape Sounion – The Temple of Poseidon. Dinner and overnight in Athens.
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Hotel: Wyndham Athens Residence – 4 Stars & located in the central Athens
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Day 5 – Monday, October 19th – Embark on the Celestyal Olympia
Depart Athens and begin your voyage to Mykonos. Private walking tour of Mykonos. Cruise overnight to Kusadasi, Turkey.
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Day 6 – Tuesday, October 20th – Kusadasi, Turkey & Patmos, Greece
Breakfast and morning shore excursion to the Ancient Ephesus. After lunch cruise to Patmos and enjoy the evening. Cruise overnight to Rhodes. (B/L/D)
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Day 7 – Wednesday, October 21st – Rhodes
Breakfast and tour of the Acropolis of Lindos and the Citadel of the Knights included. Free time in Rhodes. Dinner and cruise overnight to Heraklion. (B/L/D)
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Day 8 – Thursday, October 22nd – Heraklion & Santorini
Breakfast and free time to explore. After lunch sail to Santorini. Private walking tour and evening in Santorini. Sail overnight to Athens.
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Day 9 – Friday, October 23rd – Disembark & Argolis
Private guided tour of Argolis including Corinth Canal, Mycenae and Epidaurus. Dinner and overnight in Tolo.
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Hotel: J&G Hotel – 4 Stars with private balconies
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Day 10 – Saturday, October 24th – Olympia
Travel to Olympia. Private guided tour of Olympia. Dinner and overnight. (B/D)
Hotel: Hotel Amalia Olympia – 3 stars
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Day 11 – Sunday, October 25th – Delphi
Travel to Delphi. Private guided tour of Delphi. Dinner and overnight (B/D)
Hotel: Hotel Amalia Delphi – 4 stars & located at the foot of Mount Parnassus
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Day 12 – Monday, October 26th – Athens
After breakfast travel back to Athens. Spend the remainder of the day at leisure. Dinner and overnight. (B/D)
Hotel: Wyndham Athens Residence– 4 Stars & located in the central Athens
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Day 13 – Tuesday, October 27th – Depart for home OR take the optional extension to Crete
Breakfast at your hotel and and transfer to the airport for departing flight. Air Canada flights via Toronto. (B)
Alternatively, you may opt to take the extension to the fascinating island of Crete.
Crete Extension – October 27th – 30th
Spend 4 days on the beautiful Greek Island of Crete, with its rich Minoan history and stunning landscapes. More details to follow. Based on a minimum number of passengers
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