7-Nights Mediterranean Dreams - Premier, Classic Group from $3,075

Insight Vacations

OFFER ID 1517358

Mediterranean Dreams - Premier, Classic Group, Summer
Sail the deep blue Aegean Sea and marvel at the stunning white cliffs on this epic 8-day tour that whisks you from the birthplace of Western civilization to the world’s most idyllic islands. See the mighty Acropolis and the ruins of the Parthenon temple perched above Athens, the City of the Gods. Stop in Kusadasi and join a Local Expert for a guided tour of Ephesus, a temple to the goddess of the hunt. Walk through the fishing village of Rhodes to its Lindos Acropolis for sweeping views of the island and sea. Explore the capital city of Santorini, Thira, and perhaps dine at a clifftop restaurant over the caldera.


Dining Summary

  • 7 Breakfast (B)
  • 4 Lunch (L)
  • 4 Dinner (D)
Additional Included Highlights
  • 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 Expert's fascinating commentary.
  • We carry your bags for you and promptly deliver them to your hotel door.
  • 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.
  • Stay connected with friends and family with our complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi (where available).
  • From time to time, your Travel Director will delight you with an Insight Flourish, which is a local specialty representing the destination.
  • 4 nights aboard your mid-size cruise ship featuring air-conditioned cabins with private facilities, outdoor pool, fitness center, 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
Authentic Dining
  • Athens: Get to know your fellow travelers over a delightful drink.
Top Rated Highlights
  • 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 Mykonos, Patmos, Rhodes, Crete and Santorini. Call in at 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 Palace of Knossos.
  • Rhodes: Relax on one of Rhodes' natural beaches with sweeping golden sands and crystal blue waters.
Travel Director
  • "In Greece, we still break plates when we are excited, happy, dancing, celebrating our namedays or birthdays, get married or divorced!"
  • "The trick to really connecting with the Greeks is to say 'Kalimera!' (Good morning!) loud and proud to everyone you meet each morning, as we do, and to relax long enough to let your sense of humor come though. The Greeks appreciate people who lay the cards on the table, are authentic and show interest in the places they visit. "
  • "I love how guests react to hearing the Zorba the Greek song. It’s amazing that one old song can still unite and spread so much enthusiasm."
Well-being
  • 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.
  • Enjoy the comfort of Insight's 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.


7 nights from $3,075 per person

Itinerary

Insight Vacations: Mediterranean Dreams - Premier, Classic Group, Summer

Day 1 - Athens, City of Gods
You are met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. Join your Insight Vacations Representative and fellow travelers this evening for a Welcome Reception.
Accommodations: Divani Palace Acropolis, New, Athens, Athens Marriott


Day 2 - The Glories of Athens
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.
Accommodations: Divani Palace Acropolis, New, Athens, Athens Marriott
Meals: Breakfast

Day 3 - Cruising to Mykonos Relaxed Start
Board your cruise ship and set sail for the lovely island of Mykonos with its dazzling sugar cube houses and whitewashed windmills. Tonight, the maze of walkways, welcoming tavernas and nightlife are yours to explore. Late in the evening, your cruise sails across the Aegean to Turkey. 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 onboard daily. Your cruise includes a selection of alcoholic beverages and non alcoholic hot and cold beverages are included.
Accommodations: MV Celestyal Discovery (or similar).
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4 - Kusadasi and Patmos
Today explore the Turkish port of Kusadasi and visit the ancient ruins of Ephesus with a Local Expert. In the afternoon, sail to the island of Patmos where St. John the Devine was exiled by the Emperor Domitian. Later, your cruise sets sail for Rhodes.
Accommodations: MV Celestyal Discovery (or similar).
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5 - Rhodes Relaxed Start
Upon arrival at Rhodes, chosen by the Crusaders as their fortified headquarters, the day is yours to explore at your own pace. Perhaps join your Local Expert on a walking tour of the old town surrounded by medieval walls, and visit the Acropolis of Lindos, or simply enjoy a relaxing day on the golden beaches. In the evening, your cruise continues to Crete.
Accommodations: MV Celestyal Discovery (or similar).
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6 - Crete and Santorini Relaxed Start
In the morning, you dock at Heraklion in Crete. Join our Local Expert on a visit to the site of the ruins of King Minos' Palace of Knossos. Later, cruise beneath the sheer cliffs of Santorini. Explore the capital of Thira, with its clifftop restaurants and cafes, breathtaking views and amazing sunsets. In the evening you sail onto Athens.
Accommodations: MV Celestyal Discovery (or similar).
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7 - Athens at Leisure Relaxed Start
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?
Accommodations: Divani Palace Acropolis, New, Athens, Athens Marriott
Meals: Breakfast

Day 8 - Depart Athens
Bid farewell to Athens. Your journey ends with a transfer to the airport.
Meals: Breakfast

Featured Destinations
Santorini
Patmos
Mykonos
Crete
Rhodes
Kusadasi (Ephesus)
Athens

Vacation Details

Valid Date Ranges
10/12/2024 - 10/19/2024
from $3,075 per person *


* This departure has been designated a guaranteed departure by the operator, meaning that the minimum number of guests has been met, although still subject to weather and other conditions.
Prices Start At
from $3,075 per person
Length
7 Nights
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Vacation Rating
Deluxe
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Remarks
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OFFER ID
1517358

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