8 Days / 7 Nights Tour To Greece & Cyprus
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Athens - Cape Sounion - Delphi- Poros -Hydra - Aegina – Nicosia
In this 8-days program you will have the opportunity to visit two of the most beautiful Mediterranean countries. Besides the language, both countries share many common qualities, and historic features. Let yourself find out what they are and discover their differences that make them so uniqely attractive.
Itinerary*:
Day 1: Athens City Tour
Arrival in Athens to begin our adventure to the land of the ancient treasures and Christian history paralleled by modern day sophistication. We will be greeted at the airport and immediately begin the tour of the city of Athens, seeing the Tomb of Unknown Soldier, the Greek Parliament, the Kalimarmaro Stadium, home of the first modern day Olympic competition and main site of the Olympic Games of 2004. Of course a tour of Athens is not complete without a visit to the Acropolis and Parthenon. On Mars Hill, Apostle Paul was brought before the council and delivered his great sermon. After the tour we go to our hotel, check-in and the rest of the day is at leisure.
Day 2: Greek Islands Cruise
This morning we begin a trip to three small Greek islands. Transfer to the port, right after an early breakfast and board a full day cruise to the islands of Hydra, Poros and Aegina. You will have the opportunity to experience the Greek Isles where each small island is unique and picturesque. Lunch is served on board as we cruise along the Peloponnesian Coast. Return in the evening to our hotel. Overnight.
Day 3: Athens - Cape Sounion
Morning at leisure till noon that we will travel along a coastal road past many wonderful beaches to the southern most point of Attica, Cape Sounio, where the white marble pillars of the Temple of Poseidon stand. After visiting the temple ruins we have time to walk along the rock promontory of Sounio or sit at the cafe and sip the most scrumptious hot chocolate you can imagine. Return back to Athens early in the evening. Overnight.
Day 4: Athens - Delphi
After breakfast we will be transferred to the lovely mountain region of Delphi - the sanctuary of Apollo. We will start our tour of Delphi where we will gain a greater understanding of the Greek religious heritage and their influence on the early Christian church. We also visit the Temple of Apollo and the Castallia Springs. Free time for shopping and photographs. In the evening we take our way back to Athens. Arrival, transfer to the hotel and overnight.
Day 5: Athens - Nicosia
Transfer at the airport and flight to Cyprus. Arrival at Larnaca airport. Transfer to Nicosia. Evening at leisure. Overnight.
Day 6: Nicosia
After breakfast we will visit the capital of Cyprus. The old walled city is unique and definitely the place to head of first. Encircled by strong fortress walls built by the Venetians in the 16th century.
Walking through the old city is like taking a backward step in time. Narrow streets and old houses with ornate balconies being destroyed by the blow of sandstone over the years, and craftsmen in small workshops practice trades being unchanged for centuries.
You can also visit the Cyprus Museum housing the island's most important collection of Cyprus antiques and treasures from the Neolithic age to the Roman period. Furthermore, another worthwhile stop is at The 'Pyli Ammochostou' one of the original entrances to the old city which won the Europa Nostra award for its restoration.
Many old churches are placed in this part of the town and other places of interest are the Archbishopic, the cathedral of Agios Ioannis with its beautiful frescoes, the National Struggle Museum and the intriguing house of Chatzigeorgakis Kornesios,a fine example of 18th century architecture which houses the Ethnological Museum.
Not far from the above you can see the infamous Green Line that divides the republic from the occupied areas of the north part of the island.
Return at the hotel and overnight.
Day 7: Nicosia - Free Day
Day at leisure. The two main streets of old Nicosia, Ledra and Onasagorou are lined with shops of every type and both streets are for pedestrians only. Laiki Yitonia is also close - a folk neighborhood, it is the pedestrian section which has been carefully renovated to evoke the atmosphere of the past days. The modern city which has been developed outside the walls is a cosmopolitan centre of business and culture. Nicosia is regarded as the main shopping centre of Cyprus, with restaurants, discos and bars.
Day 8: Nicosia - Departure
After breakfast free time till the time of departure for the airport. Transfer to the airport in time to catch your outbound return flight.
*Note: Program schedule/itinerary may change subject to flights details (Arrival & Departure Times)
Included:
7 nights accommodation with daily breakfast
Tranfers from and to the airport
Entrance fees to museums and archaeological sites as indicated in the program.
Professional English-speaking licensed guides
Transportation by luxurius air-conditioned, non smoking coach
Local taxes
Highlights:
Archaeological sites - museums & places we visit: Athens, Acropolis, Delphi, Cape Sounion, Nicosia
Additional Information:
Every effort is made to use superior class hotels, as classified by the Greek Government. In smaller towns where no first class hotels are available, the best hotels existing is used. All the hotels used on this tour have private facilities.
A dress code is required to enter selected sites. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements.
