4 Balkan Countries And 3 Nights Cruise In Greek Islands From Dubrovnik

Itinerary

Day 1: Pick up - Dubrovnik

Stop At: Dubrovnik, Dubrovnik, Dubrovnik-Neretva County, Dalmatia
Pick up from Dubrovnik Airport and driving to the hotel. After check-in, free time.
Duration: 18 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at a 4 stars Hotel, central located.

Day 2: Dubrovnik - Kotor - Budva

Stop At: Mount Srd, Dubrovnik Croatia
Mt. Srd Croatia is a Dubrovnik Must-See! Part of the Dinaric Alps mountain range, Srd rises to a height of 1,352 feet, overlooking the picturesque Pearl of the Adriatic. On clear days, views extend over the islands that dot the Adriatic Sea, allowing visitors to see 35 miles away to the Elafiti Islands. However, it’s not just the views that entice visitors to soar to the summit; Mt. Srd has long protected Dubrovnik from invaders. Most recently, in the 1990s, the mountain played a strategic part in the Croatian War of Independence (also known as the Homeland War) and was the site of the Siege of Dubrovnik.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Stradun Old Dubrovnik, Dubrovnik 20000 Croatia
Stradun or Placa is the main street of Dubrovnik, Croatia. The limestone-paved pedestrian street runs some 300 metres through the Old Town, the historic part of the city surrounded by the Walls of Dubrovnik
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Rector's Palace, Pred Dvorom 1, Dubrovnik 20000 Croatia
The Rector's Palace is a palace in the city of Dubrovnik that used to serve as the seat of the Rector of the Republic of Ragusa between the 14th century and 1808.
Only from outside
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Church of Saint Blaise, Placa Thoroughfare, Dubrovnik 20230 Croatia
The Church of St. Blaise is a Baroque church in Dubrovnik and one of the city's major sights. Saint Blaise, identified by medieval Slavs with the pagan god Veles, is the patron saint of the city of Dubrovnik and formerly the protector of the independent Republic of Ragusa. It was constructed in 1715 by the Venetian architect Marino Gropelli on the spot of an older Romanesque church that was destroyed in the 1667 earthquake. Many Summer Festival celebrations and the city’s New Year’s Eve celebrations take place on the church’s front steps. Inside, the church features a barrel-vaulted ceiling, marble altars, and a silver-gilt statue of St. Blaise flanked by two angels.
Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Dubrovnik Cathedral, Dubrovnik 20000 Croatia
Dubrovnik Cathedral, also called the Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, is the current seat of the Diocese of Dubrovnik. The Baroque cathedral that stands today was constructed in 1713, but there has been a cathedral at the site since the 6th century. It is located right by the Rector’s Palace on Stradun. The interior is known for its stunning violet marble altars and beautiful paintings by Dalmatian and Italian artists. The main draw is the treasury, which houses famous relics like gilded body parts of St. Blaise as well as other relics from around the world.
Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: The Franciscan Church and Monastery, 4 Poljana Paska Milicevica, Dubrovnik 20000 Croatia
The Franciscan Monastery in Dubrovnik is a large complex that contains not only a monastery and a church, but a library, a museum, and a pharmacy as well. The pharmacy, which is still in operation today, actually dates back to 1317, making it one of the longest-operating pharmacies in the world. The monastery was built a bit later, in 1360, and is a wonderful example of Romanesque architectural style. It houses a gorgeous cloister full of leafy green plants that provides a welcome reprieve from the busy Stradun just outside. The library is quite a sight as well, as it contains more than 20,000 books.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Luza Square, Luza Trg, Dubrovnik 20000 Croatia
Luža Square is a busy Dubrovnik’s square located at the eastern end of the Stradun. This is one of the most impressive squares in town which also features Orlando’s Column and Onofrio’s small fountain.
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Sponza Palace, Stradun 2, Dubrovnik 20000 Croatia
The Sponza Palace (Croatian: Palača Sponza), also called Divona (from dogana, customs), is a 16th-century palace in Dubrovnik, Croatia. Its name is derived from the Latin word "spongia", the spot where rainwater was collected.

The rectangular building with an inner courtyard was built in a mixed Gothic and Renaissance style between 1516 and 1522 by Paskoje Miličević Mihov. The loggia and sculptures were crafted by the brothers Andrijić and other stonecutters.
Only from outside.
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Clocktower, 20000, Dubrovnik, Croatia
Dubrovnik’s Clock Tower, an elegant 31 m high timepiece, dating from the 15th century is a magnificent landmark of the Old Town.
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Perast, Perast, Kotor Municipality
Driving from Dubrovnik to Kotor. On the way, visit the little town of Perast, situated 12 km far from Kotor. This town was founded by the Illyrians, named after one of the local tribes—Pirusti. This was one of the earliest inhabited areas in this region based on remains discovered above the village that date from the Neolithic (3500 BC) period. The two islands in front of Perast are the most photographed view in the central place of this fjord.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Kotor, Kotor, Kotor Municipality
Continue to Kotor Bay, with its high mountains and scenic coastline dotted with little villages. This amazing landscape was created 300,000 years ago by tectonic forces crashing together and creating the "Fjords of the Mediterranean."
Kotor Old City, the UNESCO World Heritage site of Kotor was first mentioned in 168 BC, and was settled during Ancient Roman times, when it was known as Acruvium, It has been fortified since the early Middle Ages, The city became part of the Venetian Republic in 1420 and except for two periods of Ottoman rule, it remained under Venice until 1797, It is these four centuries of Venetian domination that have given the city the typical Venetian architecture. Kotor has one of the best preserved medieval old towns in the Adriatic and is home to several sights of interest, including the Cathedral of Saint Tryphon (1166), and the ancient walls which stretch for 3 miles on the steep hillside directly above the city.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Porto Montenegro, Tivat Bay, Tivat Municipality Montenegro
Driving to Tivat and free time for coffee and shopping to Porto Montenegro village. This is an exclusive marina and yachting paradise in the Mediterranean, offering waterfront residences, luxury shops and high end events.
Continue to Budva.
Duration: 20 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at a 4 stars Hotel, central located.

Day 3: Budva - Shkodra - Tirana

Stop At: Budva City Walls, Old Town, Budva, Budva Municipality 85310 Montenegro
You will continue to the oldest settlement on our coast, 2,500 year old Budva. Departing your transportation, you will begin a walking tour of a town that was first mentioned in the old Greek legend of the grandson of Zeus Cadmo and his wife Harmony. You will be walking through the narrow streets and small squares of a fortified medieval town, mostly influenced by the ancient republic of Venice. The layers of the numerous civilizations that have occupied this area show an interesting view into the history of Budva: Romans, Byzantines, Slaves etc. The most important buildings and constructions in the Old Town are the churches of St. John, Holy Trinity, Holy Mary in Punta, St. Sava, the citadel fortress, and the town walls.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Citadela Fortress, Budva, Montenegro
The medieval fortress of St. Mary in Budva, also known as the Citadel, is one of the most monumental buildings of the Old City. Completely autonomous construction, in the past equipped with everything necessary in the event of a long siege, is considered an important monument of fortification architecture,
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Saint Ivan Church, Budva, Budva Municipality Montenegro
Allegedly built in the 7th century, Saint Ivan Church remains a landmark of the town's historic center. Admire the exterior of the Catholic church, reconstructed many times and known for its distinctive bell tower.
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Church of the Holy Trinity, Trg od Crkava bb, Budva, Budva Municipality Montenegro
This Orthodox church is located in the Old Town, in front of the Citadel. It is characteristic for its architectural concept, a dome dominating the centre of the building and facades with abundance of decorative details.
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Santa Maria in Punta Church, Stari Grad bb, Budva, Budva Municipality Montenegro
One of the oldest pre-Romanesque buildings in Montenegro, it was built in the 9th century. According to legend, it was erected by Benedictine monks, who gifted the Christians of Budva an icon of the Virgin.
Only from outside
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: St. Sava Church, Djenasi, Budva, Budva Municipality Montenegro
The Orthodox Church of St Sava is small and and it doesn’t work, but this place is connected with many legends from this enlightenment’s life. The church is very valuable, as well as fragments of frescoes which has dated since the middle of the 7th century.
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Sveti Stefan, Sveti Stefan, Budva Municipality
Stop in Sveti Stefan. You will also be able to view Sveti Stefan, once a 15th century fortified town on an island. Today it is a exclusive luxury resort.
Only from outside.
Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Rozafa Castle, Rozafa, Shkoder Albania
Driving from Budva to Shkodra, Albania through border.
Arriving in Shkodra and visiting the Rozafa Castle, that has one of the most interesting and saddest legends of the country.
After the visit, driving to Tirana.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at a 4 stars Hotel, central located.

Day 4: Tirana - Durrës - Berat

Stop At: Muzeu Historik Kombetar, Skenderbej Square Boulevard Zogu I, Tirana 1001 Albania
With all the participants, we discover Albania's capital city on a 3-hour walking tour with a local guide. See Tirana's disintegrating soviet-era buildings, modern-day building projects and proud historic monuments, all side-by-side. We will visit the National History Museum,.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Skanderbeg Square, At the center of Tirana, Tirana Albania
The Skanderbeg Square (Albanian: Sheshi Skënderbej) is the main plaza in the centre of Tirana.
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Clock Tower, Sheshi Skenderbej next to Et`hem Bey Mosque, Tirana Albania
The Tirana Clock Tower began to be built by Haxhi Et'hem Beu in 1822.
Only from outside
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Tirana Castle, Shëtitorja Murat Toptani, Tiranë, Albania
Fortress of Justinian or simply known as Tirana Castle is a castle in Tirana, Albania. Its history dates back before 1300 and is a remnant from the Byzantine-era.
Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Tanners' Bridge, Bulevardi Jean D'Arc, Tirana Albania
Tanners' Bridge is a stone footbridge of the 18th-century Ottoman period.
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Pyramid of Tirana, Bulevardi Dëshmorët e Kombit, Tiranë 1010, Albania
The Pyramid of Tirana is a structure and former museum of ex dictator.
Only from outside
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Blloku, Tirana Albania
Residential Blloku is an upscale nightlife and shopping hotspot, with hip bars and cafes, and trendy global restaurants alongside luxury boutiques. During the era of Communist rule, it was a closed-off precinct for the party elite, and the villa of long-ruling dictator Enver Hoxha still stands.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Durres Archaeological Museum, Rruga Taulantia, Durres Albania
Drive to Durres and visit: Durrës Archaeological Museum established in 1951, largest in the country, including Durrës prehistoric, archaic, classical and civic Illyrian periods, extending to the 1st century.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Durres Castle, Durres Albania
Durrës Castle (Albanian: Kalaja e Durrësit) is the fortified old city of Durrës, enclosed by city walls built in the late 5th century, and repaired and reinforced in the Middle Ages and early modern periods.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Durres Amphitheatre, Rruga Kalase, Durres Albania
Roman Amphitheatre of Durrës built after the 2nd century B.C remains one of the most majestic of the ancient world and one of ten most beautiful Roman amphitheatres.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Venetian Tower, Rruga Anastas Durrsaku, Durrës, Albania
Durrës Castle was reinforced with several guard towers by the Republic of Venice
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Berat Castle, Rruga Mihal Komnena, Berat 5001 Albania
Driving to Berat. Visting the castle. Berat Castle, also referred to as the Citadel of Berat and castle quarter, is a fortress overlooking the town of Berat.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: National Iconographic Museum Onufri, Located in the Inner Part of Saint Mary Church in Berat Castel, Berat Albania
Visit the "Onufri" Museum dedicated to Byzantine art and iconography, located inside the castle.
Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: National Ethnographic Museum Berat, Lagja 13 Shtatori Mangalem, Berat Albania
Visit the Ethnographic Museum that contains a diversity of everyday objects from throughout history of the city.
Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Lead Mosque Berat, Rruga Gaqi Gjika, Berat, Albania
Visit the Lead Mosque, a 16th-century historical mosque.
Duration: 10 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at a 4 stars Hotel, central located.

Day 5: Berat - Apollonia - Gjirokastër - Saranda

Stop At: Apollonia Archaeological Park, Pojan Albania
Driving to Apollonia. Visiting the Apollonia Archaeological Park, contains artifacts unearthed nearby from the ancient town of Apollonia, flourished during the 4th century AD.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Skenduli House, Rruga Sokaku i Te Mareve, Gjirokaster Albania
Driving to Gjirokastra. Visiting the ‘Skenduli’ House
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Ismail Kadare's House, Rruga Fato Berberi 16, Gjirokaster Albania
The house of the world-famous Albanian writer, Ismail Kadare, has been turned into a museum
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Gjirokaster Castle, Gjirokaster Albania
Visiting the castle. The castle dominates the town and overlooks the strategically important route along the river valley.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Gjirokastra Bazaar, Old town, Gjirokaster Albania
The Old Bazaar in Gjirokastra, called by locals as “Qafa e Pazarit” makes up the centre of the Old Town. The history of Bazaar dates back in 17th century.
Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: The Cold War Tunnel, Cerciz Topulli Square, Gjirokaster 6001 Albania
Visit the Cold war tunnel, the anti-atomic bunker, a communist era underground fortification.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: The Blue Eye, Sarandë, Albania
Drive to Syri i Kalter, or the Blue Eye. This natural spring, of unknown depth, produces ice cold water even in the height of summer.
Duration: 30 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at a 4 stars Hotel, central located.

Day 6: Saranda - Butrint - Corfu

Stop At: Lëkursi, Sarandë, Albania
Stop for a view at the Lëkursi castle on a strategic hill point overlooking the town of Saranda, southeast of the town centre.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Butrint National Park, SH81, Butrint Albania
Visiting the Butrint National Park, that is spectacular archaeological site and the National Park of Albania that occupies a beautiful and small peninsula.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Igoumenitsa, Igoumenitsa, Thesprotia Region, Epirus
Driving to Igoumenitsa. Crossing from the Qafë Botë / Mavrommati borde. Driving time from Saranda to Igoumenitsa around 1 hour.
Igoumenitsa is a coastal city in northwestern Greece. Igoumenitsa is the chief port of Thesprotia and Epirus and one of the largest passenger ports of Greece, connecting northwestern Mainland Greece with the Ionian Islands and Italy.
Upon arrival, getting the Ferry from Igoumenitsa to Corfu. Sailing time around 2 hours.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Old Fortress Corfu, Paleo Enetiko Frouno, Corfu Town Greece
The Old Fortress of Corfu is a Venetian fortress in the city of Corfu. The fortress covers the promontory which initially contained the old town of Corfu that had emerged during Byzantine times.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Spianada Square, Corfu Town 49100 Greece
The central square of Spianada is the most significant monument of the town. It is said that it is the largest square in the Balkans. Liston, which is part of the square, houses some of the finest cafes and restaurants in Corfu. The French were the ones who turned the Spianada into a public square.
Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Palace of St. Michael and St. George, Kapodistriou 114, Kerkira 491 00, Greece
The Palace of St. Michael and St. George is a palace originally served as the residence of the British Lord High Commissioner of the Ionian Islands.
Only from the outside.
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: The Liston, Corfu Town Greece
The elegant Liston stretching along the edge of central square, is Corfu's most popular promenade and the heart of Corfiot life and culture. The tasteful arcades of Liston which house numerous cafés and restaurants nowadays, were built by the French in 1807 based on the Rue de Rivoli in Paris
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: St. Spyridon Church, Αγίου Σπυρίδωνος 32, Kerkira 491 00, Greece
Saint Spyridon Church is a Greek Orthodox church located in Corfu, Greece. It was built in the 1580s. It houses the relics of Saint Spyridon and it is located in the old town of Corfu. It is a single-nave basilica and its bell tower is the highest in the Ionian Islands. It is the most famous church in Corfu.
Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: New Fortress, Corfu Town Greece
The New Fortress of Corfu played an important role in the protection of the town against pirates and enemies in Medieval times. The entire fortress is an intricate network of compartments and galleries.
Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Corfu Town Hall, Gkilford, Kerkira 491 00, Greece
The Town Hall of Corfu is housed in an elegant mansion of Venetian style, constructed in the late 17th century. At first, it used to be a club for noblemen, then a theatre and in 1903 it was turned into the Town Hall.
Only from the outside.
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Kanoni, Kanoni, Corfu, Ionian Islands
The region of Kanoni and the Mouse Island (Pontikonisi) is the most picturesque spot of Corfu Town. High up on a hill, there is a canon and from there people can see the Mouse Island and the little church of Panagia Vlaherna, linked with the mainland with a narrow pathway.
Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Achilleion, Achilleio 49084 Greece
The Palace was built in 1890 exclusively for Elizabeth (Sissy), the Empress of Austria. It used to serve as the summer retreat of the Empress, who named it Achillion after her favorite Greek hero, Achilles. After her assassination, it was sold to the Kaiser of Germany.
Duration: 30 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at a 4 stars Hotel, central located.

Day 7: Corfu - Ioannina - Meteora - Kalambaka

Stop At: Igoumenitsa, Igoumenitsa, Thesprotia Region, Epirus
Driving from the Hotel to the port. Upon arrival, getting the Ferry from Corfu to Igoumenitsa. Sailing time around 2 hours.
Upon arrival, driving to Iannina.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Ioannina Castle, Old Town, Ioannina Greece
Arrival in Ioannina (Greece), the capital of Epirus. Ioannina a city that flourished in the late Byzantine period (13th–15th centuries).
Panoramic visit of Ioannina: The Ioannina Castle.
The Ioannina Castle is the fortified old town of the city of Ioannina in northwestern Greece. The present fortification dates largely to the reconstruction under Ali Pasha in the late Ottoman period, but incorporates also pre-existing Byzantine elements.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: The Clock of Ioannina, Plateia Andrea Papandreou 5 Averof, Ioannina 45221 Greece
Panoramic visit of Ioannina: The Clock Tower, Located in the center of town and is a successful mixture of neoclassical, Mediterranean and Oriental style with characteristic fountains covering the four sides.
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Lake Pamvotida, Ioannina, Greece
Have a walk around lake Pamvotida or just sit in one of the benches and admire the view, watch the seagulls and the ducks.
From here, on your own, you can take a boat to the beautiful small island of Ioannina.
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Meteora, Meteora, Trikala Region, Thessaly
Departure to Kalambaka. Driving time around 2 hours. Arrival in Kalambaka, the most beautiful area of Greece known for their natural beauty and part of the UNESCO world heritage.
Panoramic visits for all the Monasteries of Meteora with stops for photo.
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: The Great Meteoron Holy Monastery of the Transfiguration of the Saviour, Kalabaka 422 00, Greece
The Holy Monastery of Great Meteoron is the biggest and oldest of all monasteries. The monastery was built in the 14th century by a monk called Athanasios.
Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Varlaam Monastery, Kalambaka Greece
The Holy Monastery of Varlaam is the second biggest monastery. It is located near the Great Meteoro Monastery and it was founded in the mid 14th century.
Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Holy Trinity Monastery at Meteora, Kalabaka 422 00, Greece
The Holy Trinity Monastery at Meteora is one of the most photographed monuments in the area. At the same time its the most difficult to reach. For those who will attempt to reach it will be rewarded with the panoramic view of the surroundings which is simply captivating!
Attention: First you have to follow a path south to the foot of the rock, before working your way up 140 steps.
Duration: 20 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at a 4 stars Hotel, central located.

Day 8: Kalambaka - Delphi - Patras

Stop At: Delphi, Delphi, Phocis Region, Central Greece
Driving to Delphi. Driving time around 4 hours.
Delphi formerly also called Pytho, is now an extensive archaeological site with a small modern town of the same name nearby. It is recognised as a World Heritage Site in having had a great influence in the ancient world.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Temple of Apollo, Delphi Greece
The Temple of Apollo, god of music, harmony and light, occupied the most important and prominent position in the Delphic Panhellenic Sanctuary. The edifice with the partially restored colonnade visible today dates to the 4th century BCE; it is the third temple built at the same place.
Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Treasury of the Athenians, Delphi Greece
The Athenian Treasury at Delphi was constructed by the Athenians to house dedications and votive offerings made by their city and citizens to the sanctuary of Apollo. The entire treasury including its sculptural decoration is built of Parian marble.
Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Ancient stadium of Delphi, Delphi 330 54, Greece
The Stadium of Delphi lies on the highest spot of the Archaeological Site of Delphi. It overlooks the sanctuary of Apollo and has a view to the Delphic Landscape. It was built either within the second half of the 4th century B.C. or even after the Galatian attacks.
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Ancient Theatre, Delphi 330 54, Greece
Right next to Apollo’s temple, lies the ancient theater of Delphi, capable of hosting a crowd of about 5000 people. The theater hosted mostly musical contests which were part of the Pythian Games, one of the four Panhellenic Games of ancient Greece.
Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Tholos, Delphi Greece
The Tholos of Delphi is among the ancient structures of the Sanctuary of Athena Pronaia in Delphi. The circular temple, a "tholos", shares the immediate site with other ancient foundations of the Temple of Athena Pronaia.
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Delphi Archaeological Museum, Ethniki Odos Amfissas - Livadias, Delphi 330 54 Greece
The Archaeological Museum of Delphi, one of the most important in Greece, exhibits the history of the Delphic sanctuary, site of the most famous ancient Greek oracle. Its rich collections are comprised primarily of architectural sculpture, statues and minor objects donated to the sanctuary.
Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Nafpaktos 303 00, Greece
Driving to Nafpaktos, one of Greece's most beautiful beach towns, located on a bay on the north coast of the Gulf of Corinth. It will charm you with its traditional character, peaceful atmosphere and lush green landscape. Lovely old port with lots of character and history. Charming corner with bars, coffee shops and tavernas. Meeting point for socialising and eating.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: The Venetian Castle of Nafpaktos, Montain, Naupactus 30300 Greece
The Venetian Castle of Nafpaktos is one of the most beautiful castles in Greece. It proudly keeps watch on the city and the bay of Patras and its picturesque ramparts go down to enclose the little harbor. Its fortification passed through many phases, as it was started in the ancient times, passed through the Venetian conquest and was completed by the Turks.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Roman Odeon Patra, Παλαιών Πατρών Γερμανού, Sotiriadou και, Patra 262 25, Greece
Driving to Patras. Vist to the Roman Odeum, that is located on the west side of Patra. It was severely destroyed by successive invasions, wars, and earthquakes. It was almost buried under the remains of other buildings and ground. It was in 1889 when the Odeum was found by accident while some workers were digging up the ground for the construction of the port.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Saint Andrew Cathedral Church, Evmilou 4, Patra 262 22, Greece
Cathedral of Saint Andrew (a place of pilgrimage for Christians from all over the world since the relics of the Apostle Saint Andrew and the cross on which he was martyred are kept in a special shrine here), among other sights.
Only from outside.
Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Castle of Patras, Panachaidos Panachaidos & Frouriou, Patras 26225 Greece
The Castle of Patras was built during the 2nd half of the 6th century AD, on top of the ruins of the ancient Acropolis. It is located on a low hill of Mount Panachaiko at a distance of about 800 metres from the coast.
Duration: 20 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at a 4 stars Hotel, central located.

Day 9: Patras - Olympia - Corinth - Athens

Stop At: Archaeological Site of Olympia, Archea Olympia, Olympia 27065 Greece
Olympia is an ancient site on Greece's Peloponnese peninsula that hosted the original Olympic Games, founded in the 8th century B.C. Its extensive ruins include athletic training areas, a stadium and temples dedicated to the gods Hera and Zeus.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Archaeological Museum of Olympia, Archaia Olympia, Olympia 27 065 Greece
Olympia's Archaeological Museum, which houses finds from the excavation of the sanctuary of Zeus, is one of the most important museums of Greece.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Museum of the Olympic Games, Olympia Greece
The Museum of the History of the Olympic Games of antiquity is one of the most important archaeological museums in Greece. It hosts in its collection, artifacts from the sanctuary of Olympian Zeus in Olympia where the ancient Olympic Games were born and hosted.
Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Corinth Canal, Isthmia, Corinth 201 00 Greece
The Corinth Canal is a waterway that crosses the narrow isthmus of Corinth to link the Gulf of Corinth to the Saronic Gulf. As such, the canal separates the Greek mainland from the Peloponnese, turning it into an island The canal, though executed in the late 19th century, has been a 2000-year-old dream. It is believed that Periander, the tyrant of Corinth (602 BC), was the first to conceive of the idea of digging the Corinth Canal. As the project was too complicated given the limited technical capabilities of the times, Periander constructed the diolkos, a stone road which allowed ships to be transferred on wheeled platforms.
Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Ancient Corinth (Archaia Korinthos), Ancient Korinthos village, Corinth Greece
Corinth was a city-state on the Isthmus of Corinth, the narrow stretch of land that joins the Peloponnese to the mainland of Greece, roughly halfway between Athens and Sparta.
At the end, we continue to Athens.
Duration: 30 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at a 4 stars Hotel, central located.

Day 10: Athens

Stop At: Acropolis, via Dionysiou Areopagitou str., Athens 105 58 Greece
Sightseeing in Athens starts with the hill of Acropolis which is an ancient citadel located on a rocky outcrop above the city of Athens and contains the remains of several ancient buildings of great architectural and historic significance, the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, the Temple of the Athena Nike, the monumental gateway (Propylaea), the Erechtheum and of course the famous Parthenon, the main temple dedicated to the virgin goddess Athena.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Temple of Olympian Zeus, Leoforos Vasilissis Olgas Leoforos Amalias, Athens 105 57 Greece
After the Acropolis, we will head towards the Temple of Zeus, the biggest temple in antiquity, devoted to the King of the Gods, by way of Hadrian's Arch.
Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Ancient Agora of Athens, Adrianou 24, Athens 105 55 Greece
Ancient Greek Agora which is considered the birthplace of democracy, philosophy and free speech, was a central public space in ancient Greek city-states.
Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Theatre of Dionysus, Mitseon 25, Athina 117 42, Greece
The Theatre of Dionysus is an ancient theatre in Athens on the south slope of the Akropolis hill, built as part of the sanctuary of Dionysos Eleuthereus.
Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Roman Agora, Polignotou 3, Athens 105 55 Greece
The Roman Agora at Athens is located to the north of the Acropolis and to the east of the Ancient Agora.
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Tower of the Winds, Aiolou, Athina 105 55, Grecia, Athens 10555 Greece
The Tower of the Winds or the Horologion of Andronikos Kyrrhestes is an octagonal Pentelic marble clocktower in the Roman Agora in Athens that functioned as a horologion or "timepiece". It is considered the world's first meteorological station.
Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Leoforos Vasilissis Amalias Syntagma Square, Athens 100 28 Greece
We will see the changing of the guard (Euzones) in front of the old palace, which is today Parliament House, above the central square of Athens.The Hellenic Parliament, in Greek known as Voulí ton Ellínon is the parliament of Greece, located in the Old Royal Palace, overlooking Syntagma Square in Athens.
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Mount Lycabettus, Athens 114 71, Greece
Drive up the highest hill of Athens, Lycabettus Hill, where you’ll have the best panoramic view of the city, from the hill of Acropolis to the Aegean Sea.
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Plaka, Athens 10556 Greece
Pláka is the old historical neighborhood of Athens, clustered around the northern and eastern slopes of the Acropolis, and incorporating labyrinthine streets and neoclassical architecture. Plaka is built on top of the residential areas of the ancient town of Athens.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at a 4 stars Hotel, central located.

Day 11: Athens - Cruise - Mykonos

Stop At: Piraeus Harbour, Greece
Driving to Pireus Harbour.
Embarcation of the Cruise.
Departure at 13.00 from Athens
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Mykonos, Mykonos, Cyclades, South Aegean
Arrival at 18.00 in Mykonos.
Tendering weather permitting.
Free at your own leisure in Mykonos.
Mykonos is an island in the Cyclades group in the Aegean Sea. It's popularly known for its summer party atmosphere. Beaches such as Paradise and Super Paradise have bars that blare thumping music. Massive dance clubs attract world-renowned DJs and typically stay open well past dawn. Iconic landmarks include a row of 16th-century windmills, which sit on a hill above Mykonos town.
Departure from Mykonos at 23.00.
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner: Unlimited Alcoholic and Non-Alcoholic Drinks Included
Accommodation included: Overnight at the Cruise

Day 12: Cruise - Kusadasi - Patmos

Stop At: Kusadasi, Kusadasi, Turkish Aegean Coast
Arrival at 07.00 in Kusadasi, Turkey.
Kuşadası is a beach resort town and a major cruise ship destination. Its seafront promenade, marina, and harbor are lined with hotels and restaurants. Just offshore on Pigeon Island is a walled Byzantine castle that once guarded the town, connected to the mainland via causeway.
Departure from Kusadasi at 13.00.
Duration: 6 hours

Stop At: Ancient City of Ephesus, Selcuk 35920 Turkey
A guided tour to Ephesus
Ephesus is an ancient city in Turkey’s Central Aegean region. Its excavated remains reflect centuries of history, from classical Greece to the Roman Empire – when it was the Mediterranean’s main commercial center – to the spread of Christianity. Paved streets wind past squares, baths and monumental ruins. The Temple of Hadrian was built before 138 A.D. for Emperor Hadrian’s visit.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Patmos, Patmos, Dodecanese, South Aegean
Arrival at 16.30 in Patmos.
Tendering weather permitting.
Free at your own leisure in Patmos.
Patmos, an Aegean island in the north of Greece’s Dodecanese island group, is a significant Christian pilgrimage site. Its Cave of the Apocalypse is where John of Patmos (St. John the Theologian) is said to have written the Book of Revelations. A fortresslike, 11th-century monastery dedicated to the saint overlooks the whitewashed houses of the hilltop capital, Hora.
Departure from Patmos at 21.30
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch: Unlimited Alcoholic and Non-Alcoholic Drinks Included
• Dinner: Unlimited Alcoholic and Non-Alcoholic Drinks Included
Accommodation included: Overnight at the Cruise

Day 13: Cruise - Crete - Santorini

Stop At: Heraklion, Heraklion, Crete
Arrival at 07.00 in Heraklion, Crete.
Heraklion, also known as Iraklio, is a port city and the capital of the Greek island of Crete. It’s known for the Palace of Knossos, just outside the city. The huge archaeological site dates back thousands of years to the Minoan civilization, and includes frescoes and baths. Guarding the city’s Venetian port is the 16th-century Koules fortress. Heraklion Archaeological Museum has a large collection of Minoan art.
Departure from Heraclion at 12.00.
Duration: 5 hours

Stop At: The Palace of Knossos, Knosos, Crete 714 09 Greece
The Palace of Knossos is the monumental symbol of Minoan civilization, due to its construction, use of luxury materials, architectural plan, advanced building techniques and impressive size.
Knossos is the largest Bronze Age archaeological site on Crete and has been called Europe's oldest city.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Santorini, Santorini, Cyclades, South Aegean
Arrival at 16.30 in Santorini.
Tendering weather permitting.
Free at your own leisure in Santorini.
Santorini is one of the Cyclades islands in the Aegean Sea. It was devastated by a volcanic eruption in the 16th century BC, forever shaping its rugged landscape. The whitewashed, cubiform houses of its 2 principal towns, Fira and Oia, cling to cliffs above an underwater caldera (crater). They overlook the sea, small islands to the west and beaches made up of black, red and white lava pebbles.
Departure from Santorini at 21.30.
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch: Unlimited Alcoholic and Non-Alcoholic Drinks Included
• Dinner: Unlimited Alcoholic and Non-Alcoholic Drinks Included
Accommodation included: Overnight at the Cruise

Day 14: Athens - Finish

Stop At: Piraeus Harbour, Greece
Arrival in Piraeus, Athens at 06.00.
Disembarcation and End of the Tour.

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.