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Chamber Discoveries
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Highlights:
• Round trip scheduled airfare
• Round trip transfers between airports and hotels
• Hotel luggage handling
• 4 night Greek Isle cruise
• 4 nights first class hotel in Athens
• 17 meals including all breakfasts, 4 lunches & 5 dinners featuring a Greek
festive dinner show
• A unique opportunity to meet with business leaders in Greece
• City tour of Athens
• Tour of Parthenon & Acropolis
• See the Olympic Stadium, the Royal Palace
• Full day tour of Mycenae
• Discovery Program guide
Mediterranean Ports Visited:
• Mykonos, Rhodes, Santorini, Crete, Ephesus, Patmos |
Preferred Hotels:
• Imperial, Divias, Acropol, and Grand O’Hotel
Day-by-Day Itinerary:
DAY 1: BOARD YOUR OVERNIGHT FLIGHT (D)
DAY 2: ARRIVAL IN ATHENS, GREECE
Arrive in Athens, Greece and transfer to your luxury hotel, located in the
center of the city. Time to rest or to start exploring the Hellenic capital. (B)
DAY 3: ATHENS CITY TOUR
Athens City tour: Today you will see the monuments that have made Athens famous,
such as the Temple of Zeus, the Royal Palace, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
and the Olympic Stadium. You will have a guided tour of the Acropolis and visit
the world famous Parthenon, a magnificent temple built by the Athenians around
3000 B.C. Your afternoon will be spent at your leisure. This evening, join your
tour members at an event hosted by Greek business leaders to exchange ideas in
an informal setting. Learn first hand about business practices in Greece.
Following your meeting you are in for an authentic Greek experience with a
festive evening of music, dancing and local cuisine. B, DS
DAY 4: FREE DAY - OPTION TO DELPHI
Today you will have a free day to explore this interesting city. If you like you
can take an optional excursion to the UNESCO World Heritage site Delphi and the
temple of Apollo. Explore the Doric Temple of Apollo and see what the Greeks
consider the center of the world. B
DAY 5: MYCENAE - HELEN OF TROY
Travel back in time today to where Gods and Goddesses, ancient kings and pioneer
Christians roamed. This full day tour will take you to many ancient and modern
wonders including the theater of Epidaurus. Built in 6th century B.C. and world
renowned for its remarkable acoustics, you can easily hear a coin drop from
anywhere in the theater. Continue on to Mycenae where you will see the tomb of
Agamemnon, the King of Sparta and the Lion’s Gate. This famed place was where
the Trojan War began. Helen of Sparta fled with Paris of Troy creating the epic
battle best known as the Trojan War. Leaving Mycenae, we journey to the modern
wonder of the Corinth Canal, that separates the Gulf of Corinth and the Saronic
Gulf. Return to Athens later this afternoon. B
DAY 6: ATHENS - CRUISE SHIP - SAIL TO MYKONOS
This morning, sail into the blue waters of the Aegean Sea, easily settling into
the cruising routine of sunbathing, sipping cool drinks, splashing in the pool
and reveling in the delights prepared by the ship’s chefs. Later, dock at the
mountainous island of Mykonos with its characteristic windmills and dazzling
white houses. Time to wander through narrow paved streets lined with trendy
boutiques and shady taverns before returning on board. B, L, D
DAY 7: EPHESUS & PATMOS
Two ports of call today. First, Kusadasi on the Turkish coast. An optional
excursion takes you to the fascinating Greek, Roman, and Byzantine excavations
of Ephesus. Imagine life as an Ephesian as you are guided through the remarkable
excavation site. Next, discover the tiny Greek island of Patmos where St. John
the Divine wrote the Book of Revelations. The 11th-century monastery with its
manuscript collection is well worth a visit. B, L, D
DAY 8: RHODES
All day is dedicated to the island of Rhodes. Rhodes’ sun-drenched public
beaches and colorful shopping districts are within easy walking distance of the
port, or you may explore the sights in the Old City with its ramparts and
palaces built by the Knights of St. John during the Crusades. Perhaps, join an
optional excursion to Lindos and the fabulous Temple of Athena. Sail from Rhodes
around dinner time. B, L, D
DAY 9: CRETE & SANTORINI
First port of call today is Heraklion on Crete, considered the jewel of the
Greek Isles. You will bask in the sun on miles of sandy beaches. A few miles
away is Knossos, the center of the 3,000 B.C. Minoan civilization, an optional
excursion can be booked. The Archaeological Museum in Heraklion displays many of
the treasures discovered during the excavations. Afternoon call (weather
permitting) at Santorini, the “Black Pearl of the Aegean,” considered the
favorite stop on the cruise. The optional shore excursion takes you up to the
cliff-top village of Thera for one of the world’s most breathtaking panoramas.
B, L, D
DAY 10: ATHENS / HOME
Arrive back in port this morning. After disembarking you will be transferred to
the airport for your flight back to the USA. B, (L)
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