Classical Greece Autumn 2008 and Spring 2009 (7 nights)
Take a tour of Classical Greece
19 October - 14 December 2008
14 February - 4 April 2009
ship: easyCruise Life
Cruise from Piraeus to some of the most magnificent historical sites in the world! Our 7-day itinerary takes you on a cultural tour of Greece, both ancient and modern.
Begin your journey to the past by visiting the imposing 3600 year old citadel of Mycenae, home of Agamemnon, the heroic warrior of Homer's Iliad. Continue on to the birthplace of the Olympic Games, Olympia, where spectacular remains stand testament to the pursuit of physical excellence in Ancient Greece. Experience the mountain serenity of the sanctuary of Delphi, considered the centre of the Ancient World, where countless people would gather to consult Pythia, the Oracle. Pass through the world-famous Corinth canal, hewn from solid rock and admire it by night. Explore Ancient Corinth, once the rival of Athens for supremacy in mainland Greece and Nemea, a sanctuary famous for the Nemean Games and for being the site where Herakles performed his first labour; killing the Lion of Nemea. Stand on top of the Acropolis, the political and religious heart of Ancient Athens, to see the renowned Parthenon. Amble around Athens' oldest modern district, Plaka, with its winding streets and painted houses.
Itinerary and Optional Excursions
| Day | Destination | Excursions* | Arrive | Depart |
| 1 | Piraeus main port (near Athens) | embark 14:00, welcome reception at 19:00 | 01:00 (Day 2) | |
| 2 | Kiato (for Mycenae) | Mycenae | 09.30 | 02:30 (Day 3) |
| 3 | Patras (for Olympia) | Olympia | 08:30 | 03:30 (Day 4) |
| 4 | Itea (for Delphi) | Delphi | 09:00 | 04:00 (Day 5) |
| 5 | Corinth (for Ancient Corinth & Nemea) | Ancient Corinth/Nemea | 09:00 | 21:00 (Day 6) |
| 6 | Nafplio (for Epidavros) | Epidavros | 10:30 | 00:30 (Day 7) |
| 7 | Piraeus main port (for Athens and the Acropolis) | Acropolis / National Arch. Museum | 09:30 | overnight |
| 8 | Piraeus main port (near Athens) | disembark by 09:00 |
* Excursions can be purchased on-board or as part of a discounted 6 day cruise tour package.
Prices for the Classical Greece 7 nights cruise
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Prices are for ACCOMMODATION ONLY onboard easyCruise Life and include port taxes.
All cabins are made up with fresh linen and towels on arrival and have shower, washbasin and w.c.
Meals, drinks, spa treatments, tours and housekeeping services can be purchased onboard.
You need to make your own travel arrangements to get to and from easyCruise Life.
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