WHY IT RATES: Explore ancient ruins, island hop and more on this itinerary from Classic Escapes, a family-owned boutique travel company specializing in nature and cultural journeys.-Mia Taylor, TravelPulse Senior Writer.
Travelers have been flocking to Greece for centuries - from the magnificence of Athens' ancient Greek architecture to the mythological aura of the ruins at Mycenae, to the stunning whitewashed, hillside villages and sandy beaches of Santorini.
A frequent bucket list destination of any discerning traveler, the welcoming Mediterranean climate ensures a continuous stream of visitors for every season, while the prospect of summer under the Greek sun remains a popular imagining of an idyllic vacation.
Classic Escapes, a family-owned boutique travel company specializing in nature and cultural journeys, is offering three exclusive departures of the 10-Day Greek Odyssey through their Great Escapes program, with additional dates and customization available upon request.
The itinerary, which includes Athens, Mycenae, Epidaurus, Santorini and Milos, has three guaranteed departure dates: June 8-17, July 13-22 and September 1-10, 2018, though additional departure dates can be added upon request. Optional post-extension to Sifnos Island may be added for an additional price.
This competitively priced trip begins at $4,495* per person, double, and includes ferry and domestic air transfers, land transfers by air-conditioned vehicles, superior accommodations throughout, English-speaking local guides, daily breakfast, welcome and farewell dinners, guided Athens site-seeing walking tour including Acropolis museum and entrance fees.
International airfare, meals not specified in the itinerary and personal expenses are not included.
Highlights of the Greece itinerary include:
-Enjoy a walking tour exploring the wonderful highlights of Athens including the Parthenon, Acropolis Museum, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Royal Palace, Temple of Olympian Zeus, Panathenaic Stadium & flea market;
-Marvel at the ruins of Mycenae, home to Agamemnon, the ancient king who united and commanded the Greeks during the Trojan War before being betrayed and murdered by his cunning wife, Clytemnestra;
-Take in the ruins of Epidaurus, the birthplace of Asclepius (the Greek god of healing and son of Apollo), a sanctuary of healing in the ancient world that also boasts a legendary theater, one of the best-preserved structures from Classical Greece, with acoustics that still amaze 21st-century audiences
-Relax on the gorgeous island of Santorini where sites include the Bronze Age settlement of Akrotiri (a "Prehistoric Pompeii"), Perivolas Beach and the charming villages of Megalohori and Oia
-Sail to the island of Milos and don't miss the famous cove of Kleftiko, an old pirates' hideout during the Middle Ages, where the labyrinth of caves are a symbol of Milos
*Single supplements are available, as is an option post extension to Sifnos Island, for an additional fee
SOURCE: Classic Escapes press release
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