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+44 (0)20-7752 0000explore the Royal Palace, the shaft graves and the remains of the city walls. An archaeological briefing within the Treasury of Atreus (also known as the Tomb of Agamemnon) will add to our understanding and appreciation of the sights. We also visit one Greece%u2019s most renowned ancient sites, Epidaurus, which situated on the slopes of a beautiful and wooded valley was known throughout the Hellenic world for its unique medical facilities and healing treatments. Dedicated to Asclepius, the god of healing, the city was filled with curative spas and baths and only priests had access to certain secret rites curative spas and baths and only priests had access to certain secret sites. Most of the ruins of Epidaurus have been reduced to their foundations, with the exception of the astonishing theatre. Still used for special performances, the theatre is in an admirable state of preservation. As we moor overnight you may take the chance for an after dinner stroll.Day 11 Nafplio. From the port we take a scenic drive through the Argos Plain to Nemea, the site of a religious sanctuary which hosted the pan-Hellenic athletic games every two years from 573 BC until 271 BC. The mythical origin of the Games is sometimes ascribed to Hercules who, after his first labour in which he had to kill the Nemean lion living in the caves of Mount Tritos above the site, established the athletic games in honour of his father, Zeus. Nemea was not a town or settlement but a venue where festivities were held during the games and our tour will include the Temple of Zeus, the bathhouse and the stadium before spending time in the small but excellent onsite museum. Nemea is also famous for its red wines and we will enjoy a wine tasting at a local vineyard before returning to the ship. Spend the afternoon at leisure in Nafplio to wander the twisting labyrinthine streets and admire the Venetian and Turkish architecture of this charming town. Day 12 Athens to London. Disembark after breakfast and transfer to the airport for our scheduled flight to London.the Archaeological Museum which houses some fine sculptures and artefacts from the site. This afternoon is free to explore Katakolon at your own pace and we sail late for anyone wishing to spend an evening ashore.Day 7 Pylos. This morning we will call into the home of Nestor, the wise king of Pylos who fought for the Greeks at Troy and advised Odysseus%u2019s son, Telemachus, on how best to deal with the evil suitors chasing his mother, Penelope. From our berth in Navarino Bay, we will drive through the enchanting countryside to Methoni, one of the most impressive Medieval fortresses in Greece. The Venetians built Methoni on the Ionian Sea and Koroni on the Gulf of Messenia in the 13th century to safeguard their newly acquired Greek Empire. Also visit the castle of Neokastro which today houses the Centre for Underwater Archaeological Studies. Return to the ship for lunch and an afternoon at sea.Day 8 Gythio. Arrive this morning at the picturesque port of Gythio from where we have a choice of tours. Perhaps head inland to Mystras, a remarkably intact Byzantine hillside town that once housed a population of 20,000. Here we visit the Cathedral of Agios Dimitrios, where the two-headed eagle which is the symbol of the Palaeologos Dynasty is carved into a plaque on the floor. Strolling through the narrow lanes of the dead city, we will also visit the Church of Agia Sophia, the Palace of the Despots and the Monastery of Pantanassa, with its brilliant frescoes. Alternatively, join a scenic drive to the Mani Peninsula visiting the villages and enjoying the wonderful views along the coast. Visit Aeropoli, named after Ares, the God of War, for its role in the War of Independence. Here we find tower houses, constructed with field stones, that are distinct from the traditional blue and white buildings that characterise many Greek villages. The afternoon is free to explore Gythio at your own pace, maybe take a walk on the promenade, visit the lighthouse or people watch from a waterfront taverna.Day 9 Kapsali, Kythira. Situated between the Peloponnese and Crete, the island of Kythira was, according to mythology, the birthplace of the goddess Aphrodite. On our morning tour we hope to see expanses of wildflowers while driving through the countryside. See the Medieval village of Mylopotamo where we will visit the little church, the abandoned castle and enjoy some local delicacies in the town square. In Katolivadi we will visit the Byzantine museum which houses a collection of Byzantine and Post Byzantine art including murals from the Early Christianic years to the Post Byzantine, works of religious painting and objects of religious rituals. In Livadi we will see the Great English stone bridge built during English rule before ending in the capital of Chora where we explore the Venetian castle, old mansions and enjoy the traditional architecture. The afternoon is free to explore Kapsali at your own pace or maybe take a swim from the beach.Day 10 Nafplio. Looking out across the translucent water of the bay towards the Arcadian Mountains, Nafplio%u2019s sheltered location below a rocky headland and large natural fortress crowned by a Venetian castle is perhaps unrivalled in Greece. On a full day tour we visit the famous citadel of Mycenae which is located high above the confluence of two boulder-strewn ravines and accessed by way of the Lion Gate. Once inside the gate, we will Cabin DescriptionBrochurePriceSpecial OfferCat Price%u00a35195 %u00a35595 %u00a36095 %u00a36695 %u00a36695PRICE INCLUDES: Economy class scheduled air travel %u2022 11 nights aboard the MS Monet on a full board basis %u2022 House wine, beer & soft drinks with lunch and dinner %u2022 Noble Caledonia onboard team %u2022 Shore excursions %u2022 Gratuities %u2022 Transfers %u2022 Port taxes. Not Included: Travel insurance. PRICES PER PERSONBased on double occupancySPECIAL OFFER %u2013 SAVE %u00a3200 PER PERSON FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLYD Twin/Double with portholes on Camille/Parisien DeckC Twin/Double with windows on Parisien/Lumiere DeckB Superior Double with windows of Lumiere DeckA Deluxe Twin with windows on Lumiere DeckD Twin/Double with portholes on Camille/Parisien Deck for sole use %u00a34995 %u00a35395 %u00a35895%u00a36495 %u00a36495Corinth Canal Assos, Kefalonia Delphi MethoniOlympia