Athens and Isles Explorer Cruise

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7 daysDuration

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2 peopleMaximum group size

8 - 99 yearsAge range for participants

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Athens, Greece

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Highlights

Discover the Acropolis and learn about the fascinating history of Greece in Athens

Set sail out into the Aegean Sea and explore the breathtaking island of Mykonos

Visit one of the world's largest open-air archeological museums in Ancient Ephesus

Travel to Patmos, where you may discover the Monastery and Grotto of St. John

Admire the Palace of Knossos, considered to be the oldest city in Europe in Crete

Explore Santorini, the most popular island in Greece known for its beautiful sunsets

Itinerary

This tour of Greece will guide you through the famous highlights of Athens mixed with the natural and exotic beauty of the Greek Islands! Begin your journey in Athens, the extraordinary capital, home to the world-famous Acropolis. Board the cruise to Mykonos, one of the most breathtaking islands in Greece famous for its white-sand beaches, vibrant nightlife, and tasty Mediterranean cuisine. From there you will travel to Kusadasi, a beach resort town in Türkiye and the perfect place for shopping, entertainment, and fun! Discover Patmos, best known as the island where the Book of Revelation was written by John the Elder. Your next stop will be in Heraklion, where you will explore the Palace of Knossos, a fascinating open-air museum which this city is famous for. Continue your cruise to Santorini, one of the most sought-after travel destinations in Greece. This gorgeous island is home to extraordinary breaches and magnificent sunsets that will take your breath away. Lose yourself in the vast and varied landscapes of Greece mixed with abundant treasures from ancient civilizations as you travel to Athens where you will end your tour of Greece!

day 1Athens (arrival)

Welcome to Greece! Upon arrival in Athens, you will be met by our company representative and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day will be spent at leisure. You may relax and catch up on your jet lag or go out on your own and explore this city which never sleeps! You may optionally visit Syntagma Square and immerse yourself into the vibe of the city or enjoy shopping in one of the most popular streets in the Kolonaki area or Ermou, and head on a nice, quiet walk through the beautiful alleys of Plaka (the old district) where you may also find a big number of small shops selling souvenirs and other local artifacts.
Overnight in Athens
Optional: Athens tour and the New Acropolis Museum
This tour starts with a short stop to Panathinaiko Stadium where the first Olympic Games took place in 1896. Continue with a panoramic drive passing by ex Royal Palace, Zappion Hall, Roman Temple of Olympian Zeus, National Temple of Hadrian Arch, St. Paul’s church, Tomp of the Unknown Soldier, Schliemann’s House, Catholic Cathedral, academy, University and National Library. Make our way to the archaeological site of Acropolis, an UNESCO’s world heritage monument and visit Propylae, Temple of Athena Nike, Erechtheion with its porch of Maidens and of course the Parthenon. Continue with a pleasant short walk passing by herodion and Dionysus Theatre, in order to visit the Acropolis Museum. Main attractions such as votines, artefacts of every day life, statues from archaic period, Caryatids, and of course the Parthenon hall with the metopes, the pediments and the frieze will impress you.

day 2Athens

day 3Athens

day 4Athens – Lavrion (embarkation) – Mykonos

day 5Kusadasi – Patmos

day 6Heraklion (crete) – Santorini

day 7Lavrion – Athens (disembarkation) –

What's Included

Accommodation

03 nights accommodation on a twin sharing basis at listed Superior hotels or similar03 nights accommodation on a twin sharing basis at the listed Superior cruise or similar in an interior cabin (IB)

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Full board meal plan onboard cruiseBeverages with meals

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Transportation in a Deluxe AC Vehicle

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