Greek Island Discovery

Itinerary (B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner)
 
DAY 1: ATHENS Arrival at the Athens International Airport and transfer to your hotel in the city. Balance of the day at leisure.

DAY 2: ATHENS (B) Your morning tour winds its way through old and new Athens. Important highlights include the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the Panathenaic Stadium, the national library, the University, Hadrian’s Arch, the Temple of Zeus, the Acropolis, and its Parthenon, followed by a visit to the Acropolis Museum. This afternoon at leisure. Hunt for souvenirs in the Monastiraki flea market or wander through Plaka in the evening for a sample of Athenian nightlife.

DAY 3: ATHENS - MYKONOS (B) Morning transfer to Piraeus harbor to board your ship to Mykonos. Afternoon arrival in Mykonos, a sophisticated international resort island with traditional Greek charm. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel. The remainder of the day at leisure.

DAY 4: MYKONOS (B) Day at leisure to explore the famous Cycladic island. Its rustic windmills, churches, white-washed houses, beautiful beaches, and cosmopolitan nightlife have made Mykonos the island of choice for the rich and famous of the world.

DAY 5: MYKONOS (B) Day at leisure. You may simply relax on one of the nearby beaches, or take a short boat trip to nearby Delos, the legendary birthplace of the ancient God Apollo.

DAY 6: MYKONOS (CRUISING)  (B, L, D) Afternoon embarkation of your cruise to the Greek Islands and Turkey. Late evening sailing.

DAY 7: KUSADASI - PATMOS (B, L, D) Early morning arrival at the bustling Turkish port of Kusadasi for an optional tour to Ephesus the most complete ancient city ever excavated and once the leading city of culture and religion in the area. See the greatest Greek and Romanesque ruins in Ephesus. In the afternoon arrive in serene Patmos dedicated to St. John, its most famous visitor, and said to be where he wrote the Book of Revelations. An optional tour takes you to the Monastery of St. John and its Grotto.

DAY 8: RHODES (B, L, D) This flower-filled island of Rhodes awaits you this morning. Sail into Mandraki harbor, whose entrance is flanked by two graceful bronze stags standing where the great Colossus once stood. Explore on your own the picturesque medieval town or take an optional excursion to the city and charming Lindos with its own Acropolis.

DAY 9: HERAKLION - SANTORINI (B, L, D) Early morning arrival at the island of Crete, the center of the important Minoan civilization. An opportunity (optional) to visit the intriguing Knossos Palace. Afternoon arrival at the volcanic island of Santorini. Lots of fine shopping and splendid views from the mountain-top village... take the modern cable car or an unforgettable donkey ride. Optional excursion visits to the excavations at Akrotiri.

DAY 10: ATHENS (B) Early morning docking back in Piraeus harbor. After breakfast on board, disembark and depart for home or to your next destination.

 

 

 

 

DON'T FORGET:

Please allow three hours for check-in to your international flights and two hours for domestic.

 

OUR TIPS:

1. How much would it cost to fly from an airport not listed as part of this deal?
Please contact us for additional pricing options from any departure airport not listed.

2. Can we extend our trip before or after the promotional dates for the deal?
Yes, you can arrange for that by contacting us either by phone or email.

3. How do I find out if the dates I want to travel are available?
Check the dates listed above to see if there is availability for the specific date you are interested in. If there are multiple dates listed feel free to contact us for the most up-to-date availability.