Visit Athens, the dynamic capital of Greece and home of Western-styled democracyVisit Mykonos, a lively harbor and picturesque island of windmillsCruise the Aegean to Turkey and discover Ephesus, one of the “Seven Wonders of the Ancient World” and set sail for Patmos, site of St John the Divine’s MonasterySpend time on Rhodes, the island of roses and the ancient site of the Colossus of RhodesCall at Crete, Greece’s largest island and travel to the volcanic island of Santorini, believed to be the site of the lost Continent of Atlantis. Enjoy a breathtaking sunset as you sail on
Itinerary
Day
1
TUE I ATHENS
Arrival into Athens. Balance of the day is at leisure for you to get acquainted with Athens, the capital and largest city of Greece.
Day
2
WED I ATHENS
Half day morning city tour includes highlights of Athens and the Acropolis plus the new Acropolis Museum. Afternoon and balance of day is at leisure. (B)
Day
3
THU I ATHENS
A full day at leisure to explore this lively city on your own or take an optional tour. (B)
Day
4
FRI I ATHENS I MYKONOS
This morning you will be transferred to the port of Athens and sail to Mykonos. Disembark in Mykonos and transfer to your selected hotel. (B)
Day
5
SAT I MYKONOS
Two full days at leisure to explore and enjoy this cosmopolitan island. (B)
Day
6
SUN I MYKONOS
Two full days at leisure to explore and enjoy this cosmopolitan island. (B)
Day
7
MON I MYKONOS
Afternoon transfer to your cruise ship and depart for the next port of call. (B,D)
Day
8
TUE I KUSADASI I PATMOS
Morning arrival in Kusadasi, Turkey and visit nearby Ephesus one of the “Seven Wonders of the Ancient World”. This afternoon sail to Patmos, site of the Monastery of St. John the Divine and the Grotto of the Apocalypse. Evening departure for Rhodes. (B,L,D)
Day
9
WED I RHODES
Spend a day on the island of Rhodes, famed for its Medieval Old Town, great shopping and ancient site of the Colossus of Rhodes. Sail in the evening. (B,L,D)
Day
10
THU I CRETE I SANTORINI
Morning call at Greece’s largest island, Crete. Later you sail for the volcanic island of Santorini where some of the villages are perched on the rim of the volcano. This island is believed by many to be the site of the Lost Continent of Atlantis. View a breathtaking sunset before you sail later this evening. (B,L,D)
Day
11
FRI I ATHENS TO USA (OR EXTEND YOUR STAY)
Disembark in Athens this morning and say “kali antamosi” to Greece or extend your stay. (B)