Visit Athens, the dynamic capital of Greece and home of Western-styled democracyCruise the Aegean to Mykonos, a lively harbor and picturesque island of windmillsDiscover 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 Rhodes and call in at Crete, Greece’s largest islandTake in the wonders of the volcanic island of Santorini with its black sand beaches
Itinerary
Day
1
FRI 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
SAT 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
SUN I ATHENS
A full day at leisure to explore this lively city on your own or take an optional tour. (B)
Day
4
MON I ATHENS I MYKONOS
After breakfast, transfer to the port of Athens and embark on your cruise ship. Sail to the picturesque isle of Mykonos, known for its windmills and lively harbor. Continue sailing in the evening. (B,L,D)
Day
5
TUE I KUSADASI I PATMOS
Morning arrival in Kusadasi, Turkey, located 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
6
WED I RHODES
A day on the Island of Roses, famed for its Medieval Old Town, great shopping and ancient site of the Colossus of Rhodes. Sail in the evening. (B,L,D)
Day
7
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. Disembark and transfer to your hotel here. (B,L)
Day
8
FRI I SANTORINI
Two full days to take in the wonders of this island. You may visit, on your own, a local winery or relax at one of the black sand beaches. (B)
Day
9
SAT I SANTORINI
Two full days to take in the wonders of this island. You may visit, on your own, a local winery or relax at one of the black sand beaches. (B)
Day
10
SUN I SANTORINI TO USA (OR EXTEND YOUR STAY)
Say “kali antamosi” to Greece or extend your stay. (B)