Visit Athens, the dynamic capital of Greece and home of Western-styled democracySail on to Mykonos, a lively harbor and picturesque island of windmillsSail to and explore the volcanic island of Santorini, believed to be the site of the lost Continent of AtlantisCall at Crete, Greece’s largest island with its magic tapestry of beaches, ancient treasures, vibrant cities and dreamy villagesDiscover Ephesus, one of the “Seven Wonders of the Ancient World”
Itinerary
Day
1
THU 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
FRI 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
SAT I ATHENS
This afternoon, transfer to Piraeus and embark on your cruise ship. Sail to Kusadasi, Turkey. (B,D)
Day
4
SUN I KUSADASI
Morning arrival in Kusadasi, Turkey and visit nearby Ephesus, one of the “Seven Wonders of the Ancient World”. In the evening, sail for Rhodes, Greece. (B,L,D)
Day
5
MON 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
6
TUE I CRETE
Morning call at Greece’s largest island. Crete is a magical tapestry of splendid beaches, ancient treasures, and landscapes encompassing vibrant cities and dreamy villages (B,L,D)
Day
7
WED I SANTORINI
Full day to explore Santorini where its quaint 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. (B,L,D)
Day
8
THU I SANTORINI I MILOS I MYKONOS
Arrive in Milos this morning. Milos is a horseshoe-shaped island where the world-famous Venus de Milo statue was discovered and where you can enjoy dozens of beaches, all different colors and all different combinations of sand, stone and shell. Sail to Mykons. (B,L,D)
Day
9
FRI I MYKONOS
Full day to explore Mykonos. It’s the island of the international “Jet-Set”, famous for its beautiful sandy beaches and incredible night life. (B,L,D)
Day
10
SAT I ATHENS
After arrival in Athens this morning, disembark and transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure to explore this lively city on your own. (B)
Day
11
SUN I ATHENS TO USA (OR EXTEND YOUR STAY)
Transfer to the airport for your flight home and say “kali