 11Days/10 Nights+7-Day Cruise
Athens (2 nights) +7 Day Aegean Cruise (7 nights on board) to: Istanbul-Mykonos-Patmos-Kusadasi-Rhodes-Heraklion-Santorini-Piraeus This package combines an in-depth look at Athens with a superb 7-day cruise. With your ship as your hotel, you’ll cruise about the Aegean and visit some outstanding destinations. The first is Istanbul, you’ll then have a full day to explore Istanbul, which the Greeks still call Konstantinoupolis! Here you’ll see an incredible contrast between east and west. Next is the jewel of the Aegean, Mykonos, with its enchanting town and mind-boggling twisting lanes. The following day, you’ll arrive at Kusadasi to shop at the bazaars, then to Patmos with its famous Monastery of St. John. The next stop is Rhodes, where you’ll have a full day to explore the Old Town, or even go to Lindos. Your last island stops will be Heraklion, Crete for a visit to Knossos, and magical Santorini with its cliff top villages and sleeping volcano!
Day 1: Athens City Arrival at Athens International Airport. Meet our representative and transfer to your hotel. The remainder of the day at leisure. We suggest you visit the Old Part of town, Plaka, and eat at the Traditional "tavernas." Overnight. Day 2: Athens City
After breakfast, depart for your sightseeing tour of Athens. Visit the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Syntagma Square, the Royal Palace, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, The Thesseum, The Greek Orthodox Cathedral, the Flea Market of Monastiraki, The Academy and, last but not least, the Acropolis and its Museum. Return to your hotel. Overnight.
Day 3: Piraeus Port
After breakfast, enjoy your morning at leisure. In the afternoon, meet our representative and transfer to Piraeus port to embark on the vessel for your 7-Day Greek Island & Turkey Cruise. Enjoy the many activities aboard the ship, or just relax enjoying the scenery while sailing to your first port of call, Istanbul.
Day 4: Thessaloniki City
Morning arrival in Thessaloniki, known as the Nymph of North, cultural capital of Europe. Afternoon departure to Konstantinoupolis (Istanbul). Day 5: Istanbul City, Turkey
Arrival in Konstantinoupolis (Istanbul) the crossroad of Europe and Asia. Explore the fascinating city. Take an optional tour to visit the famous St. Sophia, the Blue Mosque, and the Topkapi Palace, or visit the Grand Open Bazaar, the largest in the world and one of the most famous. Night departure to Mykonos.
Day 6: Mykonos Island
Morning at sea. Afternoon arrival at Mykonos , with its rustic windmills, churches, whitewashed houses, beautiful beaches and the cosmopolitan nightlife, which have made this Cycladic Island the island of choice for the rich and famous of the world.
Day 7: Patmos Island , Rhodes Island
Morning arrival in Thessaloniki, known as the Nymph of North, cultural capital of Europe. Afternoon departure to Konstantinoupolis (Istanbul).
Day 8: Rhodes Island
Arrival in the morning to the Island of Roses, Rhodes, famous for its historic Medieval Town, great shopping, and the site of the Colossus of Rhodes. Visit the Temple of Athena on Acropolis of Lindos (optional), or stroll around the medieval Castle and the famous Street of the Knights of St. John. You may also visit, on your own, the Valley of the Butterflies and Kamiros.
Day 9: Heraklion Prefecture, Santorini Island
Morning arrival at Heraklion Crete, the site of the Palace of Knossos, legendary home of the Minotaur. Afterward, sail to Santorini. The village is perched on the rim of an ancient volcano and believed by many to be the site of the Lost Continent of Atlantis.
Day 10: Piraeus Port , Athens City
Early morning arrival into the port of Piraeus. After disembarkation, meet our representative and transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Visit the elite district of Kolonaki, with its fashionable shops, or have a cup of coffee at the numerous coffee shops in the area.
Day 11: Athens City
After breakfast, meet our representative and transfer to the airport for your departure. >> Notes
For prices please contact our Agency using our Request Form
All prices will be given in Euros (€) per person in double occupancy and will include:
- 3 Nights Accommodation in hotel in Athens on Bed and Breakfast basis
- 7-Day Cruise in *F inside Cabin on Full Board basis
- Half-Day Athens Sightseeing Tour
- English-Speaking Guide & Air-Conditioned Motor Coaches
- Entrance Fees to all places visited - All transfers as per itinerary - Port Charges Supplement for single occupancy: +50% * All above rates have been based on the current equivalency Euro / U.S Dollar * 7-Day Cruise departs every Friday * Port taxes are not included If you don't find a package that is exactly what you need and have in mind (both in terms of length and of destinations included), then choose the one(s) that are closest to your wishes and contact us by email . The package that you will have chosen will form the basis of our email correspondence. Any change and alteration is possible, and our aim is always to best fit your needs!
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