An ideal combination of a relaxing island stay in Mykonos -the world famous jet-set island, with optional side trips to the nearby islands plus a 4-day cruise aboard the cruiser "Aegean2" to witness the Ancient Ephessus, to explore Knossos, once the capital of prehistoric Minoan civilization, marvel at the Akropolis of Lindos and wander through the Old Medieval city of Rhodes, relax over a coffee in Fira Town, the capital of Santorini with its suberb views of the Caldera, witness the Book of Revelation, written by John the Divine in Patmos.
* Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrive in Athens. Report to Hotel Philoppos, located just 5 minutes walking distance to the Akropolis. Afternoon at leisure to visit the Akropolis and the Plaka area. Overnight.
- Day 2
In the morning at 09:00 am transfer to the Cruise terminal and embark the cruiser for the trip to Mykonos. Arrive in the afternoon. Transfer to your hotel Rhenia Bungalows, located at Tourlos beach, just 3 km. from Chora, the capital of Mykonos. Overnight. (B) (L)
- Day 3
At leisure in Mykonos, to explore this cosmopolitan island, with its shops, beaches and nightlife. Optional morning trip by local boat to the island of Delos to visit the ruins and the museum. (B)
- Day 4
Day at leisure. Optional trip by highspeed ferry (a 20 min. ride) to visit the island of Tinos - the Lourdes of Greece - with its famous cathedral and the picturesque villages. Return to Mykonos in the afternoon. (B)
- Day 5
All day in Mykonos. In the evening transfer to the port and embark the cruiser "Aegean2" and start the 4-day cruise. Sail at 10:00 pm for Kusadasi (Turkey). The cruiser "Aegean 2" is 11,600 tons, 140 m. long and 20 m. wide, service speed 16 knots, features 280 guest cabins, 8 decks, 5 bars, 4 lounges, bbq, 2 elevators, library, casino, cinema, swimming pool, massage, sauna, gymnasium, beauty parlor, duty-free shop, photo lab and hospital. (B) (D)
- Day 6
Arrive in the morning in Turkey, (Kusadasi) to visit ancient Ephessus and the House of Virgin Mary. At noon sail for the island of Patmos, the island of John the Divine and the book of Apocalypse. Sail at 9:00 pm for Rhodes. (B) (L) (D)
- Day 7
Arrive in Rhodes at 07:00 am and sail at 6:00 pm. Full day to visit the town of Rhodes, the Acropolis of Lindos. (B) (L) (D)
- Day 8
Arrive in Heraklion, Crete at 07:00. Visit to the Knossos Palace and the Archaeological Museum. At 11:30 am sail for Santorini. Visit the town and sail at 9:00 pm for the return trip to Piraeus. (B) (L) (D)
- Day 9
Arrive Piraeus at 07:00 am. After breakfast,transfer back to Hotel Philippos in Athens. Day at leisure. Overnight. (B)
- Day 10:
After breakfast, end of the tour. (B)
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
* Featuring: Superior B-class(***) hotels in Athens for two nights and three nights in Mykonos with breakfast, transfers. 4-Day cruise in special A-category outside cabins, including all meals aboard the cruiser "Aegean 2".
* Not included: Port taxes $90 per person and optional shore excursions.
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