Discover the magnificent Greek Islands & Turkey onboard one of the 3 Day Cruises. Witness the archaeological wonders of Ancient Ephessos. Explore Knossos, once the capital city of the prehistoric Minoan civilisation. Marvel at the Acropolis of Lindos and wonder through the Old Medieval city of Rhodes.
Your Itinerary:
Day 1: Sunday - Athens
Arrival in Athens. Report to your hotel. Afternoon at leisure to stroll around in old Athens - Plaka area- with plenty of taverns and shops. Overnight
Day 2: Monday - Corinth - Mycaene – Epidauros – Nauplion
After early breakfast, start the 4-day classical tour to Delphi & Peloponnese. Drive through Athens to Corinth. Cross the Corinthian canal. Drive to Mycaene, where we will visit the archaeological site and then on to Nauplion. In the afternoon drive to Epidauros, visit the famous theatre and museum. Return to Nauplion for dinner and overnight.
Day 3: Thuesday - Nauplion - Olympia
Drive through the central Peloponnese, passing the cities of megalopolis and Tripolis. Arrive in Olympia, the site of the ancient Olympic games. In the afternoon visit the archaeological site and the museum. Dinner and overnight.
Day 4: Wednesday - Olympia - Delphi
In the morning drive via Patras to Rio, where we cross by car ferry to Antirio and arrive in the early afternoon at Delphi. Visit the sites. Dinner and overnight.
Day 5: Thursday - Delphi - Athens
Morning visit of the museum of Delphi and then start to drive back to Athens in the early afternoon. Arrive in Athens around 18:00. Overnight.
Day 6: Friday - After breakfast, transfer to the Piraeus
Cruise terminal and board the cruise vessel Aegean one for your 3 day cruise to the Greek islands and turkey. Arrive in Mykonos . Depart at 23.00.
Day 7: Saturday - Arrive in Turkey - Kusadasi Port At 07:00 am
A picturesque town with many opportunities for flea market shopping. Nearby lays the ancient city of Ephessus, founded by the Athenians. A tour of Ephessus will allow you to discover a treasure of Greek, Hellenistic and roman monuments, which witness the past power and prosperity of this city. Sail at 12:00 for Patmos. Arrive at 4:00 pm. Very often Patmos is called the Jerusalem of the Aegean sea. It is the sacred island where St. John the divine , whilst in exile, wrote the book of revelation. Built 900 years ago the monastery of St. John is an impressive structure with outstanding interior frescoes. Visit the grotto where St. John lived and actually wrote the book of revelation. Sail at 9:00 pm. Overnight onboard.
Day 8: Sunday - At 07:00 am Arrive in Heraklion, Crete.
The well-known archaeological site of Knossos is situated just 3 miles away from the town center. The palace of Knossos was not only the residence of the ruling house but also an administrative and religious for the whole region. The archaeological museum of Herklion exhibits a fine display of Minoan culture discovered during the excavations of Knossos. Sail at 11:30 for Santorini. Arrive Santorini at 4:30 pm. Santorini, considered being the lost continent of Atlantis. Enjoy one of the most beautiful sunsets in the world. Sail at 9:00 pm. Overnight aboard.
Day 9: Monday - Arrive in Piraeus at 07:00 am
After breakfast, transfer to Athens. Day at leisure with optional sightseeing. Athens by night including dinner and Greek dances at a tavern in plaka area. Overnight.
Day 10: Tuesday - After breakfast end of services.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Includes:
- A 3 day cruise to the Greek islands and Turkey on the Aegean I or Perla;
- The well known 4 day classical tour;
- 3 days in Athens in a B class superior hotel near the Acropolis.
Price does not include:
- Port Taxes $60 per persons.
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