You have a lot more time to spend on the islands on these cruises than on the “conventional” 7-day cruises. Enjoy your stay on each island in the best way. Today’s mature and adventuresome travelers must be free to enjoy themselves in whatever manner they prefer. On our cruises there is ample time for sun worshipers to loll around the beach for history-buffs to search for more fallen columns, for tavern-lovers to raise another ouzo and join right in the dancing. The cruise hosts will be glad t tell you where the action is or the peace and quite is!
Also no need to get worried and stressed to be on board in time! The ship will sail to the next island long after midnight or early next morning, so by then we hope you have enjoyed the island and will be on board! There's no better way of visiting the Greek islands and Turkey in one trip! From Athens, you will cruise to 5 different Greek islands, experiencing everything from the lively and cosmopolitan to the laid back and authentic. Wake up each day to the stunning views of mountains, countryside and beaches and enjoy an experience which is unique to our cruise holidays – all day and night in Mykonos and Bodrum!
See Kalymnos, the island of the sponge fishermen, with its remarkable scenery and rare natural beauty, still largely untouched by tourism. Explore Bodrum, on Turkey’s Aegean coast to see the Castle and Mausoleum, the delightful beaches and the many shops. Visit Kos, both cosmopolitan and idyllic, with crystal-clear waters and picturesque villages scented with flowers. Meander around Paros, an island with a typical Cycladic beauty and countless beaches, bars and taverns. Marvel at Mykonos, perhaps the only place in the world that combines wonderful beaches and unbelievable nightlife in such a unique way. Finally, be charmed in Syros with its unspoilt landscape and traditional villages, bearing it’s Venetian, Frankish and British past.
Enjoy the cosmopolitan island of Mykonos, famed for its incredible beaches and vibrant nightlife. Visit Bodrum, the popular holiday resort on Turkey’s Aegean coast, renowned in antiquity under its ancient name, Halicarnassus and now also for its mix of culture, lovely beaches and numerous shops. Then to idyllic Kos with its beautiful authentic villages and crystal clear waters. On to Rhodes, the capital of the Dodecanese islands, with a rich and varied history, whose city centre has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
From Heraklion in Crete, you can visit the famous archaeological site of Knossos to see the extraordinary remains of the Minoan civilisation. Then finally to picturesque Syros, dubbed “Queen of the Cyclades”, an island with rich cultural heritage, tremendous beaches and there’s even a Casino for those who feel lucky!
Cruise Dates for 2008 - Monday June
- June 8,15. 22, 29
- July 6,13, 20,27
- Aug.3,10,17,24,31
- Sept. 7,14,21, 28
- Oct. 5,12
Remark: every second week, Mykonos and Paros and every second week Rhodes and Crete is included.
There are two options...
(a) “The EXCELLENT BUDGET TOUR"” 12 days/night (including Paros & Mykonos)
Mon.. Arrive in Athens. Check in at hotel PHILIPPOS (or similar located 5min. walking distance to the Akropolis, in a quiet area). Afternoon at leisure to visit Athens.
Tue. After breakfast start the 4-day coach tour to the classical sites of ancient Greece. Drive to Corinth, Epidaurus Theatre. A short stop in Nauplion. Proceed to visit Mycaene and then on to ancient Olympia..Dinner and overnight.
Wed. Morning visit the archaeological site and the museum of Olympia. Drive via Patras across the channel to Antirion, Naupaktos and then continue to Delphi. Dinner and overnight.
Thu. After breakfast visit the archaeological site and museum of Delphi. Depart for Kalambaka. Dinner and overnight.
Fri.In the morning visit the breath-taking rocky formation of Meteora and its monasteries. In the early afternoon start to drive back to Athens passing via Thermopylae (photo stop). Arrive in Athens around 19:00. Overnight at Hotel Philippos.
Sat. Morning at leisure to explore Athens. At 14:00 transfer to Piraeus Cruise terminal and embark the cruise vessel m/s EasyCruise Life and sail at 18:00 .
Cruise itinerary
Saturday PIRAEUS (Athens)Embark from 15:00 Dep. at 18:00
Sunday KALYMNOS Arr. 11:00 Dep. 06:00 (next day)
Monday BODRUM, Turkey Arr.10:00 Dep.08:00 (next day)
Tuesday KOS Arr. 10:00 Dep.03:00 (next day)
Wednesday PAROS Arr.14:00 Dep. 06:00 (next day)
Thursday MYKONOS Arr.10:00 Dep.07:00 (next day)
Friday SYROS Arr.11:00 Dep.22:00
Saturday PIRAEUS (Athens) Arr. 07:00 Disembark by 09:00 and
transfer to Athens. End of tour
Dates 2009 every second Monday
June 8, 22 July 6,20 August 3, 17, 21 Sept. 14, 28 Oct. 12
(b) “The EXCELLENT BUDGET TOUR” 12days/ nights
including Rhodes and Crete
Mon. Arrive in Athens. Check in at hotel PHILIPPOS (or similar located 5min. walking distance to the Akropolis, in a quiet area). Afternoon at leisure to visit Athens.
Tue. After breakfast start the 4-day coach tour to the classical sites of ancient Greece. Drive to Corinth, Epidaurus Theatre. A short stop in Nauplion. Proceed to visit Mycaene and then on to ancient Olympia..Dinner and overnight.
Wed. Morning visit the archaeological site and the museum of Olympia. Drive via Patras across the channel to Antirion, Naupaktos and then continue to Delphi. Dinner and overnight.
Thu. After breakfast visit the archaeological site and museum of Delphi. Depart for Kalambaka. Dinner and overnight.
Fri.In the morning visit the breath-taking rocky formation of Meteora and its monasteries. In the early afternoon start to drive back to Athens passing via Thermopylae (photo stop). Arrive in Athens around 19:00. Overnight at Hotel Philippos.
Sat. Morning at leisure to explore Athens. At 14:00 transfer to Piraeus Cruise terminal and embark the cruise vessel m/s EasyCruise Life and sail at 18:00 .
Cruise Itinerary
Saturday PIRAEUS (Athens) Embark from 15:00 Dep. 18:00
Sunday MYKONOS Arr.06:00 Dep.02:00 (next day)
Monday BODRUM, Turkey Arr.13:00 Dep.08:00 (next day)
Tuesday KOS Arr.10:00 Dep.03:00 (next day)
Wednesday RHODES Arr.09:30. Dep.23:00
Thursda HERAKLION, Crete Arr.12:00 Dep.01:00 (next day)
Friday SYROS Arr.13:00 Dep.22:00
Saturday PIRAEUS (Athens) Arr. 07:00 Disembark by 09:00 and transfer to Athens.
End of tour
Dates 2009 : every second Monday
June 15, 29 July 13, 27 August 10, 24 Sept. 7, 21 Oct.5
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Includes:
- Two nights at the superior 3* Hotel (or similar) in Athens, bed/breakfast basis,twin bedded rooms.
- The 4-Day/3 nights coach tour to Peloponnese and Meteora with accommodation in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities and A/C in standard class local hotels.
- 3 breakfast, 3 dinners.
- English-speaking licensed archaeological guide-lecturer and all admissions fees to the sites and museums.
- Transportation by comfortable motor-coach.
- A 7-day/nights cruise in standard inside twin-bedded cabins with private facilities, breakfast and one main meal daily.
- Transfers to/ from embarkation port/ hotel.
Not included:Port taxes and fuel surcharge $254 p.p.
Price Excludes:
- Meals not mentioned.
- Drinks.
- Personal expenses.
- Shore excursions and tip to crew.
Supplement for Superior outside cabin (20m2) with window:$ 400 p.p.
Supplement for Panoramic suite (23 m2) with panoramic windows: $530 pp
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