ATHENS - MYKONOS - SANTORINI - CRUISE

ITINERARY

Monday: Athens

Upon your arrival in Athens, you will be met and transferred to your selected hotel

Balance of the day is at your leisure to relax or go for a walk around the historical areas surrounding your hotel

Overnight in Athens

Tuesday: Athens

Breakfast in the hotel

After breakfast you will depart your hotel for your half-day city tour of Athens. Visit the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Royal Palace, Acropolis (site and museum), Panathenaic stadium (site of the first modern Olympic Games), Temple of Olympian Zeus, National Library, Monastiraki, Thesseum. Make sure you make plans to have a memorable meal at one of Athens' culinary retreats

Overnight in Athens 

Wednesday: Athens day leisure

Breakfast in the hotel

Spend your free day in Athens shopping and walking about this vibrant ancient city. Be sure to make plans for a memorable evening in the Plaka quarter
Optional choice to join one of the half or full day tours from Athens

Overnight in Athens 

Thursday to Sunday: Mykonos

Breakfast in the hotel

After breakfast, you will be transferred to Athens Airport for your short 40-minute flight to Mykonos (or ferry transportation).

Upon arrival in Mykonos, you will be met and transferred to your selected hotel. Enjoy the next 4 nights on this cosmopolitan island, characterized by its windmills and twisting alleys full of shops, bars, and tavernas. Make sure to take the short boat excursion to the ancient island of Delos located directly across Mykonos.

4 nights on Mykonos with breakfast daily

Monday: Mykonos- 4 day cruise

Breakfast in the hotel and day free at leisure till the afternoon

Early in the afternoon you will be transferred to the port and embark on your cruise ship. Sail off for an amazing 4 days cruise to the Aegean islands and Kusadasi (Turkey)

Dinner and overnight on board 

Tuesday: Cruise to Kusadasi (Ephessus), Turkey and Patmos island (Greece)

Breakfast on board

Early morning arrival at this enchanting port town on the Aegean coast of Turkey. An optional excursion to the ancient city of Ephesus is a must. View the Celsus Library, with its intact façade, stroll down the ancient Harbor Street and feel the history of the region come to life.

Sail off to Patmos Island. Lunch on board

Early afternoon arrival at the port of Skala on the island of Patmos. Make sure you visit the Monastery of St. John the Theologian which enshrines the cave where St. John received the Revelations. There are many valuable treasures which can be viewed during your visit to this holy site

Return to your ship and sail off. Dinner on board and overnight

Wednesday: Cruise to Rhodes, Greece

Breakfast on board

Early arrival in Rhodes island wher you will spend the whole day till the afternoon

The town of Rhodes combines the cosmopolitan character of a contemporary city with the mystique of the medieval town, which gives the impression of having been untouched by the passage of time. Explore the coastal village of Lindos, with its ancient Acropolis and picturesque setting. This island offers a variety of opportunities to enjoy its multicultural history.

Around 18.00pm the ship will sail off from Rhodes port

Dinner on board and overnight

Thursday: Cruise to Heraklion, Crete and Santorini

Breakfast on board

Early morning arrival at Heraklio port- Crete

Crete is home to one of the oldest civilizations in the entire Mediterranean. The Minoan culture is said to have begun around 6000 BC at or near the Palace of Knossos. For over 4000 years, this capital city was the cultural and spiritual center of the Greek islands. A visit to the Palace of Knossos is a must, as well as the Archaeological Museum in Heraklion. The museum is home to some of the most important ancient Greek treasures in the world.

Before noon you will sail off to Santorini Island. Lunch on board

Afternoon arrival in Santorini

Your arrival at the foot of the island of Santorini is one of the most memorable and dramatic on earth. From the cruise ship you will be ferried to the port of Santorini where you will be met by our representative for your transfer to your selected hotel

 Relax and enjoy the panoramic sunsets from one of Fira's Cliffside café's or search out the perfect vantage point to brush up on your photographic skills. This island begs to be explored on foot, so take your time and walk till your heart and legs are content!

Overnight in Santorini 

Friday: Santorini

Breakfast in the hotel

Enjoy your day free in one of the most romantic places worldwide. Whitewashed buildings line the narrow streets and the most amazing sunset that you will ever see. Sip a glass of local wine in an outdoor café as you delight in views of the distant islands

Overnight in Santorini

Saturday: Santorini- Athens

Breakfast in the  hotel

Transfer from your hotel in Santorini to the airport for a short flight to Athens
Upon arrival in Athens, transfer to you hotel for your final evening in Athens

Overnight in Athens with breakfast

Sunday: departure

Breakfast in the hotel

Check out and transfer to the airport for your departure flight