7D6N Athens, cruise to the Greek Islands and the Turkish Riviera from Athens (130822)

From 13 Aug 2022 to 19 Aug 2022

FROM $1,275.00 /ADULT

Location

  • Country
  • Greece
  • State
  • Attica
  • City
  • Athens

Details

  • Duration
  • 7 Day 6 Night
  • Gender
  • All Gender
  • Adult Age
  • 12 to 65
  • Child Age
  • 2 to 11
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Description

Overview:

Featured itineraryEnjoy a 2-days tour in Athens and 4-days cruise to the Greek Islands and the Turkish Riviera from Athens. Your journey will include The Parliament, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the University, the Library, and National Academy, the Ilion Palace, the Temple of Zeus and Hadrian's Gate, the Panathenaic Stadium, Acropolis and the Acropolis Museum, Anafiotika, Thissio, Monastiraki, and Plaka in Athens. Cruise to Mykonos, Delos, Kusadasi - the ancient city of Ephesus, Patmos Island, Rhodes Island - the Colossus of Rhodes, medieval town of Rhodes, the Acropolis of Lindos, Crete Island - Palace of Knossos, Santorini.

Note:

  1. This tour is not wheelchair accessible.

Package Includes: -

  • 2 nights stay at Athenaeum Smart Hotel or similar in Athens.
  • 4 nights cruise Aegean (internal cabins) to the Greek islands and Turkey on a Full Board basis.
  • Unlimited alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages on board.
  • English speaking team.
  • Transportation by air-conditioned coach.
  • Half-day Athens's sightseeing tour with an official English-speaking guide.
  • Acropolis Museum tour with an official English-speaking guide.
  • Evening guided walking tour through Monastiraki, Plaka and Anafiotika.
  • Excursion to the Ancient City of Ephesus in Kusadasi.
  • Excursion to the medieval citadel and the Acropolis of Lindos in Rhodes.
  • Entrance fees and tickets as per description.
  • 24/7 Emergency phone line.
  • Daily breakfast in Athens.
  • Boarding fees, tips and taxes.

Package Excludes: -

  • Food and Beverages unless otherwise stated.
  • Air Ticket.
  • Personal Expenses.
  • Any other service and item not stated in the itinerary.

 Important Note: -

  • On the last day of your tour, your departure flight should be after 12.30 pm.

Itinerary

Day 1 Athens - Cradle of Civilization     (-/-/-)

  • After your arrival in the mythical city of Athens, the transfer to your hotel will be conducted in one of our private vehicles. A member of our English-speaking team will meet you at your hotel, help you with the check-in, inform you of all the details of your trip, introduce you to the city and its everyday way of life and answer any questions you may have. The rest of the day is free for you to relax and enjoy Athens at your own pace.

Day 2 Athens sightseeing with Acropolis, Temple of Zues, Trilogy & Athens by night     (B/-/-)

  • After your breakfast and, at the agreed time, you will commence the panoramic tour of the Athenian Neoclassical Centre: The Parliament, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the University, the Library, and National Academy, the Ilion Palace, the Temple of Zeus and Hadrian's Gate, the Panathenaic Stadium, and many other monuments and sites of great interest.  You will learn all there is to know about their history and background from the licensed English-speaking Tour Guide accompanying you on this tour.
  • Your next stop will be the "sacred rock", the spectacular, unique and magnificent Acropolis and the Acropolis Museum. The entrance fee to both sites is included. At the end of the visit, you can either choose to return to your hotel or set out on your own adventure through the charming and picturesque streets of Plaka.
  • In the evening, we have included a guided walking tour that will take you through the prettiest districts of the capital, such as Anafiotika, Thissio, Monastiraki, and Plaka.

Day 3 MYKONOS CRUISE - SAILING THE AEGEAN LIKE ODYSSEUS

  • In the morning, your assistant will escort you, in one of our vehicles, to the port of Lavrion, where you will embark on your cruise ship. During the cruise, you will enjoy the brilliance of the sun, the deep blue of the Aegean and take part in the activities and services offered on board. In this package, Greca includes three meals, two excursions, and unlimited alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.  In this way you can really concentrate on having a great time!
  • Your cruise ship will first dock at the the famous island of Mykonos. Mykonos is the meeting point of the international "jet set" and famous for its wonderful beaches, boutique shops, and vibrant nightlife. From 6 pm until 11 pm you will have plenty of time to roam the maze-like streets of Mykonos Town, shop in Chora, stroll along the edge of the Old Port and Little Venice before continuing your voyage round the wonderful Greek islands.
  • Only a short distance away from Mykonos there is the island of Delos, the birthplace of Apollo and Artemis according to Greek mythology. This small island, inhabited since 3000 A.C., was one of the most significant cultural centres of Antiquity.
  • Finally, you will have the opportunity to pre-book other excursions organized by the cruise company and make the most of your cruise by visiting more fascinating places.

Day 4 Cruise Kusadasi and Patmos     (B/L/D)

  • 7.30 am, after a peaceful and comfortable night's cruising, you will awaken on the Turkish coast and at the port of Kusadasi. The first stop of your shore excursion will be the ancient city of Ephesus once visited by Saint Paul, Mark Antony, and Cleopatra, among others.  Ephesus was one of the twelve Ionian cities and flourished as an important cultural, religious and commercial centre.
  • At noon, the cruise will leave port and sail, this time towards the island of Patmos, where Saint John wrote the Apocalypse and where Jesus Christ appeared to him in the Grotto of the Apocalypse or Book of Revelation.
  • From 5.45 pm to 9 pm, you will have time to visit the Holy Cave of the Apocalypse, the Monastery of Saint John the Theologian and to stroll in the port of this small but so important island.

Day 5 Acropolis of Lindos and the Colossus of Rhodes     (B/L/D)

  • After a peaceful night's sailing, you will arrive at the famous island of Rhodes, which was once home to one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, "the Colossus of Rhodes", a statue of Helios.
  • From about 7 am until your departure at 6 pm you will have free time to explore the renowned medieval town of Rhodes, recognised by UNESCO a World Heritage Site, the Acropolis of Lindos or simply lay back and enjoy the natural beauty of the largest island in the Dodecanese Island complex.

Day 6 The Minotaur Cruise of Heraklion & Santorini     (B/L/D)

  • After a generous breakfast, your cruise ship will drop anchor at the largest Greek island, Crete. More precisely you will arrive in Heraklion, the capital of the island and home of King Minos and the ferocious Minotaur. Heraklion was the most significant city of the Minoan civilization, with the oldest palatial complex in Europe, the Palace of Knossos.
  • You will have a free morning to explore this vibrant, working, small metropolis and then, at around noon, you will depart for the amazing and picturesque island of Santorini. As your cruise ship approaches the island, you will be filled with admiration and awe. It is the perfect moment to capture with your camera the beauty of the capital city of Fira with its painted blazing white houses and the deep blue roofs. From 4.30 pm to 9.30 pm. you will have free time to wander in its narrow, winding alleys and later on watch one of the most beautiful sunsets in the world.

Day 7 Goodbye Athens - Farewell Greece!     (B/-/-)

  • After your arrival at the port of Lavrion, a member of our staff will drive you to Athens Airport to board your international flight back home or to your next destination.
  • Undoubtedly, after spending a few fantastic days with us, we hope to see you again soon to create new and extraordinary moments that will be etched in your memory forever.
  • Have a nice trip! or as Greeks say: Kalo Taksidi!