13 Day Package For Greece & Turkey Visiting Athens, Mykonos, Kuşadasi, Patmos, Rhodes, Crete, Santorini
Arrival From Athens: -
Explore a city whose history spans through centuries; your tour of the ancient sites includes the famous Acropolis and House of Parliament and the Panathenaic Stadium, the place from where the Olympic Flame starts its journey to the cities of the Olympic Games.
Sail to Mykonos with its magnificent beaches, white washed villages, local food and great shopping! Spend your days exploring the glamorous Matogianni Street, the old port, "Little Venice", the castle and Panayia Paraportiani, a complex of five churches.
From Mykonos cruise away to Kusadasi with the exquisite ancient city of Ephesus, the spiritual Patmos that inspired St. John the Divine to write the Book of Apocalypse, Rhodes the magnificent island of the roses situated in the southeastern part of the Mediterranean Sea, Knossos Palace the center of the Minoan civilization in Crete and disembark in Santorini, legend of the lost city of Atlantis, for three days with stunning sunsets and picturesque sugar cubed buildings.
The Package Includes
- 3 nights hotel accommodation in Athens
- 3 nights hotel accommodation in Mykonos
- 3 nights hotel accommodation in Santorini
- Half day Athens sightseeing Tour including the Acropolis
- 3-night Cruise to the Greek islands & Turkey on full board basis (based on the minimum inside category)
- Half day Santorini Volcano Cruise
- All transfers as mentioned
- Ferry tickets Santorini-Athens
- Daily breakfast
Day 1: Wednesday: Athens
Upon arrival in Athens you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Balance of the day at leisure.
Day 2: Thursday: Athens
After breakfast, you will be picked up from the hotel, and you will be led to a guided Athens sightseeing tour to the House of Parliament, the Unknown Soldier's Tomb, the Hadrian's Arch, the Olympian Zeus Temple, the Panathenaic Stadium, the Academy, the University and the National Library. Balance of the day at leisure.
Day 3: Friday: Athens / Mykonos
Morning transfer to Piraeus port to embark the cruise ship that will transfer you to Mykonos island. Arrival and transfer to your selected hotel.
Day 4 & 5: Saturday & Sunday: Mykonos
Days of leisure on this beautiful island to enjoy the sun, the wonderful sandy beaches and the incredible nightlife.
Day 6: Monday: Mykonos
Free morning in Mykonos. Afternoon transfer to the port and depart for the 4-night cruise to the Greek islands and Turkey.
Day 7: Tuesday: Kusadasi (turkey) / Patmos
First port of call is the Turkish port of Kusadasi with the option to visit Ephesus, one of the most complete ancient cities ever excavated. Then on to the island of Patmos, where participating in the optional tour, you will have the opportunity to visit the Monastery and the Grotto of St. John where he lived and wrote the book of the Revelation.
Day 8: Wednesday: Rhodes
Early morning arrival in the magnificent island of the roses situated in the southeastern part of the Mediterranean Sea. Rhodes island is visited by hundreds of tourists every year since it offers a combination of great historical sites, marvelous beaches, a vivid nightlife and great shopping areas. By participating in one of the optional tours you will be able to visit the medieval city and the famous Lindos Acropolis.
Day 9: Thursday: Heraklion (crete) / Santorini
Next port of call is the Cretan port of Heraklion. Don't miss the opportunity to participate in the optional tour to the Knossos Palace, the center of the Minoan Civilization. Departure to Crete and arrival in Santorini island in the afternoon, the island which is said to be the lost continent of the Atlantis. Transfer to your selected hotel.
Day 10 & 11: Friday & Saturday: Santorini
Days at leisure to enjoy the unique views, the black sandy beaches as well as the most romantic sunset in the world. Enjoy a half day cruise to the small volcanic islands of Nea Kameni and Palea Kameni found in the center of the famous caldera and the hot springs with the orangey water where you will have free time for swimming. Do not leave the island without visiting its capital city, Fira town, with the beautiful white-washed houses, the narrow streets and open air cafes that cling on the steep cliff. Oia and Imerovigli are also among the places that you need to visit in Santorini.
Day 12: Sunday: Santorini
Free morning. In the afternoon, transfer to the port to embark 3 day cruise returning to Athens. Dinner and overnight on board the ship.
Day 13: Monday: Athens / Airport
Arrival at Piraeus port early in the morning. Breakfast on board and transfer to the airport for your departure flight.