9 Day Package For Greece & Turkey Visiting Athens, Mykonos, Kuşadasi, Patmos, Rhodes, Heraklio, Santorini, Delphi, Meteora
Arrival From Athens: -
Enjoy the diverse atmosphere of Athens combining the remarkable archaeological sites of 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.
Stroll around the oldest neighborhood of Athens, Plaka, with lots of picturesque taverns, and shops offering tradi-tional Greek products. Sail to Mykonos with its magnificent beaches, white washed villages, local food and great shopping!
From Mykonos cruise away to Kusadasi with the exquisite ancient city of Ephesus, the sacred Patmos that inspired St. John the Divine to write the context of the last book in the New Testament “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 Santorini, legend of the lost city of Atlantis, with stunning sunsets and picturesque sugar cubed buildings.
The Package Includes
- 3 nights hotel accommodation in Athens
- 4-day Cruise to the Greek islands & Turkey on full board basis (based on the minimum inside cabin category)
- 2 day Delphi - Meteora tour on half board basis and 3* or 4* hotels
- All transfers as mentioned
- Daily breakfast
Day 1: Saturday: Meteora / Athens
In the morning visit to Meteora with its centuries-old monasteries full of historical treasures. The scenery is unique, it seems like the monasteries were suspended between heaven and earth, on top of huge granite rocks. Return to Athens passing through Thermopylae, where the statue of the Spartan King, Leonidas, still stands. Arrival at your Athens hotel at dusk.
Day 2: Sunday: 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: Monday: Athens / Mykonos
Early in the morning transfer to Lavrio port and departure for the 4-day cruise to the Greek islands and Turkey. First stop Mykonos, an island known for its fantastic sandy beaches, its vivid nightlife, Little Venice and famous windmills.
Day 4: Tuesday: Kusadasi (turkey) / Patmos
Next 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 & St. John's Grotto where he lived and wrote the book of Revelation.
Day 5: 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 6: 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.