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Athens, Corinth & 4 Days Cruise to the Greek Islands and Turkey

Itinerary ;

 

Day 1 – Saturday : Athens – Arrival
Upon our arrival in Athens transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight in Athens.

Day 2 – Sunday : Athens
After breakfast enjoy a half-day morning tour of Athens, combining many of the cities principal modern and classical sights. Climb up to the marble-capped Acropolis and visit the famous Parthenon and the Erechtheion. Our tour continues with the highlights of modern Athens: we pass by the tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Parliament House, Presidential Palace, Panathenian Stadium, Temple of Olympian Zeus, the Academy, the University and the National Library. We also visit the new Acropolis Museum. Return to hotel. Free afternoon. Overnight.

Day 3 – Monday : Embark Cruise – Mykonos
At 8:00 in the morning transfer to the port of Piraeus for embarkation on the cruise ship for our 3-Day Cruise to the Greek Islands and Turkey. Set sail for Mykonos at 11:00 a.m. In the afternoon (6:00 p.m.), call at Mykonos, the island which combines an international jet-set atmosphere with a very active nightlife. Stroll at leisure through the whitewashed, flower-decked alleyways, climbing to the sculpture church of Paraportiani or along the waterfront of «Little Venice» to the well-known windmills. Sail for Kusadasi, Turkey at 11:00 p.m.

Day 4 – Tuesday : Kusadasi, Turkey – Patmos, Greece
At 07:00 a.m. we dock at Kusadasi in Turkey, starting point for our optional excursion to the ancient city of Ephesus. The Apostle Paul preached to the Ephesians and lived here for three years. This church also received an epistle from him. We tour the spectacular ruins where excavations still continue in this once great and important city, which was founded in the 10^th century BC. Walk through history along marble streets lined with wonderful public buildings, among them the Baths of Scholastica, the Library of Celsus, the Temple of Hadrian and the Theater.  The Temple of Diana of the Ephesians, another of the seven wonders of the ancient world, was built in this city.

We return to Kusadasi for souvenir shopping before sailing for Patmos, Greece at 12:00 noon.

At 4 p.m. we arrive at Patmos, this beautiful and almost mysterious rocky island where the apostle John was exiled and wrote the Book of Revelation. We have an optional tour: we drive up to the Monastery of St. John the Evangelist where we have a wonderful view of the island. We also visit the Grotto of the Revelation. After some free time for browsing, return to the ship and sail for Heraklion, Crete at 9:00 p.m. 

Day 5 – Wednesday : Rhodes, Greece
Breakfast on board. At 7:00 a.m. we call at Rhodes. This stronghold was built by a Crusading Order, which originated from Palestine, and in older days, it boasted of another achievements of the then known world - The Colossus of Rhodes! Our optional morning half-day excursion takes us to visit the Temple of Athena on the majestic rocky Acropolis of Lindos, with the blue Aegean Sea beneath it and the sophisticated, whitewashed artists' colony at its foot. Local tradition has it that on his way to Rome; Paul’s vessels spent some time here in the small harbor (Acts 21:1). Lunch on board. Then we have the afternoon free in Rhodes for a most delightful experience. You can stroll around the medieval walled city; enjoy the cosmopolitan atmosphere from one of the elegant cafes in the marina.  Sail for Heraklion, Crete at 6:00 p.m. Dinner & overnight on board.

Day 6 – Thursday : Heraklion (Crete) – Santorini, Greece
At 07:00 a.m. we arrive at Heraklion, Crete (Acts 27:7-13). Our excursion takes us from the lively bustling city to visit the Minoan Palace of Knossos, legendary home of the Minotaur (half bull and half man).

Sail for Santorini at 11:30 a.m., where we arrive at 6:30 p.m. Take a mule or the cable car up to the white-washed town of Thera, perched high on the rim of the ancient volcano, the eruption of which (1,600 BC) literally buried a flourishing Bronze Age town which has now been excavated at Akrotiri. Sail for Piraeus at 9:00 p.m.

 Day 7 – Monday : Athens – Corinth
At 7:00 a.m. we arrive at Piraeus. We disembark at 7:30a.m. for transfer to Athens and morning excursion to Corinth. Board the bus and arrive at the historic Corinthian Canal (quick stop for photos). Then continue on to Ancient Corinth. It was to this megalopolis where the apostle Paul came and worked, established a thriving church, subsequently sending two of his epistles now part of the New Testament.  Here, see all of the sites associated with his ministry: the Agora, the Temple of Apollo, the Roman Odeon, the Bema and Gallio's Seat. The small archaeological museum here is an absolute must! The tour continues with a visit to Lechaion. Also see the ruins of early Christian 5th century basilica at the ancient port of Cenchreae before returning to Athens. Overnight at hotel in Athens.

Day 8 – Tuesday : Athens – Departure
After breakfast and transfer to the airport for our departure flight.

 

 

RATES PER PERSON IN EUROS
ROOMS	3* HOTEL + INSIDE CABIN	4* HOTEL + OUTSIDE CABIN	5* HOTEL + OUTSIDE CABIN
SINGLE	€1464	€1578	€1644
DOUBLE	€1008	€1056	€1098
TRIPLE	€912	€942	€978

 

 Included Services ;

- All transfers by private air conditioned car.
- 3 nights accommodation at hotels of your selection ce in Athens on BB basis
- Regular bus tours of Athens and Ancient Corinth witwith local English speaking guide
- Entrance fees.
- 4-Day Cruise to the Greek Islands & Turkey, based on an inside or outside cabin, with private facilities (shower/bathtub, washbasin, toilet), on full board basis aboard ship beginning with lunch on embarkation day and including breakfast on the day of disembarkation; with entertainment, free use of shipboard facilities and services of cruise staff.
- Port taxes.
- Local taxes & service charges.

 

Not Included ;

- All tips and gratuities to local tour-guides, escorts, motor-coach drivers, hotel and restaurant staff.

- Optional shore-excursions during the 7Day Cruise, starting from the ports of call.

- Round-trip shuttle bus ticket in Mykonos 8 Euro per person (sold only on board the cruise-ship).

- Lunches & dinners in Athens.

- Drinks and beverages.

- All personal expenses such as phone- calls, laundry/valet service, beverages, wines, liquors, tea, coffee, mineral water, food other than the table d’hôte menu.
- Any other items not specifically mentioned as being included.

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