AEGEAN ISLES & TURKEY
From $2,528/Person
The Ultimate Greece Cruise Package That Explores The Aegean Isles & Turkey
This 11-day Greece cruise package that explores the Aegean Isles & Turkey promises breathtaking scenery, rich history and a chance to explore an amazing part of the world. Travel to Greece and begin in Athens to explore the ancient city at leisure - this is the capital and largest city in all of Greece with fantastic ruins and archaeological sites. The next day join a city tour of the highlights and Acropolis Museum, optional additional tours are available to explore the city and surrounding reg…
Highlights
- Visit Athens, the dynamic capital of Greece and home of Western-styled democracy
- Sail on to Mykonos, a lively harbor and picturesque island of windmills
- Sail to and explore the volcanic island of Santorini, believed to be the site of the lost Continent of Atlantis
- Call at Crete, Greece’s largest island with its magic tapestry of beaches, ancient treasures, vibrant cities and dreamy villages
- Discover Ephesus, one of the “Seven Wonders of the Ancient World”
Itinerary
Day01/11
- Day 01
THU I ATHENS
Arrival into Athens. Balance of the day is at leisure for you to get acquainted with Athens, the capital and largest city of Greece. - Day 02
FRI I ATHENS
Half day morning city tour includes highlights of Athens and the Acropolis plus the new Acropolis Museum. Afternoon and balance of day is at leisure. (B) - Day 03
SAT I ATHENS
This afternoon, transfer to Piraeus and embark on your cruise ship. Sail to Thessaloniki, Greece. (B,D) - Day 04
SUN I THESSALONIKI
Morning arrival in Thessaloniki, Greece a gorgeous and cosmopolitan seaside city and the largest in Greece after Athens. (B,L,D) - Day 05
MON I KUSADASI
Arrive in Kusadasi, Turkey and visit nearby Ephesus, one of the “Seven Wonders of the Ancient World”. In the evening, sail for Rhodes, Greece. (B,L,D) - Day 06
TUE I RHODES
Spend a day on the island of Rhodes, famed for its Medieval Old Town, great shopping and the ancient site of the Colossus of Rhodes. Sail for Crete in the evening. (B,L,D) - Day 07
WED I CRETE I SANTORINI
Morning call at Greece’s largest island. Crete is a magical tapestry of splendid beaches, ancient treasures, and landscapes encompassing vibrant cities and dreamy villages. Sail to Santorini, the island believed by many to be the site of the Lost Continent of Atlantis. (B,L,D) - Day 08
THU I MYKONOS
Full day to explore Mykonos. It’s the island of the international “Jet-Set”, famous for its beautiful sandy beaches and incredible night life. (B,L,D) - Day 09
FRI I MILOS
Arrive in Milos this morning. Milos is a horseshoe-shaped island where the world-famous Venus de Milo statue was discovered and where you can enjoy dozens of beaches, all different colors and all different combinations of sand, stone and shell. (B,L,D) - Day 10
SAT I ATHENS
After arrival in Athens this morning, disembark and transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure to explore this lively city on your own. (B) - Day 11
SUN I ATHENS TO USA (OR EXTEND YOUR STAY)
Transfer to the airport for your flight home and say “kali
Accommodation
Hotels
AMALIA ATHENS HOTEL
Amalia Hotel has an ideal location, situated next to Syntagma Square with views of the Parliament and the National Garden with many shops, restaurants and tramway at just a 3-minute walk away. Facilities include a main restaurant, a café facing the National Gardens, and an amazing Roof Garden with an unsurpassed view of the Acropolis.
Daily breakfast included. Hotel city tax not included and to be paid locally
Cruises
M/V Celestyal Crystal
7 Nights