ROME, ATHENS & THE AEGEAN ISLES
From $2,148/Person
Two Amazing Life List Destinations And The Fascinating Greek Isles Beckon On This European Tour Package
Rome and Athens, the two cities that have given the Western World all the standards of law, culture, architecture, art, aesthetics, and religion, from that of antiquity to Christianity. With this European tour package you will visit major landmarks such as the Roman Forum, Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City, and the awe- inspiring Parthenon above the Acropolis in Athens. In both cities, Rome and Athens, you will savor distinctly different but equally outstanding cuis…
Highlights
- Explore Italy’s Rome and embark on a 4-day Athens, Greek Isles, and Turkey Cruise to Mykonos, Kusadasi, Patmos, Crete, Rhodes, and Santorini
- Discover Rome’s treasures, including the Roman Forum and the iconic Colosseum and enjoying The Eternal City’s piazzas, trattorias, and modern city pulse
- Visit Athens and see the impressive Acropolis and excavated finds at the new Acropolis Museum
- Enjoy life in Mykonos with its whitewashed homes, tiny churches, windmills, and lively tavernas
- Delve into Turkey’s Ephesus, one of the “Seven Wonders of the Ancient World”, and then set sail for Patmos, home of St. John the Divine’s Monastery
- Call at Crete, Greece’s largest island and share awe-inspiring moments on the volcanic island of Santorini, believed by many to be the site of the lost city of Atlantis
Included
- Hotel accommodation for 5 nights
- 5 days/4 nights cruise on Celestyal Cruises, inside cabin, category IB
- 17 included meals consisting of:
- 9 buffet breakfasts
- 4 lunches during cruise
- 4 dinners during cruise - Half day city tour of Rome
- Arrival and departure transfers in Rome
- Arrival and departure transfers in Athens
- Half day city tour of Athens, including entrance fees for Parthenon and Acropolis Museum
- Two shore excursions
- Complimentary drinks throughout the cruise
- Transfer from Athens hotel to Piraeus
- Hotel taxes and service charges
Excluded
- Airfare, Airport taxes & Fuel Surcharges
- Visa upon arrival (and upon re-entry) if required
- Tips and Personal items
- Travel Insurance
- Optional Tours
- Port taxes and fees
Itinerary
Day01/10
- Day 01
Wednesday - Rome
Arrival into Rome. Balance of the day is at leisure for you to get acquainted with Rome, the “Eternal City”. - Day 02
Thursday - Rome
Your morning tour reveals Rome’s infinite beauty. The rest of the day is at leisure. Rome is filled with monuments, fountains, antiquities and other sites worth exploring. Use this free day to discover, on your own, all the Eternal City has to offer. Take an optional tour or discover why Roman trattorias are famous for their fine cuisine. (B) - Day 03
Friday - Rome
Full day at leisure. Stroll down the beautiful Via Condotti or the romantic Spanish Steps. Discover Rome’s hidden treasures at your own pace or perhaps take an optional excursion to Pompeii or Florence. (B) - Day 04
Saturday - Rome | Athens
This morning transfer to the airport for your flight to Athens (not included). Upon arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Balance of afternoon and evening is at leisure. (B) - Day 05
Sunday - Athens
Half day morning city tour includes highlights of Athens, the Acropolis plus the new Acropolis Museum. Afternoon and balance of day is at leisure. (B) - Day 06
Monday - Athens | Mykonos
After breakfast, you transfer to the port of Athens and embark on your cruise ship. Sail to the picturesque isle of Mykonos, known for its windmills and lively harbor. Continue sailing in the evening. (B,L,D) - Day 07
Tuesday - Kusadasi | Patmos
Morning arrival in Kusadasi, Turkey, located nearby Ephesus, one of the “Seven Wonders of the Ancient World”. This afternoon sail to Patmos, site of the Monastery of St. John the Divine and the Grotto of the Apocalypse. Evening departure for Rhodes. (B,L,D) - Day 08
Wednesday - Rhodes
A day on the Island of Roses, famed for its Medieval Old Town, great shopping and ancient site of the Colossus of Rhodes. Sail in the evening. (B,L,D) - Day 09
Thursday - Crete | Santorini
Morning call at Greece’s largest island, Crete. Later you sail for the volcanic island of Santorini where some of the villages are perched on the rim of the volcano. This island is believed by many to be the site of the Lost Continent of Atlantis. View a breathtaking sunset before you sail later this evening. (B,L,D) - Day 10
Friday - Athens to USA (or extend your stay)
Disembark in Athens this morning and say “kali antamosi” to Greece or extend your stay. (B)
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
HOTEL DEI MELLINI ★★★★
The Dei Mellini is a perfect oasis with a roof garden, a solarium and a gym. 80 tastefully appointed hotel guestrooms and suites in Rome provide our guests with a colorful and comfortable experience. The dei Mellini offers 80 spacious hotel rooms and suites in Rome, Italy. Each offers elegant and comfortable design. The rooms are spacious, acoustically protected and creatively furnished in a bright, contemporary English motif, rich in warm tones…
Cruises
M/V Celestyal Crystal
4 Nights
Notes
Single supplement: On Request
Reduction for third and fourth person sharing twin-bedded cabin: On Request
Reduction for children sharing twin-bedded cabin: On Request
Price is per person based on double occupancy
A selection of different hotels, cabin categories, additional nights and optional tours are available.
Program’s validity and/or some included features may vary.