Our 9 day Aegean tour, is a combination of cruise to the Greek Isles & Ephesus (Kusadasi) and hotel accommodation, offer a variety of options for the perfect Aegean experience.

Athens, Argolis, Mykonos , Rhodes, Kusdasi (Ephesus), Patmos, Crete, Santorini

Starts in Athens Weekly every Thursday and Friday
Compare with the 8 Day or the the 7 Day Family PLan . Add Italy

Day 1 – Athens
Our local rep will meet you at Athens Airport & assist with your transfer your hotel. Private chauffeur, private air conditioned vehicle, for all your airport transfers while you are in Greece with us .

DAY 2- Athens Markets or BYZANTINE Churches (cBL)
Ride the new Athens Subway alongside the locals today ( always escorted with your English speaking Guide) ! We take pride in affording you this experience, entirely by public transportation, with orientation by our English-speaking representative. You'll get to tour Athens fascinating vegetable & fruit markets by subway and/ or taxi. Tour as well the Jewelry museum (LALAOUNIS) Enjoy lunch at a charming local restaurant before we head back to the hotel . Markets days/dates are subject to change, we may have to change your program in Athens to accommodate such changes.

Or if you prefer you may choose instead to tour one of the following tours:

BYZANTINE CHURCHES
Russian Orthodox Church at Filellinon & Amalias
Athens cathedral (Mitropolis) at Mitropoleos
Kapnikarea at Ermou
Saint Theodore at Klafthmonos



HISTORICAL INTEREST- Museum Tour :
BENAKI MUSEUM - (closed on Tuesdays)
Covering the history of Greece from Paleolithic (pre-historic, 60000 B.C.) till present. Can easily spend over 4 hours in there. There is also a cafeteria for breaks.

ARCHAEOLOGICAL INTEREST
Temple of Olympian Zeus / Dionissos Theatre/ Ancient Agora/ Roman Agora

Guests who have been on the organized tour (the day before) can use the same entrance ticket to all the archaeological sites mentioned above.

Above are only suggestions , you may discuss with the guide and modify (add/subtract) according to what you are most interested in. The guide will advise you on what is feasible to cover in a half-day. Or add another half day : additional $$$ apply

Day 3 – Private Tour of ATHENS (BL)
A half-day private city tour will orient you to the high points of Athens. You'll visit Syntagma Square, at the very heart of the city; the Parliament; Hadrian's Arch; and culminate with the Acropolis and its museum. Private chauffeur, private air conditioned vehicle, private guide.
Lunch is included at a charming local restaurant.
Your afternoon is free for further exploring, shopping, or, perhaps, another visit to the Plaka. Or take advantage of one of our optional tours, such as an afternoon visit to Cape Sounion and the Temple of Poseidon, with spectacular sunset view.

Day 4– Argolis – (cBL)
Drive through Corinth crossing the famous canal to Mycenae where visits are Included to the Lion Gate, Tombs of Agememnon and Clytemnestra, and the Palace. Luncheon at the seaside resort town of Nauplion. Afterward, a short drive to the world famous theater of Epidaurus, known for its perfect acoustics. Visit the museum and Askelpeion. Return to Athens in the early evening.

Day 5 -Athens - Cruise, Mykonos (BLD)
Transfer to Piraeus to embark at 11:00 AM on your cruise. Arrive at the jet set island of Mykonos at later in the day . Time to stroll through the narrow streets to the sculpture- like church of Paraportiani, or along the waterfront to the famous windmills, and stop at a café. Ship departs late evening

Day 6– Rhodes (BLD)
Arrive at 10:00 AM, and have a full day on the "Island of Roses". You can explore on your own or take a sightseeing tour to the Acropolis of Lindos and visit the Valley of the Butterflies. You can also visit one of the nearby beaches for a swim , only a short taxi ride from town.

Day 7 – Kusadasi, (Turkey), Patmos (BLD)Arrive 7:00 AM at Kusadasi, the popular Turkish port and gateway to the ancient city of Ephesus. Optional tour to Ephesus. Midday departure. Late afternoon arrival at the island of Patmos. Here you can visit the Monastery of St. John, where the book of Revelations was written.

Day 8 –Heraklion,Crete –Santorini. (BLD)
Arrive at 7:00 AM at the port of Heraklion. Opportunity to visit ( on your own or join the optional shore excursion) : the unique 5000 year old museum, or optional tour to the three-story Minoan palace of Knossos. Or explore on your own the Venetian part of the old town. Depart late morning. Arrival at Santorini in late afternoon, where you will have 4 hours to explore the winding narrow streets of the main town of Thira, after taking a donkey ride or funicular to the top of the cliff. This volcanic island offers breathtaking views of the Aegean.

Day 9 – Piraeus/ATHENS/DEPARTURE (B)
Morning arrival in Piraeus. Transfer to the airport for your return flight home . Bon Voyage.

Sample hotels in Athens :
Deluxe: Divani Palace Acropolis. First Class : Electra Palace : Stanley

Tour includes:

• Four day Cruise to Greek Islands and Turkey, including all meals.

• Hotel accommodation in Athens, including all taxes, service charges and continental breakfast daily.

• Athens tours & Argolis full day, as per itinerary including entrance fees.

• All meals during the cruise. Breakfast at hotel, plus one lunch (Argolis full day excursion).

• Our representative will meet and assist you at the airport

• Transfer Transfer from Athens Airport to Hotel + Hotel to Port + Port to Airport
  

• Port Taxes .

Rates per person in US$ /Double Occupancy/ Cabins with 2 lower beds

Not included:

• International airfare between USA and Athens.
• Trip interruption and cancellation insurance (please see our insurance brochure).
• Gratuities.
• Personal expenses, beverages, and meals not specifically listed

Clothing on shore:

Look forward to warm, even hot weather with some cooler breezes at night.
Especially for shore excursions, we recommend loose, comfortable cottons or other lightweight clothing.

Some of the tours involve long bus rides and/or considerable walking, so comfortable shoes are recommended.

Please bear in mind that shore excursion coaches are air conditioned and you may wish to bring a light sweater.

On tours that include visits to places of worship, shorts and bare shoulders are not permitted.

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