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Greek
Sun
Naxos Version
15-Day
Edition
Treasures of the Greek Isles
Including a stay in a villa in Santorini
and Naxos Greek Isles
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This 15 days trip combines the best of travel in Greece
classical Athens, a cruise through the Aegean , stay in Naxos and a
hideaway on Santorini
Start Weekly in Athens , April thru October
Compare with Skiatos Santorini
Edition or Skopelos Santorini
Edition
DAY
1 - ARRIVAL IN ATHENS : Friday
Our Athens representative will meet you at the airport, assist you through
customs and immigration, and escort you to your hotel in the bustling
city center. The rest of the day is yours to enjoy as you wish.
Add an extra day in Athens ?
DAY
2 - ATHENS (B) Saturday
Full day on your own to explore Athens as you wish , we'll be glad to
send you the Lonely Planet travel guide book. Or ask us for additional
optional tours.
DAY
3 - ATHENS (B) Sunday
This morning you'll tour Athens and get to know the high points of the
city, especially the towering Acropolis and the adjacent museum. You'll
visit Syntagma Square, at the very heart of the city, and see the Parliament,
and guards in colorful traditional outfits. Your afternoon is free for
further exploring or shopping, or you could well be drawn back by the
charm of 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; or the Sound and Light show at the base
of the Acropolis.
DAY
4- (MUST BE A MONDAY)- CRUISE TO MYKONOS (BLD)
A 30 - minute drive (transfer included)will take you to Piraeus, the
port of Athens, to embark on your four-day cruise. You'll sail into
the Aegean, and by sunset, reach the jet-set isle of Mykonos. Stroll
at your own pace along lanes lined with whitewashed houses, up to the
Church of Paraportiani, or along the shore to the island's signature
windmills. Enjoy an ouzo or a glass of retsina at a waterside cafe.
DAY
5 - RHODES (BLD) Tuesday
Our cruise ship arrives early at the harbor, allowing a full day on
the Island of Roses. The compact, cobbled medieval city is perfect for
exploring on your own. You'll want to visit the Palace of the Knights
of St. John, take a look at the wares in the boutiques, and spend some
time in a seaside cafe. We also offer an optional excursion to the Acropolis
of Lindos and the Valley of the Butterflies.
DAY
6 - KUSADASI (Turkey) and PATMOS (BLD) Wednesday
We anchor at 7 a.m. in Kusadasi, on the Turkish mainland, gateway to
ancient Ephesus. Stroll the streets and stop in at shops filled with
leather goods and bargains in gold. Our optional tour takes you to Ephesus,
one of the best-preserved archaeological sites in the world. You'll
re-board in time for an afternoon sailing. In the late afternoon, your
ship will call at the island of Patmos. Here you can visit the Monastery
of St. John where the Book of Revelations was written.
DAY
7 - HERAKLION (CRETE), SANTORINI (B) Thursday
We drop anchor in the port of Heraklion at 7 a.m. You can explore on
your own, or take an optional excursion to the 5000-year-old Minoan
Palace at Knossos and the archaeological museum. We sail at noon for
Santorini, where the lost civilization of Atlantis flourished. You'll
disembark for three nights or more in Santorini (
if you wish to add extra night for additional $$ )
Sample optional tours available based on Private arrangement or Local
Group tour .
DAY
8 - SANTORINI (B) Friday
You'll take a leisurely breakfast on your private terrace. An optional
tour to the archaeological site of Akrotiri is offered. Or, you can
spend the day relaxing, and take in breathtaking views of the volcano
and caldera.
DAY
9 - SANTORINI (B) Saturday
The day is yours for relaxing or exploring on your own--or both! You
might take a boat across to the dormant volcano, and ascend through
a crater-pocked moonscape to the crater. Or savor a soak in hot sulphur
springs.
DAY
10 - SANTORINI , NAXOS, (B) Sunday
Our personnel will assure a seamless transfer to Santorini's Port where
you take the fast ferry to Naxos.
DAY
11- NAXOS (B) Monday
Enjoy this Greek paradise , the views from your hotel, discover a "private"
beach, savor the sea breezes from the terrace of a cafe.
DAY
12- NAXOS (B) Tuesday
Another day on the Mediterranean , try your hand at fishing. Or arrange
a winery visit or another excursion. The choice is yours
DAY
13– NAXOS (B) Wednesday
One more day in Naxos, if you prefer to change the number of nights
between Santorini and Naxos , please let us know .
DAY
14– NAXOS - ATHENS (B) Thursday
We will transfer you to the airport to head for Athens where you will
stay at the Sofitel Hotel (in the airport area)
DAY
15 - Departure (B) Friday
Walk across to the departure lounge to board your flight back home.
Bon Voyage.
Compare
with the Triangle of Ancient Lands : Egypt Greece Israel
Rates
per person in US$
Double Occupancy, Cabins with 2 lower beds
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First
Class Hotel |
Deluxe
Hotel |
| Outside
Cabin
Category B |
$
3775.00 |
$
4160.00 |
| Outside
Cat. A |
$
3835.00 |
$
4300.00 |
| Outside
Cat. TA |
$
5090.00 |
$
5750.00 |
Rate
includes:
- Lonely
Planet travel guide book, Athens map
- 4-day
cruise to Greek Isles and Turkey , including all meals while on board.
- Accommodation
in Santorini, with breakfast, service charges & tax.
- Sample
Hotels in Santorini:
- For
Deluxe rates : Dana Villas with a view of the Caldera
& the sea ( Firostefani) .
- First
Class accommodation: " Sun Rocks ",
in Firostefani" , "Astra Apartments", " On The
Rocks" or Chromata Apartments with a view of the caldera
& the sea in Imerovigli , accommodation in the:
"Grotto Villas" in Firostefani .
Or Rose
Bay on Kamari Beach Hotel. For
Katikies Villas & Pantheon , supplement applies , please inquire
- Hotel
accommodation in Athens with breakfast, service charges & tax.
- Airport
greeting and assistance Transfer to hotel in Athens, and and from
hotel to the cruise in Piraeus.
- Round-trip
transfers on Santorini and Naxos
- All
Greek domestic air or ferry fare as per itinerary Sea
travel from Santorini to Naxos
Air travel from Naxos to Athens
- Port
Taxes.
- For
deluxe and First class hotel in Naxos (Porto Naxos or Naxos Palace
Add
a spa package to your stay
Not
included:
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