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THURSDAY: ATHENS
Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your selected hotel. Balance of the day at leisure.
FRIDAY: ATHENS
 Visit
Morning sightseeing
tour of Athens , including the visit to the Acropolis with
its Museum.
Balance of the day at leisure. In
the afternoon, transfer to Piraeus port to embark the cruise ship for your 7 day
cruise to the Greek islands & Turkey. Sailing in
the evening.
SATURDAY: DARDANELLES STRAIT / ISTANBUL
Morning on board cruising the famous Dardanelles strait. In the afternoon, arrival at the mystic city of Istanbul . Make the most of this night
participating in an optional night tour with Oriental dances.
SUNDAY: ISTANBUL
A full day in Istanbul with the
graceful minarets of countless mosques. Istanbuls blend of
East & West has resulted in some of the most magnificent architecture in the
world, including the Agia Sophia, the Blue
Mosque and the Topkapi
Palace. Explore this ancient city by participating in one of the
optional tours and bargain for your own treasures at one of the 5.000 shops of
the famous Grand Bazaar.
MONDAY: MYCONOS
Morning on board. In the afternoon arrival at the famous island of Myconos.
An international jet -set known for its beautiful sandy beaches, hundreds of
tiny white chapels and incredible night life.
TUESDAY: PATMOS / KUSADASI
Early morning call to the
island of Patmos, where
articipating in the optional tour, you will have the opportunity to visit the
Monastery and the Grotto of St. John, where he lived and recorded the book of
the Revelation. In the afternoon arrival at the Turkish port of Kusadasi. Do not miss
the opportunity to visit the city of Ephesus. One of the most complete ancient
cities ever excavated, where St. Paul was arrested and then banished.
WEDNESDAY: RHODES
A
full day in the beautiful island of
the roses. On a hill above the charming
town of Lindos rises and ancient Acropolis. Below lies the bay of St. Paul. The
crusading knights of St. John left the medieval city of Rhodes behind when they
were defeated by Sultan Suleyman the Magnificent. The presence of the Ottoman
Turks is marked with their minarets, mosques and Turkish bath. An optional tour
not to be missed.
THURSDAY: HERAKLIO(CRETE) / SANTORINI
First port of call is the Cretan port of Heraklio. Take the opportunity
to participate in the optional tour to the Palace of Knossos, to visit the
center of the Minoan Civilization. Continue in the afternoon to most
breathtaking island, Santorini . Disembarkation & transfer to your selected hotel.
FRIDAY: SANTORINI
Day at leisure in this beautiful island. The town of Fira s white-washed
houses, narrow streets and open air cafes, cling to a steep cliff accessible by
cable car or mule. To the south Akrotiri with its recent Minoan excavations
which support the theories that Santorini might be the lost continent of the Atlantis.
SATURDAY: SANTORINI / ATHENS
At the indicated time, you will
be transferred to the airport for your flight back to Athens. Arrival & transfer to
your selected hotel in Athens.
SUNDAY: ATHENS / AIRPORT
According to your departure flight, you will be transferred to the airport.
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