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THURSDAY: ISTANBUL
Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Balance of day at leisure.
FRIDAY: ISTANBUL
 A full
day excursion to Istanbul city
including the most famous monuments like the Agia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and the Roman hippodrome. After lunch visit the Topkapi Palace and the famous Grand Bazaar.
SATURDAY: ISTANBUL / IZMIR
Morning at leisure for shopping and for strolling
around Istanbul city. In the evening, transfer to the airport for the
flight to Izmir
. Arrival at Izmir and transfer to your selected hotel.
SUNDAY: IZMIR / PERGAMO
After breakfast, sightseeing tour to the Greek city of Pergamo, including visit to the Acropolis, the Asklepion & the Temple of Athens. Lunch at a local restaurant and evening return to the hotel.
MONDAY: IZMIR / EPHESUS / KUSADASI
 Full day excursion to the old
capital of Asia Minor, the ancient city of Ephesus. Visit the ruins
of Odeon, the Temple of Hadrian, the Library, the Agora and the house of
Virgin Mary. Then tour arrival at Kusadasi
and accommodation.
TUESDAY: KUSADASI / PATMOS
After breakfast, transfer to the port of Kusadasi to
embark your selected cruise ship and start your 3-day cruise to the Greek
islands. First port of call is the island of Patmos
, where participating 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.
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
Heraklion. Take the opportunity to participate in the optional tour
to the Palace of Knossos
, to visit the centre of the Minoan Civilization. Continue in the afternoon to most breathtaking island, Santorini, believed to be the lost continent of the Atlantis.
FRIDAY: PIRAEUS / ATHENS
Early morning return to Piraeus port. After breakfast
on board, disembarkation and transfer to the centre of Athens to begin the
tour of Athens city, passing through the most famous monuments,
such as the House of Parliament, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the
Acropolis and its museum
(visit), Hadrian's Arch, Temple of Olympian Zeus, the Panathenaic stadium, the Royal Palace, the Academy, the University and the National Library. Balance of the day at leisure.
 SATURDAY: ATHENS / ARGOLIS (CORINTH-MYCENAE-EPIDAURUS)
After
breakfast, drive along the scenic coastal roads of the Saronic Gulf to
Corinth (stop). Proceed to Mycenae , visit the ruins, including the Lion's Gate, the Tomb of Agamemnon and the Palace. Depart for Nafplio
through Argolis. After lunch leave for Epidaurus where you will visit the famous Theatre known for its superior acoustics. Return to Athens in the evening.
SUNDAY: ATHENS / AIRPORT
According to your departure flight, you will be
transferred to the airport.
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VISA - PASSPORTS
Aegean Dream
11 Days/10 Nights
