Thu. Arrive in Athens. Report to your hotel, PHILIPPOS, located just 5 min. walking distance to the Akropolis. Afternoon at leisure to visit the Akropolis and to explore the old Athens quarter - Plaka- with its hundred and hundreds of picturesque shops and taverns. Overnight Athens.
Fri. After breakfast, transfer to the Piraeus Cruise Terminal and board the cruise vessel AQUAMARINE for the trip to MYKONOS. ( Please visit our e-Gallery for Mykonos and other Islands photos )Arrive in the afternoon. Transfer to your hotel RHENIA BUNGALOWS, located at Tourlos Beach, just 3 km from Chora -the capital of Mykonos. Overnight.
Sat. At leisure to explore this cosmopolitan island, combining the sophisticated lifestyle with the simple yet charming life of this Cycladic island. Stroll through the maze of narrow streets, marvel the
tiny chapels and whitewashed houses with their flower-filled balconies. Relax on the waterfront, enjoy the sunset and later on rich nigh-life of Mykonos. In the morning, take an optional trip by boat to the sacred island of DELOS and return at noon. Overnight in Mykonos
Sun. At leisure for swimming, sightseeing, shopping. Take an optional trip by high-speed ferry (20 min) to the nearby island of TINOS - the Lourdes of Greece. Or visit the island of PAROS. Overnight in Mykonos.
Mon. Morning free. In the evening transfer to the port and embark the cruise vessel AQUA MARINE at start the 4-day cruise to the beautiful Greek islands and Turkey. Sail at 10:00 pm. Overnight onboard
Tue. Arrive in Turkey - Kusadasi port at 07:00 am. A picturesque town with many opportunities for flea market shopping. Nearby lies the ancient city of Ephessus, founded by the Athenians. A tour of Ephessus will allow you to discover a treasure of Greek, Hellenistic and Roman monuments, which witness the past power and prosperity of this city.Sail at 12:00 for PATMOS. Arrive at 4:00 pm. Very often Patmos is called the Jerusalem of the Aegean Sea. It is the sacred island where St. John the Divine , whilst
in exile, wrote the Book of Revelation. Built 900 years ago the Monastery of St. John is an impressive structure with outstanding interior frescoes. Visit the grotto where St. John lived and actually wrote the Book of Revelation. Sail at 9:00 pm. Overnight onboard.
Wed. Arrive in RHODES at 07:00 am.A mix of modern and medieval. Rhodes fascinates and impresses each visitor. Not to be missed is the Akropolis of Lindos. Wander through the medieval city of Rhodes, view the Palace of the Knights and walk down the famous Chevaliers Road. Sail at 6:00 pm. Overnight oboard
Thu. At 07:00 am arrive in HERAKLION, Crete. The well-known archaeological site of Knossos is situated just 3 miles away from the town's center.The Palace of Knossos was not only the residence of the
ruling house but also an administrative and religious for the whole region. The Archaeological Museuem of Herklion exhibits a fine display of Minoan culture discovered during the excavations of Knossos. Sail at 11:30 for SANTORINI. Arrive Santorini at 4:30 pm.. Santorini, considered to be the lost continent of Atlantis. Enjoy TWO of the most beautiful sunsets in the world. Sail at 9:00 pm. Overnight aboard.
Fri. Arrive in Piraeus at 07:00 am. Transfer to hotel in Athens. Day at leasure for optional sighteeing. Overnight.
Sat. After breakfast end of the Tour.
