Overview
The sun-soaked Aegean is a
paradise of aquamarine seas, rocky islands, perfect
sandy beaches and lovely ancient civilization
architecture. It is a perfect holiday destination,
and this fascinating 8-day visit is a wonderful
blend of all of its best elements and destinations.
We explore the finest remains of millennia-old
cities such as Athens and Ephesus, sail to stunning
Santorini, and enjoy warm evenings strolling
atmospheric streets, relaxing in traditional
tavernas and watching the sun set idyllically over
the sea. It’s a perfect chance to get to know the
cradle of European civilisation.
Itinerary
Touring: Athens
- Piraeus - Mykonos - Kusadasi
(Turkey) - Patmos - Rhodes - Heraklion - Santorini
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Piraeus
Day 1: Athens
Meeting at the airport and transfer to
the hotel. (D, O)
Day 2: Athens - Piraeus – Cruise
to Mykonos
We cruise from the port of Piraeus to
the lively island of Mykonos, famed for gorgeous
beaches, beautiful windmills, chic boutiques and
popular nightclubs. A place to stroll the little
streets, enjoy shopping, then bask in the serenity
of sunset over its picturesque harbour. (B, L, D, O)
Day 3: Cruise to Kusadasi, Turkey - Patmos
Kusadasi in Turkey is near ancient Ephesus, whose
incredible columns, theatres and streets must be
seen at least once in everyone’s life. After time to
see the typical colourful bazaar by the port, we
cruise out to fabulous, scenic and peaceful Patmos.
(B, L, D, O)
Day 4: Cruise to Rhodes
Idyllic Rhodes boasts magnificent beaches and
abundant year-round sunshine. Highlights include the
ancient acropolis of the goddess Athena towering on
a rocky promontory above charming Lindos, while
below it lies St Paul’s Bay, where the Apostle
landed. (B, L, D, O)
Day 5: Cruise Heraklion, Crete and
Santorini
Magical Crete is home to the
substantially restored Palace of Knossos, seat of
the mighty Minoans and said to be the mythical
Labyrinth of King Minos. We then cruise to the
marvellous archipelago of Santorini, perhaps the
most breathtaking Greek islands. (B, L, D, O)
Day 6: Athens
Our Athens city tour features the city’s
most famous sights - Hadrian’s Arch, the Temple of
Olympian Zeus, the Acropolis, the Propylaea, the
Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechtheum and the
unparalleled Parthenon. In the evening we enjoy the
‘Athens by Night’ tour, and a typical taverna. (B,
D, O)
Day 7: Athens
Enjoy a day at leisure to
explore Athens’ history, or perhaps take a charming
afternoon trip along the winding coastal road with
its numerous beaches to Cape Sounion, dominated by
the impressive marble pillars of the Temple of god
Poseidon, where breathtaking views of the Saronic
Gulf await. (B, D, O)
Day 8: Athens
Breakfast and
leisure until transfer to the airport for your
homeward bound flight. (B)
B=Breakfast; L=Lunch;
D=Dinner; O=Overnight;