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ITINERARY:
SATURDAY: ATHENS
Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Balance of day at
leisure.
SUNDAY:
MORNING
ATHENS GUIDED CITY TOUR
The striking
contrast between breathtaking monuments
of a glorious past and modern elegant
structures is what you will enjoy during
your tour of Athens. Visit the
Acropolis,the crowning beauty and glory
of Ancient Athens, with its many
monuments atop its rocky base, including
the awesome Parthenon, the Propylea, the
temple of Athena Nike and the
Erechtheion, with its Porch of Maidens.
Drive to the Roman Temple of Olympic
Zeus, the Panathinaikon Stadium(site of
the first modern Olympic Games in 1896),
the Tomb of the unknown Soldier in front
of the Parliament House on Constitution
Square. See views of government
buildings and elegant structures of the
19th century. Drive along
Panepistimiou Avenue and view the
Catholic Cathedral, the Academy,
University, National Library. In
contrast, conclude your tour with a
visit to the
new
Acropolis museum (closed on Monday’s),
a marvel of architecture with a full
exhibition of the glory of Ancient
Athens.
Balance of day at leisure.
MONDAY:
ATHENS / CRUISE / MYKONOS
Morning transfer to Piraeus port to embark the cruise ship for
your 4 day cruise to the Greek islands & Turkey.
Cruise to Mykonos and enjoy the evening on this lively island.
TUESDAY:
MORNING IN KUSADASI / EVENING IN PATMOS
Enjoy breakfast on board and the
morning at leisure in Kusadasi (Ephesus, Turkey) from 7:00 am to
noon. Renowned for its beaches and attractive view of the
Aegean, Kusadasi is near to several historical sites including
Ephesus, the Temple of Artemis, and the House of the Virgin
Mary. Spend the evening at leisure in Patmos (Greece). Sail to Rhodes this evening.
WEDNESDAY: FULL DAY IN RHODES
Enjoy a full day on the island of
Rhodes (Greece), the largest island of the Dodecanese
archipelago. Explore the island`s
medieval Old Town, preserved in and around the walls of a
Venetian castle, built by the 14th-century Knights of St. John.
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Citadel of Rhodes is located
at the far northern end of the island and is considered one of
the best preserved medieval towns in the Mediterranean.
THURSDAY: MORNING IN CRETE /
AFTERNOON DISEMBARK IN SANTORINI
Arrive early this morning in
Heraklion (Crete, Greece), one of the four prefectures that
constitute the island of Crete. Enjoy a half day at leisure to
explore the island on your own. At noon, cruise to Santorini.
Upon arrival in Santorini disembark and transfer to your hotel
in Santorini
FRIDAY & SATURDAY: SANTORINI
Days at leisure to enjoy the sun, the unforgettable view and the most romantic
sunset in the world.
SUNDAY: SANTORINI /
ATHENS / ROME
At the indicated time you will be transferred to the airport for your
flight to
Rome (via Athens). Upon arrival in Rome you will be transferred to your hotel.
MONDAY:
ROME HALF DAY CITY
TOUR
Your morning tour reveals Rome's infinite aspects and eras.
Drive through Via Cavour and see Piazza della Repubblica with
Najads Fountain. Continue on Via Bissolati and Via Veneto (the
Rodeo Drive of Rome) and see Palazzo Margherita (seat of the
American Embassy), Aurelian Walls (3rd century A.D.) and Piazza
Barberini. Pass by the Quirinale Palace, residence of the
President of the Italian Republic, then visit the Trevi Fountain
and the Pantheon. Drive past Piazza Navona, Palace of Justice,
Castel Sant' Angelo, Via della Conciliazione and then visit St.
Peter's Basilica in the Vatican City. Afternoon at leisure
TUESDAY:
ROME
Day at leisure in Rome
WEDNESDAY:
ROME / AIRPORT
According to your departure flight, you will be transferred to the airport. |
