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PACKAGE INCLUDES:
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3 nights
hotel accommodation in
Athens
- 3 nights
hotel accommodation in Santorini
- 4
day cruise to the Greek islands and Turkey (all meals included)
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Half day
Athens sightseeing tour
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Air
tickets Santorini to Athens
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All
transfers as mentioned
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Entrance
fees during guided sightseeing
-
24 hour assistance phone
number
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Daily
breakfast
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All taxes
ITINERARY:
DAY 1: ATHENS
Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Balance of day at
leisure.
DAY 2:
ATHENS GUIDED CITY TOUR
Morning sightseeing
tour of Athens. 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. Afternoon
at leisure.
DAY 3:
ATHENS / CRUISE / MYKONOS
Morning transfer to Piraeus port to embark the cruise ship for
your 4 night cruise to the Greek islands & Turkey.
Cruise to Mykonos and enjoy the evening on this lively island.
DAY 4:
KUSADASI / PATMOS
This morning we will call at the Turkish port of Kusadasi
(optional tour to Ephesus). In the afternoon we visit the island
of Patmos, famous for the Monastery of St. John.
DAY
5:
RHODES
In the morning we will call at the the island of Rhodes, the
largest of the Dodecanese Islands. It was fortified by the
Knights of the Order of St. John in the 14th century and is rich
in history and culture.
DAY
6:
HERAKLION / SANTORINI
In the morning we arrive at the port of Heraklion in Crete, the
largest of the Greek islands and the birthplace of Zeus - king
of the ancient Gods. (optional tour to Knossos Palace and its
museum). We then sail to Santorini island arriving in the
afternoon. You will disembark from the cruise and a transfer
will be arranged from the port to your hotel.
DAY
7 &
8: SANTORINI
Days at leisure to enjoy the sun, the unforgettable view and the most romantic
sunset in the world.
DAY
9: SANTORINI /
ATHENS
At the indicated time you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to
Athens. Upon arrival in Athens you will be transferred to your hotel.
DAY
10:
ATHENS / AIRPORT
According to your departure flight, you will be transferred to the airport. |