Athens and Aegean Cruise
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Athens and Aegean Cruise
Experience the best of Greece and beyond with a journey that combines the ancient wonders of Athens with a magical Aegean cruise. Sail to iconic islands like Mykonos, Santorini, Patmos, and Crete, and cross into Turkey to explore vibrant Kusadasi. From whitewashed villages and golden beaches to historic treasures and lively ports, each stop offers its own unforgettable charm.
Upon arrival at Athens International Airport, you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel.
Balance of the day at leisure.
If time permits depending on your arrival time to Athens, you may enjoy one of our optional tours. (Cape Sounion or Athens By Night Tour with Traditional Greek show).
Overnight stay in Athens.
After breakfast at hotel, pick up for our Athens Sightseeing Tour. Our Athens Half Day Tour begins with a panoramic drive around Syntagma square, passing by many sightseeing hot spots such as National Garden, Hadrian’s Arch, St. Paul’s Church, Parliament, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Catholic Cathedral and Schliemann’s House. We will then drive past the Athens Trilogy which includes the University of Athens, the Academy of Athens, and the National Library. Our licensed guide will make you feel as if you are experiencing firsthand Athens’s old and new history as you look at these stately buildings. We continue for a photo stop at Panathenaic Stadium, otherwise known as Kallimarmaro Stadium, where the first Olympic Games took place in 1896. As we proceed, we pass by Zappeion and the Temple of Olympian Zeus. Last but not least, we make our way to the archaeological site of Acropolis, an UNESCO’S world heritage monument and we visit Propylae, as well as the small Temple of Athena Nike. Of course, our visit shall not be completed without the Parthenon and Erechtheion. The expert guided Athens sightseeing and museum tour continues with a pleasant short walk passing by Herodion and Dionysos Theater, in order to visit the New Acropolis Museum. With this Athens half day tour, you will enjoy one of the top UNESCO'S world heritage monuments.
At the end of our tour, transfer back to your hotel & balance of the day at leisure.
Overnight stay in Athens.
After breakfast, transfer to port for embarkation at 13:00hrs on ship for a 4 days/3 Nights cruise exploring 4 Greek islands and Turkey.
18:00 Arrival at Mykonos, renowned the world over for its lovely countryside and its beaches, its iconic windmills and sea breezes, the Little Venice neighborhood of Mykonos Town… it’s a dream from which you won’t want to wake. Stroll the picturesque alleys of Mykonos Town and, after the sun tucks itself into the sea, drink and dance deep into the night in one of Mykonos Town’s jet set nightclubs. It only takes a few hours on this paradisiacal island to understand how it’s earned its reputation as one of the world’s most beloved vacation destinations.
Cruise ship departs for Kusadasi at 23:00hrs.
Overnight stay on Cruise.
07:30hrs Arrive for breakfast in quiet Kusadasi, whose white sand beaches and incomparable shopping are a stone’s throw from the legendary excavation of Ancient Ephesus- one of the best-preserved and the Terrace Houses, one of the largest and most complete ancient cities in the world, the House of the Virgin Mary, beautiful Sirince Village and the thrilling metropolis of Izmir. Enjoy the excursion of “Ancient Ephesus through the ages” included in your program. Kusadasi is also home to a fantastic covered bazaar, where you can shop with a view of the town’s picturesque harbor.
Cruise ship departs for Patmos at 13:00hrs from Kusadasi.
17:45hrs Arrival at the blessed island of Patmos, a verdant, mountainous paradise considered one of the world’s loveliest destinations. Many believe John the Apostle wrote the Book of Revelations in a mountainside grotto (Grotto of Apocalypse) on Patmos where he heard the voice of God. At the top of the mountain, within the white walls of Hora, the monastery founded in his honor in 1088 stands guard above this holy island.
Cruise ship departs for Crete at 21:30hrs
Overnight stay on Cruise.
07:00 Ship arrives to Heraklion, an ancient Venetian port and the capital of Crete. Greece’s largest island will greet you like family. It’s a wonderland of secluded beaches, hiking trails, rivers and archeological marvels, including the Minoan Palace of Knossos, the first civilization in Europe, and the Archeological Museum in Heraklion with its majestic exhibition of invaluable treasures from the Ancient, Classical, Hellenistic and Roman periods of Crete in 20 galleries. Its collection of Minoan art and artifacts, many of them from nearby Knossos, is considered the finest in the world. Walking the city discover among others; Piazza dei Signori (Square of the Lords) and the elegant awarded Loggia, a nobleman’s club, the Fountain of the Lions, which was built by Francesco Morosini, St. Mark’s Basilica, the medieval Monastery of Saint Catherine and the Cathedral of Agios Minas. And don’t leave the island without a bottle of Cretan olive oil, the world’s finest. However you decide to spend your morning in Crete, you’ll fall in love.
Cruise ship departs for Santorini at 12:00hrs.
Arrival at 16:30hrs to the volcanic island of the Cyclades, Santorini; its mighty cliffs rise from the blue waters of the Aegean like a dream. Admire upon the cruise ship’s arrival in Santorini the spectacular caldera, created by the eruption of the island’s volcano in ancient times and the white washed houses perched on the edge, 300 meters above the sea level. Discover with your tour (optional) the breath-taking panorama of Oia, the most photographed spot in Greece, known worldwide for its fascinating sunset, the Monastery of Profitis Ilias and the capital of Fira with the Museum of Prehistoric Thira, whose exhibits date from the Neolithic era through the 17th century BC, and the Megaro Ghyzi, a cultural center. Fira is full of art galleries, award-winning restaurants, chic cafes, cozy bars, nightclubs, traditional taverns and unique shopping.
Cruise ship sets sail for Athens port at 21:30hrs.
Overnight stay on Cruise.
Your cruise to the Greek islands has come to an end.
Upon arrival at port in Athens, approx. at 06:00, transfer to Athens International Airport for your departure flight.
Includes
- 2 Nights Athens Hotel Accommodation (3*/4*/5*)
- Daily Breakfast
- SIC (shared basis) Half day Athens Sightseeing Tour, including the Acropolis Arch. Site and the Museum of Acropolis (entrance fees included) with professional guide & transfers from/to hotel
- 4 Days/ 3 Nights Aegean Cruise visiting 4 Greek islands & Turkey (Mykonos, Kusadasi, Patmos, Crete, Santorini) on Full Board Basis (Alcoholic beverages not included)
- Private transfers in Athens, from/to airport with professional driver
- Private transfers in Athens, from/to port for Cruise with professional driver
- All taxes
Excludes
- International and/or Domestic flights
- Other optional tours
- Other Meals or Beverages
- Other transfers
- Climate Resilience Tax - To be paid directly to hotel by guests
- Sustainable Development Fee (for port guests) - To be paid directly on cruise by guests
- Gratuities (optional)
- Any personal expenses
- In case of an increase in the VAT or other taxes, including entrance fees, rates are subject to change without prior notice.
- Rates may change during special periods such as Christmas, New Year, Easter, International Congresses, Conventions and Fairs.
- We would like to inform you that guests shall be required to pay directly to the hotel a “Climate Resilience Tax”, per overnight, per room. This tax goes directly to the state and the Hotel and/or travel agents have no interference. Hotel guests shall be requested to pay the Climate Resilience Tax directly to the hotel and is not included in our offers.
Please note that Cruise timings may change depending on weather conditions and/or cruise management decisions.
Sustainable Development Fee is a government fee that applies to all cruise guests visiting the Greek Islands. The fee is charged per person, per visit and collected directly by cruise company by guests onboard, if they wish to disembark at Greek ports.
- Athens Highlights Tour with Acropolis
- Aegean Cruise visiting Greek Islands and Turkey