Overview
Suitable for those that wish a quick overview of Athens and some of the more famous Greek islands. This itinerary will take you to some beautiful ports - Mykonos, Patmos & Santorini - along with Kusadasi & Heraklion which offer a chance to explore historical sites like Ephesus & Palace of Knossos.
Tour itinerary
DAY 01 : Thursday : Arrival Athens
Upon arrival meet in the arrivals hall of Athens Airport and transfer to hotel. Overnight in Athens.
meals: none
DAY 02 : Friday : Cruise embakartion / Mykonos
09:00-11:00 Transfer to the port of Athens for embarkation and departure
18:00-23:50 At port in Mykonos: widely known as the Greek St. Tropez. White and glistering scattered with windmills and 365 churches.
meals: breakfast, lunch & dinner included
DAY 03 : Saturday : Cruise Kusadasi & Patmos
07:00-12:00 At port in Kusadasi: a popular Turkish resort with a rich and varied past. Option to visit visit Ephesus, an ancient Greek city founded in the 8th century BC. one of the largest and best preserved ancient cities in the world.
16:00-21:00 At port in Patmos: a calm island known as the site where St. John wrote the Revelation. Optiona to visit the 11th century monastery, which crowns the island.
meals: breakfast, lunch & dinner included
DAY 04 : Sunday : Cruise Heraklion & Santorini
07:30-11:30 At port in Heraklion: capital of the largest island in Greece, option to visit the ruins of Minoan Knossos Palace
16:00-21:00 At port in Santorini: an island of white washed houses, with cliffs shaped by the volcano that formed it
meals: breakfast, lunch & dinner included
DAY 05 : Monday : Athens
07:00 Arrival back in Athens, disembark and meet for transfer to join on one of the following regular group excursions (you get to choose). If arriving to Athens a day or two earlier then sightseeing can be moved to start of itinerary instead.
a) 5hr Coach tour: visit Acropolis, New Acropolis Museum & panoramic drive through city center
b) 3hr Walking tour: visit Acropolis & stroll through the city centre
c) 5hr Walking tour: visit Acropolis, New Acropolis Museum & stroll through city centre
d) 3hr Athens Food walking tour: visiting specialty food shops with tastings & Varvakeios market
*Other alternatives available, like wine tasting etc, advise your preference in the enquiry form
Afternoon and evening free at leisure for you to further explore on your own. Overnight in Athens.
meals: breakfast included
DAY 06 - Departure from Athens:
Breakfast, check-out and as per your international flight departure time transfer to Athens Airport.