Best of Eastern Mediterranean - Athens & Aegean Tours

Athens and Aegean Moderate 2013

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Palace of Knossos

The Oldest Olympic Stadium

Duration: 9 Days
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Brochure: Europe & Britain 2013

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Style: Eastern Mediterranean
Description: Embark on an odyssey around the Aegean and see the sights and sunsets in some of the region's most picturesque islands including Santorini, Mykonos and Patmos. Marvel at a wealth of ancient and historical attractions in Athens, Kusadasi, Ephesus and Heraklion.

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Trip Itinerary

Day 1

DEPART USA

Overnight flight to Athens.
Day 2

ARRIVE ATHENS (3 NIGHTS)

Welcome to mythical Greece! On arrival in Athens transfer to your hotel. Relax and unwind then spend the rest of the day exploring the city at your own pace.

Hotel: Zafolia (MF)

M: Moderate, D: Deluxe, SF: Superior First Class, F: First Class. For further details please see the notes section below.

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Day 3 to Day 4

ATHENS SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME

See the wonders of ancient Athens this morning on your guided sightseeing tour, which includes a walking tour of the Acropolis and views of the Parthenon. The rest of the day is yours to see more sights, shop or relax.

Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast / Buffet Breakfast)
Day 5

EMBARK PIRAEUS - MYKONOS

Transfer to Piraeus and cruise to stunning Mykonos. Spend a few hours discovering this island paradise with its distinctive white-washed houses and maze of narrow cobbled streets.

Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Day 6

KUSADASI - PATMOS

Arrive early in Kusadasi in Turkey and consider an optional excursion to fascinating Ephesus, site of the famous Temple of Artemis. Continue your cruise to Patmos, where there is time to shop, relax on the beach or take an optional excursion to the Monastery of St. John. Please note that in June, July and August, Patmos will not be visited. Instead, enjoy more free time to explore Kusadasi.

Meal(s): (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Day 7

HERAKLION - SANTORINI

Wake up in Heraklion on the island of Crete. Spend a few hours exploring the port town before continuing your cruise to Santorini, a spectacular volcanic island featuring beautiful cliff-top villages with incredible views of the caldera.

Meal(s): (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Day 8

DISEMBARKATION - ATHENS

Disembark in Athens and transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax, see the sights or shop for souvenirs.

Meal(s): (Breakfast)
Day 9

ATHENS - USA

Say goodbye to your fellow travelers at the end of a magical vacation. Airport transfers are provided. Conditions apply.

Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast)

What's Included

Sightseeing Highlights

AthensVisit the Acropolis and view the Parthenon. See the Agora, Royal Palace and Temple of Zeus. View Hadrian’s Arch and the 1896 Olympic stadium.
MykonosVisit this trendy island with its iconic white-washed houses and windmills.
KusadasiVisit the thriving Turkish port town of Kusadasi.
PatmosVisit the idyllic island of Patmos.
HeraklionVisit the port town on the island of Crete.
SantoriniVisit the cliff-top town of Fira for magnificent views of the Caldera.

Dining

4 buffet breakfasts in Athens.
All à la carte meals on-board ship inlcuding:
3 breakfasts.
3 lunches
3 dinners.

Travel Highlights

First Class hotel accommodations featuring two-bedded rooms and private facilities.
All hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes included.
In Athens, travel by air-conditioned coach.
A travel wallet with your documentation.
Triple-berth cabins available on request.
Complimentary return transfers provided between Athens Port and your hotel, and Athens airport transfers provided on the scheduled arrival and departure days of your itinerary.
Cruise accommodations comprised of an air-conditioned two-berth Standard Inside cabin with private facilities, telephone and radio.

Airport Transfers

For full details on transfers, please click here.

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Hotel Class Key

SF= Superior First Class, F = First Class, MF = Moderate First Class, ST = Superior Tourist, D = Deluxe and MD = Moderate Deluxe.
Hotels are subject to change.

Notes

* For single travellers purchasing the twin-share option, please note that there is a no smoking policy in all shared rooms.
^Twin-share option not available for trips to South America., Costa Rica, Mexico, Alaska, Hawaii or for any holiday & cruise combination, or in Asia and Eastern Mediterranean except Highlights of Turkey (without cruise) & Best of Turkey.