Splendors Of Greece And Turkey

2012 Season
Departs From: Athens

From 1,319EUR

Length:  11 days with 7-night cruise from Athens to Athens, or 12 days incl. travel

Overview

This vacation offers the best of Athens plus a 7-day cruise to Turkey and the Greek Isles. Enjoy a 2-night stay in Athens, where during your guided sightseeing a visit to the Acropolis is included. Then board your cruise ship to set sail in the Aegean Sea. Your first ports are Istanbul and Izmir in Turkey. Via the Greek islands of Patmos and Mykonos, sail on to Rhodes, Crete, and Santorini (weather permitting).

Duration:  11 Days

Schedule:

Start Date	End Date
30 May, 2012	09 June, 2012
06 June, 2012	16 June, 2012
13 June, 2012	23 June, 2012
20 June, 2012	30 June, 2012
27 June, 2012	07 July, 2012
04 July, 2012	14 July, 2012
11 July, 2012	21 July, 2012
18 July, 2012	28 July, 2012
25 July, 2012	04 August, 2012
01 August, 2012	11 August, 2012
08 August, 2012	18 August, 2012
15 August, 2012	25 August, 2012
22 August, 2012	01 September, 2012
29 August, 2012	08 September, 2012
05 September, 2012	15 September, 2012
12 September, 2012	22 September, 2012
19 September, 2012	29 September, 2012
26 September, 2012	06 October, 2012
03 October, 2012	13 October, 2012
10 October, 2012	20 October, 2012
17 October, 2012	27 October, 2012
24 October, 2012	03 November, 2012

City Highlights

Athens
Welcome drink; guided sightseeing, visit the Acropolis

Cruising
Seven-night cruise to Istanbul, Mykonos, Patmos, Kusadasi (Turkey), Rhodes, Crete, Santorini

Cruise Details:
Rotation of ports of call may vary for congestion reasons at certain ports with or without prior notice.

Cabin categories:

Moderate Plus (inside cabin category IC)
Premier (outside cabin category XC/XD)
Premier Plus (upgraded outside cabin category XE/XF)

All cabins with two lower beds and private shower and toilet.

Full entertainment program on board.

TravelToe host service throughout the cruise.

Note:
Please check visa requirements with your local consulate(s); responsibility for obtaining visas rests with the traveler.

Day 1   Arrive In Athens, Greece. Time to rest or to start exploring the Hellenic capital. At 6 pm, meet your Athens host and traveling companions for a welcome drink.

Day 2   Athens. Sightseeing with a Local Guide features a visit to the Parthenon’s crowning beauty atop the ACROPOLIS, the Erechtheum with its Porch of Maidens, the beautifully preserved Theseum, Roman temple of Zeus, theater of Dionysus, and the Agora where Socrates taught. Vistas of the government buildings and elegant homes in the modern city provide a striking contrast to the remains of the glorious past. The rest of the day is at leisure. How about a Greek dinner tonight? Your local host knows where to find local fare and entertainment reminiscent of Zorba the Greek. (B)

Day 3   Athens–Piraeus (Embarkation). Morning at leisure. Later, head for Pireaus, where you will sail into the deep blue waters of the Aegean Sea at 4 pm, easily settling into the cruising routine of sunbathing, sipping cool drinks, splashing in the pool, and reveling in the delights prepared by the ship’s expert chefs. (B,D)

Day 4   Cruising: Istanbul. Plenty of time to get acquainted with the ship’s amenities as you cruise towards Istanbul. In the late afternoon, witness the spectacular passage through the Bosporus, a 20-mile strait separating Europe from Asia. (B,L,D)

Day 5   Istanbul. Full day at leisure or enjoy an optional excursion in this fascinating gateway between Orient and Occident, the Christian and the Islamic worlds. Sail from Istanbul in the early evening. (B,L,D)

Day 6   Cruising: Izmir. Plenty of time this morning to relax on board while cruising towards Izmir, situated in western Anatolia and the second-largest port in Turkey. An optional excursion takes you to the fascinating Greek, Roman, and Byzantine excavations of Ephesus. (B,L,D)

Day 7   Cruising: Patmos–Mykonos. Two ports of call today. First, the tiny Greek island of Patmos, where St. John the Divine wrote the Revelation. The 11th-century monastery with its valuable manuscript collection is well worth a visit. Next, discover the mountainous island of Mykonos with its characteristic windmills and dazzling white houses. Time to wander at whim through narrow paved streets lined with trendy boutiques and shady tavernas before returning on board. (B,L,D)

Day 8   Cruising: Rhodes. All day is dedicated to the island of Rhodes. Explore the sights in the historic Old City with its ramparts and palaces built by the Knights of St. John during the Crusades. Another possibility – join an optional excursion to Lindos and Athena’s fabulous temple. And if sightseeing is not your thing, Rhodes’ sun-drenched public beaches and colorful shopping districts are within easy walking distance of the port. Sail from Rhodes around dinner time. (B,L,D)

Day 9   Cruising: Crete & Santorini. Early arrival in Heraklion on Crete. A few miles away is Knossos, the center of the 3000 BC Minoan civilization, and an optional excursion can be booked. This afternoon, call at Santorini (weather permitting), the “Black Pearl of the Aegean.” The optional shore excursion here takes you up to the cliff-top village of Thera for one of the world’s most breathtaking panoramas. (B,L,D)

Day 10   Piraeus (Disembarkation)–Athens. After breakfast on board, disembark at Piraeus and return to Athens. The remainder of the day is free to catch up on last-minute shopping. Enjoy an optional dinner in a romantic restaurant. (B)

Day 11   Athens. Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)

Meals:  Welcome drink; full buffet breakfast (B) in Athens and full à-la-carte breakfasts, lunches, and dinners (B,L,D) while cruising

Hotel Information:  ATHENS Divani Palace Acropolis (SF)

Ship

Cristal


Terms and Conditions

Note: Flights are NOT included with the Tour and unless otherwise stated above transfers are also NOT included.

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