Euphoric Wonders -11 Days - Land Only
- Duration: 11 Days (approx.)
- Location: Athens
- Product code: P0BSYD
DAY 1, TUESDAY - ATHENS: Arrival in Athens. Transfer on your own to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Royal Olympic Hotel 5*
DAY 2, WEDNESDAY - ATHENS: Morning sightseeing tour of Athens. Visit the Acropolis and museum with its marvels. Spend the afternoon at leisure, or explore this fascinating city on your own. (B)
DAY 3, THURSDAY - ATHENS: Today is free. Spend some time at Constitution Square viewing the changing of the guards at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Shop at the Athens Flea Market,
Monastiraki or you may take an optional tour to Delphi or to Cape Sounion. (B)
DAY 4, FRIDAY - ATHENS - LAVRION /CRUISE: This morning breakfast at your hotel. You have the morning to do some sightseeing prior to transferring to Lavrion Port.You will embark your 7 Day Greek and Turkey Cruise. Cruise departure at 9:00pm. 60 kilometers from Athens, Lavrion is a bustling port and is an ancient silver mining center. The city’s silver mines date to prehistory and a bustling port. From here tonight we cruise for Santorini. (B, L, D) Cruise -Inside Cabin cat. ID
DAY 5, SATURDAY - SANTORINI: Arrival at 7:00am / Departure at 6:30pm. Its incredible cliffs rise from the blue waters of the Aegean toward the azure sky. Wander around this beautiful island
or take a mini cruise to Santorini’s smaller islands and volcano. Explore the Akrotiri Village excavations, wander about the beautiful hilltop village of Fira, the island’s unique capital, or just relax in a café in stunning Oia Village, and watch the sunset from 300 meters above the sparkling sea. Included tour (SAN-01) Enjoy majestic sunsets and breathtaking views that the world-renowned island of Santorini has to offer. From the traditional village of Firostefani and Imerovigli to the picturesque and beautiful Oia this tour has you covered. (B, L, D)
DAY 6, SUNDAY - IZMIR, Turkey: Arrival at 8:30am / Departure at 3:00pm. With a population of around 3.7 million, Izmir is the third largest city in Turkey, and boasts the second largest port after
Istanbul. Formerly the ancient city of Smyrna, Izmir is now a busy commercial center that rests on a vast bay. Included today is your Ancient Ephesus (ISM-03) tour. At Ancient Ephesus you find Immortal relics of the Hellenistic, Roman and Early Christian era. At the archaeological site you will be given a guided tour. (B, L, D)
DAY 7, MONDAY – NAFPLION, Greece: Arrival at 9:00am / Departure at 9:00pm. One of the most beautiful towns in Argolis, the Eastern Peloponnese, and one of Greece’s most romantic cities, elegant, architecturally homogenous. (B, L, D)
DAY 8, TUESDAY – CHANIA, Crete: Arrival at 08:00 / Departure at 18:00. The second-largest town on Greece’s largest island, Chania is the lively capital of the western half of Crete, and was formerly the islands capital until 1971. The atmosphere has a touch of Florence and Venice combined with the culture and character of Cretan traditions. Included in your cruise, "Taste of Crete" tour (CHA-11). Visits include Mosque of the Janissaries, The Splantzia Quarter, The Venetian buildings, Rethymnon (B, L, D)
DAY 9, WEDNESDAY - RHODES: Arrival at 8:00am / Departure at 5:00pm. You will have a full day to explore yet another incomparable island. Take your included tour (RHO-01) Medieval tour - Acropolis of Lindos and the Citadel of the knights. Highlights include Acropolis of Lindos and at the old city of Rhodes you will go through D’Amboise Gate to walk on the Street of the Knights. Along this street you will find the residences of the Knights, separated according to Order, which bear until today their corresponding crests. (B, L, D)
DAY 10, THURSDAY - CESME, Turkey - MYKONOS: Arrival at 7:00am / Departure at 1:30pm. Cesme is one of the most popular resorts on the Turkish coast. The sugar-sand beaches of Cesme will dazzle you, as will its myriad Ottoman fountains. Continue to Mykonos with arrival at 7:00pm and depart at 3:00am. Mykonos is a delightful island renowned for its lovely countryside and its beaches, its iconic windmills and sea breezes. (B, L, D)
DAY 11, FRIDAY - MYKONOS - ATHENS, Lavrion: Arrival at 9:00am. Disembark and either continue on your Athens hotel or to the airport for your flight back home. (B)
NOTE: Return flights should depart 1pm or later otherwise you need to stay overnight in Athens
Package Includes:
3 nights Deluxe hotel accommodations in Athens. Buffet Breakfast daily in Athens.
Athens city sightseeing tour, including the Acropolis and the Acropolis Museum.
7-night cruise to the Greek Islands & Turkey, including all meals and entertainment per itinerary.
Cruise: Inside cabins cat. ID...... Optional Outside superior cabins cat. XB available at nominal cost.
Shore Excursions included:(ISM-03) Ancient Ephesus, (CHA-11) Taste of Crete, (SAN-01) Oia Village, (RHO-01) Medieval Tour - Acropolis of Lindos and Citadel of the knights.
Beverage Blue package: Unlimited non-alcoholic & alcoholic package throughout cruise.
Included Port & Service charges of $354.00 per person
Meals 24: 10 breakfast, 7 lunch, 7 dinners
Airport Transfers included per itinerary.
Hotel taxes and service charges included.
Porterage for one suitcase included.
Shore excursions included per itinerary.
Price Excludes:
Shore excursions not included per itinerary
Personal expenses
Optional tours
Customary tips to your drivers, guides and escorts