9 Days Aegean Classics - B - Land Only

Package Includes:

DAY 1, THURS - USA / ATHENS: Overnight flight to Athens, Greece. Airfare not included.

DAY 2, FRI - ATHENS: Upon arrival in Athens, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Rest of day at leisure.

DAY 3, SAT - ATHENS:   You will commence your guided Half Day Athens Sightseeing Tour which will give you an overall view of Athens and its monuments with the highlight of the tour being a visit to the world-famous ancient Acropolis. Rest of the day at leisure or explore this fascinating city on your own. Visit Plaka the old city of Athens with the many cafes, restaurants, shops and it’s flee market. (B)

DAY 4, SUN - ATHENS: Day at leisure. The Changing of the Guards in Athens Greece: Every Sunday morning at 11 am, people gather in Syntagma Square to watch the official changing of the guards, the military unit whose members stand proudly in perfect stillness in front of the Hellenic Parliament and its Tomb of Unknown Soldiers. Take an optional excursion and visit the ancient sites of Mycenae and Epidaurus or Delphi. Visit the many museums in Athens especially the Archaeological Museum. (B)

DAY 5, MON - ATHENS / PIRAEUS / MYKONOS: Enjoy a hearty breakfast at your hotel before being transferred directly to the Port of Piraeus or Port  Laurium.  Embark your cruise and sail to Mykonos with lunch offered onboard. Late afternoon, you will arrive in Mykonos, where you will enjoy free time on your own, on one of the most cosmopolitan islands in Greece. Return to the ship for dinner.   (B L D)    Inside Cabin cat. IB     

DAY 6, TUES - MYKONOS / KUSADASI / PATMOS:   Early morning breakfast will be served onboard as you arrive in the Port of Kusadasi. For those of you that have never discovered Kusadasi, we highly recommend the included tour to Ancient Ephesus or perhaps you may prefer to walk around this colorful town on your own. Return to the ship mid-morning and enjoy lunch onboard before sailing to Patmos. Late afternoon arrive in Patmos and explore the Monastery of St John and the Grotto of Revelations with the optional tour. Early evening return to the ship where dinner await you as you sail for Rhodes. (B, L, D) 

DAY 7, WED - Cruise-RHODES: Early morning breakfast will be served onboard as you arrive in the Port of Rhodes. As your ship will remain in Rhodes all day, we suggest taking in your included shore excursion visiting Lindos and its Acropolis, the Medieval Town of Rhodes with its cobblestoned pathways or the archaeological site of Filerimos. For those wishing, lunch will be offered onboard or perhaps you may prefer to enjoy a meal ashore at one of the many quaint Greek tavernas at your own expense. The afternoon can be spent wandering around or taking a quick swim at one of the nearby beaches. Late afternoon, return to your ship. Dinner will be served onboard as you sail for Crete. (B, L, D)

DAY 8, THURS - HERAKLION / SANTORINI: Early morning breakfast will be served onboard as you arrive in the Port of Heraklion, Crete. Spend your morning with an unforgettable optional tour visiting the Palace of Knossos and its excavations. Return to the ship mid-morning and enjoy lunch onboard before sailing to Santorini. Captivating views are not to be missed as your ship has Santorini in its sight. Those passengers taking the included excursion to Oia Village perched on the Caldera rim will disembark first via tender boats to Athenios Port where motor coaches will await. All other passengers will disembark via tender boats to Santorini`s small port where you can experience a journey up the caldera by cable car or donkey or foot. Early evening return to the ship via cable car and tender boat for dinner as you depart Santorini and sail back to Piraeus. (B, L, D)

DAY 9, FRI – PIRAEUS or LAURIUM / USA: Early morning arrival. Enjoy your breakfast this morning prior to transferring to the airport for your flight home, bringing you many wonderful memories and new friendships to share with your family. (B)

NOTE: Your international flight must depart from Athens 11:00 am or later. Early morning international departures are required to stay 1 additional day in Athens. Please call us at .800.385.3650

Package Includes:

• 3 nights First Class hotel accommodations in Athens with breakfast daily.

• Half Day Athens City Tour includes the Acropolis Museum with entrance fees to sites.

• 4-night Aegean Island Cruise with all meals daily, entertainment. Inside Cabin Cat. IB with two lower beds. Upgrades to outside Cabins are available at additional cost.

• Port taxes & service charges including ship gratuities of $209.00 included

• Beverage pkg: Unlimited non-alcoholic & alcoholic drinks throughout the cruise.

• All meals and entertainment throughout cruise.

• Shore Excursions Included (KUS-02) Ancient Ephesus, (RHO-01) Medieval Tour - Acropolis of Lindos & Citadel of the Knights.

• Total Meals 15:  7 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 dinners.

• Roundtrip transfers Airport - Hotel - Port.

• All hotel taxes and service charges except local city room tax.

• Porterage for 1 suitcase per person. 

• Classic Holidays representative as needed 24/7

Note: Hotels featured in itinerary may be substituted according to the availability.

Extend your stay with a Pre or Post accommodations. Please call us directly at 1.800.385.3650.

Please note: Rates do not include local hotel city taxes. City tax will be paid directly at the reception hotel desk at the arrival or at the checkout according to the local city board procedure. City tax will change according to hotel category (3 - 6 euros/ per day)

TRANSFERS: Airport transfers are included per itinerary only when airfare is purchased from Classic Holidays. Taxi service or private ground transfers are available for those purchasing their airfare elsewhere at additional cost.

Price Excludes: Airfare & airport taxes (except those which are specified), passports & visas, laundry, telephone calls, drinks, food not indicated in the itinerary, expenses of a personal nature, excess luggage and transfer of the same, optional excursions & excursions during the cruise, gratuities of any kind, Personal expenses, Customary tips to your drivers, guides and escorts