11 Days - Aegean Breeze II - Land Only

Itinerary

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 the day at leisure. Titania Hotel 4*

DAY 3, SAT - ATHENS: After breakfast, 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. Afterwards, you will be taken back to your hotel where you will have the afternoon and evening free to wander around this magnificent city on your own. Athens Overnight Accommodation. (B)

DAY 4, SUN - ATHENS: Day at leisure. Take a walk through the narrow streets of the old city of Plaka filled with shops, cafes and tavernas. 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. Visit the Archaeological Museum on your own or you may take an optional tour to Delphi or to Cape Sounion. (B)

DAY 5, MON - ATHENS / PIRAEUS / MYKONOS: Enjoy a hearty breakfast at your hotel before being transferred directly to the Port of Piraeus.  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)    

DAY 6, TUES - 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- 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. Upon arrival you will be transferred to your hotel for a glorious 3-day stay. Your evening is free to wander around the capital, Fira. Don't miss the magical sunset that Santorini is so famous for. Overnight Accommodation in Santorini (B, L)  El Greco Hotel 4* 

DAY 9 & 10, FRI & SAT - SANTORINI: Enjoy this beautiful and unique island at leisure. You may opt to visit the idyllic town of Oia or spend your day relaxing on one of the many beaches. Enjoy a  coffee overlooking the Caldera, deck out by the pool, shop for precious gems in the many jewelry shops in the heart of Fira. (B)

DAY 11, SUN - SANTORINI / ATHENS / USA: Early morning transfer to the airport for your flight to Athens, continue to USA. (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 night’s hotel accommodations in Athens.

• 3 night’s hotel accommodations in Santorini.

 •  Breakfast daily in Athens and Santorini.

• 4 Day Aegean Island Cruise with all meals daily, entertainment. 1st class - Inside cabin superior with two lower beds - Cat. IB.  Cabin upgrades available.

• Two shore excursions: Rhodes Medieval tour (Acropolis of Lindos and Citadel of the Knights) and Ancient Ephesus through the Ages (Kusadasi)

• Drink package inclusive of non-alcoholic and alcoholic drinks (for adults 18 and over) on Greek Island cruise.

• Port Tax & service charges of $209.00 per person includes gratuities on ship.

• Total Meals 16: 9 Breakfast, 4 Lunch, 3 Dinners

• Athens City sightseeing tour including the Acropolis and the Acropolis Museum.

• All transfers as per itinerary.

• One way Airfare Santorini - Athens (early morning departure**)

• Hotel Taxes and service charges except local hotel city tax .

• Porterage of one suitcase per person.

• 24/7 assistance in Greece by our Classic Holidays representative.

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 check out 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