9 Days - Aegean Breeze - Land Only

Itinerary

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

DAY 2, WEDNESDAY - ATHENS: Upon arrival at the Athens International Airport, you will be transferred directly to your Athens City Hotel. Enjoy an evening at leisure. Athens Overnight Accommodation.   

DAY 3, THURSDAY - 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, FRIDAY - ATHENS / MYKONOS: Enjoy a hearty breakfast at your hotel before being transferred directly to the Port of Lavrion. 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 5, SATURDAY - 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 Crete.  (B, L, D) 

DAY 6, SUNDAY - CRETE / SANTORINI:  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. Early morning breakfast will be served onboard. Marvel at the captivating views of this magnificent island as you arrive and anchor in Santorini. You will disembark the ship at the Port of Athenios and be transferred to your hotel. Afternoon at leisure where you can wander around the capital of Santorini, Fira, with breathtaking views of the Caldera. Overnight Accommodation in Santorini with Breakfast. (B, L)  

DAY 7, MONDAY - SANTORINI: Enjoy breakfast at your hotel and then enjoy sightseeing one of the many tours available such as Ancient Akrotiri & Santorini Winery or the Volcano Cruise and swim at the hot springs or enjoy a swim at one of the many beaches. Overnight Accommodation in Santorini with Breakfast. (B)

DAY 8, TUESDAY - SANTORINI: After breakfast visit the black or red beaches, enjoy life at a cliff-side café or simply take in beauty of the outstanding views. You may want to visit on your own the beautiful village of Oia, perched on the rim of the caldera offering panoramic views of the island and the blue Aegean Sea. (B)

DAY 9: WEDNSDAY - SANTORINI / ATHENS / HOME: This early morning transfer to Santorini airport for your flight home bringing you many wonderful memories and new friendships to share with your family. 

** 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:

• 2 Nights Athens Hotel Accommodations with Breakfast

• 3 Nights Santorini Hotel Accommodations with Breakfast

• Half Day Athens Sightseeing includes Acropolis Museum

• 3 Day Greek Island Cruise Full Board in Inside Cabin cat. IB

• 2 Shore Excursions (KUS-02) Ancient Ephesus, (HER-01) Minoan Palace of Knossos - 1st European civilization

• Unlimited non & alcoholic beverages on cruise

• Included Port Taxes & service charges of $159.00 p.p.

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

• Athens airport – hotel - port Transfers as stated in description

• Santorini port – hotel – airport Transfers as stated in description

• Meals: 7 breakfast, 3 lunch, 2 dinners

• All Entrance Fees

• Hotel Taxes and service charges except local hotel city tax
  
  

NOTE New Tax effective 01/01/2018 Greece has implemented a Special overnight accommodations tax of 4€ per person per night to be paid by clients directly upon check-out to the hotels. 

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

NOTE:  Airport transfers are included only when airfare is purchased from Classic Holidays. Taxi service is available for those purchasing their airfare elsewhere. Prices and dates available can be found on our brochure price insert or on our Online Booking Module above

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

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