Athens and Greek Island Cruise

Enjoy a relaxing overnight flight to Athens.

Upon arrival in Athens, make your own way to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure to explore this historical city. Visit the Acropolis Museum using the ticket included in your program.

Enjoy a free day to explore Athens or consider taking a half-day optional tour to Cape Sounion or a day trip to Delphi. (B)

After breakfast, you will be transferred to your cruise ship to embark on a 3-night cruise of the Greek Islands. The ship will depart at 11:30 am to Mykonos, a sun-drenched island with white-washed, flower-decked alleyways and the famous windmills near the waterfront. Arrive in Mykonos at 6:00 pm and consider an optional excursion or explore the island on your own. The ship departs from Mykonos at 11:00 pm for an overnight cruise to Kusadasi. (B,L,D)

Arrive at the Turkish port of Kusadasi at 7:00 am and join an excursion to the ancient city of Ephesus. At 1:00 pm, continue your cruise to Patmos. Arrive in Patmos at 4:00 pm. You will have time for an optional tour or explore this island on your own. The ship departs from Patmos at 9:30 pm for an overnight cruise to Heraklion. (B,L,D)

Arrive in Heraklion, on the fabled island of Crete, at 7:00 am. You will have time to explore the town on your own or join an optional excursion to the Palace of Knossos. At 11:30 am, proceed to the island of Santorini. Arrive in Santorini at 4:30 pm and join an excursion to Oia Village perched on the rim of the Caldera. Stroll through its marble-paved alleys, gaze at the adorably cute shops, and become acquainted with the characteristic buildings, carved into the rocks. The ship departs from Santorini at 9:30 pm for an an overnight cruise to Piraeus, Athens. (B,L,D)

Early in the morning (6:00 am), arrive in Piraeus and disembark the ship. You will be transferred from the port to Athens airport to join your return flight to USA. (B)