This eleven day package gives you some of the best experiences that Greece has to offer. Travelling in four or five star luxury all the way, this tour takes in the wonders of Athens, the fabulous, fast-paced, glamorous island of Mykonos and ends in a four day cruise around the Aegean. The perfect mix of fun, sun, history and entertainment, this package has something for every discerning traveller.
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Day 1 - (ATHENS AIRPORT ARRIVAL TRANSFER)
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On arrival in Athens, you will be met by our luxury transfer service, complete with an English speaking driver who will transfer you in air conditioned comfort to your hotel. You have the choice of staying in the four star Design "New Hotel" or the four star superior exclusive Callirhoe Hotel. You will be staying at this hotel for three nights. After checking in and freshening up, the rest of the day is yours to do as you wish. We suggest you start to enjoy Athens, maybe taking a walk down to the Plaka area where you can find a traditional meal in a taverna and enjoy the vibe of this busy city and its exciting nightlife.
Day 2 - (DAY TOUR OF ATHENS)
The morning has an early start on your second day in Athens. Breakfast will be available at your hotel. You will be collected from your hotel for a half day tour of Athens. This tour will include some of the most important tourist attractions in the city including Syntagma Square, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the Olympic Arena and finishing with a tour of the Acropolis, the jewel in the crown of Athens. After the tour, the rest of the day is free for you to do as you please. We suggest that you make your way down to the foot of the Acropolis and discover the joys of the markets at Monistiraki and the Plaka. In the evening, you can discover the world class restaurants and clubs that the city has on offer.
Day 3 - (FREE DAY IN ATHENS)
Today you have a choice. After breakfast at your hotel, the day has been left deliberately free for you to discover Athens on your own. The choices are limitless, from taking advantage of the shopping, visiting the National Archaeological Museum, wandering the ancient streets and taking in the vibe. We also offer tours to the site of Ancient Delphi, home to the Oracle and one of the most mystical and revered sites in Greece and tours to Cape Sounion, on the Athens Coast, to the Temple of Poseidon. Please speak to us at the time of booking to arrange these tours. This is a day for you to do as much or as little as you want.
Day 4 - (PASSAGE TO MYKONOS BY CRUISE SHIP)
After breakfast, you will be checking out of your Athens Hotel and our driver will transfer you down to Pireaus, Athen's main port, for your ferry bound for Mykonos. Lunch will be provided onboard the boat. On arrival in Mykonos, our representative will transfer you to your luxury hotel, the five-star Myconian Ambassador located just out of town at the beautiful Plata Yialos beach. This will be your home for the next three nights. After settling into your beautifully appointed room, the day is yours to do as you please. Apart from the fantastic facilities of the hotel and the pristine beach located a short walk away, you have the next three days to enjoy this whitewashed, cosmopolitan island.
Day 5 - (MYKONOS)
There is so much to do on Mykonos and today has been set aside for you to explore and discover this jewel of the Cyclades. Breakfast is included at the hotel for the next three mornings. Mykonos caters for every type of tourist. It is a beach lover's paradise being and island with many pristine beaches and clear blue waters. It is also a wonderful place to people watch, taking yourself into the main town and watching the rich, famous and infamous pass as you take in a coffee and a meal. Mykonos Town is colourful, maze-like streets are a joy to wander. Spend the day doing as much or as little as you choose.
Day 6 - (MYKONOS)
On your last full day on Mykonos, you once again have the choice to do whatever your heart desires. The shopping on Mykonos is as good as it is in London, New York and Paris, with international boutiques lining the streets. Mykonos is also particularly good for jewellery shopping with many goldsmiths selling some fantastic pieces. One night of your time on this wonderful island should include dinner in any one of the town's international restaurants and then on to a club where you can dance the night away. For those who like things more cultural, speak to us about arranging a morning tour to the island of Delos, spiritual home of the Cyclades and a fascinating morning of discovering one of the most important archaeological sites in Greece. Once a wealthy trading port, Delos was deserted over a thousand years ago. The ruins of the town complete with mosaics, running water and street art are well worth a visit.
Day 7 - (EMBARK YOUR 4-DAY CRUISE)
You have one last morning to enjoy what Mykonos has to offer. After lunch, you will check out of your hotel and be transferred to Mykonos Port where you will board the boat for your four day cruise of the Greek Islands and Turkey. Boarding the boat, you will be shown to your cabin, having the choice of a four star inside cabin or a five star cabin with sea views. All cabins are well appointed with all modern conveniences. For the next four days, you will be left to relax as you are taken around the Aegean. Relax by the ship's pool, relax, shop and enjoy your days cruising. Dinner in the evening is a chance for you to get to know your ship mates over a relaxing meal. Make sure that you take the time to take in the splendour that is sailing around the Greek Islands - there is nothing like it on earth.
Day 8 - (CRUISE TO KUSADASI)
During the night, the ship will have sailed to the Turkish coast to the port of Kusadasi on the Turkish coast. Here you will alight the boat and be taken to Ephesus for your tour of this ancient site. Ephesus is a major archaeological site which was once a major Roman city. This tour will take you to the major attractions of this fascinating site. After the tour, you will be taken back to the ship where you will be taken to the island of Patmos. Once there, you have the opportunity to go on an optional excursion to the monastery and cave of St John the Divine, the place where he wrote the Book of Revelation. All meals of the day will be provided for on the ship.
Day 9 - (CRUISE TO RHODES)
Arriving at the port of Rhodes first thing in the morning, you have the day to explore this second largest of the Greek Islands. The Rhodes Town was once the home to one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Now, this bustling city, once home to the Knights Templar, is a wonder of great shopping, ancient sites and fantastic food. You have the opportunity to explore the atmospheric old town with its cobbled streets, Medieval Castle and the town walls which have stood for centuries. There is also an optional excursion to the archaeological site of Lindos in the centre of the island. Arriving back on the ship later in the afternoon, the ship will make its way south to the island of Crete. All meals for the day will be provided on board.
Day 10 - (CRUISE TO HERAKLION)
The ships sails across the Aegean overnight to the port of Heraklion, Crete. After breakfast you will go to shore and have the opportunity to explore the town, so very different to the other towns visited on the cruise. There is also an optional excursion that can be taken to the site of Ancient Knossos, the centre of Minoan Civilisation. All meals for the day will be provided on board. Later, you will board to ship for the sailing to Santorini, one of the most beautiful places on earth. On arrival in Santorini you will have many options for you last evening on board and your last evening of your Greek Vacation. You can wander the streets of Thira, the main town of Santorini, or take a visit to the town of Oia, on the northern point of the Caldera, home to the most beautiful sunsets in the world. Santorini is the perfect place to end your cruise of the Greek Islands, saving the very best until last.
Day 11 - (DISEMBARK & TRANSFER TO AIRPORT)
After breakfast you will depart the ship and be transferred to the airport for your flight home.
Excludes
- International air fare
- Beverages
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