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Greece Splendor - 06 nights / 07 days (2 Nights Athens & 4 Nights Cruise)

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    Day 01: Athens

    Arrival at Athens Airport, meet and greet with our representative and transfer to your hotel for check-in
    In the evening free at leisure.
    We suggest, optional night out in Athens

    A Night Out in Athens
    Your evening begins with a short panoramic drive through the city center and on the slopes of the sacred hill you will be able to see, admire and take photos of the illuminated Acropolis. Then a pleasant walk through the narrow picturesque streets of Plaka, the old city, will bring you at a Typical Greek Tavern where you will enjoy your dinner (drinks not included) following a floor show with live music and Greek Folk Dances in traditional costumes.

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    Day 02: Athens - Mykonos

    After breakfast, transfer to cruise terminal for embarkation on board for your Iconic Aegean Cruise.

    Departure from Piraeus port
    The bustling port of Piraeus, made famous by classic films like Never On Sunday and Stella, is a brief Metro or taxi ride from Athens. This vibrant, cosmopolitan, historically rich city is dense with ancient monuments, chic cafés and unique shops.
    Mykonos island arrival
    Mykonos is a delightful island renowned for its lovely countryside and its beaches, its iconic windmills and sea breezes.

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    Day 03: Kusadasi Turkey – Patmos

    Kusadasi arrival
    The area has been a center of art and culture since some of the earliest recorded history, and has been settled by many civilizations since being founded in 3000 BC. Kusadasi is currently one of the finest is resort town on the Aegean coast.
    Patmos island arrival
    Many believe John the Apostle wrote the Book of Revelations in a mountainside grotto where he heard the voice of God. Further up the mountain, within the white walls of Hora, the monastery founded in his honor in 1088 stands sentinel above this verdant island.

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    Day 04: Rhodes island

    Rhodes town
    You will have a full day to explore yet another incomparable island.

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    Day 05: Heraklion / Crete - Santorini island

    Heraklion arrival
    Heraklion is an ancient Venetian port and the fascinating capital of Crete. Greece’s largest island is a paradise of secluded beaches, hiking trails, rivers and archaeological marvels.
    Santorini island arrival
    Its incredible cliffs rise from the blue waters of the Aegean toward the azure sky. Wander around this beautiful island ot take a mini cruise or a cruise to Santorini’s smaller islands and volcanoes. Explore the Akrotiri Village excavations, wander about the beautiful hilltop village of Fira, the island’s unique capital, or just relax in a café in stunning Oia Village, and watch the sunset from 300 meters above the sparkling sea. Enjoy a glass of wine with a view from the sky…

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    Day 06: Athens

    Athens arrival
    Transfer to your hotel for check in . Free time for leisure or enjoy one of the following optional tours.

    Athens Sightseeing with Acropolis Museum
    This tour gives you an opportunity to observe the striking contrasts that make Athens such a fascinating city.Our expert guides will take you to see the Panathenaic Stadium where the first Olympic Games of modern times were held in 1896 (short stop). Continue and pass by the Prime Minister's residence (ex Royal Palace) guarded by the Euzones in their colorful uniform, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, the Hadrian's Arch, the Parliament and the memorial to the Unknown Soldier, the Academy, the University, the National Library, the Constitution Square (Syntagma).
    On the Acropolis visit the Architectural Masterpieces of the Golden Age of Athens: The Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechtheion and finally "the harmony between material and spirit", the monument that "puts order in the mind", the Parthenon. Continue and visit the place where at last the statues found their home and admire the wonders of the classical era: The new Acropolis museum.

    Cape Sounion
    Drive along the coastal road, passing the wonderful beaches of Glyfada, Vouliagmeni&Varkiza to the most Southern point of Attica, Cape Sounion, where the white marble pillars of the Temple of Poseidon stand.On the way, you have a splendid view of the Saronic Gulf and the little islands offshore.After visiting the Temple of Poseidon, you have time to walk at leisure on the rocky promontory of Sounion.

    One day Delphi
    Drive through the fertile plain of Beotia, crossing the towns of Thebes connected with the tragedy of King Oedipus - Levadia and Arachova (short stop on the way back).Arrive at Delphi, the center of Ancient World - the "Omphalos" (Navel of Earth) - whose prestige extended far beyond the boundaries of the Hellenic World.On the slopes of Mount Parnassus, in a landscape of unparalleled beauty and majesty, lie the ruins of the Sanctuary of Apollo Pythios.Visit the Treasury of the Athenians, the Temple of Apollo and the Museum containing such masterpieces of Ancient Greek sculpture as the bronze Charioteer and the famous athlete Aghias.Lunch in the modern village of Delphi, return to Athens by the same route.

    One day Argolis
    Leave by the coastal road along the Saronic Gulf to the Corinth Canal, which connects the Aegean Sea with the Ionian Sea, (short stop).Drive to Mycenae, the Homeric city of Atreides, the city "rich in gold" of the ancient poets.Visit the Lion's Gate, the Cyclopean Walls, and the Royal Tombs e.t.c. Depart for Nauplion through the fertile plain of Argolis, the picturesque town nestling at the foot of a cliff crowned by the mighty ramparts of the Palamidi Fortress (short photo stop), leave for Epidauros, to visit the Theatre (4th century B.C.) famous for its astonishing acoustics. Return to Athens by the National road connecting Epidauros with Corinth. Lunch in Mycenae.

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    Day 07: Athens

    After breakfast, check out from the hotel and transfer to the airport.

Cost Include: Cost Exclude:
2 nights in Athens. Port and service charges.
Daily American buffet breakfast at the hotel in Athens. Personal expenses on board, such as drink package.
3 nights Iconic Aegean cruise by Celestyal cruises. Any suggested tour in Athens or on board.
Full board basis on board.
Private 4 ways transfers in Athens.

*Important notice: Multi-entry Schengen visa is required for the cruise.

Optional tours
Cape Sounion
One day Delphi tour including lunch
One day Argolis including lunch