Greek Islands & Istanbul Cruise
Tour Code: GCR
12 Day Trip
Per person rates from:
$3200 East Coast (JFK)
Rate includes discounts. Some taxes, fees additional. Read More.
Terms and Conditions
Departures are available from April through October 2010.
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Trip Itinerary
DAY 1 USA - Athens
VIP Door-to-Door Transfer to your local airport for your overnight flight to Athens.
DAY 2 Arrive Athens
Arrive in the capital of Greece, Athens, for a relaxing two-night stay. Early this evening enjoy a Welcome Drink with your Tour Director.
DAY 3 Athens
This morning we view the Corinth Canal before traveling among the beautiful landscape of Argolis to Homer’s Mycenae to visit the Treasury of Atreus, the Beehive Tombs, the Lion’s Gate and see the remains of Agamemnon’s Royal Palace. Then a short drive to visit Epidaurus’ 2300-year-old, open air theater with its remarkable acoustics. This evening, enjoy the freedom of your Dine- Around program and choose from a selection of restaurants recommended by your Tour Director.
Breakfast and Dine-Around Dinner Included
DAY 4 Athens - Cruise
Our morning sightseeing of the Greek capital views Socrates’ Agora, the Royal Palace, the Temple of Zeus, Hadrian’s Arch and the old Olympic Stadium, fi nishing point of the 2004 Olympic marathon, with a special visit to the Acropolis and its beautiful Parthenon. This afternoon we head to the Greek port of Piraeus to board our fi rst-class ship. Enjoy the onboard comforts as the friendly crew takes you on a fabulous 7-day cruise of Turkey and the Greek Islands!
Breakfast and Dinner Included
DAY 5-6 Cruising -Istanbul
Afternoon arrival in Istanbul. Day 6 enjoy a full day at leisure to explore or join an optional excursion to the Blue Mosque and Haghia Sophia. Depart Istanbul on Day 6.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included
DAY 7 Cruising - Mykonos
Arrive Mykonos at 3:00pm. Enjoy this mountainous island of windmills and dazzling white houses. Stroll through the narrow streets of trendy boutiques and quaint tavernas! Watch the sun set over the Aegean Sea before departing at midnight.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included
DAY 8 Patmos - Kusadasi
Morning arrival at Patmos (weather permitting). Your optional shore excursion includes the grotto and monastery where St. John the Devine wrote the Book of Revelations. Depart Patmos. Arrive in Kusadasi, Turkey in the afternoon. Perhaps join a fascinating optional excursion to the amazing ruins of Ephesus.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included
DAY 9 Rhodes
Arrive in Rhodes at 7:00am. A full day to explore the historic Old City with its ramparts and palaces built by the Knights of St. John during the Crusades or join an optional excursion to the Temple of Athena at Lindos. Depart Rhodes at 6:00pm.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included
DAY 10 Agios Nikolaos - Santorini
Arrive at Agios Nikolaos on Crete. An optional excursion will be available to the Minoan Palace of Knossos. Depart Crete at noon. Arrive in Santorini in the early evening. Enjoy some of the most beautiful views in the world from the cliff-top village of Fira or join an optional shore excursion to Oia Village, famed for its amazing sunsets.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included
DAY 11 Cruising - Athens
After breakfast on our ship, we disembark and return to Athens. The remainder of the day is free to explore on your own or join an optional excursion to Delphi. This evening enjoy a Highlight Farewell Dinner in a local restaurant in Athens’ Plaka district!
Breakfast and Highlight Dinner Included
DAY 12 Athens - USA
We bid farewell to Athens.
Breakfast Included