Athens, Greek Islands Cruise and Santorini

Upon arrival in Athens, transfer to your Hotel by driver only. Later our representative will contact you to meet you at the Hotel at your convenience to give you an orientation and deliver your ferry tickets.

After breakfast, pickup from the hotel for your half day Athens morning City Tour. We will begin with a panoramic driving tour of Athens passing by the most important monuments and landmarks of the city. We will marvel the Panathenaic stadium, pass by the ex-Royal Palace and today the Prime Minister's residence, the temple of Olympian Zeus, Hadrian's Arch, the Parliament and the tomb of the unknown soldier the National Library, the old Parliament, and Constitution (Syntagma) square to arrive at the Acropolis. Next, we head for our guided visit to the Acropolis, including the Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Parthenon, the Erechtheion. The remainder of the day at leisure to explore Plaka, the picturesque old part of the city, and why not, some shopping at Ermou street. Overnight in Athens.

After breakfast, we will be transferring to Athens Port to embark on your Aegean Islands Cruise Ship. You will board the Celestyal Olympia, a Ship with 724 Cabins with ensuite bathrooms, TV and air conditioning. The Ships has a Casino, 3 Restaurants, 2 Lounges, 5 Bars, 2 Swimming Pools, Spa and Gym. Meals are included along with selected drinks. Enjoy breakfast with coffee. Fruit juice or a glass of house wine with lunch or dinner. The Free on on-board selected drinks package includes: Tea, Coffee, draft beer, house wine by the glass (red, white and rose ), juices and soft drinks by the glass. Free time to explore the bustling Town of Mykonos. Overnight on board sailing to Kusadasi.

Early in the morning you will be arriving at the port of Kusadasi. After breakfast onboard you may join an optional shore excursion to “Ancient Ephesus through the Ages”. Early in the afternoon, the ship will arrive in the Holy Island of Patmos, Greece. Explore on your own. You may want to join the optional excursion to the famous monastery of St. John and the Grotto of the Apocalypse. As you approach the Port of Skala from the Sea, your first sight is the massive medieval walls of the Monastery. Late in the evening depart Patmos, overnight sailing to Crete (Heraklion).

Arrive in Crete/Heraklion by early morning. Breakfast on board. Explore on your own or you may want to join an optional offshore excursion to visit the Minoan Palace of Knossos, the most important archeological site in the Island of Crete. Ship Departs at 11:30 from Heraklion. Arrive by 16:00 at the unique island of Santorini. Disembark. Our Representative will transfer you to your Santorini Hotel. Enjoy the evening at leisure to explore on your own or perhaps add an optional tour. Overnight in Santorini. Note: November departures do not include a cruise stop in Crete.

Breakfast in the hotel. Day at leisure on this amazing island of Santorini. Explore and enjoy all that the island has to offer. History and nature combine to make Santorini unforgettable. Explore the unique black sanded beaches or take a boat tour to the Island's Caldera. Another great optional tour to consider is a visit to the archeological site of Akrotiri; and of course explore the beautiful Towns of Fira and Oia. Overnight in Santorini.

Breakfast in the hotel. Transfer to Santorini port and take the Ferry boat to Athens. Upon arrival our representative will meet you and transfer you to your Hotel. Overnight in Athens.