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Argolis Ios Istambul Kusadasi Delos Olympia Imathia Pella Kalambaka Thessaloniki Paros Milos Folegandros Patmos Cabo Sunio Saronico Symi Chios Rhodes Santorini Creta Delfi Mykonos Corfu Paxi Leada Meganisi Syvota Skiathos Skopelos Alonissos Volos Athens C8 – Athens, Mykonos, Santorini and 4 Day Cruise 10 Days / 9 Nights Athens, Mykonos, Patmos, Kusadasi, Rhodes, Crete and Santorini From April to October Program Schedule: Thursdays 1 st day: Athens Arrive in Athens. Our representative will greet and transfer you to your hotel. Overnight: Athens 2 nd day: Athens Athens sightseeing - This morning’s tour, will introduce you to the highlights of Athens, starting with a panoramic drive through the city centre. Along the way, you will see Hadrian’s Arch & the temple of Zeus, continue to Syntagma square where you will see the Evzone (Presidential guard) in front of the Greek Parliament and the tomb of the unknown soldier, continuing onto the Presidential Residence and then the Panathenian Stadium, host to the first modern Olympic Games, in 1896, which was originally built, in 329BC. Your visit to the Acropolis and the Parthenon, the grand architectural masterpiece, built 447BC during the Golden Age of Pericles and dedicated to the Goddess Athina, will leave you speechless. Finally, you will visit the new Acropolis Museum, a building of dramatic modern architecture, housing unique antiquities from the Acropolis. The rest of the afternoon is free to enjoy the wonders of Athens (explore Thission, Plaka and Monastiraki), filled with ancient surprises, all located within walking distance of the Acropolis. Overnight: Athens | Meals: Breakfast 3 rd day: Mykonos Transfer to the port to take ferry to Mykonos Island. On arrival in Mykonos our representative will meet you at the port and transfer you to your hotel. The rest of the day is free to discover the cosmopolitan town of Mykonos or explore some of the beaches. In the evening enjoy a cocktail or long drink at “little Venice” with idyllic views of the sunset. Overnight: Mykonos | Meals: Breakfast 4 th day: Mykonos Enjoy a full day at leisure on Mykonos. Today you have the opportunity to explore the island with numerous exceptional beaches and beach bars or take the opportunity to visit Delos. The island of Delos near Mykonos, is one of the most important mythological, historical and archaeological sites in Greece. Delos had a position as a holy sanctuary for a millennium before Olympian Greek mythology made it the birthplace of Apollo and Artemis. Alternatively the windmills and the characteristic Cycladic architecture, are very picturesque, quaint and filled with charm. Endless strolls through the narrow lanes will open up numerous surprises and treasures. Enjoy a coffee or a snack at any one of the numerous cafes. And the night awaits to be conquered… For additional tours see our optional tours section* Overnight: Mykonos | Meals: Breakfast

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Page 1: C8 – Athens, Mykonos, Santorini and 4 Day Cruise · island and is considered one of the best preserved medieval towns in the Mediterranean. Discover the old town, the market and

Argolis

Ios

Istambul

Kusadasi

DelosOlympia

Imathia

Pella

Kalambaka

Thessaloniki

Paros

MilosFolegandros

Patmos

Cabo SunioSaronico

Symi

Chios

RhodesSantorini

Creta

Delfi

Mykonos

Corfu

Paxi

Lefkada Meganisi

SyvotaSkiathos

SkopelosAlonissos

Volos

Athens

C8 – Athens, Mykonos, Santorini and 4 Day Cruise

10 Days / 9 Nights Athens, Mykonos, Patmos, Kusadasi, Rhodes, Crete and Santorini

From April to OctoberProgram Schedule: Thursdays

1st day: AthensArrive in Athens. Our representative will greet and transfer you to your hotel. Overnight: Athens

2nd day: AthensAthens sightseeing - This morning’s tour, will introduce you to the highlights of Athens, starting with a panoramic drive through the city centre. Along the way, you will see Hadrian’s Arch & the temple of Zeus, continue to Syntagma square where you will see the Evzone (Presidential guard) in front of the Greek Parliament and the tomb of the unknown soldier, continuing onto the Presidential Residence and then the Panathenian Stadium, host to the first modern Olympic Games, in 1896, which was originally built, in 329BC. Your visit to the Acropolis and the Parthenon, the grand architectural masterpiece, built 447BC during the Golden Age of Pericles and dedicated to the Goddess Athina, will leave you speechless. Finally, you will visit the new Acropolis Museum, a building of dramatic modern architecture, housing unique antiquities from the Acropolis. The rest of the afternoon is free to enjoy the wonders of Athens (explore Thission, Plaka and Monastiraki), filled with ancient surprises, all located within walking distance of the Acropolis.Overnight: Athens | Meals: Breakfast

3rd day: Mykonos Transfer to the port to take ferry to Mykonos Island. On arrival in Mykonos our representative will meet you at the port and transfer you to your hotel. The rest of the day is free to discover the cosmopolitan town of Mykonos or explore some of the beaches. In the evening enjoy a cocktail or long drink at “little Venice” with idyllic views of the sunset.Overnight: Mykonos | Meals: Breakfast

4th day: Mykonos Enjoy a full day at leisure on Mykonos. Today you have the opportunity to explore the island with numerous exceptional beaches and beach bars or take the opportunity to visit Delos. The island of Delos near Mykonos, is one of the most important mythological, historical and archaeological sites in Greece. Delos had a position as a holy sanctuary for a millennium before Olympian Greek mythology made it the birthplace of Apollo and Artemis. Alternatively the windmills and the characteristic Cycladic architecture, are very picturesque, quaint and filled with charm. Endless strolls through the narrow lanes will open up numerous surprises and treasures. Enjoy a coffee or a snack at any one of the numerous cafes. And the night awaits to be conquered…For additional tours see our optional tours section*Overnight: Mykonos | Meals: Breakfast

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5th day: Cruise Enjoy the last day of this spectacular island, home of the “jet set”. In the afternoon transfer from your Hotel to board the cruise ship which leaves late at night to Kusadasi.Overnight: Mykonos | Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

6th day: Kusadasi, Patmos Second and third port of call, Kusadasi Turkey and Patmos Greece. Two totally different and amazing destinations. Kusadasi is renowned for its beaches and the nearby impressive historical sites of Ephesus and the House of the Virgin Mary. In the evening, at your leisure, discover the quaint island of Patmos, made world famous as the home of the monastery of St. John, and the Grotto/Cave where the Book of Revelation, often known as The Apocalypse, is the final book of the New Testament and occupies a central part in Christian eschatology. Overnight: Cruise | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

7th day: RhodesFourth port of call Rhodes, the largest island of the Dodecanese archipelago, also known as the island of knights. Explore the island’s medieval Old Town, preserved in and around the walls of a Venetian castle, built by the 14th century Knights of St. John. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Citadel of Rhodes is located at the far northern end of the island and is considered one of the best preserved medieval towns in the Mediterranean. Discover the old town, the market and the tastes and sounds of this beautiful island.Overnight: Cruise | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

8th day: Crete and SantoriniFifth port of call, is the island of Crete, the largest of the Greek islands, famous for it’s Ancient Minoan Civilization, with the Palace of Knossos, the Phaistos Disc is a disk ofhe Phaistos Disc is a disk of fired clay from the Minoan palace of Phaistos on the Greek island of Crete, possibly dating to the middle or late Minoan Bronze Age (2nd millennium BC). It is about 15 cm (5.9 in) in diameter and covered on both sides with a spiral of stamped symbols. Its purpose and meaning, and even its original geographical place of manufacture, remain disputed, making it one of the most famous mysteries of archaeology. This unique object is now on display at the archaeological museum of Heraklion. The old Venetian harbour The old Venetian harbour old Venetian harbour and numerous other archaeological and cultural sites and sounds. Continue in the afternoon to the last port of call, the island of Santorini. Arrival in the afternoon, disembark and transfer to the Hotel to enjoy the this majestic island, famous for it’s breathtaking views. Take the time to visit OIA, the town noted for its amazing sunset, which generously embraces the Aegean sea.Overnight: Santorini | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

9th day: SantoriniEnjoy a full day at leisure on Santorini, famous for it’s breathtaking views from the Caldera, the possible site of Atlantis and the typical whitewashed houses perched upon massive cliffs. The island is the site of one of the largestThe island is the site of one of the largest volcanic eruptions in recorded history: the Minoan eruption (sometimes called the Thera eruption), which occurred some 3600 years ago at the height of the Minoan civilization. The eruption left a large caldera surrounded by volcanic ash deposits hundreds of metres deep and may have led indirectly to the collapse of the Minoan civilization on the island of Crete, 110 km (68 mi)

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to the south, through a gigantic tsunami. Another popular theory holds that the Thera eruption is the source of the legend of Atlantis. You can enjoy strolling through the whitewashed buildings along the sea-cliffs of Fira or taking a swim at the unique black beach of Kamari, or partake in an optional full day Volcano Cruise.For additional tours see our optional tours section*Overnight: Santorini �� Meals: BreakfastSantorini �� Meals: Breakfast

10th day: Return Transfer to Santorini airport with destination Athens, were you will have your onward flight.Meals: Breakfast

Package Includes:• 6 nights accommodation at your preferred Hotels6 nights accommodation at your preferred Hotels • 2 nights in Athens2 nights in Athens• 2 nights in Mykonos2 nights in Mykonos• 2 nights in santorini2 nights in santorini• 3 nights on the cruise ship of �ouis Cruises to Greek islands and Turkey (Kusadasi)3 nights on the cruise ship of �ouis Cruises to Greek islands and Turkey (Kusadasi) • All transfers mentionedAll transfers mentioned • Orientation meeting with local tour manager day of arrivalOrientation meeting with local tour manager day of arrival• City tour in Athens, Acropolis and the Museum (closed on Mondays),City tour in Athens, Acropolis and the Museum (closed on Mondays), with official English guide in modern air-conditioned motor coach • Ferry between Athens �� MykonosFerry between Athens �� Mykonos• Flight between Santorini - AthensFlight between Santorini - Athens• 15 meals: 9 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners15 meals: 9 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners• Taxes of the Hotels and mentioned domestic flight

Exclusions:- Baggage assistance - Port taxes- Drinks on board the cruise- Tips - Optional excursions- Everything that is not specifically stated on the itinerary and inclusions

Important notes:- The Cruise itinerary is subject to changes by the Cruise company