Aegean Escape
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- Athens Sightseeing Tour (with Acropolis)
- Ancient Ephesus Through the Ages
- Medieval Tour - Acropolis of Lindos and the Citadel of the Knights
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Trip includes
- Round-trip economy class airfare to Athens (ATH)
- Round-trip airport transfers
- 2 nights in Athens at the Hotel Electra, or similar
- Half-day Athens city sightseeing tour, with Acropolis and Acropolis Museum
- Transfer from Athens hotel to Piraeus port
- 4-night Greek Island & Turkey cruise on the M/V Celestyal Olympia (or similar) including: Outside cabin, Category XA
- Lunch and dinner daily
- Unlimited beverage package (including sparkling & mineral water, branded sodas, juices, coffees, Greek drinks, branded alcoholic drinks, classic cocktails, beer & Greek wine)
- 2 shore excursions: Ancient Ephesus Through the Ages – Hellenistic/Roman
- Medieval Tour – Acropolis of Lindos and The Citadel of the Knights Transfer from Piraeus port to Athens hotel
- 1 night in Athens at the Hotel Electra or similar
- Breakfast daily
Itinerary
Arrival at Athens International Airport and be transferred to your hotel. Wind down at your accommodation and then begin discovering the gems of the ancient city!
For your first day you may want to get a taste of the past with a visit to Plaka, the oldest...
After breakfast, discover the secrets of ancient Athens on your sightseeing tour!
Spend the rest of your day at leisure. In the evening, head back to Syntagma Square; the square comes alive with lights, energy, and a slew of locals and tourists enjoying the Greek way of life.
Today, the sea beckons! Embark on your 4-night cruise to the Greek Islands and Turkey.
Your first port of call is the famous cosmopolitan Island of Mykonos (arrive at approximately 6:00pm), with its whitewashed cubic houses, windmills and chapels.D...
Today, you'll make two stops along your cruise - Kusadasi in Turkey and Patmos Island in Greece - each overflowing with incredible beauty and history.
Arrive at the port of Kusadasi (arrive at approximately 7:30am) on the Turkish coast where you can visit...
Arrive early in the morning (approximately 7:00am) at the Island of Knights - Rhodes. Snake through the winding alleys of the Medieval town, strolling the Street of the Knights with its fascinating buildings, towers, turrets, and famous facades.
You may w...
Today’s first port of call is the Island of Crete and its capital Heraklion (arrive at approximately 7:00am); where you will have free time to discover the “old town” areas, established from medieval times. You don't want to miss visiting the Minoan Palace of K...
The ship arrives in the port of Piraeus (Athens) at approximately 7:00am. After breakfast, you will depart the ship and be transferred back to Athens city center for one last free day in the city.
Shop for last-minute souvenirs at the famous shopping street...In accordance with your departure time, enjoy one final transfer to Athens airport for your return flight home.
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