Aegean Escape with Santorini

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Adventure through the Aegean Sea! You'll start and end your adventure in Athens, where ancient ruins, bustling squares, and picturesque alleyways await. Then, embark on a 3-night cruise, making stops in some of Greece's most breathtaking islands, including Crete, Rhodes, and Patmos. You'll also enjoy a tour of Kusadasi, Turkey, home to the country's most fam...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • Athens Sightseeing Tour (with Acropolis)
    • Ancient Ephesus Through the Ages
    • Medieval Tour - Acropolis of Lindos and the Citadel of the Knights

What's this trip about?

    Adventure through the Aegean Sea! You'll start and end your adventure in Athens, where ancient ruins, bustling squares, and picturesque alleyways await. Then, embark on a 3-night cruise, making stops in some of Greece's most breathtaking islands, including Crete, Rhodes, and Patmos. You'll also enjoy a tour of Kusadasi, Turkey, home to the country's most famous ancient city: Ephesus.  Your final stop on the cruise is Santorini, Greece's most romantic island. Spend days unwinding at postcard-worthy beaches, experiencing world-famous sunsets, and snaking through streets surrounded by white-washed houses. Along the way, indulge in gyros, locally-produced cheeses and olive oil, and freshly-baked pita to your heart's content.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIndependent
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportRound trip airfare and all internal transport included
Start CityAthens
End CityGreece

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • National Parks
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Small Ship Cruise

Destinations

  • Europe
  • Greece

Attractions

  • Athens
  • Santorini

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic sightseeing
  • History
  • Ruins & Archaeology
  • Short Cruise

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
    • 3-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 3 nights in Santorini at the Hotel Daedalus, or similar
    • High-speed hydrofoil ferry from Santorini to Athens (Piraeus)
    • Transfer from Piraeus port to Athens hotel
    • 1 night in Athens at the Hotel Electra or similar
    • Breakfast daily

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Itinerary

Day 1 Welcome to Athens!

Arrive 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 ...

Day 2 Athens

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.

Day 3 Athens - Cruise (Port: Mykonos)

Today, the sea beckons! Embark on your 3-night cruise to the Greek Islands. 

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.

Discover th...

Day 4 Cruise (Ports: Kusadasi & Patmos)

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 visi...

Day 5 Cruise (Port: Rhodes)

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...

Day 6 Cruise (Port: Crete) - Santorini

Today’s first port of call is the Island of Crete and its capital Heraklion (arrive at approximately 7:00am). You'll have the morning free to explore Crete, the largest island in Greece teeming with culture and history.

At approximately 4:30pm, arrive at ...

Day 7 Santorini

Enjoy the splendors at your door or explore the volcanic island of Santorini – known worldwide as Greece's most romantic island!

Pay a visit to the traditional village of Oia, the most photographed place in Greece, best known for its breath-taking sunsets...

Day 8 Santorini

Spend another day exploring stunning Santorini. Melt away the stresses at one of the island's breathtaking beaches, whose colorful sands are the result of volcanic eruption. You may also want to explore the ancient artifacts at the Prehistoric Museum in Fira.

Day 9 Santorini - Athens

After breakfast you will be met and transferred to the ferry dock in Santorini, where you’ll board the high-speed hydrofoil ferry to Athens (Piraeus).

Upon arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel in Athens, for your last night. The rest of t...

Day 10 Depart Greece

In accordance with your departure time, enjoy one final transfer to Athens airport for your return flight home.

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Last Updated: 7/13/2023

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