Itinerary | 7 Nights - 7-Day Greek Islands Cruise Roundtrip from Athens, Greece


7 Nights - 7-Day Greek Islands Cruise Roundtrip from Athens, Greece

from $1485 pp

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Departs from Athens, Greece on July 02, 2022 returning July 09, 2022

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Roundtrip Athens, Greece, Visiting Kusadasi, Turkey (for Ephesus) Tour Included, Rhodes, Greece Tour Included, Agios Nikolaos, Greece, Santorini. Greece, Santorini, Milos, and Mykonos, Greece, Mykonos, Greece

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Day
Ports of Call
Arrival
Departure
Day:1
Port:Athens, Greece
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Athens, Greece

The landmark hill of the Acropolis looms over Greece's busy metropolis. Athens' age-old symbol, the Acropolis was built by the Athenians during the 5th century B.C. in honor of the goddess Athena, patron of the city. The temple complex was regarded as a citadel of the gods, with the Parthenon standing out as the architecturally most sophisticated temple of that period. To this day, it causes a sense of wonder to even the most jaded visitor.

In 1834, Athens became the capital of modern Greece with a population of fewer than 10,000. Today, about a third of the country's more than four million people live in the city. The central area of modern Athens is relatively small, stretching from the Acropolis to Mount Lycabettus. Its layout is simple: three main streets - Stadiou, Venizelou and Akademias - link the two main squares, Syntagma and Omonia. Despite its traffic congestion and massive air pollution, the city is a must-see destination for anyone traveling to Greece. A stroll around the main squares or in areas off the beaten track can provide a feel of the unique character of Athens. Observe the activities at the central market or simply enjoy a cool beverage in one of Athens' many sidewalk cafés.

The real treasures of Athens are found in its classical art and architecture, which date to the very beginning of Western civilization. The highlight remains the Acropolis complex as it has been since the 5th century B.C. In addition, there is the National Archaeological Museum, which contains one of the most exciting collections of antiquities in the world. A visit to this bustling metropolis serves as a vivid reminder of how much the world has changed since the beginning of Western civilization.

Piraeus is Athens' busy seaport, located eight miles from the city. Traveling time is anywhere from 30 to 45 minutes, depending greatly on traffic conditions.

Day:2
Port:Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey
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Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey

This charming, picturesque resort where Antony and Cleopatra used to vacation is best known as the port for the ancients ruins of Ephesus - one of the world's most wondrous archaeological sites.

Explorations should include such masterpieces as the Great Amphitheatre, where St. Paul addressed the Ephesians, the Library of Celsus, and the temples of Athena and Apollo - all connected by marble streets rutted by the wheels of countless chariots.

Day:3
Port:Rhodes, Greece
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Rhodes, Greece

Legend has it that Apollo blessed this isle with sunshine and beauty. True to the myths, the "Island of Roses"" is rich in magnificent scenery and umbrella-lined beaches.

Day:4
Port:Agios Nikolaos, Greece
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Agios Nikolaos, Greece

Agios Nikolaos, Hagios Nikolaos or Aghios Nikolaos is a coastal town on the Greek island of Crete, lying east of the island's capital Heraklion, north of the town of Ierapetra and west of the town of Sitia.

Day:5
Port:Santorini, Greece
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Santorini, Greece

With its steep volcanic flanks looming straight up from the sea, and the tiny white village of Thira clinging high atop the cliffs, Santorini is perhaps the most breathtaking and legendary of all the Greek Isles.

To the south is Akrotiri, where recent Minoan excavations support the theories that Santorini might be the fabled lost continent of Atlantis.

Day:6
Port:Santorini, Milos, and Mykonos, Greece
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Santorini, Milos, and Mykonos, Greece

Santorini:
Santorini is one of the Cyclades islands in the Aegean Sea. It was devastated by a volcanic eruption in the 16th century BC, forever shaping its rugged landscape. The whitewashed, cubiform houses of its 2 principal towns, Fira and Oia, cling to cliffs above an underwater caldera (crater). They overlook the sea, small islands to the west and beaches made up of black, red and white lava pebbles.

Milos:
Milos or Melos is a volcanic Greek island in the Aegean Sea, just north of the Sea of Crete. Milos is the southwesternmost island in the Cyclades group. The Venus de Milo and the Asclepius of Milos were both found on the island, as were a Poseidon and an archaic Apollo now in Athens.

Mykonos:
Mykonos is an island in the Cyclades group in the Aegean Sea. It's popularly known for its summer party atmosphere. Beaches such as Paradise and Super Paradise have bars that blare thumping music. Massive dance clubs attract world-renowned DJs and typically stay open well past dawn. Iconic landmarks include a row of 16th-century windmills, which sit on a hill above Mykonos town.

Day:7
Port:Mykonos, Greece
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Mykonos, Greece

The narrow passageways of Mykonos are a twisted maze of whitewashed houses, miniature churches, lazy windmills, and tiny cafes serving up Greek specialties.

Sample the freshest squid or lobster just snatched from the blue Aegean Sea, or shop for typical flokati rugs.

Day:8
Port:Athens, Greece
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Athens, Greece

The landmark hill of the Acropolis looms over Greece's busy metropolis. Athens' age-old symbol, the Acropolis was built by the Athenians during the 5th century B.C. in honor of the goddess Athena, patron of the city. The temple complex was regarded as a citadel of the gods, with the Parthenon standing out as the architecturally most sophisticated temple of that period. To this day, it causes a sense of wonder to even the most jaded visitor.

In 1834, Athens became the capital of modern Greece with a population of fewer than 10,000. Today, about a third of the country's more than four million people live in the city. The central area of modern Athens is relatively small, stretching from the Acropolis to Mount Lycabettus. Its layout is simple: three main streets - Stadiou, Venizelou and Akademias - link the two main squares, Syntagma and Omonia. Despite its traffic congestion and massive air pollution, the city is a must-see destination for anyone traveling to Greece. A stroll around the main squares or in areas off the beaten track can provide a feel of the unique character of Athens. Observe the activities at the central market or simply enjoy a cool beverage in one of Athens' many sidewalk cafés.

The real treasures of Athens are found in its classical art and architecture, which date to the very beginning of Western civilization. The highlight remains the Acropolis complex as it has been since the 5th century B.C. In addition, there is the National Archaeological Museum, which contains one of the most exciting collections of antiquities in the world. A visit to this bustling metropolis serves as a vivid reminder of how much the world has changed since the beginning of Western civilization.

Piraeus is Athens' busy seaport, located eight miles from the city. Traveling time is anywhere from 30 to 45 minutes, depending greatly on traffic conditions.

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