Aegean Prelude

Transfer from Athens airport to 4 star Athenian Callirhoe or Similar. Rest of the day at leisure.

Morning tour includes Constitution Square, Memorial of the Unknown Soldier, Presidential Palace, Olympic Stadium and the Temple of Zeus. The highlight of the day is a visit to the Acropolis,Parthenon & Acropolis Museum. Transfers included. (B)

Day 3 Mon: Athens-Cruising-Mykonos Morning transfer to port for embarkation on the cruise vessel. Departure from Lavrion port abuot 13:00. This afternoon arrivae at 6 pm the cosmopolitan and sophisticated island of Mykonos. Transfer to town for free time. The Old Town has many delightful cafes and tavernas along its winding alleys and time will pass very quickly in these lovely, relaxing surroundings. (B, L, D)

Morning stop at vibrant, colourful Kusadasi in Turkey, the gateway to Ephesus. Visit includes a guided tour of Agora, the Odeon, Library of Celsus, the marble paved main Street of Kouretes, Baths of Scholastica, Trajan’s Fountain, Public Latrines, Prytaneum, Temple of Hadrian. Afternoon stop at the traditional island of Patmos known as the site of the Apocalyptic Revelations of St John the Divine. (B, L, D)

Visit Rhodes, a mix of modern and medieval, once conquered by the Knights of St John. A bronze Doe and Stag guard the harbour entrance, where the Colossus of Rhodes (one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World) was believed to have stood. Walk down the famous Chevaliers Road where history is present in each step you take. Optional shore excursion at Medieval Rhodes town is available (B, L, D)

Discover Heraklion, the most important town and commercial port of Crete. Recommended to join the optional tour to Knossos Palace, the largest Minoan site ever discovered. This afternoon enjoy the spectacular sunset on Santorini often said to be the most beautiful sunset in the world. (B, L, D)

After breakfast transfer to Athens airport or town. End of our services. (B)