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athens
santorini with cruise
(Athens-Mykonos-Kusadasi-Patomos-Rhodes-Heraklion-Santorini-Athens)
Tour departs on every Saturday
Day 1
Athens: Arrive at Athens International airport. Meet and greet by Concept Voyages’ representative who will transfer you to hotel. Rest of the day free at leisure. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 2 Athens sightseeing: After breakfast proceed for Athens sightseeing tour including a visit to spectacular Acropolis. Your expert guide takes you to Constitution Square, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the Acropolis (visit), the Theatre of Dionyssos, Hadrian's Arch, the Temple of Olympian Zeus (visit), the Olympic Stadium, the Royal Palace, the Academy, the University, and the National Library. The Acropolis hill, so called the "Sacred Rock" of Athens, is the most important site of the city. During Perikles' Golden Age, ancient Greek civilization was represented in an ideal way on the hill and some of the architectural masterpieces of the period were erected on its ground. Return back to hotel for overnight stay.
Day 3 Athens-Mykonos-Cruise: After breakfast free morning at leisure. Afternoon transfer to the port to embark on your cruise ship for 3 nights cruise. Overnight on cruise.
Day 4 Kusadasi-Patomos: First port of call today is the Turkish port of Kusadasi, with the optional tour to Ephesus. Kuşadası is a resort town on the Aegean coast of Turkey, near the ancient city of Ephesus, 90 km south of İzmir and a short distance across from the island of Samos. It is extremely popular as a tourist destination, both for its many beaches, and as the port for cruise ship passengers heading to Ephesus. Then on to the island of Patmos, famous for the Monastery and the Grotto of St. John. Patmos is a small Greek island in the Aegean Sea. Patmos is most notable for its mention in the Christian scriptural Book of Revelation. The book's introduction states that the author, John, has been exiled to Patmos, and that there he saw and recorded a vision from Jesus. Visitors can visit the cave where John saw the Revelation. Several monasteries on the island are dedicated to Saint John. Overnight stay on board.
Day 5 Rhodes: Early morning your ship calls at the magnificent island of Rhodes, with the famous Acropolis of Lindos. Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese islands, and easternmost of the major islands of Greece in the Aegean Sea. It lies approximately 11 miles (18 km) west of Turkey, situated between the Greek mainland and the island of Cyprus. Historically, it was known for its Colossus of Rhodes, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. The medieval city is a World Heritage Site. Overnight on board.
Day 6 Heraklion-Santorini: Your first port of call today will be the island of Crete with the Palace of Knossos and the Museum. Then on to the island of Santorini, which is believed to be the lost continent of Atlantis. Disembarkation from the cruise and transfer to your selected hotel in Santorini. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 7 Santorini: After breakfast at hotel, free day at leisure on this enchanting island to enjoy its breathtaking views, sizzling black sandy beaches and dazzling sunsets. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 8 Santorini: After breakfast at hotel, free day at leisure on this enchanting island to enjoy its breathtaking views, sizzling black sandy beaches and dazzling sunsets. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 9 Santorini-Athens: Morning transfer to the port for the ferry back to Athens. On arrival you will be met by Concept Voyages’ representative to transfer you from the port to your hotel in Athens. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 10 Athens departure: After breakfast, transfer to the airport for departure.
End of Tour!
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Tour Booking Code: GRC-06
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