GREECE ATHENS & 3 OR 4 DAY GREEK ISLANDS CRUISE

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1 Your World of Music GREECE ATHENS & 3 OR 4 DAY GREEK ISLANDS CRUISE Your World of Music

2 ATHENS & 3-DAY CRUISE Tuesday Arrive in Athens Meet our KIconcerts tour manager Orientation tour of Athens Transfer to the hotel and check-in Dinner daily Wednesday Breakfast daily Sightseeing of Athens revealing this marvelous city, the Cradle of Civilization. Tour the Acropolis where there is an opportunity for a short informal recital Stop at the Areopagus where we read St. Paul s message concerning the Unknown God Exchange program (tbd) DISCOVER GREECE 2

3 Thursday Visit the Acropolis Museum, a stunning archaeological museum focused on the findings of the archaeological site of the Acropolis of Athens. Friday Transfer to the port city of Piraeus to board our cruise ship (Louis Hellenic Cruises) Lunch daily on board the ship The first stop is Mykonos, a vibrant island with its colorful harbor, all-white houses and windmills silhouetted against the blue sky. We will have time to explore this charming island or take an optional shore excursion Saturday Arrive at Kusadasi Turkey, where a short ride takes us to the breathtaking ruins of Ephesus (shore excursion included). Once known as one of the richest cities in Asia Minor, it was a popular Roman resort, center of trade, commerce, culture and religion. St. Paul spent three years walking its marble streets. See the giant theatre where the riot of the silversmiths occurred, the great Temple of Diana of the Ephesians and more Informal recital in the ancient amphitheater Arrive Patmos Island, home to the Monastery of St John the Theologian and the Cave of the Apocalypse both World Heritage Sites. Option to take a shore excursion Possible on board recital for other passengers (tbd) YOUR WORLD OF MUSIC 3

4 Sunday Wake up to a morning in Crete, an island with an exquisite 1,000 kilometer-long coastline dotted with numerous coves, bays and peninsulas, affording a multitude of soft, sandy beaches along the beautifully blue Mediterranean Sea. Option to stroll through the town or take an optional shore excursion Continue to Santorini - one of the most magical islands of Greece. It is a barren, rocky island opposite a volcano, with black and red beaches and towns situated on high cliffs offering breathtaking views and fantastic sunsets Explore the island for our last night on the water Monday Disembark at Piraeus port Continue to the Epidaurus Amphitheater, one of the most important ancient sites in Greece, with an almost perfectly preserved amphitheater built 2,500 years ago and still hosting Greek dramas today Tuesday Transfer to airport and travel back home or extend tour ** Itinerary subject to change. ** Confirmation of performances is dependent upon early receipt of performance information: biographies, pictures, recordings and repertoire DISCOVER GREECE 4

5 ATHENS & 4-DAY CRUISE Sunday Arrive in Athens Meet our KIconcerts tour manager Orientation tour of Athens Transfer to the hotel and check-in Dinner daily Monday Breakfast daily Transfer to the port city of Piraeus to board our cruise ship (Louis Hellenic Cruises) Lunch daily while cruising The first stop is Mykonos, a vibrant island with its colorful harbor, all-white houses and windmills silhouetted against the blue sky. We will have time to explore this charming island or take an optional shore excursion YOUR WORLD OF MUSIC 5

6 Tuesday Arrive at Kusadasi Turkey, where a short ride takes us to the breathtaking ruins of Ephesus (shore excursion included). Once known as one of the richest cities in Asia Minor, it was a popular Roman resort, center of trade, commerce, culture and religion. St. Paul spent three years walking its marble streets. See the giant theatre where the riot of the silversmiths occurred, the great Temple of Diana of the Ephesians and more Informal recital in the ancient amphitheater Arrive Patmos Island, home to the Monastery of St John the Theologian and the Cave of the Apocalypse both World Heritage Sites. Option to take a shore excursion Wednesday Glide into the harbor of Rhodes, which in ancient times was straddled by the famed Colossus. Reflecting Roman, Saracen, Turkish, Medieval and Italian influences, this old city was built by Crusader Knights of the Order of St. John and has barely changed since then. We explore this history in a walking tour which includes a visit to the Palace Possible on board recital for other passengers (tbd) Thursday Wake up to a morning in Crete, an island with an exquisite 1,000 kilometer-long coastline dotted with numerous coves, bays and peninsulas, affording a multitude of soft, sandy beaches along the beautifully blue Mediterranean Sea. Option to stroll through the town or take an optional shore excursion Continue to Santorini - one of the most magical islands of Greece. It is a barren, rocky island opposite a volcano with black and red beaches and towns situated on high cliffs offering breathtaking views and fantastic sunsets Explore the island for our last night on the water DISCOVER GREECE 6

7 Friday Disembark at Piraeus port Tour Athens revealing this marvelous city, the Cradle of Civilization. Tour the Acropolis where there is an opportunity for a short informal recital Stop at the Areopagus where we read St. Paul s message concerning the Unknown God Saturday Visit the Acropolis Museum, a stunning archaeological museum focused on the findings of the archaeological site of the Acropolis of Athens. Exchange program (tbd) Sunday Transfer to airport and travel back home or extend tour ** Itinerary subject to change. ** Confirmation of performances is dependent upon early receipt of performance information: biographies, pictures, recordings and repertoire YOUR WORLD OF MUSIC 7

8 PRODUCERS For over 30 years, KIconcerts (Kingsway International) has provided choirs and instrumental ensembles with affordable and unforgettable international and domestic custom tours and festivals. KIconcerts combines unique destinations, awe-inspiring venues, warm audiences with renowned composers, educators, conductors and musicians. Together with our talented local concert tour organizers we facilitate a deep sharing of culture the essence of performance travel. Performance travel has always presented challenges requiring a myriad of details to combine in order for life changing magical musical moments to occur. This has never been truer than today. KI looks to partner with you in managing these challenges in new and creative ways. Our recent clients have shared their views on our tours - have a look at