USA ATHENS MYKONOS KUSADASI PATMOS RHODES HERAKLION SANTORINI ATHENS USA TOUR DATE: 06 Jul, 2019 TOUR DAYS: 07 DAYS TOUR SUMMARY: Explore Greece and Turkey s Turquoise Coast and the Aegean Islands on this tour. Tour starts in Greece s historic capital city, Athens. You will visit country s most beautiful islands; Mykonos, Patmos, Rhodes, Heraklion, and Santorini as well as the Turkish island of Kusadasi. Set sail and explore the sandy beaches, traditional villages and natural beauty of these sun-drenched islands and get happily lost in its vast and varied landscape and abundant treasures of antiquity. SUPERIOR HOTELS Single Supplement: USD 2899 USD 799 Child 2-11 years: USD 2399 TOUR HIGHLIGHTS: Sail out into the Aegean Sea and visit the beautiful island of Mykonos Discover Ephessus, one of the "seven wonders" of the ancient world Spend the afternoon on the Beautiful Biblical island of Patmos Explore the picture-perfect island of Santorini Enjoy the sunset view at Spectacular Oia Village For reservation and booking contact MWR Leisure Travel Services Fort Campbell KY Phone: (270)798-7436
TOUR LODGING INFO: 05 Night Hotel/Cruise + 01 Night on board flight Accommodation will be provided on a twin sharing basis in hotels listed below or similar CITIES NIGHTS STANDARD HOTELS/CRUISES Athens 01 Nights Best Western Candia Hotel Cruise 04 Nights Celestyal Aegean Cruises TOUR PACKAGE INCLUDES: International return flights from Nashville Accommodation at listed hotel or similar 4-night accommodation in an Inside cabin on listed cruise line or similar Daily breakfast 04 lunches 04 dinners Port and Service charges on the cruise (including gratuities) Arrival and departure transfers Transportation as per the itinerary Sightseeing as per the itinerary Shore excursions in Kusadasi & Rhodes Unlimited standard alcoholic beverage package (under 18 years of age will receive a non alcoholic beverage package) All Air taxes and fuel surcharges All currently applicable taxes TOUR ITINERARY: DAY 01/SAT: USA DEPARTURE Make your way to your gateway airport to board your flight to Athens. Enjoy in-flight meals and services. Overnight onboard the flight. DAY 02/SUN: ATHENS (ARRIVAL) Upon arrival in Greece s capital city of Athens today you will be met by our company representative and transferred to your hotel. Overnight in Athens Optional: Half day sightseeing tour of Athens including Acropolis USD 90 per person (On SIC Basis) This tour starts with a short stop to Panathinaiko Stadium where the first Olympic Games took place in 1896. Continue with a panoramic drive passing by ex Royal Palace, Zappion Hall, Roman Temple of Olympian Zeus, National Temple of Hadrian Arch, St. Paul s church, Tomp of the Unknown Soldier, Schliemann s House, Catholic Cathedral, academy, University and National Library. Make our way to the archaeological site of Acropolis, an UNESCO s world heritage monument and visit Propylae, Temple of Athena Nike, Erechtheion with its porch of Maidens and of course the Parthenon. Continue with a pleasant short walk passing by herodion and Dionysus Theatre, in order to visit the Acropolis Museum. Main attractions such as votines, artefacts of every day life, statues from archaic period, Caryatids, and of course the Parthenon hall with the metopes, the pediments and the frieze will impress you. DAY 03/MON: PIRE PORT, ATHENS (EMBARKATION) - MYKONOS (B/L/D) Athens Cruise Departure: 11.30 am Mykonos Cruise Arrival: 6.00 pm Cruise Departure: 11.00 pm Today you will be transferred to the port in Pireasue to embark on a cruise that will take you out into the Aegean Sea to the beautiful island of Mykonos. Spend your evening at leisure exploring this magnificent island. Mykonos boasts splendid beaches, historic churches and quaint narrow streets laced with whitewashed houses, where artists and jetsetters alike mingle. Windmills give an extra romantic touch to this lovely island as do the open air tavernas, offering an array of Greek delicacies. It is truly an island paradise. Overnight on board DAY 04/TUE: MYKONOS - KUSADASI - PATMOS (B/L/D) Kusadasi Cruise Arrival: 7.30 am Cruise Departure: 1.00 pm Patmos Cruise Arrival: 5.45 pm Cruise Departure: 9.30 pm The first port of call today is the Turkish port of Kusadasi where you will participate in the Ancient Ephesus through the Ages - Hellenistic/Roman tour. The journey begins from Kusadasi to Ancient Ephesus along fragrant roads lined with olive trees. One of the 12 cities of Iona, this is a stunning marvel in the hills above the Aegean coast, one of the world's largest open-air archeological museums. Founded by the ancient Greeks circa 2000 BC. Ephesus was dedicated to the goddess Artemis, and its Artemision, a temple in her honor, took 120 years to complete and was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. You can wander through the Odeon and the Prytaneion, then stroll between the marble colonnades of Curetes Street to visit Trajan's Fountain, Hadrian's Temple, the Scholastica Baths and the astonishing Terrace Houses. Nearby, where Curetes Street becomes Marble Street, is the spectacular Library of Celsus, which has been almost entirely reconstructed, and the Agora. Every step here takes you deeper into the Hellenistic, Roman and early-christian eras; you'll notice inscriptions on many of the city's columns. The Great Theater of Ephesus, where St. Paul once preached, was carved into the side of Mt. Pion in the 4th century BC. Before returning to the cruise time permitting you will be able to walk through the Covered Bazaar in Kusadasi. where, you will be able bargain for jewellery, Turkish carpets, cosmetics or leather products at the little shops. The cruise will then sail on to the Greek island of Patmos, where you will have the option to visit the Monastery and Grotto of St. John, where he lived and recorded the Book of the Revelation. After the tour, you will re-join your cruise ship in time for a delicious dinner. Overnight on board DAY 05/WED: PATMOS - RHODES (B/L/D) Rhodes Cruise Arrival: 7.00 am Cruise Departure: 6.00 pm Early this morning call in to the magnificent island of the roses for the Medieval tour - Acropolis of Lindos and the Citadel of the Knights. On this half-day walking tour you will explore the city s medieval history and the fascinating story of the Knights of St. John. We will walk among two centuries of Knights history in Rhodes as we explore the Street of Knights. At the top of the street we will enter a world of architectural and political might, as we visit the impressive, Gothic-style Grand Master s Palace, the seat of power during the occupation of the Knights of St. John. We will end our walking tour with free time in Rhodes Old Town, giving you the chance to enjoy a refreshment, take photographs or search for the best souvenir from magical Rhodes. Overnight on board
DAY 06/THU: RHODES - CRETE (HERAKLION) - SANTORINI (B/L/D) Heraklion Cruise Arrival: 7.00 am Cruise Departure: Noon Santorini Cruise Arrival: 4.30 pm Cruise Departure: 9.30 pm Today s first port of call is the Cretan port of Heraklion, where you will have the opportunity to participate in an optional tour to the Palace of Knossos, to visit the center of the Minoan Civilization. The ship will sail on this afternoon to the most breathtaking island, Santorini, believed to be the lost continent of Atlantis. Enjoy your afternoon at leisure exploring the island. Overnight on board DAY 07/FRI: PIRAEUS - ATHENS DISEMBARKATION - USA DEPARTURE (B/-/-) Cruise Arrival: 7.00 am After breakfast on board, disembark in Piraeus. You will be transferred directly to Athens International Airport for your onward flight. EXTRA SERVICES Upgrade to Lower Deck Premium XA Cabins USD 199 Upgrade to Middle Deck Premium XB Cabins USD 249 Upgrade to Upper Deck Premium XC Cabins USD 349 Extra Night in Athens (Standard Hotel) including transfers USD 104 Single Supplement USD 80 Extra Night in Athens (Superior Hotel) including transfers USD 201 Single Supplement USD 236 Extra Night in Athens (Deluxe Hotel) including transfers USD 228 Single Supplement USD 281 END OF OUR SERVICES
STANDARD HOTELS USD 399 USD 245 SUPERIOR HOTELS USD 499 USD 345 DELUXE HOTELS USD 599 USD 445
TOUR PACKAGE INCLUDES: Accommodation at listed hotel or similar Daily breakfast Arrival and departure transfers Transportation and sightseeing as per the itinerary Services of English speaking local guides Sightseeing & entrance fees as per the itinerary All currently applicable taxes TOUR PACKAGE DOES NOT INCLUDE: Items of personal nature, tips & gratuities Visa fees if applicable Accommodation Tax - EUR 4 per room/per night: Collected by hotels directly Travel insurance Items not mentioned as included International Airfare TOUR ITINERARY: DAY 07/FRI: ATHENS Upon arrival at Piraeus port you will be met by our company representative and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to explore this vibrant and historical city at your leisure. Overnight in Athens DAY 08/SAT: ATHENS (B/-/-) After breakfast enjoy a morning city tour of Greece s capital city, Athens, that includes a visit to the world-famous Acropolis. The tour begins in front of the House of Parliament in Syntagma Square, where you will see the Monument of the Unknown Soldier before enjoying a walk through the National Gardens to see the Zappeion, the Temple of Olympian Zeus and Hadrian s Arch. You will then enter the Plaka neighbourhood of the city as you travel to the Acropolis, the ancient citadel overlooking the city. You will see the Propylaia, the Temple of Nike, the Parthenon, the Athenian Agora, the Observatories, the Hill of Democracy (Pnyx), Mars and Philopappou Hill, the Odeon of Herodes Atticus and the Theater of Dionysus. After the tour, you will return to your hotel. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. Overnight in Athens DAY 09/SUN: ATHENS (B/-/-) Spend the day at leisure to explore Athens on your own or join the following optional tour. Overnight in Athens Optional - Full Day Tour of Delphi (w/ lunch) - 115 USD on an S.I.C basis Explore one of the most famous UNESCO world heritage sites with a day tour from Athens to magical Delphi. Depart via the national highway passing by Thebes, Levadia for a short stop, before arriving in Delphi at around noon. Famous for its theatre, Temple of Apollo and ancient ruins, Delphi was considered the centre of the earth and the universe and played a central role in the classical Greek world. After, pass by Castalia Spring, visit at the archaeological site of Temple of Apollo famous for its oracle, Athenian Treasure and the Museum of Delphi with its spectacular finds, including the unique bronze Charioteer the Naxian Sphinx and the Statue of Antinoos. After lunch, return to Athens via the picturesque village of Arachova, built on the south slopes of Parnassus, well known for its attractive hand-woven carpets, rugs and quilts, as well as for its wine and cheese. DAY 10/MON: ATHENS DEPARTURE (B/-/-) Today you will be transferred back to Athens International Airport for your onward flight. END OF OUR SERVICES