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4 Night Cruise "Iconic Aegean" 5 Greek Islands & Turkey
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Description :
This 4-day adventure that takes you to six legendary islands like Patmos, Rhodes, Crete and Santorini departs from Piraeus and returns to Piraeus, allowing you to explore the historic city of Athens either before or after the cruise.
Our first stop is Mykonos, an island so beautiful you’ll think you’ve woken into a dream. Enjoy its cool breezes as you stroll the picturesque alleys of Mykonos Town and, after the sun slips into the sea, enjoy the island’s world-famous nightlife. From Mykonos we sail overnight to arrive for breakfast in quiet Kusadasi, whose white sand beaches and incomparable shopping are a stone’s throw from the legendary excavation of Ancient Ephesus and the Terrace Houses, one of the largest and most complete ancient cities in the world, the House of the Virgin Mary, beautiful Sirince Village and the thrilling metropolis of Izmir. Kusadasi is also home to a fantastic covered bazaar, where you can shop with a view of the town’s picturesque harbor.
Next is Patmos, a verdant, mountainous paradise considered one of the world’s loveliest destinations. Many believe John the Apostle wrote the Book of Revelations in a mountainside grotto on Patmos where he heard the voice of God. We leave Patmos and sail for magnificent Rhodes, where we have a full day to explore yet another incomparable island. The Palace of the Grand Masters, in the old walled city of Rhodes, a UNESCO World Heritage site, will make you think you’ve stepped back in time, as will the ancient Acropolis of Lindos, high above the sea, and the Citadel of the Knights. Try some delicious local wines and relax at charming Tsampika Beach, or just stroll the old city and enjoy an al fresco lunch and a traditional Greek coffee, strong enough to fortify you for an afternoon wandering through the past.
From Rhodes we sail overnight to Heraklion, an ancient Venetian port and the capital of Crete. Greece’s largest island will greet you like family. It’s a wonderland of secluded beaches, hiking trails, rivers and archaeological marvels, including the Minoan Palace of Knossos, the first civilization in Europe, and the Archaeological Museum in Heraklion.
Enjoy a delicious lunch on the pool deck or a traditional Greek coffee at Thalassa Bar, on Deck 10, the bright blue surface of the Aegean glittering beneath you, as we sail from Heraklion for an evening in breathtaking Santorini. Take a jeep safari into the interior or a cruise to Santorini’s smaller islands and volcanoes, visit the Akrotiri Village excavations, or just sit in a café in spectacular Oia Village and watch the sunset from 300 meters above the azure sea. This exciting adventure concludes with a return to Piraeus.
Itinerary
| Day | Port | Embarkation | Arrival | Departure | Meals |
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| Day 1 | Greece, Piraeus - Athens | Yes | 11:30 | D | |
| Greece, Mykonos | No | 18:00 | 23:00 | B,L,D | |
| Day 2 | Turkey, Kusadasi | No | 07:00 | 12:00 | B,L,D |
| Greece, Patmos | No | 16:00 | 21:00 | B,L,D | |
| Day 3 | Greece, Rhodes | No | 07:00 | 18:00 | B,L,D |
| Day 4 | Greece, Heraklion | No | 07:00 | 11:30 | B,L,D |
| Greece, Santorini | No | 16:30 | 21:00 | B,L,D | |
| Day 5 | Greece, Piraeus - Athens | No | 06:00 | B |
