12 Day Aegean Sea with Mykonos
- Round trip flights NYC Athens
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- 10 nights accommodations
- 2 nights Mykonos
- 3 nights Aegean Cruise, <
- 1 night <, Olympia
- 1 night <, Delphi
- 1 night
- 2 nights Athens
- All transfers
- 17 meals: 10 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 5 dinners
- Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air conditioned motor coach
- Services of English speaking tour manager (Days 7 10)
- Entrance fees per itinerary
Special Features
- Acropolis in Athens
- Greek Islands of Mykonos, Patmos, Crete & Santorini
- Greek style informal cruising
- Archeological site of Olympia and Delphi
- Meteora
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- Tour Operator
- Gate 1 Travel
- Offer
- Offer valid through 7/31/2010
- Duration
- 12 Days
- Escorted
- Escorted - No
| Day | Destination | Description |
| Day 1 | Depart the USA | Depart the USA to Greece. Your flight includes meals, drinks, and in flight entertainment for your journey |
| Day 2 | Athens, Transfer to Mykonos | Arrive in Athens and transfer to your flight to Mykonos. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel Overnight: Mykonos |
| Day 3 | Mykonos | Situated between Tinos and Naxos, the island of Mykonos is one of the most picturesque of the Cyclades archipelago. The island has become one of the world's top travel destinations because of its captivating, cosmopolitan atmosphere, ideal setting, and exciting nightlife Optional:Mykonos Delos Tour (AM) Overnight:Mykonos Meals: Breakfast |
| Day 4 | Embark cruise | Enjoy a second full day at leisure on Mykonos. Perhaps set out to explore the island, which offers narrow roads with whitewashed houses, signature windmills, beautiful beaches and a history dating back to early Ionian civilization. In the early evening transfer to the port to embark your cruise. Sail overnight to Kusadasi Overnight: Cruise Meals:Breakfast |
| Day 5 | Kusadasi, Afternoon in Patmos | Enjoy breakfast on board and the morning at leisure in Kusadasi (Ephesus, Turkey) from 7:00 am to noon. Renowned for its beaches and attractive view of the Aegean, Kusadasi is near to several historical sites including Ephesus, the Temple of Artemis, and the House of the Virgin Mary. Then, continue sailing to spend the evening at leisure in Patmos (Greece) from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Sail overnight to Crete &; Overnight: Cruise Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Day 6 | Crete, Evening in Santorini | Arrive early this morning in Heraklion (Crete, Greece), one of the four prefectures that constitute the island of Crete. Enjoy a half day at leisure to explore the island on your own before cruising at noon. This evening, enjoy a brief stop on the island of Santorini. Known for its breathtaking caldera, Santorini is also famous for its sandy beaches, colorful sunsets, and whitewashed buildings along the sea cliffs Overnight: Cruise Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Day 7 | Disembark Cruise, Travel to Olympia | Disembark cruise in Piraeus at 7:00 am and depart Athens via the scenic coastal road to the Corinth Canal, where you will visit the amphitheater of Epidaurus, still used today. After envisioning Thespis singing the purest of dithyrambs, continue via Nauplion to Mycenae, the heartland of Greek mythology. Visit the archaeological site known as the "Treasury of Atreus," and the Tomb of Agamemnon, built around 1250 B.C. From here, drive the Central Peloponnese Peninsula, whose primary cities were Corinth and Sparta in classical times, through to the towns of Tripolis and Megalopolis. Continue to Olympia, birthplace of the first Olympic Games Overnight: Olympia Meals: Breakfast, Dinner |
| Day 8 | Olympia Archaeological Site Tour | Visit the archaeological site of Olympia, including the Sanctuary of Olympian Zeus, the ancient stadium, and the Archaeological Museum, where Greek works of art such as Nike of Paionios and terracotta statues date to 5th century B.C. Drive north through the plains of Eliad and Achaia, crossing the Corinth Strait via a cabled bridge from Rion to Antirion. Pass the towns of Nafpactos and Itea en route to the city of Delphi, home of the ruins of the Tholos Temple Overnight: Delphi Meals: Breakfast, Dinner |
| Day 9 | Delphi Archaeological Site Tour, Travel to Kalambaka | In the morning, visit the excavated site and museum of Delphi, where you will find the sacred Omphalos, once kept in the Adyton of Apollo's Temple, along with the Kourus Statues, Kleobis and Viton, and the 32 foot high Sphinx of Naxos, sitting on an Ionic column (circa 560 B.C.). Continue to the small town of Kalambaka, situated amidst smooth sandstone cliffs in the foothills of Meteora Overnight:Kalambaka Meals: Breakfast, Dinner |
| Day 10 | Meteora Sightseeing, Return to Athens | Visit Meteora, meaning "suspended in the air," with its mystical monasteries nestled perilously close to the edge of the bizarre rock formations. View exquisite specimens of Byzantine art, and then continue past Thermopylae, arriving in Athens in the early evening Overnight: Athens Meals: Breakfast |
| Day 11 | Athens | Your morning tour of Athens will begin with panoramic views of Panathenian Stadium, the Presidential Residence, the ruins of the Temple of Zeus and Hadrian's Arch. Continue on to visit the Acropolis, the ancient architectural masterpiece built during the Golden Age of Athens. Finally, visit the new Acropolis Museum, the striking modern building built at the base of the monument where many of the original statues from the Acropolis are now displayed. Enjoy the balance of the day at leisure Overnight: Athens Meals: Breakfast |
| Day 12 | Depart for the USA | Transfer to the airport for your departure flight Meals: Breakfast |
- Dates/Pricing
- Lodging
M/V Aquamarine Cruise Stanley Hotel Despotiko Hotel Amalia Hotel Amalia Hotel Amalia Hotel Olympia
- Disclaimer
*Not Included:
Airport taxes & fees, domestic airport taxes of $43.56, port taxes of $70, shore excursions, and gratuities.
Additional Information:>Land only price does not include arrival/departure transfers.
When choosing flights, select those that arrive in Athens before 5:30 pm in order to connect with the flight to Mykonos. Alternatively, an additional night may be added in Athens.
Stanley Hotel Athens and the Despotiko Hotel in Mykonos are included when you select an Inside Cabin. Amalia Hotel in Athens and the Dorion Hotel in Mykonos are included when you select a Standard Outside Cabin. Royal Olympic Hotel in Athens and the Tharroe Mykonos Hotel are included when you select a Superior or Deluxe Outside Cabin. Choose your cabin category and hotel in Athens above in the ''Select Your Cabin Category."
Triple cabins are not available in Category XE on the M/V Aquamarine.
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Visas are not required for shore excursions to Kusadasi.
