ESTIA Greek island cruise vacation package Greece and Turkey

Itinerary

>THURSDAY: ISTANBUL(TUR): Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Balance of day at leisure.
>FRIDAY: ISTANBUL: A full day excursion to Istanbul city including the most famous monuments like the Agia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and the Roman hippodrome. After lunch visit the Topkapi Palace and the famous Grand Bazaar.
>SATURDAY: ISTANBUL-IZMIR(TUR): Morning at leisure for shopping and for strolling around Istanbul city. In the evening, transfer to the airport for the flight to Izmir. Arrival at Izmir and transfer to your selected hotel.
>SUNDAY: IZMIR(TUR)-PERGAMO(TUR): After breakfast, sightseeing tour to the ancient Greek city of Pergamo, including visit to the Acropolis, the Asklepion & the Temple of Athens. Lunch at a local restaurant and evening return to the hotel.
>MONDAY: IZMIR-EPHESUS-KUSADASI(TUR): Full day excursion to the old capital of Asia Minor, the ancient city of Ephesus. Visit the ruins of Odeon, the Temple of Hadrian, the Library, the Agora and the house of Virgin Mary. Tour arrival at Kusadasi and accommodation.
>TUESDAY: KUSADASI(TUR)-PATMOS(GR): After breakfast, transfer to the port of Kusadasi to embark your selected cruise ship and start your 3 day cruise to the Greek islands. First port of call is the greek island of Patmos, where partici-pating in the optional tour, you will have the opportunity to visit the Monastery and the Grotto of St. John, where he lived and recorded the book of the Revelation.
>WEDNESDAY: RHODES(GR): A full day in the beautiful island of the roses. On a hill above the charming town of Lindos rises the ancient Acropolis. Below the hill lies the bay of St. Paul. The crussading knights of St. John left the medieval city of Rho-des behind when they were defeated by Sultan Suleyman the Magnificent. The presence of the Ottoman Turks is marked with their minarets, mosques and Turkish bath. An optional tour not to be missed.
>THURSDAY: HERAKLIO(GR)-SANTORINI(GR): First port of call is the port of Heraklion, in Crete. Take the opportunity to participate in the optional tour to the Palace of Knossos, the centre of the Minoan Civilization. Continue in the afternoon to the most breathtaking greek island, Santorini, believed to be the lost continent of the Atlantis.
>FRIDAY: PIRAEUS(GR)-ATHENS: Early morning return to Piraeus port. After breakfast on board, disembarkation and transfer to the centre of Athens to begin the local city tour passing through the most famous monuments, such as the House of Parliament, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the Acropolis and its museum (visit), Hadrian's Arch, Temple of Olympian Zeus, the Panathenaic stadium, the Royal Palace, the Academy, the University and the National Library. Balance of the day at leisure.
>SATURDAY: CORINTH-MYCENAE-EPIDAURUS GR): After breakfast, drive along the scenic coastal roads of the Saronic Gulf to Corinth (stop). Proceed to Mycenae , visit the ruins, including the Lion's Gate, the Tomb of Agamemnon and the Palace. Depart for Nafplio through Argolis. After lunch, leave for Epidaurus where you will visit the famous local ancient theatre, known for its superior acoustics. Return to Athens in the evening.
>SUNDAY: ATHENS-AIRPORT: According to your departure flight, you will be transferred to the airport.

What is Included

>2 overnights in Istanbul
>Full day Istanbul city tour with lunch
>2 overnights in Izmir
>Full day tour at Pergamo with lunch
>1 overnight in Kusadasi
>Full day tour at Ephesus with lunch
>3 day cruise to Greek islands on full board basis
>2 overnights in Athens
>Half day Athens city tour
>Full day excursion to Argolis with lunch
>Air tickets + taxes Istanbul-Izmir
>Entrance fees during guided sightseeing
>All transfers as per program
>Daily breakfast
>All meals during 3 day cruise (not the drinks)
>Hotel taxes