HERMES Greek island cruise vacation package Greece and Turkey

Itinerary

>FRIDAY: ISTANBUL: Arrival in Istanbul, meeting and assistance and then transfer to your selected hotel in Istanbul . Balance of the day at leisure.
>SATURDAY: ISTANBUL: Full day Istanbul sightseeing tour with lunch, including the Topkapi Palace Museum, the Blue Mosque , St. Sophia or St. Savior and the Grand Bazaar.
>SUNDAY: ISTANBUL: Morning at leisure in the city for your last visit is and shopping. In the afternoon transfer to the port in order to embark the 5-day cruise to the Greek islands and Turkey.
>MONDAY: MYCONOS: Morning on board. In the afternoon arrival in Mykonos, the international "jet set" famous for its beautiful sandy beaches and incredible nightlife.
>TUESDAY: PATMOS-KUSADASI: Early morning call to the island of Patmos, where participation 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 Revelation. In the afternoon arrival at the Turkish port of Kusadasi . Do not miss the opportunity to visit the city of Ephessus. One of the most complete ancient cities ever excavated, where St. Paul was arrested and then banished.
>WEDNESDAY: RHODES: A full day in the beautiful island of the roses . On a hill above the charming town of Lindos rises an ancient Acropolis. Below lies the bay of St. Paul. The crusading knights of St. John left the medieval city of Rhodes behind when they were defeated by Sultan Suleiman 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(CRETE)-SANTORINI: First port of call is to the Cretan port of Heraklion. Take the opportunity to participate in the optional tour to the Palace of Knossos to visit the centre of the Minoan civilization In the afternoon, continue to the most breathtaking island, Santorini. The town of Fira's white washed houses, narrow streets and open air cafes, cling to a steep cliff accessible by cable car or mule. To the south, Akrotiri with its recent Minoan excavations which support the theories that Santorini might be the lost continent of the Atlantis.
>FRIDAY:PIREAUS-ATHENS: Early morning arrival in Piraeus port. After breakfast on board, disembarkation and transfer to your selected hotel in Athens . Balance of the day at leisure.
>SATURDAY: ATHENS: Morning sightseeing tour of Athens including all famous monuments: Old Athens Olympic Stadium, House of Parliament, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Adrian’s Arch, Temple of the Olympian Zeus, the Royal Palace, the Academy, the University and the National Library. Tour will end by visiting the Acropolis.
Afternoon free to visit the new Acropolis Museum, “State of the art” in museum construction and very rich in content and Plaka (The old Athens city) with lots of souvenir shops, restaurants and taverns.
>SUNDAY: ATHENS-AIRPORT: At indicated time according to your departure flight you will be transferred to the airport

What is Included

> 2 nights hotel accommodation in Istanbul
> 2 nights hotel accommodation in Athens
> 5-day cruise to the Greek islands and Turkey
on full board (Based on minimum inside cabin category)
> Full day Istanbull sightseeing tour with Lunch
> Half day Athens sightseeing tour
> All transfers as mentioned
> Daily breakfast
> All meals during the 5 day cruise (not the drinks)
> Hotel Taxes