OURANOS Greek island cruise vacation package Greece and Turkey

Itinerary

> THURSDAY: ATHENS: Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your selected hotel. Balance of the day at leisure.
> FRIDAY: 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.
In the afternoon, transfer to Piraeus port to embark the cruise ship for your 7 day cruise to the Greek islands & Turkey. Sailing in the evening.
> SATURDAY: DARDANELLES STRAIT-ISTANBUL: Morning on board cruising the famous Dardanelles strait. In the afternoon, arrival at the mystic city of Istanbul . Make the most of this night participating in an optional night tour with Oriental dances.
> SUNDAY: ISTANBUL: A full day in Istanbul with the graceful minarets of countless mosques. Istanbul's blend of East & West has resulted in some of the most magnificent architecture in the world, including the Agia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and the Topkapi Palace . Explore this ancient city by participating in one of the optional tours and bargain for your own treasures at one of the 5.000 shops of the famous Grand Bazaar.
> MONDAY: MYCONOS: Morning on board. In the afternoon arrival at the famous island of Myconos . An international " jet -set " known for its beautiful sandy beaches, hundreds of tiny white chapels and incredible night life.
> TUESDAY: PATMOS-KUSADASI: Early morning call to the island of Patmos, where participating 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. In the afternoon arrival at the Turkish port of Kusadasi. Do not miss the opportunity to visit the city of Ephessos . 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 and 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 Suleyman the Magnificent. The presence of the Ottoman Turks is marked with their minarets, mosques and Turkish baths. An optional tour not to be missed.
> THURSDAY: HERAKLIO(CRETE)-SANTORINI: First port of call is the Cretan port of Heraklio. Take the opportunity to participate in the optional tour to the Palace of Knossos, to visit the center of the Minoan Civilization. Continue in the afternoon to most breathtaking island, Santorini . Disembarkation and transfer to your selected hotel.
> FRIDAY: SANTORINI: Day at your leisure to enjoy the unique views, the black sandy beaches as well as the most romantic sunset of the world. Enjoy a half day cruise to the small islands of Nea Kameni & Palea Kameni located inside the caldera, the Hot Springs with the Green and yellow waters(with free time for swimming) and the island of Thirassia. Admire the town of Fira’s whitewashed houses, narrow streets and open air cafes that cling to s steep cliff accessible by cable car or mule
> SATURDAY: SANTORINI-ATHENS: At the indicated time, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight back to Athens. Arrival and transfer to your selected hotel in Athens .
> SUNDAY: ATHENS-AIRPORT: According to your departure flight, you will be transferred to the airport.

What is Included

> 2 nights hotel accommodation in Athens
> Half day Athens sightseeing tour
> 2 nights hotel accommodation in Santorini
> 7-day cruise to the Greek islands & Turkey (based on the minimum inside category)
> Entrance fees, during guided sightseeing
> Half day Santorini Volcano Cruise
> All transfers as mentioned
> Air tickets Santorini - Athens
> Daily Breakfast
> All meals during 7 day cruise (not the drinks)
> Hotel taxes