{"id":1457,"date":"2014-09-13T08:47:24","date_gmt":"2014-09-13T06:47:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/easytraveller.gr\/blog\/?p=1457"},"modified":"2021-09-02T12:18:07","modified_gmt":"2021-09-02T10:18:07","slug":"athens-3-days-greek-islands-turkey-cruise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/easytraveller.gr\/blog\/vacation-packages\/athens-3-days-greek-islands-turkey-cruise\/","title":{"rendered":"Athens 3 days Greek Islands Turkey Cruise"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Athens city tour with visit to Acropolis and its Museum, three days Greek Islands Turkey cruise visiting Mykonos, Patmos, Kusadasi, Ephesus, Heraklion (Crete) and Santorini and all these in just 6 days<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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WEDNESDAY<\/span>: ATHENS<\/span><\/strong>Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. \"Karyatides_Acropolis_Athens_Greece\"<\/a>Balance of day at leisure.<\/p>\n

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\"Academy_of_Athens_Greece\"<\/a>THURSDAY<\/span>: ATHENS<\/span><\/strong> Morning sightseeing tour of Athens including all famous monuments: House of Parliament, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Adrian\u2019s Arch, Temple of the Olympian Zeus, the Royal Palace, the Academy, the University and the National Library. Tour will end by visiting the Acropolis and the new Acropolis Museum, \u201cState of the art\u201d in museum construction and very rich in content.
\nAfternoon free to visit Plaka (The old Athens city) with lots of souvenir shops, restaurants and taverns.<\/p>\n

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FRIDAY<\/span>: ATHENS – MYKONOS<\/span><\/strong> Morning transfer to Piraeus port to embark your \"Mykonos_Myconos_Island_Greece\"<\/a>selected cruise ship. Our cruise ship will leave the port of Piraeus at 11:00 for a 4 full days of fun and experiences. We go along the Athens Riviera in the Saronic Golf to the south end of Attica passing close to the Temple of Poseidon in Cape Sounion. This afternoon is a good opportunity to get around and know your ship and the services we provide.
\nIn the afternoon we arrive in Mykonos, known around the world as the Ibiza of the Aegean, the most popular destination of the Mediterranean. An international “jet-set” known for its beautiful sandy beaches, hundreds of tiny white chapels and incredible night life. Stroll around the streets of the capital that are considered the most beautiful of the Greek islands and enjoy the great night life. It’s easy to get lost in its maze of gleaming white walls dotted with blue domes and windows and balconies full of flowers. Have a coffee or a cocktail in one of the famous bars and promise to return for longer stay and more experiences.<\/p>\n

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\"Ephesus_Turkey_Augustus_Gate\"<\/a>SATURDAY<\/span>: KUSADASI – PATMOS<\/span><\/strong> Kusadas? a resort town on Turkey’s Aegean coast. In ancient time settlers include the Aeolians in the 11th century BC and Ionians in the 9th century who made Kusadasi a centre of art and culture. In the early years of Christianity. St John the Evangelist and (according to Roman Catholic sacred tradition) Mary (mother of Jesus) both came to live in the area.
\nTake the opportunity to visit Ephesus, an ancient Greek city and later a major Roman city, on the coast of Ionia. The city was famed for the Temple of Artemis (completed around 550 BC), one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
\nYou can also visit the House of the Virgin Mary, purported to have been the last home of Virgin Mary, based on the visions of Sister Anne Catherine Emmerich. It is a popular place of Catholic pilgrimage which has been visited by three recent popes.
\nThen on to the island of Patmos, a small Greek island in the Aegean Sea. Patmos is a destination for Christian pilgrimage. Participating in the optional tour, you will have the opportunity to visit the Monastery & the Grotto (the Cave of the Apocalypse) of St. John, where he lived and recorded the Book of Revelation.<\/p>\n

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SUNDAY<\/span>: HERAKLION (CRETE) \u2013 SANTORINI<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0 We will spend this morning to explore \"Santorini_Thira_Island_Greece\"<\/a>this beautiful city, the capital of Crete, the largest of the Greek islands. Archaeological treasures, magnificent ruins and museums, glorious beaches and fabulous restaurants make Crete a complete vacation spot.
\nYou can participate in one of the optional tours and visit the ruins of Knossos, which in Minoan times was the largest centre of population on Crete and are located within close proximity or the archaeological Museum of the city, one of the greatest museums in Greece and the best in the world for Minoan art, as it contains the most notable and complete collection of artifacts of the Minoan civilization of Crete.
\nOne of the jewels of small volcanic archipelagos five islands is undoubtedly Santorini. Santorini was created due to a volcanic eruption culminated in the explosion of a volcano caldera, therefore, its rugged landscapes dotted with huge cliffs. Santorini’s capital, Fira, with white-washed houses, narrow streets and open air cafes that cling to a steep cliff, is at the top of the beautiful island where you can enjoy the beautiful views of the bay. Discover Santorini villages that retain their authenticity, with beautiful blue and white buildings and barren volcanic rocks. It is a very fascinating and picturesque island. A magical place that has nothing to do with the rest of the Greek islands, a place to spread the peaceful and hospitable nature of its people. <\/span><\/p>\n

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\"Academy-Athens-Greece\"<\/a>MONDAY<\/span>: PIRAEUS – AIRPORT<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span>Early morning return to Piraeus port. After breakfast, disembarkation and transfer to the airport for your departure flight.<\/span><\/p>\n

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