Our 16 day Mediterranean and Aegean tour, is a combination of cruise to the Greek Isles, Ephesus (Kusadasi) and hotel accommodation in Athens and Sicily , offer a variety of options for the perfect Mediterraenean experience.

Athens, Argolis, Mykonos , Rhodes, Kusdasi (Ephesus), Patmos, Crete, Santorini
Palermo , Messina, Mount Etna , Taormina , Messina, Catania , Syracuse , Argigento

Starts in Athens Weekly and Saturday Weekly Apr - Oct

Day 1 – Athens - Saturday - Weekly : Apr - Oct
Our local rep will meet you at Athens Airport & assist with your transfer your hotel.
Add another day in Athens ??

Day 2 – Private Athens Tour (cB) Sunday
Half-day City private Athens sightseeing tour, which will introduce you to the most important sites of the city. Visit the Acropolis, its outstanding monuments and museum. Private air-conditioned vehicle and guide.
Optional tour to Cape Sounion to visit the Temple of Poseidon, and enjoy the breathtaking sunsets.

Day 3 – Argolis – (cBL) Monday
Drive through Corinth crossing the famous canal to Mycenae where visits are Included to the Lion Gate, Tombs of Agememnon and Clytemnestra, and the Palace. Luncheon at the seaside resort town of Nauplion. Afterward, a short drive to the world famous theater of Epidaurus, known for its perfect acoustics. Visit the museum and Askelpeion. Return to Athens in the early evening.

Day 4 -Athens - Cruise, Mykonos (BLD) Tuesday
Transfer to Piraeus to embark at 11:00 AM on your cruise. Arrive at the jet set island of Mykonos at later in the day . Time to stroll through the narrow streets to the sculpture- like church of Paraportiani, or along the waterfront to the famous windmills, and stop at a café. Ship departs late evening

Day 5 – Rhodes (BLD) Wednesday
Arrive at 10:00 AM, and have a full day on the "Island of Roses". You can explore on your own or take a sightseeing tour to the Acropolis of Lindos and visit the Valley of the Butterflies. You can also visit one of the nearby beaches for a swim , only a short taxi ride from town.

Day 6 – Kusadasi, (Turkey), Patmos (BLD) Thursday
Arrive at Kusadasi, the popular Turkish port and gateway to the ancient city of Ephesus. Optional tour to Ephesus. Midday departure. Late afternoon arrival at the island of Patmos. Here you can visit the Monastery of St. John, where the book of Revelations was written.

Day 7 –Heraklion,Crete –Santorini. (BLD) Friday
Arrive at 7:00 AM at the port of Heraklion. Opportunity to visit ( on your own or join the optional shore excursion) : the unique 5000 year old museum, or optional tour to the three-story Minoan palace of Knossos. Or explore on your own the Venetian part of the old town. Depart late morning. Arrival at Santorini in late afternoon, where you will have 4 hours to explore the winding narrow streets of the main town of Thira, after taking a donkey ride or funicular to the top of the cliff. This volcanic island offers breathtaking views of the Aegean.

DAY 8 - Athens / Sicily - Saturday (B)
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfers are all included in Athens and Sicily . Air fare is included in economy class Athens Sicily , tax included . Palermo-Cefalù-Messina-Taormina - Syracuse-Agrigento-Erice Sicilia Jolly Tour Da Palermo a Catania tra magia e mito.
Date di partenza: dal aprile al ottobre

Ah, Sicily , a farm house, a private villa , or la cucina! This tour covers the highlights of Sicily, including the most classical sites of Sicily and the historical and artistic sites. Accommodation is in charming hotels .

Arrive at Catania Airport, our local rep will meet you and assist with your transfer to your Jolly Hotel Palermo .

DAY 9 - Sunday: PALERMO - CEFALU' - CAPO D'ORLANDO - REGGIO CALABRIA - MESSINA
After a buffet breakfast, drive along the Thyrrenian coast. Stop in Cefalù, a pleasant resort well known for its beautiful Norman Cathedral and medieval wash-house built in the rock. Proceed to Capo d’Orlando for lunch. Continue to Messina. Sea conditions permitting, embark to Reggio Calabria and visit the famous “Bronzi di Riace”. Jolly Hotel Messina. Accommodation at the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay .

DAY 10 - Monday: MESSINA – MOUNT ETNA – TAORMINA - MESSINA
After a buffet breakfast, conditions permitting, we'll try to reach the 1800 meters mark on Mount Etna, the highest active volcano of Europe. Continue to Taormina: lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, visit the Greek Theater and enjoy time at leisure for shopping or walking through the tiny streets. Return to Messina: dinner and overnight at the Jolly Hotel Messina .

DAY 11 - Tuesday: MESSINA - CATANIA - SYRACUSE
After a buffet breakfast, depart to Syracuse. Panoramic tour of Catania. Lunch at Jolly hotel Syracuse. In the afternoon, visit of the Archaeological area including the famous Latomie of the Paradise and the Dyionysios “Ear”as well as visit of the island of Ortigia, singular treasure of the baroque style. Dinner and overnight accommodation at the Jolly Hotel Syracuse.

DAY 12 - Wednesday: SYRACUSE - PIAZZA ARMERINA - AGRIGENTO
After a buffet breakfast, depart for Piazza Armerina and visit the worldwide famous Villa Romana del Casale famed for its well preserved mosaics. Lunch in a typical restaurant and continue to Agrigento. Visit the Valley including the Temple of Juno, Concord, Heracles, Zeus, Castor and Pollux. Dinner at the Jolly Hotel della Valle. After dinner enjoy an unforgettable panoramic tour of the Valley of the Temples illuminated. Overnight in Agrigento.

DAY 13- Thursday: AGRIGENTO - SEGESTA - ERICE - TRAPANI - PALERMO
After a buffet breakfast, depart for Segesta to visit the Doric Temple which keeps in its stone the weight of a long history, surrounded by a unique landscape. Lunch at a local restaurant in Erice, a medieval town full of myth and history, art and environment located at 800 meters above the sea. After lunch enjoy an orientation tour of Trapani’s salt mills. Continue to Palermo. Dinner and overnight at Jolly Hotel Palermo.

DAY 14 - Friday: PALERMO - MONREALE
After a buffet breakfast depart to Monreale with visit to the “Duomo” (Cathedral) which is one of the most renowned monuments in the world as well as the Benedictine Cloister, in pure Norman style. Visit the city of Palermo including the Cathedral, the Palatine Chapel in the Royal Palace, as well as a panoramic tour of the historical center. Lunch at Jolly Hotel. In the afternoon, enjoy the possibility to visit part of Palermo by your own or to participate to an optional excursion to the Catacombs, the "Capo" market and Mondello. Farewell Dinner and accommodation at the Jolly Hotel.

DAY 15- Saturday: Palermo
Breakfast. Transfer to the Airport . End of our services . Bon Voyage . or you may wish to extend your stay.

Sample hotels in Athens :
Deluxe: Divani Palace Acropolis. First : Electra Palace , Stanley

Rates per person in US$ /Double Occupancy/ Cabins with 2 lower beds

Please deduct $ 100 per person for triple occupancy
The Deluxe / First Class hotel choice applies to Athens only

Price includes:

• Travel guide book to Greece and Sicily .
  
• Air fare one way Athens / Sicily , with tax, in economy class
  
• Hotel accommodation , with tax & continental breakfast daily
  Sample hotels in Athens : Deluxe: Divani Palace Acropolis. First : Electra Palace or Stanley
  In Sicily first class 4 stars Jolly hotels, rooms are with private bathroom facilities
  
• Cruise to the Greek Islands including all meals on board .
  
• Guided sightseeing as per itinerary including all entrance fees .
  
• Breakfast daily at hotel, and other meals in Sicily as per itinerary , all meals are pre-set menu .
  
• All meals during cruise.
  
• Ground transportation between hotel and airport, and between hotel and pier Airport greeting and assistance.
  
• Port taxes.

Not included:

• International airfare from/to your home country
• Trip interruption and cancellation insurance (please see our insurance brochure).
• Gratuities.
• Personal expenses, beverages, and meals not specifically listed

Greek Cruise :
Clothing on shore:

Look forward to warm, even hot weather with some cooler breezes at night.
Especially for shore excursions, we recommend loose, comfortable cottons or other lightweight clothing.

Some of the tours involve long bus rides and/or considerable walking, so comfortable shoes are recommended.

Please bear in mind that shore excursion coaches are air conditioned and you may wish to bring a light sweater.

On tours that include visits to places of worship, shorts and bare shoulders are not permitted.