Enchanted Greek Isles
And
The Art Capitals of Italy
Tour code: Escapade 2-Italy

Our 13 day Aegean tour, is a combination of cruise to the Greek Isles & Ephesus (Kusadasi) and hotel accommodation, offer a variety of options for the perfect Aegean experience.

Athens, Argolis, Mykonos , Rhodes, Kusdasi (Ephesus), Patmos, Crete, Santorini

Starts in Athens Weekly every Friday , Apr- Nov

This is the 4-day cruise that is performed by the TRITON of Royal Olympia
And the AEGEAN I of Golden Star.

Tour includes:

• Four day Cruise to Greek Islands and Turkey, including all meals.
  
• Air fare Athens Rome in economy class.

• Hotel accommodation, including all taxes, service charges and continental breakfast daily.
  Please note that in Italy , rate / group tour is based on 3 stars tourist class hotels , always of course with private facilities. Hotel upgrades are available only in Athens

• Guided tours ( on land ) , as per itinerary including entrance fees.(please note that the Greek Cruise shore excursions are not included)

• All meals during the cruise. Breakfast at hotel, plus one lunch (Argolis full day excursion).
  

• Airport transfers , except on Day 13
  

• Greek Cruise Port Taxes .
  
• Assisi: View of the Churches of St. Francis and St. Claire
• Siena: View of Piazza del Campo and the Municipal Palace
• Florence: Visit of the Accademia, home of Michelangelo's "David"
• Padua: see Donatello's masterpiece, the Gattamelata
• Venice: Visit the famous Square of St. Mark and the Bridge of Sighs
  
  

  
  Scenic Drives Along the way in Italy :
  
  * The beautiful Autostrada del Sole
  * The Tuscan countryside through medieval towns
  * The lovely Emilia Romagna region
  * The Veneto region, world famous for its Villa of Palladio

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

Day 1 – Athens -Friday
Our local rep will meet you at Athens Airport & assist with your transfer your hotel.

Day 2 – Athens (cB) - Saturday
Half-day City sightseeing tour, which will introduce you to the most important sites of the city. Visit the Acropolis, its outstanding monuments and museum. Optional tour to Cape Sounion to visit the Temple of Poseidon, and enjoy the breathtaking sunsets. You might want to enjoy the optional Sound and Light Show at the foot of the Acropolis, prior to dinner at your leisure.

Day 3 – Argolis – (cBL) - Sunday
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) - Monday
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) - Tuesday
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) - Wednesday
Arrive 7:00 AM 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) - Thursday
Arrive at 7:00 AM at the port of Heraklion. Opportunity to visit 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 – Piraeus/ATHENS/Rome (B) - Friday
Morning arrival in Piraeus. Transfer to the airport for your flight to Rome
Arrive in Rome and transfer ( included ) to the hotel. Dinner is included at the hotel. Evening at leisure. Depending on the season/month we'll confirm a specific hotel at the time we receive your booking.

DAY 9 - Saturday - ROME - ASSISI - SIENA - FLORENCE (BD)
Continental Breakfast at the hotel. Proceed on your own to the tour coach terminal, we'll provide you with the address & departure times. Early morning departure for ASSISI, the mystic town of Saint Francis still surrounded by ancient walls. Visit the Basilica of Saint Francis with its early Renaissance masterpieces by Giotto and Cimabue. Proceed on to SIENA, the beautiful medieval city renown for the Palio. Then on to FLORENCE. Dinner and overnight. Hotel Grifone or similar

Day 10 - Sunday- FLORENCE (BD)
Continental breakfast. Guided sightseeing tour of the cradle of the Renaissance. Visit the beautiful Piazza del Duomo, the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Giotto's Bell Tower, the Baptistery of St. John, the Academy of Fine Arts Gallery housing the "David" by Michelangelo, and Santa Croce, the 13th century Franciscan church with Cimabue's famous crucifix. Rest of the day at leisure for optional sightseeing or shopping. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 11 - Monday- FLORENCE - PADUA - VENICE (BD)
Continental breakfast. Departure for Padua, where you will visit the famous Cathedral of St. Anthony, guarded by Donatello's Gattamelata. Continue on to Venice and upon arrival enjoy a walking tour of this unique city. You will see the Piazza and Basilica of St. Mark, the Doge's Palace, the Bridge of Sighs and the Prisons. Then visit a glass factory to see the molding of glass. Hotel Continental - Amadeus in Venice ( or similar) . Dinner and overnight.

Day 12 - Tuesday - VENICE (BD)
Continental breakfast. Day at leisure for optional tour to the islands of Murano, Burano and Torcello by motor-launch or for shopping. Dinner and overnight.

Day 13 - Wednesday- VENICE (B)
Buffet breakfast. End of our service. Bon Voyage.

Sample hotels in Athens :
Deluxe: Divani Palace Acropolis. Superior First : Electra Palace First Class : Stanley
Cruise : Royal Olympia or Golden Sun

Additional Charges

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.

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