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Greek
Sun- Skopelos Edition
Treasures
of the Greek Isles
Including a stay in a villa in Santorini
& A 4 day in Skopelos
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This 13 days trip combines the best of travel in Greece
classical Athens, a cruise through the Aegean ( Mykonos, Rhodes, Crete,
Kusadasi, Patmos, 3 days in Skopelos
,and three full days in a hideaway
on Santorini
Start Weekly in Athens, April thru October
Compare Skiatos Santorini
Edition or Naxos Santorini
Edition
Rates
per person in US$
Double Occupancy, Cabins with 2 lower beds
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First
Class Hotel |
Deluxe
Hotel |
| Outside
Cabin
Category B |
$
3490.00 |
$
3665.00 |
| Outside
Cat. A |
$
3550.00 |
$
3725.00 |
| Outside
Cat. TA |
$
5100.00 |
$
5375.00 |
Supplemental
Charges: Shore Excursions
DAY
1 - ARRIVAL IN ATHENS Our
Athens representative will meet you at the airport, assist you through
customs and immigration, and escort you to your hotel in the bustling
city center. The rest of the day is yours to enjoy as you wish. Stroll,
browse for curios and treasures, and perhaps dine at a cafe in the old
Plaka district and take in a folklore show.
DAY 2 - ATHENS (B)
This morning you'll tour Athens and get to know the high points of the
city, especially the towering Acropolis and the adjacent museum. You'll
visit Syntagma Square, at the very heart of the city, and see the Parliament,
and guards in colorful traditional outfits. Your afternoon is free for
further exploring or shopping, or you could well be drawn back by the
charm of the Plaka. Or take advantage of one of our optional tours,
such as an afternoon visit to Cape Sounion and the Temple of Poseidon,
with spectacular sunset view; or the Sound and Light show at the base
of the Acropolis.
DAY 3 - CRUISE TO MYKONOS (BLD)
A 30 - minute drive (transfer included)will take you to Piraeus, the
port of Athens, to embark on your four-day cruise. You'll sail into
the Aegean, and by sunset, reach the jet-set isle of Mykonos. Stroll
at your own pace along lanes lined with whitewashed houses, up to the
Church of Paraportiani, or along the shore to the island's signature
windmills. Enjoy an ouzo or a glass of retsina at a waterside cafe.
DAY 4 - RHODES (BLD)
Our cruise ship arrives early at the harbor, allowing a full day on
the Island of Roses. The compact, cobbled medieval city is perfect for
exploring on your own. You'll want to visit the Palace of the Knights
of St. John, take a look at the wares in the boutiques, and spend some
time in a seaside cafe. We also offer an optional excursion to the Acropolis
of Lindos and the Valley of the Butterflies.
DAY
5 - KUSADASI (Turkey) and PATMOS (BLD)
We anchor at 7 a.m. in Kusadasi, on the Turkish mainland, gateway to
ancient Ephesus. Stroll the streets and stop in at shops filled with
leather goods and bargains in gold. Our optional tour takes you to Ephesus,
one of the best-preserved archaeological sites in the world. You'll
re-board in time for an afternoon sailing. In the late afternoon, your
ship will call at the island of Patmos. Here you can visit the Monastery
of St. John where the Book of Revelations was written.
DAY 6 - HERAKLION (CRETE), SANTORINI (B)
We drop anchor in the port of Heraklion at 7 a.m. You can explore on
your own, or take an optional excursion to the 5000-year-old Minoan
Palace at Knossos and the archaeological museum. We sail at noon for
Santorini, where the lost civilization of Atlantis flourished. You'll
disembark for three nights or more ( if you wish to add extra night
for additional $$ ) in Santorini . Sample
optional tours available based on Private arrangement or Local Group
tour
.
DAY
7 - SANTORINI (B) You'll take a
leisurely breakfast on your private terrace. An optional tour to the
archaeological site of Akrotiri is offered. Or, you can spend the day
relaxing, and take in breathtaking views of the volcano and caldera.
DAY
8 - SANTORINI (B)
The day is yours for relaxing or exploring on your own--or both!
You might take a boat across to the dormant volcano, and ascend through
a crater-pocked moonscape to the crater. Or savor a soak in hot sulphur
springs.
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DAY
9 - SANTORINI, ATHENS, Skopelos, (B)
Our personnel will assure a seamless transfer to Santorini's Airport.
You'll catch an early morning flight to Athens, where you'll proceed
by coach to board the fast ferry Flying Dolphin from Aghios Constandinos
to Skopelos. Hotels in Skopelos will not be as deluxe as in Crete, Santorini,
Mykonos And your hotel.
DAY
10- Skopelos (B)
Enjoy two days in these Greek paradise
Enjoy the views from your hotel, discover a "private" beach,
savor the sea breezes from the terrace of a cafe.
DAY
11- Skopelos (B)
One more day in these Greek paradise try your hand at fishing. Or arrange
a winery visit or another excursion. The choice is yours
DAY
12 - Flying Dolphin (BD)
Back on the Flying Dolphin we head for Athens and our Hotel . Evening
farewell dinner at a cafe in the old Plaka district, take in a folklore
show.
DAY
13 - Departure (B)
Our local rep will escort you to Athens Airport to board
your connecting flight. Bon Voyage.
Compare
with the Triangle of Ancient Lands : Egypt Greece Israel
Rate
includes:
- Lonely
Planet travel guide book, Athens map
- 4-day
cruise to Greek Isles and Turkey , including all meals while on board.
- Villa
accommodation in Santorini, with breakfast, service charges &
tax.
- Sample
Villas/ Apartments in Santorini:
- For
Deluxe rates : Dana Villas with a view of the Caldera
& the sea ( Firostefani) .
- First
Class Superior accommodation:
" Sun Rocks ",
in Firostefani" , "Astra Apartments", " On The
Rocks" or Chromata Apartments with a view of the caldera
& the sea (Imerovigli.)
- For
first class accommodation in the: "Grotto Villas" in
Firostefani .
Or Rose
Bay on Kamari Beach Hotel.
- For
Katikies Villas & Pantheon , supplement applies , please inquire
- Hotel
accommodation in Athens with breakfast, service charges & tax.
- Airport
greeting and assistance Transfer to hotel in Athens, and and from
hotel to the cruise in Piraeus.
- Round-trip
transfers in Santorini.
- One-way
Santorini Athens air fare in economy class , tax included .
- Port
Taxes.
Add
a spa package to your stay
Not
included:
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