Itinerary

- Wednesday - Day 1 - Arrival in Athens
KALOS ORISATE ! Welcome to Greece. We will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel. After a short briefing about your tour you will have the afternoon free to rest and explore Athens on your own. Overnight in Athens.

- Thursday - Day 2 - Athens
After breakfast around 08:30 am we will meet you at the lobby of your hotel and take you on a guided tour of Athens. You will explore Temple of Olympian Zeus, Panathinaiko Stadium ( where the first Olympic Games took in 1896, After that will drive by the Prime’s Ministers residence, Ex Royal Palace, (guarded by colorful Evzones) Zappion (Conference and Exhibition Hall), National Garden, Hadrian’s Arc, St. Paul’s Church, Parliament, Tomb of the Unknown soldier, Schlieman’s House (Nomismatic Museum), Catholic Cathedral, Academy, University, National Library, Old Parliament, Constitution Square ,Russian Orthodox Church, ACROPOLIS, (the you will visit Propylaea, Temple of Athena Nike, Parthenon, Erechtheion and Museum of the Acropolis).
Early afternoon we will provide a transfer to your hotel or we can also drop you at Plaka so you can wonder around and explore more of Athens. Overnight stay in Athens. http://www.royalolympic.com/

- Friday - Day 3 - Athens to Istanbul - (B/L/D)
Around noon time you will be transferred to Pireus Harbor and Board the Ship for 7 night cruise to Istanbul, Kusadasi and the Greek Islands. After boarding the ship, with the sunset time, departure from Athens to Istanbul, Overinght on board.

- Saturday - Day 4 - Istanbul - (B/L/D)
Early arrival in Istanbul, after breakfast you will cojme off the ship, meet our staff at the harbour then we will continue on the full day tour of Istanbul.
This will be a full day of exploring the historical sites of Istanbul.
Sites you’ll see today
* Blue Mosque--World renown for it’s architecture and focal point for worshipping Muslims.
* Haghia Sophia--1,400 year old supreme church from Byzantium times which houses famous Byzantine Mosaics.
* Byzantine Hippodrome-The focal point of the Byzantine Empire during the reign of Constantine. Within it’s center you will see the Egyptian Obelisk and Serpentine Column.
* Topkapi Palace--the residence and leadership center of the Sultans during the Ottoman Empire. It was built in 1459-1465 shortly after the conquest of Constantinople. You will see the Treasury that includes the Topkapi Dagger, the 86 carat Spoon Maker’s Diamond, and the jewel encased bones of St. John the Baptist’s skull and arm bone.
*Suleymaniye Mosque and the Grand Bazaar will also be visited during the tour.
After the tour, we will return to the ship and spend the night on board.

- Sunday - Day 5 - Istanbul - (B/L/D)
Today you will have a free day to explore Istanbul at your own pace, in the early evening departure from Istanbul on the over journey to Mykonos, Overnight on board.

- Monday - Day 6 - Mykonos - (B/L/D)
Located in the middle of the Aegean sea, Mykonos is of the popular of Greek islands. With it is crystal clear beaches, windmills, waterfront buildings, Archeological sites and a good nightlife Mykonos is a unique island to visit.
Archaeological finds indicate that the Ionians settled on Mykonos in the early part of the 11th century BC. More recent discoveries have uncovered remnants in Ftelia beach from the Neolithic Kares tribe dating back to as far as 3000 BC.
Overnight on board.

- Tuesday - Day 7 - Kusadasi to Patmos then to Rhodes - (B/L/D)
After breakfast we will take you on a shore excursion to Ephesus,
Sites you'll see today
*Ephesus is one of the best preserved cities from Roman times. At the time St. Paul lived in Ephesus in the 60's AD, it was at it's Roman heyday with a population around 250,000. Ephesus was a great ancient city and much of it has been preserved for you to see. More than any other site, you can walk the streets, stand in the great theatre, wander in the library, see the ancient Roman toilets and baths, and feel that you are walking back into ancient history.
* Temple of Artemis Artemis was a Greek goddess, the virginal huntress and twin of Apollo, who supplanted the Titan Selene as goddess of the Moon.
After the tour you will be transferred back to the harbor and Depart from Kusadasi to Patmos island.
16:00 pm Arrival in Patmos island, have the rest of the day exploring Patmos Island, then return to the Ship,
Night time departure from Patmos to Rhodes.

Wednesday - Day 8 - Rhodes to Crete (B/L/D)
Early arrival in Rhodes, then you will have a full day to explore Rhodes island,
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Located on south east of Greece Rhodes is a beautiful Island.
In ancient times, Rhodes was home to one of the Seven Wonders of the World - the Colossus of Rhodes. This giant bronze statue once stood in the harbor. It was completed in 280 BC but was destroyed in an earthquake in 224 BC. No trace of the statue remains today.
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18:00 pm Departure from Rhodes Island, cruise onto Crete.

- Thursday - Day 9 - Crete - (B/L/D)
Today we will provide a private transfer to Crete's Heraklion town, upon arrival we will drive up and visit the Ancient City of Knossos
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Knossos ( also known as the Knossos Palace is the largest Bronze Age archaeological site on Crete and probably the ceremonial and political center of the Minoan civilization and culture.
The city of Knossos remained important through the Classical and Roman periods, but its population shifted to the new town of Handaq (modern Heraklion) during the 9th century AD. By the 13th century, it was called Makryteikhos 'Long Wall'; the bishops of Gortyn continued to call themselves Bishops of Knossos until the 19th century.[1] Today, the name is used only for the archaeological site situated in the suburbs of Heraklion.
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After the visiting the Knossos, we will return to the Harbor,

- Friday - Day 10 - Crete to Santorini - (B/L)
Today we will depart from Crete and cruise to Santorini island, after arrival you will be met by our local agent and will be transfered to your hotel, that is located on the Caldera,
After check in the hotel, you will have a free day to relax and explore Santorini Island. Overnight stay in Santorini.

- Saturday - Day 11 - Santorini - (B/L)
After breakfast we will take you on a full day tour of Santorini. You will visit the remaining volcano out in the center of the area, visit hot springs, view the ruins of Thirrassia, and wrap up the day watching the romantic sunset from Oia. After sunset, you will be taken back to your hotel. Overnight stay in Santorini.
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Santorini is one of those places in the world that will be permanently etched in your mind. Everywhere you turn you will find another photo opportunity. Essentially, the land is the remains of an enormous volcanic explosion, which destroyed the earliest settlements on what was formerly a single island. The aftermath of the explosion created what you see today, a caldera. All of the whitewashed, charming houses cling to the high cliffs of the rim, while the deep blue Aegean Sea wraps around the geological masterpiece, hundreds of feet below. Its spectacular physical beauty, along with a dynamic nightlife, have made the island one of the tourist hotspots for Europe.
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- Sunday - Day 12 - Santorini to Athens
In the morning we will provide a transfer to Santorini Airport and put you on a 1 hour flight to Athens. Upon arrival in Athens, you will be walking to the international departures and board your flight to your next destination.

Total cost: 2185 Euro per person in a double room & 2845 Euro in a single room.

Price includes
* 6 Day Island hopping cruise ( full board )
* All of the hotels ( Each of them individually chosen )
* All of the land transfers with comfortable vehicles
* All of the meal mentioned in the itinerary ( B-breakfast, L-lunch & D-dinner )
* Professional English speaking tour guides
* All of the ferry tickets in Greece
* All of the port transfers
* Domestic flight tickets from Santorini to Athens
* All of the TAX and service charges

Excludes
* International flight tickets
* Drinks with meals.

( This is a customize program and it is available between May and October

, if you are interested in getting more information about the cost, and hotel name and their web sites, then simply send us an e-mail inquiry and let us know the dates you like to travel, then we will get back to you with full on information.