Philolaus Vacation Package: 12 Days

Package Overview

7 nights cruise vacation package with visits to Mykonos and Athens. With visits to many Greek Islands you get to know how they look and choose which one you must visit in your next trip to the area. Also you can visit the Kusadasi area, the famous Ephesus and the house of virgin Mary.International air tickets
Visas
Tips on hotels and Restaurants
Travel insurance (recommended)
All personal expenses
Everything not mentioned in the Included section
Entrance fees, Port taxes, shore excursions and service charge on cruise USD 79212-0418-10

Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Athens

  Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Balance of day at leisure.
• Day 2 : Athens – Half Day City Tour

  Morning sightseeing tour of Athens including all famous monuments: House of Parliament, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Adrian’s 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, “State of the art” in museum construction and very rich in content. Afternoon free to visit Plaka (The old Athens city) with lots of souvenir shops, restaurants and taverns. Afternoon free to visit Plaka (The old Athens city) with lots of souvenir shops, restaurants and taverns. .

  • Meals & Drinks Breakfast
• Day 3 : Lavrion (Athens)

  At the indicated time you will be transferred to the port of Lavrion
  to reach your cruise ship for your cruise of 7 full days of fun and experiences. We go along the east end of Attica passing close to the Temple of Poseidon in Cape Sounion. This evening is a good opportunity to get around and know your ship and the services we provide.

  • Meals & Drinks Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Day 4 : Santorini

  In the morning we arrive in Santorini for a full day. One 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.
  The included panoramic tour will show you a big part of the island and the town of Oia

  • Meals & Drinks Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Day 5 : Izmir

  With a population of around 3.7 million, Izmir is the third largest city in Turkey, and boasts the second largest port after Istanbul. Formerly the ancient city of Smyrna, Izmir is now a busy commercial center that rests on a vast bay.
  With wide thoroughfares, modern buildings and shopping centers mix with traditional red-tiled roofs structures, old mosques and churches, it is a rapidly growing city on the Central Aegean coast. Izmir’s composition suggests a Mediterranean Europe city more so than traditional Turkish appearance.
  With the included tour you will 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.

  • Meals & Drinks Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Day 6 : Nafplion

  Nafplion is a seaport town in the Peloponnese, that has expanded up the hillsides near the north end of the Argolic Gulf. The town was an important seaport held under a succession of royal houses in the Middle Ages as part of the lordship of Argos and Nafplion, held initially by the de la Roche following the Fourth Crusade before coming under the Republic of Venice and, lastly, the Ottoman Empire. The town was the capital of the First Hellenic Republic and of the Kingdom of Greece, from the start of the Greek Revolution in 1821 until 1834.
  From Nafplion you can visit the ancient places of Mycenae and the Epidaurus with its theater with the fantastic acoustics

  • Meals & Drinks Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Day 7 : Chania (Crete)

  Chania is the second largest city of Crete and the capital of the Chania regional unit.
  Chania is the site of the Minoan settlement the Greeks called Kydonia,
  Despite being heavily bombed during World War II, Chania's Old Town is considered the most beautiful urban district on Crete, especially the crumbling Venetian harbor. The borders of the Old Town are the mostly destroyed old Venetian wall (and bulwarks) and this has been the cradle of all the civilizations which were developed in the area.
  In the included tour we start from Souda port and drive along the coastal highway, enjoying the clear blue sea and the green countryside, typical of west Crete. The amazing scenery will captivate you till you reach your destination, the only freshwater lake in Crete.

  • Meals & Drinks Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Day 8 : Rhodes

  Today we visit the magnificent island of the roses, Knights and Butterflies. Rhodes was famous worldwide for the Colossus of Rhodes, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The medieval Old Town of the City of Rhodes has been declared a World Heritage Site. Today, it is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe.
  The included tour, will take you to visit the old medieval city and the famous Acropolis of Lindos. If you want to be on your own you can swim in one of the many beaches of the island or just stroll in the old city and imagine being one of its inhabitants of the ancient times.

  • Meals & Drinks Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Day 9 : Cesme – Mykonos

  Cesme is a coastal town and the administrative centre of the district, popular holiday resort. The name "Cesme" means "fountain" and possibly draws reference from the many Ottoman fountains scattered across the city. Its name in Classical antiquity was Kysos under the Greeks , Kysus under the Romans. The name Kysos is nevertheless associated with Homer since the king Rhesus of Thrace, ally of the Trojans during the Trojan War and slain together with twelve of his men by Diomedes who had plotted with Odysseus to steal the magnificent horses of the Thracians, had his wife Argantona , a mythical beauty and a master of animals like her husband, who inhabited the forests of Kysos.
  In the afternoon we will be 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. Disembarkation and transfer to your hotel.

  • Meals & Drinks Breakfast, Lunch
• Day 10 : Mykonos

  Day at leisure in Mykonos to enjoy the sun, sea & the beauties of this unique island.
  Mykonos is 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.
  Do not miss the visit to the shrine of Delos in honour of the Greek god Apollo, which can be reached after a delightful boat ride.

  • Meals & Drinks Breakfast
• Day 11 : Mykonos – Athens

  At the indicated time you will be transferred to the port for your ferryboat to Piraeus. Upon your arrival you will be transferred to your hotel in Athens

  • Meals & Drinks Breakfast
• Day 12 : Athens - Airport

  According to your departure flight, you will be transferred to the airport.

  • Meals & Drinks Breakfast

Inclusions

• Hotel
• Sightseeing
• Transfers
• Pickup-Drop
• Entry Tickets/Passes
• Accommodation

Exclusions

• International air tickets
• Visas
• Tips on hotels and Restaurants
• Travel insurance (recommended)
• All personal expenses
• Everything not mentioned in the Included section
• Entrance fees, Port taxes, shore excursions and service charge on cruise USD 792

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Package Start From

• Athens, Greece, Europe

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