Overview
Guests will discover the beautiful island of the winds and its famous windmills on Mykonos, where the old town has many delightful cafes and tavernas along its winding alleys, the vibrant and colourful Kusadasi in Turkey, for ancient Ephesus, and the quaint and charming Patmos. In Rhodes, also known as the Island of the Knights, there is a full day to enjoy the maze of cobbled streets in the old town, which is a World Heritage Site, and wander through the Knights Quarter and the Palace of the Grand Master. There are also clear waters by wonderful beaches and lush wooded valleys. From one island to another, Crete is Greece’s largest island and the fifth largest in the Med. Our last night is spent in iconic Santorini with many cliffside restaurants and bars to watch the glorious sunset.
Itinerary
Day 5 Athens (Lavrion) Greece
FRIDAY
Athens (Lavrion) - Arrive 06:00
Arrive back in Athens at 6am.
Day 1 Athens (Lavrion) Greece Mykonos* Greece
MONDAY
Athens (Lavrion) - Depart 13:00
Mykonos* - Arrive 18:00 | Depart 23:00
You will leave Athens and head for beautiful Mykonos in the Cyclades. The island, according to Greek mythology, was formed by the bodies of giants slain by Hercules. The most recognisable site on Mykonos is the row of immaculate picture postcard white windmills overlooking the water. Every visitor takes that picture. The Old Town has many delightful cafes and tavernas along its winding alleys and time will pass very quickly in these lovely, relaxing surroundings.
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Day 4 Crete (Heraklion) Greece Santorini* Greece
THURSDAY
Crete (Heraklion) – Arrive 07:00 | Depart 12:00
Santorini* – Arrive 16:30 | Depart 21:30
From one evocative island to another. Crete is Greece’s largest island and the fifth largest
in the Mediterranean, a place of myths and legends. There will be an opportunity to visit the capital Heraklion and absorb some of its extraordinary history.
You will then enjoy an evening in incomparable Santorini where you may get the chance to see the blue domed church at Oia. There will also be time for a wonderful, meal at one of the many cliffside restaurants if you wish.
Day 2 Kusadasi Turkey Patmos* Greece
TUESDAY
Kusadasi – Arrive 07:00 | Depart 13:00
Patmos* - Arrive 16:30 | Depart 21:30
Vibrant and colourful, Kusadasi in Turkey is the gateway to the Hellenistic ruins of Ephesus, famed for the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
Your next port of call is Patmos, a small and charming island a little over 20 square kilometres in size and lying in the Dodecanese. It is most famous for being where the Book of Revelations was written, and the location of John the Baptist’s vision, which is detailed in the text.
Day 3 Rhodes, Greece
WEDNESDAY
Rhodes – Arrive 07:00 | Depart 18:00
John the Baptist’s remains are nowhere to be seen, of course, but the Colossus of Rhodes once bestrode the harbour which gives us another link to the Seven Wonders. Lose yourself in the maze of atmospheric cobbled streets of the Old Town (a World Heritage Site) in that will transport you back to the Byzantine Empire and be sure to wander through the Knights Quarter and the Palace of the Grand Master. Indeed, Rhodes is also known as the Island of the Knights. Your itinerary allows you a whole day here which gives you plenty of opportunity to discover the clear waters, wonderful beaches and lush wooded valleys.
Additional information
- *Tendering weather permitting.
- Cruises can also start in Kusadasi
- Fare based on stateroom category IA on XXXX 2023 sailings, subject to availability. Fares for other dates may vary. Taxes, fees and port charges are included in the fare.
Excluded
- International airfares and taxes
- Domestic airfares and taxes, unless otherwise specified in our holiday package
- Visa expenses, processing and issuance fees
- Meals other than as specified in our holiday package
- Travel Insurance or expenses of a personal nature (mini-bar, phone call, laundry, etc.)
- Tips or gratuities to guides, drivers, porters, hotel, restaurant or boat staff, etc.
- Or any other travel expense that has not been included in our holiday package
