DAY 1

Arrive Athens (2 Nights)
Welcome to a land of myths and legends. Your springboard to an intoxicating holiday in the Aegean is vibrant Athens. Spend the day exploring after being transferred to your hotel.
Hotel: Marriott/Radisson Blu Park
Meal:

DAY 2

Athens Sightseeing and Free Time
Join a Local Specialist today for a journey into antiquity. Visit the Acropolis to see Athena’s Parthenon and admire the march of the Evzone guards at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Spend the afternoon at your leisure exploring the labyrinthine lanes of Plaka.
Meal: Buffet Breakfast

DAY 3

Athens Free Time – Embark 7-Day Cruise
A full day to delve into what was once the Cradle of Western Civilisation. See the city’s ancient sites before boarding your cruise ship this evening to the Cyclades.
Meal: Buffet Breakfast,Dinner

DAY 4

Mykonos Free Day
The characteristic windmills of idyllic Mykonos greet us this morning as we look forward to a day exploring the cobbled maze of lanes on this charming island. Stroll past the white-washed cottages and tumbling cerise bougainvillea in search of hidden treasures, or simply relax on a sparkling beach.
Meal: Buffet Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

DAY 5

Mykonos – Milos – At Sea
Spend time in the former home of the famous Venus de Milo to indulge in the mouth-watering watermelon pies of Milos island and soak up the glorious sunshine in the turquoise waters on one of its many beaches.
Meal: Buffet Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

DAY 6

Santorini Free Day
Indulge in the laid-back island life of Santorini for the next two days. Enjoy a Complimentary Shore Experience to the sun-kissed clifftop village of Oia strolling past charming villages and vineyards set against the backdrop of Santorini’s magnificent caldera. We return to our ship this evening where we will stay overnight.
Meal: Buffet Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

DAY 7

Santorini Free Day
Enjoy another full day at leisure on Santorini to explore further or sit back and watch the spellbinding allure of the Aegean unfold.
Meal: Buffet Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

DAY 8

Santorini – Heraklion – At Sea
We sail to the island of Crete and spend the afternoon exploring the Palace of Knossos during our complimentary Shore Experience.
Meal: Buffet Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

DAY 9

Kusadasi – At Sea
Stop in the Turkish port city of Kusadasi for a Complimentary Shore Experience to ancient Ephesus.
Meal: Buffet Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

DAY 10

Disembark – Athens
This morning, disembark in Athens and transfer to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day as you please.
Hotel: Marriott/Radisson Blu Park
Meal: Buffet Breakfast

DAY 11

Depart Athens
Say goodbye to your travelling companions at the end of a memorable holiday. Transfer to the airport for your flight home.
Meal: Buffet Breakfast

Sightseeing Highlights

• CITY TOUR in Athens
• VISIT the Acropolis in Athens, Mykonos, Milos, Oia on Santorini, Heraklion, Kusadasi
• VIEW the Parthenon, the Caldera on Santorini and the windmills on Mykonos
• SEE Hadrian’s Arch and the 1896 Olympic Stadium in Athens

Dining Highlights

• 10 buffet breakfasts
• 6 cruise lunches
• 7 cruise dinners

First class travel Highlights

• Audio Headsets for flexible sightseeing
• Daily breakfast and an average of 50% of evening meals
• Luxury air-conditioned coach with WiFi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
• Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
• Hand-picked Trip Highlights
• Optional Experiences and free time
• All porterage and restaurant gratuities
• Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
• An expert Travel Director and professional driver
• All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
• VIP entry to many sights