13 DAYS ATHENS, MYKONOS, KUSADASI, PATMOS, RHODES, CRETE AND SANTORINI TOUR ITINERARY:
Day 1 - Athens - Arrival Day
Upon arrive in Athens, you will meet with our local representative at the
airport and be transfered to your hotel. Once you settle in, you are free to
stroll in the old Plaka district. Overnight in Athens.
Day 2 - Athens Half Day City Tour
(Breakfast included)
In the morning, after breakfast, we will pick you up from the hotel and shall
start our sightseeing tour of the centre of Athens:
Panathinaikos Stadium or Panathenaic Stadium
Also known as the Kallimarmaro (i.e. the "beautifully marbled") in Athens, is
the only major stadium in the world built entirely of white marble.
In ancient times, it was used to host the athletic portion of the Panathenaic
Games, in honour of the Goddess Athena. During classical times, the stadium had
wooden seating. It was remade in marble, by the archon Lycurgus. In 329 BC and
was enlarged and renovated by Herodes Atticus. In 140 AD, to a seated capacity
of 50,000. The remnants of the ancient structure were excavated and refurbished,
with funds provided by Evangelis Zappas for the revival of the Olympic Games.[2]
Evangelis Zappas sponsored the Olympic Games that were held there in 1870 and
1875. The stadium was refurbished a second time in 1895 for the 1896 Olympics,
with completion funding provided by the Greek benefactor George Averoff whose
marble statue now stands at the entrance, based on designs by architects
Anastasios Metaxas and Ernst Ziller.
University, National Library and Academy
The National Library of Greece is situated near the center of city of Athens. It
was designed by the Danish architect Theophil Freiherr von Hansen, as part of
his famous Trilogy of neo-classical buildings including the Academy of Athens
and the original building of the Athens University.
The library holds 4,500 Greek manuscripts which is one of the greatest
collection of Greek scripts. There are also many chrysobulls and archives of the
Greek Revolution
The Temple of Zeus and Hadrian's Gate
The Temple of Zeus at Olympia which was built between 472 and 456 BC, was an
ancient Greek temple in Olympia, Greece, dedicated to the chief of the gods,
Zeus. It was the very model of the fully-developed classical Greek temple of the
Doric order. The temple stood in the most famous sanctuary of Greece, which had
been dedicated to local and Pan-Hellenic deities and had probably been
established towards the end of the Mycenaean period. The Altis, the enclosure
with its sacred grove, open-air altars and the tumulus of Pelops, was first
formed during the tenth and ninth centuries BCE, when the cult of Zeus was
joined the already establish cult here of Hera
Acropolis
The Acropolis of Athens or Citadel of Athens is the best known acropolis in the
world. It is the significance of the Acropolis of Athens, such as that it is
commonly known as The Acropolis without qualification. The Acropolis was
formally proclaimed as the pre-eminent monument on the European Cultural
Heritage list of monuments on 26 March 2007. The Acropolis is a flat-topped rock
that rises 150 m (490 ft) above sea level in the city of Athens, with a surface
area of about 3 hectares. It was also known as Cecropia, after the legendary
serpent-man, Cecrops, the first Athenian king.
Also we will visit many other mythical monuments. After the tour, you will
transfer back to your hotel, the rest of the afternoon is yours to explore the
city.
Day 3 - Athens / Mykonos
(Breakfast included)
Today you will be free until the time we pick you up from hotel to Piraeus port
for embarkation to the ferry and begin our journey to Mykonos. Mykonos is the
most vibrant island of Aegean with its windmills and little Venice. Mykonos
(transportation with tender boats) is a Greek island and a top tourist
destination, renowned for its cosmopolitan character and its intense nightlife.
The island is part of the Cyclades, lying between Tinos, Syros, Paros and Naxos.
It is believed that the island was named after a local hero, who is considered
an offspring of the god Apollo and was worshipped locally in antiquity.
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. In
Greek mythology Mykonos was the location of the battle between Zeus and the
Titan, and the island was named in honor of Apollo's grandson Mykons. Mykonos is
known for its sandy beaches.
Upon arrive Mykonos, meet with our local staff and transfer you to hotel and you
will be given your room key. The rest of the day is yours to explore the city.
Overnight in Mykonos.
Day 4 - Mykonos Free Day
(Breakfast included)
You can join some optional land excursion to do some treatment for relaxing
yourself. Thalassotherapy bath, aromatherapy massage, aroma facial, sauna and
steam bath are all recommend if you would like to relax yourself. Overnight in
Mykonos.
Day 5 - Mykonos Free Day
(Breakfast included)
Today is leisure. Enjoy your relax life in Mykonos, do some little shopping. The
nightlife of Mykonos is marketed as among the best in Europe. Mykonos also
attracts famous DJs to its renowned clubs and beach bars. Mykonos nightlife
focuses mainly on bars rather than clubs, yet a number of notable clubs can be
found throughout the island. Enjoy your last night in Mykonos. Overnight in
Mykonos.
Day 6 - Mykonos / 4 Days Cruise
(Breakfast included)
Today you will be free until the time we pick you up from hotel to the port for
embarkation to the cruise and begin our 4 days / 3 nights - the Greek islands
and Turkey cruise. Overnight onboard the cruise ship.
Day 7 - Kusadasi / Patmos
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner included)
Today the first port is Kusadasi in Turkey. Kusadasi is a resort town on
Turkey's Aegean coast and the center of the seaside district of the same name in
Aydin Province. The city stands on a bay in the Aegean with the peninsula of
Guvercin Ada sticking out into the sea at one end, and the mountain of Kaz Dagi
behind. The area has been a centre of art and culture since the earliest times
and has been settled by many civilizations since being founded by the Leleges
people in 3000 BC. Later settlers include the Aeolians in the 11th century BC
and Ionians in the 9th century. Originally seamen and traders the Ionians built
a number of settlements on this coast including Neopolis. Kusadasi caters to
tourists, arriving by land, and as the port for cruise ship passengers heading
to Ephesus.
Overnight onboard the cruise ship.Visit the harbor and the ancient city of
Ephesus, one of the best preserved anvient cities.
Patmos (transportation with tender boats)
Which is a small Greek island in the Aegean Sea, one of the northernmost islands
of the Dodecanese complex. The churches and communities on Patmos are of the
Eastern Orthodox tradition. In 1999, the island's historic center Chora, along
with the Monastery of Saint John the Theologian and the Cave of the Apocalypse,
were declared World Heritage Sites by UNESCO. The monastery was founded by Saint
Christodulos. Patmos is also home to the Patmian School, a notable Greek
seminary. Patmos is mentioned in the Christian scriptural Book of Revelation.
The book's introduction states that its author, John, was on Patmos when he was
given (and recorded) a vision from Jesus. Earliest Christian tradition
identifies this writer as John the Apostle. As such, Patmos is a destination for
Christian pilgrimage. Visitors can see the cave where John is said to have
received his Revelation (the Cave of the Apocalypse), and several monasteries on
the island are dedicated to Saint John. Overnight onboard the cruise ship.
Day 8 - Rhodes
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner included)
Enjoy your day in Rhodes where you can visit Lindos, the famous for its
Acropolis and the old town of Rhodes, the Grand Master s Palace and the Street
of the Knights. You can take the optional excursions for guided tour or explore
Rhodes by yourself. Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese islands in terms of
both land area and population. Historically, Rhodes was famous worldwide for the
Colossus of Rhodes, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. The medieval Old Town
of the City of Rhodes has been declared a World Heritage Site. The city of
Rhodes is located at the northern tip of the island, as well as the site of the
ancient and modern commercial harbours. In terms of flora and fauna, Rhodes is
closer to Asia Minor than to the rest of Greece. The interior of the island is
mountainous, sparsely inhabited and covered with forests of pine (Pinus brutia)
and cypress (Cupressus sempervirens). The island is home to the Rhodian deer. In
Petaludes Valley (Greek for "Valley of the Butterflies"), large numbers of tiger
moths gather during the summer months. Overnight onboard the cruise ship.
Day 9 - Heraklio / Santorini
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner included)
The first port of call today is Heraklion In Crete. Heraklion or Iraklion is the
largest city and capital of Crete. It is also the fourth largest city in Greece.
Its name is also spelled Herakleion, a transliteration of the ancient Greek and
Katharevousa name, ?????e???, or Iraklio, among other variants
You will have the opportunity to view the most important sites of the island,
taking the optional excursion to the Palace of Knossos, the center of the Minoan
civilization.
In the afternoon we follow the magical island of Santorini. Santorini
(transportation with tender boats) is a small, circular archipelago of volcanic
islands located in the southern Aegean Sea. The largest island is known as Thera,
forming the southernmost member of the Cyclades group of islands. Santorini is
essentially what remains of an enormous volcanic explosion, destroying the
earliest settlements on what was formerly a single island, and leading to the
creation of the current geological caldera. Excavations starting in 1967 at the
site called Akrotiri under the late Professor Spyridon Marinatos have made Thera
the best-known "Minoan" site outside of Crete, the homeland of the culture. The
island remains the home of a small, but flourishing, wine industry, based on the
indigenous grape variety, Assyrtiko, with auxiliary cultivations of two other
Aegean varietals, Athiri and Aidani.
Upon arrive Santorini, meet with our local staff and transfer you to hotel and
you will be given your room key. The rest of the day is yours to explore the
city. Overnight in Santorini.
Day 10 - Santorini Free Day
(Breakfast included)
Days off on the magical island of Santorini, believed by many to be the Lost
Continent of Atlantis. Enjoy a sailboat ride which is included in the package,
visit the small islands of Nea Kameni and Palea Kameni located inside the
caldera and the hot springs with green and yellow waters.The capital of Fira is
located on the highest part of the island, is a town with whitewashed houses,
narrow streets, outdoor cafes and beautiful shops. Overnight in Santorini.
Day 11 - Santorini Free Day
(Breakfast included)
Today is yours, you need not to wake up early. You can enjoy the surroundings
and might have little shopping. Or spend sometimes in outdoor cafes enjoy the
sunshine with your friends. Enjoy your last day in Santorini. Overnight in
Santorini.
Day 12 - Santorini / Athens
(Breakfast included)
Today you will be free until the time we pick you up from hotel to the port for
embarkation to the ferry and begin our journey back to Athens.
Upon arrive Athens, meet with our local staff and transfer you to hotel and you
will be given your room key. You can enjoy your last night in Athens. Overnight
in Athens.
Day 13 - Athens - End of the Tour
(Breakfast included)
After breakfast check out from your hotel and we will arrange your transfer from
the hotel to Athens International airport for your flight back home. We hope
your cruise was a memorable one and we would like to see you in future in one of
our tours again. Have a nice trip back home and thanks for choosing TravelShop
Turkey.
13 DAYS ATHENS, MYKONOS, KUSADASI, PATMOS, RHODES, CRETE AND SANTORINI TOUR INCLUDES:
- Airport transfer from Athens airport to hotel
- Accommodation in a double room with breakfast in Athens
- Accommodation in a double room with breakfast in Mykonos
- Accommodation in a double room with breakfast in Santorini
- Guided Half day Athens Sightseeing
- Ferry ticket from Athens to Mykonos in economy class
- Ferry ticket from Santorini to Athens in economy class
- 4 days 3 nights cruise including cruise ticket with full board while on cruise
- (Breakfast, lunch, dinner and midnight snacks)
- Professional English speaking guide
- All entrance fees to Acropolis site and museum
- Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking coach
- Return airport transfer from Piraeus port to Athens airport
13 DAYS ATHENS, MYKONOS, KUSADASI, PATMOS, RHODES, CRETE AND SANTORINI TOUR PRICES IN EURO:
Per Person |
Shared Double |
Single |
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€ 1,307.00 |
Not available |
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€ 1,473.00 |
Not available |
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€ 1,843.00 |
Not available |
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