| ITINERARY |
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| Day 1 |
Saturday :: Istanbul Arrival, Cruise embarkation
Arrive at Istanbul airport. Meet our host and transfer to embark on your cruise ship. Stay onboard overnight in Istanbul.
(All meals are included while on board the cruise ship)
NB: Cruise embarkation is only from 5pm - 7pm.
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| Day 2 |
Sunday :: Wonders of Istanbul, depart for Mykonos
Meeting your bus and tour guide at Istanbul port; begin your tour to the fascinating city of Istanbul. First, stroll through the Ancient Hippodrome, via Galata bridge of Golden Horn; once the largest chariot race grounds of the Byzantine Empire. Now the ancient plaza is exhibiting the three famous monuments The Obelisk, Column Serpentine and the German fountain. Then take a short walk to the Blue Mosque, also know as the Sultanahmet Mosque was completed in 1616 and is a triumph of harmony, proportion, and elegance, well known with the blue tiles of the interior. Continue on to the magnificent Topkapi Palace, was the residence of the Sultan, his court, the harem, and the house of government during the Ottoman Empire. Visit the Treasury section and see breathtaking displays of the richest collections in the world. Enjoy your lunch served inside the Topkapi Palace with a beautiful view over the Marmara Sea. Then visit the St. Sophia Museum which was originally built as a church. Make a short stop for a demonstration on the art of carpet weaving before entering the Arasta Bazaar. You will have free time to shop around and a chance to visit the Mosaic Museum. After the tour you will be returned to your cruise vessel for dinner. At 6pm your ship departs for Mykonos.
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| Day 3 |
Monday :: Mykonos
We have from 15:00 to 00:00 in Mykonos, glittering white with its windmills and 365 churches. At midnight we begin our journey to Patmos.
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| Day 4 |
Tuesday :: Patmos & Kusadasi
At 7.00 until 10.30 we have the opportunity to visit the sacred island of Patmos, an island with an austere physiognomy, this is where St John the Evangelist wrote the Apocalypse. Depart for Kusadasi in Turkey where you can visit Ephesus, an ancient Greek city founded in the 8th Century BC and one of the best preserved archeological sites in the world. A half day private Ephesus Tour is included in your program. Meet your guide at the exit of the harbour to start your tour. First, visit the ruins of the Temple of Artemis, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Then proceed to the Ancient City of Ephesus where you will explore some of the best preserved theatres, fountains and buildings in the world. A definite must while in Turkey. At the end of your time we will return you to the port to re embark on your cruise ship.
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| Day 5 |
Wednesday :: Rhodes
From 7:00 to 18:00 we enjoy our day in Rhodes, the legendary home of the sun god Apollo. Visit Lindos famous for its Acropolis and the old town of Rhodes, the Grand Master`s Palace and the Street of the Knights (optional excursion).
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| Day 6 |
Thursday :: Crete & Santorini
From 7:00 to 12:00 we arrive in Aghios Nicholas Port of Crete. Here you will be able to visit the Minoan Palace of Knossos (optional excursion). At 16:30 we alight in Santorini. Go ashore and take a donkey ride or the cable car up to the town of Fira. Santorini is an exceptionally beautiful island of white washed houses set into the steep cliffs shaped by the volcano. Be sure not to miss the dazzling sunset from one of Santorini’s many charming villages. We set sail for Athens at 21:00.
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| Day 7 |
Friday :: Athens
06:00 arrival in the port of Piraeus. Take an optional sightseeing tour of Athens which includes the Acropolis and Plaka area, definitely not to be missed. 18:00 Boat departs - dinner on board.
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| Day 8 |
Saturday :: Istanbul Disembarkation
Arrive in Istanbul in the evening, disembarkation. The transfer man will transfer you to your hotel in Istanbul. Stay overnight in Istanbul.
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| Day 9 |
Sunday :: Departure
Today you will be transferred to the airport for your departure flight. End of our services.
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| WHAT'S INCLUDED |
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1 night accommodation in 3 or 4 star accommodation in Istanbul including breakfast. |
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7 nights accommodation in standard inside or outside cabin on board 3 star cruise. |
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All meals while on board cruise. |
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All transfers mentioned in the itinerary. |
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Entertainment on board the cruise. |
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Full day Wonders of Istanbul shore excursion including transportation, guidance, lunch and entrance fees. |
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Half day private Ephesus tour including transportation, guidance and entrance fees. |
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| WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED |
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Accommodation supplements may apply for trade fair/conference & holiday periods. |
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Any tips to staff. |
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Medical expenses. |
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Personal expenses (such as laundry, extra beverages not served with meals etc). |
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Port taxes (171 Euro per person). |
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Shore excursions on cruise (except Kusadasi & Istanbul). |
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Visas to Greece or Turkey (if needed). |
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