Athens City Tour & Acropolis Museum (S.I.C.) – 5.0H: From the Acropolis to Omonia Square, with the half-day sightseeing and Acropolis museum tour you’ll see all the famous sites of ancient and modern Athens on this comprehensive morning tour. Hear insightful commentary from your guide and pass top Athens attractions including the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Greek Parliament building and Presidential Palace. Offering a perfect overview of the modern city, this guided half-day tour will help you get your bearings if this is your first visit to Athens. Begin your carbon-neutral Athens half-day tour with a photo stop at Panathinaiko Stadium where the first Olympic Games took place in 1896. It is the only stadium built out of white marble. Proceed, passing by Zappeion and Temple of Olympian Zeus. You will then pass the Athens Trilogy which includes the University of Athens, the Academy of Athens, and the National Library. Continue passing by National Garden, Hadrian’s Arc, St. Paul’s Church, Parliament, Tomb of the Unknown soldier, Schliemann’s House (Numismatic Museum), Catholic Cathedral, Old Parliament, Constitution Square ,Russian Orthodox Church, and finally ACROPOLIS (visit Propylae the gateway, Temple of Athena Nike, Parthenon, Erechtheion with its Porch of Maidens). Stroll up to the UNESCO-listed site that served as the ancient citadel, and tour the buildings as you hear how they reflected Athens’ prosperity in the 5th century BC. Continue the expert guided Athens sightseeing and museum tour with a pleasant short walk passing by Herodion and Dionysos Theater, in order to visit the ACROPOLIS museum. Avoid and skip the lines of the new museum. Main attractions such as votives, artifacts of every day life, statues from archaic period, Caryatids, and of course the Parthenon hall with the metopes, the pediments and the frieze will impress you.
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Turkish Treasures Today, reach the coast of Turkey and disembark at Kusudasi. Head to the incredible archaeological site of Ephesus, be captivated by stories as you follow your Local Guide on a fascinating walking tour to discover more about the city. Enjoy some free time at Kusadasi to stroll along the promenade and browse the Grand Bazaar. (B,L,D)
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HISTORIC SPOT Pull into port in Turkey to explore the fascinating Greek, Roman, and Byzantine excavations of Ephesus – one of the best-preserved ancient cities in the world – with the historic ruins of the Library of Celsus, the Basilica of St. John, and the Temple of Artemis.
Meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Blue Heaven Enjoy a full free day on the island of Rhodes with its idyllic mix of culture, history, and natural beauty. Why not stroll around the crusader-influenced main town with its impressive buildings and quaint cobbled alleyways or join an optional shore excursion to visit the Acropolis at Lindos. (B,L,D)
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HISTORIC SIGHTS Rhodes is one of the most beautiful islands in Greece, an idyllic mix of culture, history, and natural beauty. The influence of the Knights of St John during the crusades defines an important part of Rhodes’ history which is still visible in the architecture of its capital.
Meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Greek Mythology & Marvels This morning reach Crete, the largest of the Greek islands and disembark in the resort town of Agios Nikolaos on the splendid Bay of Mirabello. Join an included guided visit to the Minoan Palace of Knossos and the bustling town of Heraklion. (B,L,D)
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MYTHS & LEGENDS Marvel at the architecture of the Palace of Knossos in Crete’s city of Heraklion. Here, you’ll envision epic tales of Greek mythology- the Labyrinth, the Minotaur half-man/half-beast, and the legends of Daedalus and Icarus.
Meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Sun, Sand & Sea This morning, arrive in Santorini for a full day on this stunning island. During your free time explore the picturesque towns of Fira and Oia. Stroll the charming streets lined with white and blue houses, browse the shops, take in the spectacular views, or laze on one of the island’s idyllic beaches. (B,L,D)
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PICTURE PERFECT With its postcard-like scenery, the lofty volcanic footprint of Santorini’s Oia caldera landscape embodies the essence of the Cyclades Islands. Spend free time amid the azure seas and white and blue houses that line the maze of alleyways.
Meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Mediterranean Magic Mykonos is one of the most celebrated of the Cyclades Islands. Enjoy free time today and this evening to explore the island. See the iconic 16th-century windmills that dot the hillside, and the colorful homes of Little Venice. Browse the charming streets and stores and try some of the local delicacies. (B,L,D)
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CULTURAL GEMS Your dreams of the Greek Islands come true with free time in Mykonos. This Aegean paradise of pristine waters and beaches, mixed with a lively nightlife scene, is only made brighter by the iconic 16th-century windmills that dot the hillside above.
Meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner
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NATURAL WONDERS Like love, Milos is both beautiful and dramatic in nature, with its enticing beaches and volcanic terrain. Here, an iconic statue was found hundreds of years ago – known as the famous Venus de Milo – a tribute to the Greek goddess Aphrodite.
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Amazing Athens This morning, disembark from your ship. Enjoy a free day in Athens, absorb more art and culture in one of the museums, browse the stores, or try local specialties. (B)
ENHANCED FREE TIME
EXPLORE MORE There are countless ways to enjoy free time in the birthplace of democracy, arts, science, and the philosophy of western civilization! Explore the urban landscapes and lively restaurants in this historic capital and enjoy the sunny slopes of this iconic city. Stroll in the shadow of the Acropolis in the village atmosphere of Plaka. Walk along the narrow cobblestone streets to browse jewelry stores and ceramics shops, then linger in a sidewalk café or taverna to celebrate your Greek adventure.
Meals: Breakfast
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CRUISE PORTION:
• International flight tickets
• Personal expenses
• Customary tips to drivers, guides and escorts
• Meals unless specified
• VISA expenses, if necessary
• Climate Crisis Resilience Tax
