Day 1. Arrival / Athens.
Arrival at the Athens airport. Welcome assistance and private transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.

Day 2. Athens / Athens.
The day is dedicated to exploring the city of Athens. We will begin with a panoramic tour passing by the most important monuments and landmarks of the city. We will marvel the Panathinaikon stadium (the marble stadium where the first modern Olympics – 1896 – took place), pass by the ex Royal Palace and today the Prime Minister's residence, the Zappion (ex Royal gardens and today conference and exhibition hall), the temple of Olympian Zeus, Hadrian's Arch, the Parliament and the tomb of the unknown soldier guarded by the colorful Evzones, Schliemann's' house, the Academy, the University, the National Library, the old Parliament, and Constitution (Syntagma) square to arrive at the Acropolis. Our guided visit to the Acropolis will include the Propylae, the temple of Athena Nike, the Parthenon, the Erechtheion. Later, we will walk through Herodion and Dionysos theater to the nearby (new) museum of Acropolis for a guided visit.

Day 3. On cruise. 
In the morning, transfer to the port to board your cruise ship for a magnificent 7-day cruise to Turkey and the Aegean islands.

Day 4. Istanbul / On cruise.
This morning we will be arriving in Istanbul. Optional excursions.

Day 5. Mykonos / On cruise.
Mykonos. Arrival in the afternoon in Mykonos. Stroll in its whitewashed streets and mingle with people from all over the world while watching beautiful scenery, marvelous sunset and picturesque Cycladic colors. Overnight on board.

Day 6. Athens, Mykonos / On cruise.
Early in the morning the ship will arrive in Athens. After some free time in Athens we continue back to Mykonos. Overnight on board.

Day 7. Patmos & Kusadasi / On cruise.
Early in the morning the ship will arrive at the small island of Patmos. Re-embark the cruise ship and set sail to Kusadasi the gateway port to the most important biblical site - Ephesus. Follow the optional tour to the ancient city of Ephesus. Overnight on board.On cruise. 

Day 8. Rhodos / On cruise.
On cruise. Today you will be calling to Rhodes. Optional excursions.

Day 9. Heraklion & Santorini / On cruise.
On cruise. In the morning you will be calling Heraklion (in Crete). In the afternoon you will be calling to Santorini. Optional excursions.

Day 10. Athens / Departure.
Early in the morning you will be arriving back to Piraeus (Athens). Private transfer to the airport for your departure flight.