The cruise is basically that of the 4-day Iconic cruise, extended to include a full day in Rhodes, often referred to as the island of the Knights of St. John, who built the beautifully preserved medieval town of the island (a World Heritage Site).
- Embarks at (time): 11:30 a.m
- Embarks at (place): Athens Piraeus port
- Availability: March to October (2016)
5 Days Cruise Iconic Aegean in 5 Greek Islands & Turkey
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1
Embarkation at Athens Piraeus port at 11:30 a.m. We will take care of you and assist you with your luggage upon arrival at the ship. We will head for the island of Mykonos. where you will have the opportunity to explore it's cosmopolitan nightlife, it's beaches and exquisite boutiques.
At 6:00 p.m we arrive at Mykonos where you will have the opportunity to select a Half-Day excursion which includes a Walking Tour to the island's capital "Hora". For more information about Mykonos Walking Tour click here
At 11:00 p.m we will return to the ship and enjoy dinner. You can enjoy our taverna on board or the nightclub with high quality sound system and professional club lighting.
Day 2
Tuesday - Kusadasi (Ephesus) Turkey -Patmos
Early in the morning at 7:00 a.m we arrive at Kusadasi in Turkey. If you want to make the most of the blue skies and seas please see all the daily excursions in Kusadasi that take visitors around the island for a sneak peak into the hidden coves and bays.
At around 1:00 p.m we will get back to the ship have lunch and head for the island of Patmos where we will arrive at 4:00 p.m. Patmos is mostly famous as the island of Apocalypse. The most important element of Patmos is certainly its spirituality, as the Cave of the Apocalypse and the Monastery of Saint John.
If you want to have a shore excursion to the monastery of Saint John or the cave of revelation and enjoy a panoramic island tour please check the daily excursions available on Patmos.
At around 9:00 p.m we will return back to the ship and enjoy dinner. Night entertainment is available at the ship.
Day 3
Wednesday - Rhodes - Crete (Heraklion) -Santorini
Early in the morning at 7:00 a.m we arrive at the island of Rhodes, one of the largest medieval towns in Europe. The Old Town of Rhodes is a mosaic of different cultures and civilizations. Visitors have the chance to stroll within medieval walls and explore twenty-four century historical sites.
Don't miss the daily excursions around the picturesque south-eastern coastline in Rhodes & Lindos or visit the old city & Philerimos where you will drive along the medieval walls of ancient Rhodes.
At around 6:00 p.m we will return to the ship where we will enjoy dinner where you can choose from a mouthwatering selection of appetizers, salads and soups, and traditional Greek, American and Continental dishes On board entertainment and night entertainment are available.
Day 4
Thursday - Crete (Heraklion) - Santorini
Early in the morning at 7:00 a.m we arrive at Heraklion the capital of Crete. The city is just a short drive to the Minoan Palace of Knossos, home to Europe’s oldest civilization. You can enjoy daily excursions to Knossos palace or explore the city of Crete and the countryside.
At around 11:30 a.m we will get back to the ship and head for Santorini which is a volcanic island. Santorini is a special destination due to it's unique geography. Discover the marvels that make up of one of most charming Greek islands and pick a daily excursion to to Oia Village or enjoy a cruise around the Volcano crater of nea Kameni islet.
At around 9:30 we will return to the ship and enjoy dinner. Night entertainment is available at the ship.
Day 5
Friday - Athens (Piraues)
Disembarkation at Athens Piraeus port at 6:00 a.m.
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