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Iconic Aegean With 4-night Cruise

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ICONIC AEGEAN WITH 4-NIGHT CRUISE
RHATHENSATHENS
Leisurely On the go
Meals
Breakfast: 7 Lunch: 4 Dinner: 4
Transport
Touring by private, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi (where available).
Accommodation
First-Class or Superior First-Class with private bath or shower. Includes hotel taxes, porterage, tips and service charges
HighLights
  • Athens
  • Island Hopper
  • Ephesus
  • Patmos
  • Knossos
  • DAY 1:   ARRIVE IN ATHENS, GREECE
    Welcome to Athens! At 6 pm, meet your Globus Host and travel companions for a welcome drink.
  • DAY 2:   ATHENS
    Marvels & Myths ATHENS Guided sightseeing includes a visit to the Acropolis and a stop at the Panathenaic Stadium. Free time this afternoon and evening. (B) TOUR HIGHLIGHT HISTORIC SPOTS Explore the heart of Ancient Greece, in the historic empire where 5th-century BC landmarks, including the Acropolis, never fail to amaze! See the Panathenaic Stadium one of the venues for the first modern Olympic Games.
  • DAY 3:   ATHENS (EMBARKATION)-MYKONOS
    Beyond the Shore ATHENS Embark on your Greek Islands cruise. MYKONOS Enjoy free time to explore. (B,L,D) FREE TIME TIPS EXPLORE MORE 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.
  • DAY 4:   CRUISING: KUSADASI, TURKEY-PATMOS, GREECE
    Turkish Treasures KUSADASI Visit the excavations of Ephesus. PATMOS Afternoon call. (B,L,D) TOUR HIGHLIGHT 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.
  • DAY 5:   CRUISING: RHODES
    Blue Heaven RHODES Enjoy a full day in port. Join a guided sightseeing of the Acropolis of Lindos. (B,L,D) TOUR HIGHLIGHT HISTORIC SIGHTS Rhodes is one of the most beautiful islands in Greece, in addition to its gorgeous beaches, you'll see the fascinating archaeological ruins of the legendary Lindos Acropolis - standing over 100 metres above the sea.
  • DAY 6:   CRUISING: HERAKLION, CRETE-SANTORINI
    Sun, Sea & Sand HERAKLION Enjoy free time to explore. SANTORINI Afternoon call (weather permitting). (B,L,D) TOUR HIGHLIGHT NATURAL WONDERS The largest island in Greece, Crete captures all the wonder you have imagined a Greek island to be - a brilliant landscape of ancient ruins, lively sidewalks, and stunning beaches.
  • DAY 7:   ATHENS (DISEMBARKATION)
    Capital Ideas ATHENS Disembark your ship for a free day in Athens. (B) FREE TIME TIPS 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 jewellery stores and ceramics shops, then linger in a sidewalk cafe or taverna to celebrate your Greek adventure.
  • DAY 8:   ATHENS
    Safe travels until we meet again! Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
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Looking for a holiday to Greece that includes sightseeing, sailing, learning, lounging, discovering, and dancing? Eureka, this is it! Just as the Greek mathematician Archimedes shouted this exclamation after his great discovery, so will you as you float through the ancient ruins of Athens and then set sail for a 4-night Aegean Sea cruise to the historic coast of Turkey and the sunny Greek Isles. In between poolside chilling, you’ll discover the hottest sights of the Greek Islands—the towering windmills of Mykonos, the fortress-lined Old Town of Rhodes, Crete’s Bronze Age settlement of Knossos, and Santorini’s serene whitewashed and blue-roofed villages. Get ready for ruins and resorts, baklava and beaches, and ouzo and oodles of fun on this relaxing land and cruise tour of gorgeous Greece.

Traveller Notes
We’ve packed everything you need for the perfect holiday—from hand-selected hotels and dining to the friendly expertise of Globus Tour Directors and Local Guides (with headsets to hear every word), to seamless transportation between destinations and VIP access to the world’s most iconic sites! Touring by private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi.

Map

Leisurely On the go

8
Days
1
Country
Country
Meals
7breakfasts;
4lunches;
4dinners;
Transport
Touring by private, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi (where available).
Accommodation
First-Class or Superior First-Class with private bath or shower. Includes hotel taxes, porterage, tips and service charges
Tour Code
RH
Tour Style
Tour & Cruise
Highlights
Athens
Island Hopper
Ephesus
Patmos
Knossos

Itinerary

EXPAND ALL DAYS
Day 1

ARRIVE IN ATHENS, GREECE

Welcome to Athens! At 6 pm, meet your Globus Host and travel companions for a welcome drink.

INCLUDED MEALS

Breakfast: 0, Lunch: 0, Dinner: 0

ACCOMMODATION *

No accommodation info at this time.

SHOW
Day 2

ATHENS

Marvels & Myths ATHENS Guided sightseeing includes a visit to the Acropolis and a stop at the Panathenaic Stadium. Free time this afternoon and evening. (B) TOUR HIGHLIGHT HISTORIC SPOTS Explore the heart of Ancient Greece, in the historic empire where 5th-century BC landmarks, including the Acropolis, never fail to amaze! See the Panathenaic Stadium one of the venues for the first modern Olympic Games.

INCLUDED MEALS

Breakfast: 1, Lunch: 0, Dinner: 0

ACCOMMODATION *

No accommodation info at this time.

SHOW
Day 3

ATHENS (EMBARKATION)-MYKONOS

Beyond the Shore ATHENS Embark on your Greek Islands cruise. MYKONOS Enjoy free time to explore. (B,L,D) FREE TIME TIPS EXPLORE MORE 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.

INCLUDED MEALS

Breakfast: 1, Lunch: 1, Dinner: 1

ACCOMMODATION *

No accommodation info at this time.

SHOW
Day 4

CRUISING: KUSADASI, TURKEY-PATMOS, GREECE

Turkish Treasures KUSADASI Visit the excavations of Ephesus. PATMOS Afternoon call. (B,L,D) TOUR HIGHLIGHT 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.

INCLUDED MEALS

Breakfast: 1, Lunch: 1, Dinner: 1

ACCOMMODATION *

No accommodation info at this time.

SHOW
Day 5

CRUISING: RHODES

Blue Heaven RHODES Enjoy a full day in port. Join a guided sightseeing of the Acropolis of Lindos. (B,L,D) TOUR HIGHLIGHT HISTORIC SIGHTS Rhodes is one of the most beautiful islands in Greece, in addition to its gorgeous beaches, you'll see the fascinating archaeological ruins of the legendary Lindos Acropolis - standing over 100 metres above the sea.

INCLUDED MEALS

Breakfast: 1, Lunch: 1, Dinner: 1

ACCOMMODATION *

No accommodation info at this time.

SHOW
Day 6

CRUISING: HERAKLION, CRETE-SANTORINI

Sun, Sea & Sand HERAKLION Enjoy free time to explore. SANTORINI Afternoon call (weather permitting). (B,L,D) TOUR HIGHLIGHT NATURAL WONDERS The largest island in Greece, Crete captures all the wonder you have imagined a Greek island to be - a brilliant landscape of ancient ruins, lively sidewalks, and stunning beaches.

INCLUDED MEALS

Breakfast: 1, Lunch: 1, Dinner: 1

ACCOMMODATION *

No accommodation info at this time.

SHOW
Day 7

ATHENS (DISEMBARKATION)

Capital Ideas ATHENS Disembark your ship for a free day in Athens. (B) FREE TIME TIPS 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 jewellery stores and ceramics shops, then linger in a sidewalk cafe or taverna to celebrate your Greek adventure.

INCLUDED MEALS

Breakfast: 1, Lunch: 0, Dinner: 0

ACCOMMODATION *

No accommodation info at this time.

SHOW
Day 8

ATHENS

Safe travels until we meet again! Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning. (B)

INCLUDED MEALS

Breakfast: 1, Lunch: 0, Dinner: 0

SHOW
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TRIP ACCOMMODATION & OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS

The displayed price is a guide only. You will be able to book most excursions within MyAccount up to 4 days prior to excursion date, where the exact price will be displayed. For Australia and New Zealand tours, optional excursions can be booked on tour with the Tour Director. All excursions are subject to availability.

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Looking for a holiday to Greece that includes sightseeing, sailing, learning, lounging, discovering, and dancing? Eureka, this is it! Just as the Greek mathematician Archimedes shouted this exclamation after his great discovery, so will you as you float through the ancient ruins of Athens and then set sail for a 4-night Aegean Sea cruise to the historic coast of Turkey and the sunny Greek Isles. In between poolside chilling, you’ll discover the hottest sights of the Greek Islands—the towering windmills of Mykonos, the fortress-lined Old Town of Rhodes, Crete’s Bronze Age settlement of Knossos, and Santorini’s serene whitewashed and blue-roofed villages. Get ready for ruins and resorts, baklava and beaches, and ouzo and oodles of fun on this relaxing land and cruise tour of gorgeous Greece.

Traveller Notes
We’ve packed everything you need for the perfect holiday—from hand-selected hotels and dining to the friendly expertise of Globus Tour Directors and Local Guides (with headsets to hear every word), to seamless transportation between destinations and VIP access to the world’s most iconic sites! Touring by private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi.

Map

Leisurely On the go

8
Days
1
Country
Country
Meals
7breakfasts;
4lunches;
4dinners;
Transport
Touring by private, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi (where available).
Accommodation
First-Class or Superior First-Class with private bath or shower. Includes hotel taxes, porterage, tips and service charges
Tour Code
RH
Tour Style
Tour & Cruise

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