Athens, the Beautiful Aegean and Northern Greece Int

 02 FRI. Athens - Mykonos .-
Full-day Mediterranean Cruise
 
After breakfast, we'll transfer you to the Lavrio Port for an 11:00 a.m. departure. Enjoy the scenic sea views as we sail.
 
06:00 p.m.  Arrival in Mykonos. You'll have free time to explore this charming island, famous for its windmills and whitewashed houses by the sea.

11:00 p.m. Departure from Mykonos. Overnight on board.

03 SAT. Mykonos - Kusadasi - Patmos .-
Mediterranean Cruise Day

07:00 a.m.  Kusadasi (Turkey). On the Turkish coast, you'll have time to shop in the bazaars before taking an included excursion to see the ancient city of Ephesus.
12:00 p.m.  Departure from Kusadasi. We'll head for Patmos.
 

04:00 p.m.  Patmos. This is the island where the St. John the Apostle wrote the Apocalypse; you can visit the cave where he lived near the Monastery of the Apocalypse.
09:00 p.m.  Departure from Patmos. We'll spend the night on board. Perhaps enjoy a dance in the nightclub?

 04 SUN. Patmos - Heraklion - Santorini - Athens .-
Mediterranean Cruise Day
 
You'll spend some time in Heraklion, the lively capital of Crete and the cradle of the great Minoan civilization. Second stop, Santorini, the dreamlike Greek island known for its ravines and iconic blue and white villages. Overnight on board.

05 MON. Athens .-
We'll arrive in Athens early in the morning and start with a panoramic tour. Highlights include the Presidential Mansion, the Panathenaic Stadium, where the first modern Olympic Games were held, the National Library, the bustling downtown plazas, and the new facilities developed for the 2004 Olympic Games. We'll finish the tour at the Acropolis (admission not included).

06 TUE. Athens - Kamena Vourla - Kalambaka .-
We'll depart early in the morning towards northern Greece, stopping at Kamena Vourla, a charming seaside tourist hub surrounded by stunning landscapes. We´ll then proceed north, stopping at the Thermopylae Mountain Pass, the historic site of the famous battle. Next, we´ll visit Kastraki, a picturesque village with beautiful views of the entire valley, where you´ll have free time for lunch. Afterward, we´ll explore the Meteora, a breathtaking UNESCO World Heritage Site. Admission to one of its renowned monasteries is included. Dinner will be provided in Kalabaka.

07 WED. Kalambaka - Delphi - Athens .-
We'll journey south through the Thessaly region, where you'll experience stunning landscapes, before reaching Delphi. Here, we´ll explore the exquisite archaeological site overlooking the Gulf of Corinth, with breathtaking views. There will be time for lunch. Following that, we´ll head to the Hosios Loukas Monastery, renowned as one of the most beautiful Byzantine monasteries in Greece and a World Heritage Site. Its magnificent 11th-century mosaics are truly remarkable. We´ll then continue our journey towards Athens, arriving in the evening.

08 THU. Athens .-
After breakfast, our journey will come to an end, leaving you with wonderful lasting memories.

• Europamundo General Services: Travel by bus with English speaking guide, basic travel insurance and breakfast buffet.
  Includes arrival transfer
  Excursion: Ancient Ephesus through ages in Kusadasi during the cruise..
  Boat: 3 days Celestyal Discovery cruise including meals/ extensive choice of beverages, port and service c.
  City tour in : Athens.
  Evening Transfer: Plaka neighborhood in Athens.
  Ticket admission: Monastery at Meteoras, Archaeological Ensemble of Delphi; Monastery of Osios Loukas.
  1 Lunch or Dinner Included in: Kalambaka.