4 Greek Islands and Turkey Itinerary
Take advantage of the weekend and explore 5 beautiful destinations
Athens, Mykonos, Kusadasi, Patmos, Crete, Santorini.
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We depart from Piraeus and return to Piraeus, so prior to your departure or upon your return you can avail yourself of everything this vibrant, cosmopolitan, historically rich city has to offer. |
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Mykonos – After boarding the Louis Olympia we set sail for the island of Mykonos. Beneath its sophisticated surface lies a quite essentially Greek island. Hundreds of tiny chapels dot this blue and white-washed island with its beautiful windmills. Find a table on the waterfront and bask in the serenity of sunset over its picturesque harbour. |
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Mykonos – Kusadasi – Patmos – In the early morning The Celestyal Olympia docks in Kusadasi, Turkey. A tour to nearby Ephesus, where history comes to life, should not be missed. Walk towards the ancient harbour, down a marble road rutted by the wheels of countless chariots, and you pass architectural masterpieces like the Library of Celsus before arriving at the Great Amphitheatre where St. Paul preached. At lunchtime, we sail for Patmos, arriving there in the afternoon. The island is known as the site of the apocalyptic revelations of St. John the Divine, written here during his exile from the Roman Empire. The cave where he lived is near the site of the Monastery of the Apocalypse. The Monastery of St. John’s was built on one of the island’s highest points and houses priceless icons and manuscripts in its Treasury. |
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Heraklion – Santorini – Heraklion is just three miles away from the fantastic ruins of the Palace of Knossos. Discovered in 1899 and partially reconstructed the elaborate Palace is believed to be the mythical Labyrinth of King Minos and the seat of ancient Minoan culture. The island of Santorini is perhaps the most breath-taking of all the Greek islands. In the town of Thira, white-washed houses, open-air cafes and glittering boutiques cling to steep cliffs accessible by cable-car or mule. |
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Disembark and transfer to the airport for your return flight or to your hotel if extending your stay. |
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