The Aegean is yours to cherish for 3 whole days!
Athens, Mykonos, Kusadasi, Samos, Milos
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We depart from Piraeus, the main port of Athens, so prior to your departure you can revel in everything this vibrant, cosmopolitan, historically rich city has to offer. One of the world’s oldest cities, Athens is dense with ancient monuments, chic cafés and unique shops. Wander through Plaka to the Acropolis and the New Acropolis Museum, one of the world’s great museums. If you love art, history, bustling pedestrian thoroughfares and great food, even a few hours in this thrilling city will astound you. |
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Mykonos – After boarding the cruise ship Celestyal Cristal , 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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Kusadasi In the early morning, the Celestyal Cristal docks in Kusadasi, Turkey. A tour to nearby Ephesus should not be missed, for here history truly comes to life. Walking towards the ancient harbour, down a marble road rutted by the wheels of countless chariots, you pass architectural masterpieces like the Library of Celsus before arriving at the Great Amphitheatre where St. Paul preached. |
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Samos – We sail overnight from Samos for a full day on miraculous Milos. A geological marvel, volcanic Milos and its rare rock formations will astonish you. This Aegean paradise is also home to the greatest number of beaches in the Cyclades, some of them formed by ancient volcanoes. Wander along the marble-paved esplanade along the harbor in Adhamas, and be sure to stop at the Church of Panagia Thalassitra for one of the most spectacular views in the Aegean. |
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Milos -Famous as the place where the legendary ‘Venus de Milo’ (now in the Louvre in Paris) was discovered this tiny picture postcard volcanic island of some 5,000 souls has some absolutely fabulous beaches, and equally enjoyable waterfront tavernas. |
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Disembark in Lavrion, relaxed and rejuvenated after three tremendous days. Lavrion is an ancient silver mining center and a bustling port. From here you can tour the Temple of Poseidon, with its incredible view of the Saronic Gulf, and Cape Sounion– the giant columns at the Temple of Poseidon were “excavated” in Lavrion, which is also home to the oldest and largest ancient amphitheater in Greece. The city’s silver mines date to prehistory. Lavrion is also home to the oldest and largest ancient amphitheater in Greece. |
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