Islands of Antiquity
October 15 – 30, 2012
Starting from: $4,495 + Port Tax; Free air from select gateways.
Begin your adventure with two nights in the Athens, a modern city filled with ancient treasures. Then board the MV Aegean Odyssey for an unforgettable cruise. Built to sail in the coastal waters of the Mediterranean Sea, this boutique ship visit ports that are not available on seafaring itineraries of larger vessels. Follow the siren song of the Greek isles and discover their ancient ruins, vibrant towns and fascinating culture. This expertly planned itinerary features excursions to Mycenae and Monemvasia. A stop in Crete allows you to explore Knossos. You’ll also visit Rhodes, Delos, Mykonos and Samos before continuing to the Turkish coast to discover the treasures of Ephesus and Aphrodisias. Continue to Istanbul before charting a course back to Athens. Included shore excursions showcase key landmarks, while ample free time allows you to further explore many of these intriguing ports. World-class lectures on the history and traditions of the places you will visit enhance your sightseeing experience. This program, which also includes free air travel from select gateway cities and gratuities for the ship crew, is an exceptional value!
Itinerary
OCT 15 – Depart gateway city for Athens, Greece
OCT 16 – Arrive in Athens
OCT 17 – Athens
OCT 18 – Athens
OCT 19 – Mycenae & Nauplia
OCT 20 – Monemvasia
OCT 21 – Knossos & Rethymnon
OCT 22 – Rhodes
OCT 23 – Delos & Myknonos
OCT 24 – Samos, Greece & Kusadasi, Turkey
OCT 25 – Kusadasi
OCT 26 – At Sea
OCT 27 – Istanbul
OCT 28 – Istanbul
OCT 29 – Skiathos, Greece
OCT 30 – Return to gateway city from Athens
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