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| Day 1 |
Travel to Athens, Greece |
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| Sparkling azure seas and endless golden skies appear on the
horizon as our overnight flight transports us back to the origins
of civilization Ancient Greece. |
| Meals: |
In-flight |
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| Day 2 |
Athens |
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time to wander amid fascinating temples and shrines to pagan
gods, as well as Byzantine monasteries. Become acquainted with
your fellow travelers at our welcome orientation and dinner
of Greek specialties. |
| Meals: |
In-flight, Dinner |
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| Day 3 |
Athens * Ship to Mykonos |
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Echoes
of Sophocles expounding his philosophy intertwine with tales
from mythology. Classical shrines such as the 2,400-year old
Parthenon and Temple of Zeus, Hadrian’s Arch and the first
Olympic Stadium compete for your attention.
From Athens’ Piraeus harbor we board our ship for exotic
ports of call. With seagulls following in our wake, we sun ourselves
on deck and sail through fabled cobalt blue waters to the international
jet-setter’s favorite island, Mykonos. Old-fashioned markets
and fashionable boutiques are frequented by Greek tycoons and
tourists alike. Dine on delicious Greek food at our special
Taverna Dinner before the non-stop harbor action beckons us
to “walk the wild side” at the countless clubs. |
| Meals: |
Breakfast, Dinner |
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| Day 4 |
Mykonos * Optional Excursion Delos |
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Today
you are on your own to fulfill your “Summer Lovers”
Greek Isle fantasies. Comb the sands or bronze your body on
Paradise Beach with exciting opportunities for all types of
fun water sports. Feed the friendly pelicans or lose yourself
in the maze of alleys and villas that were built to confuse
invading pirates.
If you are up to exploring the surrounding area you may consider
joining our optional excursion: sail to Delos, the uninhabited
island of Apollo’s birth, where carved lions dating
from the 5th century stand on cliffs overlooking the sea.
Various teams of French archaeologist have been excavating
here for more than 100 years. Back in Mykonos tonight “go
native” and learn Greek dancing at a harbor taverna
or one of the countless clubs. |
| Meals: |
Breakfast |
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| Day 5 |
Mykonos |
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Enjoy another free day. How about an adrenaline rush? You can find a variety of water sports activities on Mykonos. Scuba diving, parasailing, water skiing, jet skiing, tubing, banana and pedal boating. Consider taking surfing lessons - live like a Greek god - swim, sunbathe and relax on the beach. |
| Meals: |
Breakfast |
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| Day 6 |
Mykonos* Santorini |
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| Gaze over the sapphire Aegean waters as we continue our journey after a morning of leisure. We approach towering red cliffs rising steeply out of the water. Dock at Santorini – “Black Pearl of the Aegean.” Archaeologists have speculated the surrounding waters hold the secret of the lost continent of Atlantis. After our walking orientation, sip on a cocktail while taking in the panoramic views and breathtaking sunset from a cliff bar overlooking the glistening Aegean Sea. |
| Meals: |
Breakfast, Cocktail |
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| Day 7 |
Santorini |
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Today we ride donkeys up the cliffs and zigzag paths to the island’s summit. Here the sparkling white village of Fira is perched atop the rim of an ancient volcano commanding the world’s most spectacular panorama. The afternoon is free for basking in the sun, swimming or visiting the 7th-Century B.C. Akrotiri Archaeological Museum. Tonight, we dine on traditional Greek fare.
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| Meals: |
Breakfast, Dinner, |
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| Day 8 |
Santorini * Optional Excursion: Akrotiri |
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the uncomplicated pleasures of Greek island life with a pure
diet of sun, sea and fun or join us on another optional excursion: Explore Akrotiri, often referred to as Santorini's Pompeii, a once-thriving ancient village stopped in its tracks and buried under a volcanic eruption more than 3000 years ago. It is the most important Minoan site of the ancient world. After seeing the windmills of Emborio, there’s time for lunch at a beach restaurant, then swim and unwind on famous Perivolos beach. We return to our hotel for a free evening to explore Fira. |
| Meals: |
Breakfast |
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| Day 9 |
Santorini * Athens |
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After breakfast we’ll travel from Santorini back to Athens. Your free afternoon may find you wandering along the very paths of Plato, Socrates and Sophocles or trying your bargaining skills at Monasteraki Flea Market. Tonight, we visit the Plaka District to walk along narrow streets lined with lively tavernas where traditional bouzouki music is played. Enjoy our Farewell Dinner at a typical restaurant in Athens’ oldest neighborhood at the foot of the Acropolis. |
| Meals: |
Breakfast, Dinner |
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| Day 10 |
Travel Home |
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| Your land tour ends with breakfast this morning. Even Ulysees
had to come home eventually, so wrap up your memories of a sun-filled
Grecian Odyssey. |
| Meals: |
Breakfast, In-Flight meals |
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