Athens was named after Athena the goddess of wisdom. Scented with mythology, Athens is a sociable city enlivened by outdoor cafes, pedestrian streets, parks, gardens and urban eccentrics. Almost every house and apartment has a balcony bulging with ...more
Athens was named after Athena the goddess of wisdom. Scented with mythology, Athens is a sociable city enlivened by outdoor cafes, pedestrian streets, parks, gardens and urban eccentrics. Almost every house and apartment has a balcony bulging with geraniums, and many of the city's streets and squares are fringed with orange trees. Even though you've probably come here to see the "glory that was Greece," perhaps best symbolized by the Parthenon and the superb statues and vases in the National Archaeological Museum, your best moments may come sitting at a small cafe, sipping a tiny cup of the sweet coffee.
Scented with mythology, Athens is a sociable city enlivened by outdoor cafes, pedestrian streets, parks, gardens and urban eccentrics. Come see the `glory that was Greece,' perhaps best symbolized by the Parthenon and the superb statues and vases in the National Archaeological Museum.
Scented with mythology, Athens is a sociable city enlivened by outdoor cafes, pedestrian streets, parks, ... more
Spend 2 nights in Athens, then a 4 night cruise on the Ocean Countess and end with a 2 night stay in the island of Santorini. The islands of the Aegean are blessed with clear water, gentle breezes and clarity of light, that have drawn visitors throughout the ages. Walk through the medieval city of Rhodes, where crusaders gathered before sailing to the Holy Land or visit the Acropolis of Lindos perched on a hill high above the sea with spectacular views in all directions. The world renowned land mark of Mykonos, the white-washed windmills and cobbled streets will enchant you, especially in the evening sitting on the waterfront watching the sun set over the sea and the distant islands. You will also have the opportunity to visit the Minoan Palace at Knossos and see the throne room and the ancient Labyrinth. Visit Mykonos, Patmos, Rhodes, Heraklion and Santorini in Greece and Kusadasi in Turkey. Departure Dates 2008: April: 19, 26 - May: 3, 10, 17, 24, 30 - June: 7, 14, 21, 28 - July: 5, 12, 19, 26 - August: 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 - September: 6, 13, 20, 27 - October: 4, 11, 18, 25 -November: 1
Spend 2 nights in Athens, then a 4 night cruise on the Ocean Countess and end with a 2 night stay in the ... more
Included:
• Round trip International Flights
• Hotel for 2 nights in Athens
• 3 night cruise on board the Ocean Countess
• (note - cruise is 4 nights - but you skip the last cruise night to stay in Santorini as the ship returns to Athens)
• Hotel for 2 nights in Santorini
• All meals during cruise: 4 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 4 dinners
Flight: Olympic Airlines leaving from New York to Athens, Olympic Airlines leaving from Santorini to New York.
Land Arrangements:: Jun 17 - Electra 4 star in Athens for 2 nights. Jun 19 - Hydrofoil from Athens (Piraeus) to Mykonos. Jun 19 - Andronikos 4 star in Mykonos for 2 nights. Jun 21 - Hydrofoil from Mykonos to Paros. Jun 21 - Narges 4 star in Paros for 3 nights. Jun 24 - Hydrofoil from Paros to Santorini. Jun 24 - Majestic 5 star in Santorini for 4 nights. Breakfast Daily.
Flight: Olympic Airlines leaving fom New York to Athens, Aegean Airlines leaving from Santorini Athens, Olimpic Airlines leaving from Athens to New York.
Land Arrangements:: Jun 3 - Best Western Pythagorion 3 star in Athens for 2 nights. Jun 5 - Hydrofoil from Athens (Piraeus) to Mykonos. Jun 5 - New Aeolos 3 star in Mykonos for 2 nights. Jun 7 - Hydrofoil from Mykonos to Paros. Jun 7 - Pyrgaki 3 star in Paros for 2 nights. Jun 9 - Hydrofoil from Paros to Santorini. Jun 9 - Sunny Villas Apartments 4 star in Santorini for 3 nights. Breakfast Daily.
Flight: Delta Airlines leaving from Phoenix to Athens, Aegean Airlines leaving from Heraklion to Athens, Delta Airlines leaving from Athens to Phoenix.
Land Arrangements:: Jun 3 - Plaka 3 star in Athens for 2 nights. Jun 5 - Hydrofoil from Athens (Piraeus) to Paros. Jun 5 - Pyrgaki 3 star in Paros for 2 nights. Jun 7 - Hydrofoil from Paros to Santorini. Jun 7 - Artemis 3 star in Santorini for 1 night. Jun 9 - Hydrofoil from Santorini to Heraklion (Crete). Jun 8 - Irini 3 star in Heraklion for 3 nights. Breakfast Daily.
Flight: US Airways leaving from Atlanta to Athens, Aegean Airlines leaving from Santorini to Athens, US Airways leaving from Athens to Atlanta.
Land Arrangements:: Jun 3 - Best Western Zinon 3 star in Athens for 3 nights. Jun 6 - Hydrofoil from Athens (Piraeus) to Paros. Jun 6 - Paros Filoxenia 3 star in Paros for 2 nights. Jun 8 - Hydrofoil from Paros to Santorini. Jun 8 - Artemis 3 star in Santorini for 4 nights. Breakfast Daily.
Flight: Iberia Airlines leaving from Chicago to Athens, Aegean Airlines leaving from Santorini to Athens, Iberia Airlines leaving from Athens to Chicago.
Land Arrangements:: May 30 - Athens Gate 3 star in Athens for 3 nights. Jun 2 - Hydrofoil from Athens (Piraeus) to Mykonos. Jun 2 - Kamari 2+ star in Mykonos for 4 nights. Jun 6 - Hydrofoil from Mykonos to Santorini. Jun 6 - Syrigos Selini 2+ star in Santorini for 3 nights. Breakfast Daily.