Athens Escape plus 7-night Eclectic Aegean Cruise (KGLX)

10 Day Tour from Athens to Athens

2023 Tour Details

Escape to the blue waters of the Mediterranean to explore Greece and Turkey by land and by sea. Begin and end in legendary Athens—site of Greek mythology, the first Olympians, and epic literature and includes guided sightseeing with an expert Local Guide.

Embark on a fantastic 7-night Aegean cruise to Istanbul, Turkey. Stroll through Istanbul’s Spice Market, and explore the former city of Constantinople—walking in the footsteps of the sultans of the Ottoman Empire. Cruise to Thessaloniki, the second largest city in Greece and wander around its small, colorful streets, and historical buildings. Hear the legend of Jason and the Argonauts in the Greek coastal city of Volos. Head to Santorini (weather permitting), “The Black Pearl of the Aegean,” for an included excursion to the cliff-top Oia. Return to Athens to visit the Acropolis, see the Parthenon, Temple of Athena Nike, and more during the off season with fewer crowds and lower prices!

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 DESTINATIONS & SIGHTSEEING

Sightseeing:

ATHENS
Welcome drink; guided sightseeing, visit the Acropolis

CRUISING
Seven night cruise with ports of call at Istanbul (Turkey), Canakkale, Volos (Greece), Heraklion (Crete), Santorini (weather permitting), Mykonos

INCLUDED SHORE EXCURSIONS
Istanbul: Bosphorus cruise, Santorini: clifftop village Oia (weather permitting), Heraklion: Minoan Palace of Knossos

CRUISE DETAILS:

  • Rotation of ports of call may vary for congestion reasons at certain ports with or without prior notice.
  • Outside cabin (category XA) - All cabins with two lower beds and private shower and toilet.
  • Full entertainment program on board.
  • Included drink package: selection of non-alcoholic & alcoholic drinks.
  • Globus Host service throughout the cruise.
  • Please ask your Travel Consultant for cruise ship details. The ship scheduled to depart for the cruise portion of your vacation is the Celestyal Crystal, operated by Celestyal Cruises.

Notes:

CRUISE DETAILS
Rotation of ports of call may vary for congestion reasons at certain ports with or without prior notice.
Outside cabin (category XA) - All cabins with two lower beds and private shower and toilet.
Full entertainment program on board.
Included drink package: selection of non-alcoholic & alcoholic drinks.
Globus Host service throughout the cruise

Please ask your Travel Consultant for cruise ship details. The ship scheduled to depart for the cruise portion of your vacation is the Celestyal Crystal, operated by Celestyal Cruises.

Transportation:

Motorcoach; Sea Cruise

 Meals

 Meals & Itinerary

Full Buffet breakfast daily; welcome drink in Athens; plus all meals on board daily featuring full à la carte breakfasts, lunches, and dinners

 Itinerary

Day 1

ARRIVE IN ATHENS, GREECE Welcome to Athens! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome drink.

Day 2

ATHENS–(EMBARKATION)–CRUISING ATHENS Embarkation. Cruising.
Breakfast Breakfast Dinner Dinner

Day 3

CRUISING: ISTANBUL, TURKEY ISTANBUL Free time.
Breakfast Breakfast Lunch Lunch Dinner Dinner

Day 4

ISTANBUL ISTANBUL Private cruise on the Bosphorus. Free time to browse around the Spice Market.
Breakfast Breakfast Lunch Lunch Dinner Dinner

Day 5

CRUISING: KAVALA KAVALA Free time to explore.
Breakfast Breakfast Lunch Lunch Dinner Dinner

Day 6

CRUISING: THESSALONIKI, GREECE THESSALONIKI Free time.
Breakfast Breakfast Lunch Lunch Dinner Dinner

Day 7

CRUISING: VOLOS VOLOS Free time.
Breakfast Breakfast Lunch Lunch Dinner Dinner

Day 8

CRUISING: SANTORINI SANTORINI Visit the clifftop village of Oia.
Breakfast Breakfast Lunch Lunch Dinner Dinner

Day 9

ATHENS–(DISEMBARKATION) After breakfast on board, disembark.
ATHENS Guided sightseeing includes the Acropolis and a picture stop at the Panathenaic Stadium. LF Receive a small bottle of Ouzo as a souvenir. Free time this afternoon and evening.
Breakfast Breakfast

ENHANCE YOUR FREE TIME in Athens with a traditional dinner at a local restaurant. This and more options throughout your tour are available for purchase with MyGlobus.

Day 10

ATHENS Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
Breakfast Breakfast

 Accommodations

ATHENS

ZAFOLIA

Hotel as shown or similar
First-Class
  Free Wifi

 Optional Excursions

Contact your Travel Consultant for more information.
Price Ranges

$ ($50 USD and under)
$$ ($51 - $100 USD)
$$$ ($101 - $150 USD)
$$$$ (Over $150)



* The "Starting at" or listed price is based on the lowest price available to book. Price is per passenger based on double occupancy and does not include airfare; additional fees/charges are not included. If a price is crossed out, the new price includes a limited time promotional offer(s) – please review current promotions or deals for additional information. Some tours require intra-vacation flights (and in some cases intra-vacation segments must be purchased from Globus).