The Golden Fleece is 9 days of relaxation, sightseeing and fabulous Greek food not only for the young, but also the young at heart. Beginning and ending in Athens, you'll cruise the Cycladic islands of Mykonos, Santorini, Crete, Rhodes and Patmos as well stops in Turkey at Kusadasi and bustling Istanbul. There's nothing quite like watching the sun set over the Mediterranean from the bow of your luxury cruise ship while sipping on the cocktail of the day. Paradise.
Itinerary
Day 1 Depart For Europe
Your exciting European trip begins.
Day 2 Arrive Athens
After checking in to your hotel, the day is yours to take a sneak preview of Athens before meeting your Tour Representative and fellow travellers this evening at the hotel. After your meeting, maybe join us in the traditional Plaka area for dinner - a great way to kick off your tour!
Day 3 Athens at Leisure and sail to Istanbul
Enjoy Athens at leisure this morning and in the afternoon, board our cruise ship bound for Istanbul. (B,D,S)
Day 4 Cruising to Istanbul
Today enjoy the amenities of our cruise ship as we sail through the Dardanelles arriving in Istanbul in the early evening. (B,L,D,S)
Day 5 Istanbul and the Bosphorus
Explore this exciting city or shop in the Grand Bazaar where there are more than 4,000 shops. Istanbul is a breathtaking sight where East meets West. Why not visit the Blue Mosque and the Topkapi Palace museum? We depart this evening for Mykonos. (B,L,D,S)
Day 6 Cruising to Mykonos
We arrive at the island of white-washed houses and blue domed churches. Enjoy the sunset over “Little Venice” and soak up the atmosphere before returning to the ship to sail for Patmos. (B,L,D,S)
Day 7 Cruising to Kusadasi via Patmos
We arrive at Patmos, where St. John is reputed to have written the book of Revelation. This afternoon we dock at Kusadasi. Choose to explore the bazaar or take an excursion to the ancient ruins of Ephesus. (B,L,D,S)
Day 8 Cruising to Rhodes
A day to explore this island, home to the Colossus of Rhodes. Legend says it was over 100ft. high and straddled the harbour. (B,L,D,S)
Day 9 Cruising to Santorini via Crete
We dock in Crete, the largest of the Greek islands, before sailing for Santorini. This spectacular volcanic island is in the Cycladic chain of islands. Enjoy Fira and its narrow paved streets with plenty of opportunity to shop in the many boutiques. (B,L,D,S)
Day 10 Arrival into Athens
After breakfast we disembark and transfer into central Athens where your tour ends. Maybe join us for a sightseeing tour of Athens seeing the Acropolis, the Temple of Zeus and the first modern Olympic stadium? (B)