Greek Islands and Turkey Cruises
for 18 - 35 Year Young Professionals and College Students
Overview
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)
Dates &
Prices
| Dates |
Prices - Inside |
Outside |
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Dates |
Prices - Inside
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| April
14 |
$1944 |
$2194 |
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May 12 |
$1944 |
$2194 |
| April 28 |
$1944 |
$2194 |
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May 26 |
$1944 |
$2194 |
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| June 9 |
$1994 |
$2024 |
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July 7 |
$2024 |
$2284 |
| June 23 |
$1994 |
$2024 |
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July 21 |
$2024 |
$2284 |
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| August 4 |
$1994 |
$2250 |
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September 1 |
$1980 |
$2230 |
| August 18 |
$1944 |
$2194 |
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September 15 |
$1980 |
$2230 |
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September 29 |
$1980 |
$2230 |
| October 13 |
$1960 |
$2210 |
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*Prices not guaranteed until time of booking
Important Trip
Details
- Start 7.00pm and end approx. 12.00
noon.
- Tour starts in Athens and ends in
Athens
- Prices are twin share
- If you require a Schengen visa for this trip, it
must be a multi-entry visa
- Prices are land only, air is available on
request
Highlights
All these highlights along
with city sightseeing are included in your tour price!
Included
- Athens: Visit the famous Plaka area
- Istanbul: Visit the City - Grand Bazaar and Blue
Mosque
- Mykonos: Visit Mykonos town
- Kusadasi: Visit the local bazaar
- Patmos: See the Monastery of St.
John
- Crete: Visit Heraklion town
- Santorini: See the spectacular volcanic islands; Visit
Fira town
Accommodations
- 7 nights on board a cruise ship based on your choice
of quad or twin-share inside cabin with private facilities. Please
Note: When booking twin-share for these tours both passengers must
book at the same time. Single inside cabin is also available at a
supplement. See Dates & Rates price panel for further
details
- 1 night in a superior tourist class
hotel
- 8 Buffet Breakfasts (B), 6 Lunches (L), 7 Dinners (D)
and 7 Suppers (S) – as per itinerary
- Representative on board ship
- Fun-filled entertainment every night on every
cruise
Optional
Excursions
Athens
- Athens Plaka Meal (Euro 34.00)
- A night out in the famous Plaka area - we visit a
typical Greek Taverna for a three-course meal including local wine.
Whilst dining enjoy the show which includes singing, traditional
Greek dancers and "Bouzouki" music.
- Athens Sightseeing Tour (Euro 42.00)
- Athens is the birthplace of many important thinkers
and artists who have inspired the western world for thousands of
years. Join us to discover this wondrous ancient city with an expert
local guide. The tour includes the first modern Olympic stadium, the
Temple of Zeus and the Acropolis (entrance included). This is not to
be missed.
Istanbul
- Highlights Of Istanbul With Lunch (Euro
93.00)
- Enjoy a day tour departing from the port and taking
you through the new city, across the Galata Bridge and over the
Golden Horn. We stop for a visit to the Agia Sophia - a 5th Century
building built by the great Byzantine Emperor Constantine. Lunch is
at a first-class restaurant in the grounds of Topkapi Palace where
you'll enjoy views of the Marmara Sea.
Patmos
- Monastery of the Apocalypse and Grotto of St John
(Euro 47.00)
- We visit one of the most revered monasteries in the
Christian faith - the Monastery of the Apolcalypse. It was founded in
1088 by a monk named Christodoulos and was built as a fortress for
protection from pirates. Next stop is the Grotto of St John, where
John the Apostle lived while he wrote part of the book of
Revelation.
Kusadasi
- Ancient Ephesus (Euro 55.00)
- Ephesus is one of the most extensive and best
preserved ancient cities in the world. Our local guide will explain
the history of many of the important ruins including the Odeum,
Curetes Street and the Library of Celsus. You'll have time to explore
the bazaars and shops in Kusadasi port before reboarding the
ship.
Rhodes
- Lindos and Rhodes Combined Half Day Tour (Euro
48.00)
- Visit the Acropolis of Lindos to explore the remains
of ancient civilisations. Learn about famous Lindos pottery, before
continuing to the Old City of Rhodes. Our walking tour includes the
street of Knights, towers and turreted gateways from the 14th
Century. Our final stop is the toppled pillars of the Temple of
Athens upon Mt Smith where the view over Rhodes is
spectacular.
Crete
- The Palace Of Knossos (Euro 57.00)
- The Palace of Knossos is the largest (approx. 20,000m) and
most spectacular of all Minoan palaces. The first palace was built in
approximately 2000BC, it was destroyed and rebuilt two times after
that. It is believed that the legend of the Minotaur (half man/half
bull) which lived in a Labyrinth and was slayed by Theus was based
around this building. Our visit includes a guided tour of the palace
and then free time to explore or visit the Heraklion Archaelogical
Museum (entrance not included).
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