Athens + 4 days Aegean Cruises + Greek cuisine on board
Day 1: Athens
SATURDAY
Athens, one of the world’s oldest cities, is the capital and largest city of Greece, dominating the Attica region. Arrival at the airport which is named Elefthérios Venizélos, started operating in 2001 and it is about 30 km from Athens. Transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Athens.
Day 2: Athens
SUNDAY
The contrast between the monuments of a glorious past and the modern elegant structures is what you will enjoy most during your tour of Athens. City tour. Overnight in Athens.
Day 3: Aegean Cruises – Mykonos
MONDAY
After breakfast. transfer to the port. Embarkation at 11.00. Mykonos is a Greek island of the Cyclades that lies between Tinos, Syros, Paros and Naxos. Arrival at 18.00, departure at 23.00. Our Greek Cuisine experience which emphasizes the cuisines of the Aegean includes seminars, show cooking and interactive demonstrations and tastings, all drawn from the local cuisine of each of our destinations. We want you to have a comprehensive experience of the cuisine of this region, to truly taste it. Overnight on board.
Day 4: Aegean Cruises – Kusadasi – Ephesus
TUESDAY
Kusadasi – Ephesus – Arrival at 07.00 in Kusadasi. Optional guided excursion to visit the colorful coast town in Turkey also known as Ancient Ephesus. Departure at 12.00 hrs to Patmos Island. Arrival in Patmos at 16.00 hrs. This island is known for its historic old town of Hora, along with the Monastery of St John the Theologian and the Cave of the Apocalypse. Departure at 21.00 hrs Traditional cooks from each of our destinations, sometimes with assistance from the ship’s master chef and his staff, , about the origin and history of the local ingredients used in particular dishes. Overnight on board.
Day 5: Aegean Cruises – Rhodes
WEDNESDAY
Rhodes is the largest island in the Dodecanese and the fourth largest in Greece after Crete, Evia and Lesvos. Arrival at 07.00, departure at 21.00. We will prepare mouth-watering samples of traditional Aegean dishes with fresh local ingredients, including pastries. Overnight on board.
Day 6: Aegean Cruises – Heraklion – Santorini
THURSDAY
At 07:00 we arrive at Heraklion, the capital of Crete, which is also the home of the great Minoan Civilization and the mythological home of Zeus. Departure at 11.30 to Santorini, arrival at 16.30. The precious gem of the Aegean, is actually a group of islands in the southern part of Cyclades that consists of Thíra, Thirassiá, Asproníssi, Palea and Nea Kaméni . Our cooks will use contemporary cooking methods and include Cycladic and Cretan cheeses. Departure at 21.00. Overnight on board.
Day 7: Athens
FRIDAY
Athens arrival at 6.30. Transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Athens.
Day 8
SATURDAY
Transfer to the airport.
Included:
- 3 nights Athens hotel 4* BB
- 4 days Aegean Cruises
- Transfers from / to airport
- Transfer from / to hotel
- Transfer from / to the cruise
- City tour
