5 Day / 4 Night Post Tour Greek Island Cruise Extension
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Groups & Parties of 6 or More
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Overview
About This Tour
This deluxe tour extension takes you on a 3 day cruise of Greek Islands. **The cruise line requires an additional $250 per passenger deposit to add this extension – please allow 72 business hours to confirm availability for the cruise. A minimum of 2 passengers is required to book this Cruise.
This tour operates as a post-tour extension to the Steps of Apostle Paul in Greece tour arriving in Athens on Thursday.
Our rate for the Exterior Cabin option for this tour is $1,765 per person and is based on double occupancy.
Our rate for the Interior Cabin option for this tour is $1,625 per person and is based on double occupancy.
Passengers in a single/private room and cabin throughout the tour will pay an additional single supplement of $975
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This extension is offered as a post-tour extension only. If you would like to book this extension with the Steps of Apostle Paul in Greece click here and you will be take to the dates and rates page of the Steps of Apostle Paul to pick your tour date.
What’s Unique About This Tour
- Enjoying a delicious breakfast lunch and dinner every day!
- We provide life-changing tour experiences at the most affordable rate.
- Visit the Greek Islands in a cruise.
- Choice of Cruise Accommodation level
Itinerary
Day 1
Day 1 - Thursday
Fly from Thessaloniki back to Athens for your 3 nights cruise – Thursday
WELCOME TO ATHENS
- After breakfast, you will be transferred to the Thessaloniki airport for your flight to Athens. Transfer to the hotel. Enjoy a free day at leisure in Athens. Dinner at our hotel and overnight
- Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 2
Day 2 - Friday
Embark on a 3-Nights Cruise/ Island of Mykonos.
CRUISE: MYKONOS: FREE TIME TO EXPLORE THE ISLAND ON YOUR OWN: RECOMMENDED SITES TO SEE: CHURCH OF PARAPORTIANI / LITTLE VENICE / WINDMILLS
- At 8:30 in the morning we will transfer to the port of Lavrion to embark on a cruise. We will start a 4-night trip to the Greek Islands and Turkey, departing to the island of Mykonos at 11:30 AM. We will arrive at 6:00 PM.
- Known for its stunning whitewashed architecture and iconic windmills, Mykonos is also a lively center of cosmopolitan culture. But beyond its beauty, the island has connections to early Christian history, and your time here will serve as a beautiful beginning to your pilgrimage.
- Embark on your cruise at 11:00pm and we will sail to Kusadasi in Turkey.
**There are no guided shore excursions included in Mykonos.
Day 3
Day 3 - Saturday
Arrive in Kusadasi, Turkey/ Visit Ephesus / Visit Patmos Island
EPHESUS GUIDED TOUR INCLUDED: GREAT THEATER / BATHS OF SCHOLASTICA / TEMPLE OF DIANA OF THE EPHESIANS / PATMOS ISLAND GUIDED TOUR INCLUDED
- In the morning, we will arrive in Kusadasi, Turkey (docking around 7am). This is the starting point for our tour to Ancient Ephesus (Acts 18:19-21). The Apostle Paul lived and worked here during his ministry, preaching to the Ephesians. We tour the spectacular ruins in the city founded in the 10th century B.C. The impressive remains of Ephesus include the Agora, the Theater, the Stadium, the Library of Celsius, the ruins of the Temple of Diana (one of the “Seven Wonders of the Ancient World”)
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After the visit, we return to the port for re-embarkation at lunchtime and sail to Patmos. Arrive in Patmos (Rev 1:9) in the afternoon and enjoy our tour to the Monastery of John the Evangelist, located on one of the island’s highest points. This is the location where John was exiled and wrote the Book of Revelation. From here, we will walk down to the Grotto of the Revelation (Cave of Apocalypse), the site of the apocalyptic Revelations of St. John. We return to the cruise ship. Sail to Heraklion, Crete and enjoy dinner onboard. Overnight on Cruise
Day 4
Day 4 - Sunday
Heraklion (Crete) / Santorini
- At 7.00 a.m. we arrive at Heraklion Island, Crete (Acts 27:7-13). You can choose to join the optional excursion to the Minoan Palace of Knossos, home of King Minos and the legendary Minotaur (half-bull and half-man). In the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion you can find the unbelievable works of art (pieces of sculpture and pottery, jewelry, arms, frescoes), that have been found in a number of Minoan sites all over Crete.
- We sail for Santorini at 12.00 pm, the island with the most magnificent landscape! Santorini, known for its breathtaking views and whitewashed villages. Santorini’s ancient history, its connections to early Christianity, and its dramatic landscape provide the perfect backdrop for reflection on the beauty and spirituality of the Greek Isles. Ride the cable car up to the white-washed town of Thera, perched high on the rim of the ancient volcano. Take a taxi on your own to the village of Oia. Sail back to the port of Lavrion at 9:30 p.m.
Day 5
Day 5 - Monday
Arrive at Lavrion port/ Transfer to the airport / Departure flight back to the US
ARRIVE AT LAVRION PORT / TRANSFER TO THE AIRPORT / DEPARTURE FLIGHT BACK TO THE U.S.
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Today we disembark at the port of Lavrion, located about 37 miles from Athen’s city center. Our ship should arrive between 6:00-7:00 AM. After a delicious breakfast onboard, we will disembark the cruise and transfer to the Athens international airport for your flight departure back to the US
- Departure Transfer – Complimentary for Monday departures
Includes
Included in your tour package:
- 1 Night Athens, Royal Olympic Hotel or similar *
- Breakfast and dinner at your Athens Hotel
- Private Airport Transfer from Thessaloniki hotel to Thessaloniki airport
- Private transfer from Athens airport to Athens hotel
- Transfer from Athens hotel to cruise ship
- Departure transfer from Athens hotel to Athens airport
- All Vat & Local services charges
- Hotel taxes plus overnight city tax
- 3 Night Greek Island Cruise operated by Celestyal Cruises choose from interior / exterior cabin category
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner while on the cruise
- 1 shore excursions to Patmos St John’s Monastery (operated by Celestyal Cruises PAT 01)
- 1 shore excursions to Ancinet Ephesus (operated by Celestyal Cruises #KUS 02 )
- Port, local taxes & fuel surcharges
- Tips to cruise staff
Not Included:
- International flights: please call us toll free at (877) 248-8687 to arrange your flights
- Flight from Thessaloniki to Athens not included
- Any meals and services not mentioned in the itinerary
- All personal expenses
- Hotel and Airport portage in Greece
- Cable car to Santorini town 10 Euro per person one way
- Tips to Hotel staff in Athens
- Travel insurance (highly recommended – please call us for travel insurance info)
We strongly recommend the purchase of travel insurance package to protect your travel investment.
Journey Highlights:
- Ephesus (Turkey): Step back in time as you explore the impressive ruins of Ephesus, a key site where Apostle Paul preached
- Patmos: Visit the sacred island of Patmos, where Apostle John received the divine visions that led to the writing of the Book of Revelation
- Rhodes: Discover the medieval beauty of Rhodes Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and explore the ancient Acropolis of Rhodes
- Santorini: Uncover the beauty of Santorini, famous for its iconic white-washed buildings, spectacular sunsets, and picturesque blue-domed churches
- Crete: Experience the historic island of Crete, home to the legendary Knossos Palace and rich in Greek mythology
- Scenic Views: Enjoy the incredible views of the Aegean Sea and picturesque Greek islands from the comfort of your cruise ship
Hotels
America Greece Tours ensures a comfortable and memorable journey to Greece by offering accommodations at top-tier hotels with exceptional amenities and central locations. In the rare case of overbooking, we offer alternative accommodations of equal or higher quality. With America Greece Tours, you can expect a luxurious stay that complements your once in a lifetime journey.
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