Iconic Aegean With 3-Night Cruise

ARRIVE IN ATHENS, GREECE Welcome to Athens! At 6 p.m., meet your Globus Host and travel companions for a welcome drink.

ATHENS Mediterranean Magic Wake up in Athens for the start of your Greek Odyssey! Guided sightseeing is composed of an orientation drive to see Athens’ main landmarks, including Syntagma Square, the Temple of Zeus, and the Panathenaic Stadium, plus a visit to the iconic Acropolis. Enjoy free time this afternoon and evening to explore more. (B)TOUR HIGHLIGHTExplore the heart of Ancient Greece, in the historic city where 5th-century BC landmarks, including the Acropolis, never fail to amaze! See the Panathenaic Stadium, one of the venues of the first modern Olympic Games.

ATHENS (EMBARKATION)–MYKONOS Beyond the Shore Today board your Celestyal cruise ship and set sail for Mykonos, one of the most celebrated of the Cyclades Islands. Enjoy free time this afternoon and evening to explore the island. See the iconic 16th-century windmills that dot the hillside, and the colorful homes of Little Venice. Browse the charming streets and stores and try some of the local delicacies. (B,L,D)TOUR HIGHLIGHTYour dreams of the Greek Islands come true with free time in Mykonos. This Aegean paradise of pristine waters and beaches, mixed with a lively nightlife scene, is only made brighter by the iconic 16th-century windmills that dot the hillside above.

CRUISING: KUSADASI, TURKEY–PATMOS, GREECE Turkish Treasures Today reach the coast of Turkey and disembark at Kusadasi. Perhaps take an optional shore excursion and head to the incredible archaeological site of Ephesus, be captivated by stories as you follow a Local Guide on a fascinating walking tour to discover more about the city. This afternoon, sail to Patmos, known as “the Island of the Apocalypse,” as it is said to be where St. John the Evangelist wrote the Book of Revelation. Enjoy time ashore with free time to discover more. (B,L,D)ENHANCED FREE TIMEPull into port in Turkey to explore the fascinating Greek, Roman, and Byzantine excavations of Ephesus – one of the best-preserved ancient cities in the world – with the historic ruins of the Library of Celsus, the Basilica of St. John, and the Temple of Artemis.

CRUISING: HERAKLION, CRETE–SANTORINI Sun, Sand & Sea This morning reach Crete, the largest of the Greek islands. Why not join an optional shore excursion to visit to the Minoan Palace of Knossos? Later, set sail and arrive at the iconic island of Santorini. Enjoy free time to stroll along the charming streets, marvel at the amazing views, browse the stores, and try local specialties. (B,L,D)ENHANCED FREE TIMEMarvel at the architecture of the Palace of Knossos in Crete’s city of Heraklion. Here you’ll envision epic tales of Greek mythology, the labyrinth, the Minotaur half-man/ half- beast, and the legends of Daedalus and Icarus.

ATHENS (DISEMBARKATION) Amazing Athens This morning, disembark from your ship. Enjoy a free day in Athens, absorb more art and culture in one of the museums, browse the stores, or try local specialties. (B)ENHANCED FREE TIMEThere are countless ways to enjoy free time in the birthplace of democracy, arts, science, and the philosophy of Western civilization! Explore the urban landscapes and lively restaurants in this historic capital and enjoy the sunny slopes of this iconic city. Stroll in the shadow of the Acropolis in the village atmosphere of Plaka. Walk along the narrow cobblestone streets to browse jewelry stores and ceramics shops, then linger in a sidewalk café or taverna to celebrate your Greek adventure.

ATHENS Safe travels until we meet again! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)