Treasures of the Aegean
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Overview

This luxury journey blends a land stay in Athens with a 7-night small-ship cruise, visiting iconic Greek Isles and historic sites.

Step into the world of ancient Greece, where every destination is surrounded with legend, sunshine, and timeless beauty. Let your days unfold on a cruise that seamlessly blends the magic of antiquity with the comforts of modern luxury—a journey filled with epic discoveries and breathtaking sunsets over the Aegean Sea.

Begin with two unforgettable nights at a stunning hotel right in the heart of Athens, where you’ll wander among awe-inspiring antiquities that tell the story of the city’s golden age. Then set sail for the Greek islands, each with its own unique charm: Mykonos, Santorini, Patmos, Monemvasia and Nafplio in mainland Greece.

Highlights

Trip highlights

Visit ancient sites including Athens’ Acropolis and the Acropolis museum
Explore picturesque villages and ports accessible only by small ships
Small ship yacht style cruising a aboard Windstar's sailing ship
Private group travel with the same director on land and sea, and unique experiences not available to the general public

Inclusions

What's included

2 night city stay in Athens at Hotel Grande Bretagne in the heart of Athens
7-night cruise aboard a Windstar's yacht to Mykonos, Kusadasi, Santorini, Patmos, Monemvasia & Nafplio
Private shore excursions & arrival and departure airport transfers
24 meals; on land and at sea, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages on board, service charges, applicable fuel surcharges, taxes, and porterage

Locations

Start & end in Athens, Greece

Days 1 -3

Athens

A transfer is included from Athens International Airport to Hotel Grande Bretagne. Meet fellow travelers at tonight's welcome cocktail reception and dinner. Visit the Acropolis of Athens, the new Acropolis museum & the National Archaeological Museum of Athens, considered one of the top ten museums in the world.

You will take the cruise aboard Wind Star or WindSurf, a four-masted sailing ship with recently updated accommodations, a casual yet elegant atmosphere, and friendly service. Teak decking, rich wood interiors, an attentive service staff, intimate surroundings, eclectic artwork, exceptional signature cuisine featuring both light and vegetarian menu selections, and complimentary wine with dinner are the elements synonymous with your ship.

Days 3 - 9

Windstar's Cruise Ship

Itinerary

Day by Day

Day 1 - Arrive Athens

Arrive in Athens

Tour begins: 6:00 p.m., Hotel Grande Bretagne, Athens, Greece.

A transfer is included from Athens International Airport to Hotel Grande Bretagne. Meet fellow travelers at tonight’s welcome cocktail reception and dinner.

MEALS: Dinner
ACCOMMODATION: Hotel Grande Bretagne

Day 2 - Acropolis & the Acropolis Museum

In the quiet early morning, before the crowds, visit the Acropolis of Athens – the rock above the city
on which four of the greatest masterpieces of classical Greek art and architecture sit – the Parthenon,
the Propylaea, the Erechtheum, and the Temple of Athena Nike. Today’s sightseeing also includes a
guided tour of the Acropolis Museum, a towering modern work of concrete and glass with a direct
view of the Parthenon. Spend the rest of the day as you wish in Athens, perhaps on the Grand
Promenade, a pedestrian paradise built for the 2004 Olympics. Not far from your hotel, the walkway is
lined on one side with classical antiquities and on the other with modern cafés, mansions, and art
galleries.
MEALS: Breakfast
ACCOMMODATION: Hotel Grande Bretagne

Day 3 - Archaeological Museum & embark your Windstar ship

Begin your day with a guided tour through the National Archaeological Museum of Athens, considered
one of the top ten museums in the world, before embarking your Windstar ship in Piraeus. Enjoy a
cocktail hour, an evening briefing and dinner onboard at your leisure as the ship sails for Mykonos.

MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

ACCOMMODATION: WindStar’s Cruise ship

Day 4 - The islands of Mykonos & Delos

Arrive at the island of Mykonos, where you can take your pick of activities: a guided tour of this lively
island, including a visit to the 16th-century church in the village of Ano Mera; or a boat ride to the
archaeological site of Delos, where you’ll find remnants of its reign as the holiest of all Greek
sanctuaries. Ancient laws forbade anyone to be born or die on this island; even today, no one is
allowed to stay the night! Return to the ship for lunch and spend the afternoon at leisure on Mykonos,
exploring the labyrinthine town on your own. Dine onboard tonight as the ship continues on to the
port of Kusadasi in Turkey. Excursion choices: Delos Archaeological Tour or Magical Mykonos Island.

MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
ACCOMMODATION: WindStar’s Cruise ship

Day 5 - To Kusadasi & Ephesus

Arrive this morning in the port of Kusadasi, Turkey for a guided excursion to Ephesus, one of the
world’s best-preserved classical cities revealing important vestiges of an ancient Roman civilization; in
its heyday, marble lined the streets, fountains flowed, and an eternal flame burned upon a sacred altar.
Take a walking tour of the ancient city, seeing the Odeon, Temple of Hadrian, Trajan’s Fountain, the
Arcadian Way and the two-tiered Library of Celsus. Have lunch at a local restaurant and a carpet
demonstration before returning to the ship for cocktails. Enjoy a special dinner ashore this evening,
complete with music by the Aegean Chamber Orchestra, at ancient Ephesus.
MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
ACCOMMODATION: WindStar’s Cruise ship

Day 6 - Cultural treasures on the Isle of Patmos

Today you’ll discover the many charms of the picturesque island of Patmos, an important Christian pilgrimage site for its role in the writing of the Book of Revelations in the Christian Bible by St. John the Theologian. You’ll have three choices of activities today. Photography excursion through the heart of Chora, Patmos’ capital; with your guide, make your way through the old village’s maze of winding cobblestoned streets and arched alleyways, learning to compose and capture stunning images of ancient whitewashed buildings and bell towers, rugged cliffs and hills, and blue Aegean seascapes. Alternatively, enjoy a day filled with rest and relaxation by the Aegean Sea on Agriolivadi Beach. A third choice includes a tour of the Monastery of St. John the Theologian plus a visit to the Grotto of St. John – also known as the Cave of the Apocalypse – where tradition has it that John of Patmos received visions from Jesus that he recorded as the Book of Revelations; the grotto and the monastery have been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Following lunch, you’ll have free time to explore the port of Skala on Patmos.
MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
ACCOMMODATION: WindStar’s Cruise ship

Day 7 - The pleasures of Santorini

Rise early to observe Wind Star’s arrival at the beautiful island of Santorini. Travel ashore by motor
launch for an island tour that takes you to Athinios Port and then up to Fira, the island’s capital city.
Here you’ll visit the Prehistoric Museum of Fira, and feast your eyes on stunning views of the city’s
blue-domed buildings, which combine with the port to offer picture-perfect memories of this
gorgeous Greek island. The ship offers tender service to and from the port, giving you the opportunity
to explore this gem of an island at leisure until you sail for Monemvasia this evening.

MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
ACCOMMODATION: WindStar’s Cruise ship

Day 8 - Aegean cruising & Monemvasia

After a leisurely morning spent cruising the Aegean Sea, Wind Star arrives midday at the town of
Monemvasia, located on a small, rock-like island off the Peloponnese’s east coast that was separated
from the mainland by an earthquake around 375 AD. Nicknamed “the Gibraltar of the East” or simply
“the Rock,” Monemvasia has over the past thousand years or so been ruled by the Byzantine Empire,
the Venetian Republic and the Ottoman Empire before becoming part of an independent Greece in
the 19th century. Traces of its many occupiers over the centuries can be found throughout the island,
some of which are revealed on a walking tour through the cobbled pathways of this fascinating town.
You’ll also have some time to explore as you wish before Wind Star departs the island and continues
her cruise to Nafplion.
MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
ACCOMMODATION: WindStar’s Cruise ship

Day 9 - Nafplion, Mycenae & Epidaurus

Nafplion is considered one of the most beautiful and romantic towns in Greece. Nestled by the sea with two mountains and a fortress overlooking the town, the unique architecture of Nafplion includes ancient walls, medieval castles, Ottoman fountains, Venetian and Neoclassical buildings. This historic city is the starting point for your choices of exploration today. One choice includes visits to three important sites around the Bay of Argolis – the architectural remnants of the tomb of Agamemnon; Palmidi Castle, set high above the
town of Nafplion; and, after lunch, a guided walking tour of Nafplion, followed by some time to explore
on your own. Or, visit Agamemnon’s tomb at Mycenae and the Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus. This 4th century amphitheatre is still used for performances today and is known for remarkable acoustics that allow the voice of a speaker on stage to reach some 15,000 spectators. Epidaurus was also home to one of the most renowned healing centers in the classical world. This choice also includes a winery lunch and some free time to check out Nafplion as you please.

MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
ACCOMMODATION: WindStar’s Cruise ship

Day 10 - Journey home

Tour ends: 9:00 AM, Eleftherios Venizelos, Athens’ International Airport.

Disembark your Windstar ship for an 8:15 am transfer. Flights should depart after 11:45 am due to disembarkation schedules which cannot be guaranteed.

MEALS: Breakfast

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Treasures of the Aegean
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Treasures of the Aegean All Inclusive

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