DAY 1 - ATHENS - Wednesday
Our local representative will meet you at Athens airport, assist with arrival procedures, and escort you to your hotel. You'll have time on your own to explore the Greek capital, browse for treasures and curios, and venture to a terrace cafe or a fine meal in the old Plaka district. Or, we'll be pleased to arrange an optional Athens by Night tour, which includes a Greek dinner and musical entertainment.

DAY 2 - ATHENS - Private Tour - Thursday
A half-day private city tour will orient you to the high points of Athens. We'll visit Syntagma Square, at the very heart of the city; the Parliament; Hadrian's Arch; and culminate with the Acropolis and its museum. Your afternoon is free for further exploring, shopping, or, perhaps, another visit to the Plaka. Or take advantage of one of our optional tours, such as an afternoon visit to Cape Sounion and the Temple of Poseidon, with spectacular sunset view.
Private air-conditioned vehicle. Private guide. Private Chauffeur .

DAY 3 - ATHENS, EMBARKATION- Friday
Your morning in Athens is unscheduled, leaving you the choice of relaxation, meeting up with friends at a cafe, or browsing the shops. In the afternoon, we'll see you to Piraeus, the port of Athens, where you'll embark around 04:00 PM on your seven-day cruise.

Private air-conditioned vehicle. Private Chauffeur .

DAY 4 - ISTANBUL - Saturday
Constantinople! Stamboul! Istanbul! Today you reach the fabulous city where East and West have clashed, met, and blended over the centuries. Where to start? We reach Istanbul around 05:00 PM

Choices and optional evening escorted tours (additional $$$ cost) are available on board the ship or through our office to help you take it all in. There's no need to unpack. Your ship serves as your hotel in port.

DAY 5 - Full Day Private tour of Istanbul - Sunday
We are providing on a complimentary basis , a full day tour , with private car/van/ driver & English speaking guide ( please advise if you prefer other language), visiting Aya Sophia, the Blue Mosque, the Topkapi Palace, the bustling and strategic Bosphorus straits and a choice of visiting Istanbul Jewish Heritage & the Synagogues ( the Jewish Heritage portion is not available during weekends) . 6 p.m. sailing.

Time permitting a complimentary tour of the Harem 's Quarter will be added at the Topkapi Palace

DAY 6 - MYKONOS -Monday
We reach MYKONOS late afternoon : the fabled isle of windmills, beaches, cliffs, blue seas, and over 350 churches and chapels. Photo opportunities are unlimited, and shopping options are almost as plentiful. Set sail around 11 PM

DAY 7 - PATMOS -Kusadasi -Ephesus -Tuesday
This morning we'll drop anchor at Patmos (Using tenders in Patmos) . Here you can visit ( all shore excursions are optional) the Monastery of St. John where the Book of Revelations was written. You'll reboard around 10:30 , as we head to Turkey .
Once again, we'll drop anchor in the Turkish mainland and Kusadasi ( around 2:30 PM) , gateway to ancient Ephesus. Join one of the ships shore excursion (Additional$$$) , or Stroll the streets on your own and stop in at shops filled with leather goods, carpets, and bargains in gold. Or we'll be glad to arrange for a our private basis optional tour takes you to Ephesus, one of the best-preserved Greco-Roman cities in the world. We set sail from Kusadasi around 8:30 PM

DAY 8 - RHODES- Wednesday
You'll sail into the harbor of Rhodes at first light, allowing a full day on the Island of Roses. The compact, cobbled medieval city is perfect for exploring on your own. You'll want to visit the Palace of the Knights of St. John, take a look at the wares in the boutiques, and spend some time in a seaside cafe. We also offer an optional excursion to the Acropolis of Lindos and the Valley of the Butterflies, we sail out around 06:00 PM.

DAY 9 - SANTORINI, HERAKLION - Thursday
We drop anchor in the port of Heraklion / Crete Santorini around 07:00 AM . Explore on your own, or take an optional excursion to the 5000-year-old Minoan Palace at Knossos and the archaeological museum and , reboard in time for lunch , then it is off to Santorini , and drop anchor around 5 PM . ( using tenders to disembark / reboard) . Explore on your own, the lost civilization of Atlantis flourished. Enjoy the outdoor cafes and wander the lanes of Thira, lined with craft and clothing shops and bakeries and cafes. Ride the funicular to the cliff top, or be adventurous, and do it on mule back! . We set sail for Athens at 11 AM.

DAY 10 - PIRAEUS, RETURN HOME - Friday
You'll sail into Piraeus early in the morning (06:00 AM) . Our Athens-based personnel will take you to the airport . Bon Voyage