Golden Fleece
		Discover exotic and ancient sites in Greece & Turkey on this popular week-long cruise on the crystal waters of the Aegean. Your holiday will be packed with highlights including: Athens, magical Istanbul, the idyllic Greek Islands of Mykonos and Patmos, Kusadasi with the opportunity to visit ancient Ephesus, the crusader island of Rhodes, Heraklion in Crete and Santorini, with an option to extend to your stay in Santorini.

9 days / 8 nights
ex Athens, Thursday departures

Itinerary

Thursday Athens
Arrival transfer to your central hotel.

Friday Athens - Piraeus
Morning tour of the Classical sights of Athens. Later, transfer to Piraeus to join your “Golden Fleece” cruise.(B,D)

Saturday Santorini* - Heraklion (Crete)
Breakfast at Santorini and later spend time exploring this stunning island. Later sail to Heraklion. Crete has a wealth of historical sites, including Knossos, home of the Minoan Civilisation. Optional tour of Knossos. B,L,D  Optional sightseeing. (weather permitting)

Sunday Rhodes
Discover the charming island of Rhodes with time to explore its medieval heritage.(B,L,D) Optional tour of Rhodes & Lindos.

Monday Patmos*- Kusadasi
Arrive at the island of Patmos. Optional trip to St Johns Monastery (weather permitting). Later sail to the colourful Turkish port of Kusadasi.(B,L,D) Optional tour of Ephesus.

Tuesday Istanbul
Sail across the Aegean and through the Dardanelles. Arrival at Istanbul.(B,L,D)

Wednesday Istanbul
Time today to explore the former capital of the Byzantine Empire. Evening departure.(B,L,D) Optional Istanbul tour.

Thursday Mykonos*
Leisurely cruising to the colourful Cycladic island of Mykonos.(B,L,D) Optional sightseeing.

Friday Piraeus
Disembark after breakfast.(B)

* Disembark by small boats

TOUR INCLUSIONS Transfers Athens Airport/Hotel/Piraeus • Choice of Superior Tourist, Tourist or Budget Class hotels / cabins with private facilities • Meals as specified • Athens city tour • Travel Notes

Class	Athens Hotel	Cabin Category
Sup. Tourist	Phillipos	Outside Superior
Tourist Class	Dorian Inn	Outside Special
Budget Class	Arethusa	Inside Special

Thursday departure - Port Taxes additional -  all classes