The Romance of the Greek Isles
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Including a stay in a villa in Santorini

14 days . Tour starts weekly on Saturdays in Athens, Apr through Oct
Air fare is included between Santorini , Athens and Paris

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DAY 1 - Sat- ARRIVAL IN ATHENS
Our Athens representative will meet you at the airport, assist you through customs and immigration, and escort you to your hotel in the bustling city center. The rest of the day is yours to enjoy as you wish. Stroll, browse for curios and treasures, and perhaps dine at a cafe in the old Plaka district and take in a folklore show.

DAY 2 - Sun - ATHENS (B)
This morning you'll tour Athens and get to know the high points of the city, especially the towering Acropolis and the adjacent museum. You'll visit Syntagma Square, at the very heart of the city, and see the Parliament, and guards in colorful traditional outfits. Your afternoon is free for further exploring or shopping, or you could well be drawn back by the charm of 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.

DAY 3 -Mon- Greek CRUISE TO MYKONOS (BLD)
A 30 - minute drive (transfer included)will take you to Piraeus, the port of Athens, to embark on your four-day cruise. You'll sail into the Aegean, and by sunset, reach the jet-set isle of Mykonos. Stroll at your own pace along lanes lined with whitewashed houses, up to the Church of Paraportiani, or along the shore to the island's signature windmills. Enjoy an ouzo or a glass of retsina at a waterside cafe.

DAY 4 - Tue - RHODES (BLD)
Our cruise ship arrives early at the harbor, 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.

DAY 5 - Wed- KUSADASI (Turkey) and PATMOS (BLD)
We anchor at 7 a.m. in Kusadasi, on the Turkish mainland, gateway to ancient Ephesus. Stroll the streets and stop in at shops filled with leather goods and bargains in gold. Our optional tour takes you to Ephesus, one of the best-preserved archaeological sites in the world. You'll re-board in time for an afternoon sailing. In the late afternoon, your ship will call at the island of Patmos. Here you can visit the Monastery of St. John where the Book of Revelations was written.

DAY 6 - Thu- HERAKLION (CRETE), SANTORINI (B)
We drop anchor in the port of Heraklion at 7 a.m. You can explore on your own, or take an optional excursion to the 5000-year-old Minoan Palace at Knossos and the archaeological museum. We sail at noon for Santorini, where the lost civilization of Atlantis flourished. You'll disembark for three nights or more in a villa. Sample Villas in Santorini: Dana Villas, in Firostefani with view of the volcano.

DAY 7 - Fri -SANTORINI (B)
You'll take a leisurely breakfast on your private terrace. An optional tour to the archaeological site of Akrotiri is offered. Or, you can spend the day relaxing, and take in breathtaking views of the volcano and caldera.

DAY 8 - Sat - SANTORINI (B)
The day is yours for relaxing or exploring on your own--or both! You might take a boat across to the dormant volcano, and ascend through a crater-pocked moonscape to the crater. Or savor a soak in hot sulphur springs.

DAY 9 - Sun - SANTORINI (B) Enjoy the views from your villa, discover a black-sand beach, savor the sea breezes from the terrace of a cafe, or try your hand at fishing. Or arrange a winery visit or another excursion. The choice is yours.

DAY 10 - Mon - SANTORINI, ATHENS
Our personnel will assure a seamless transfer to Santorini's Airport. You'll catch a flight to Athens, proceed on your own to check-in at the Sofitel Athens Airport Hotel.

DAY 11 - Tue - Paris (B)
Proceed on your own to the gate at Athens Airport.
Where you'll board your flight to Paris .

Arrival in Paris! our staff will meet you at the airport and escort you to your hotel, centrally located near the Champs-Elysées. Drop your luggage, grab your Lonely Planet guidebook (we'll give you a copy of the Paris guide at no extra charge), and head out into the City of Light.

DAY 12- Wed , PARIS (B)
The rest of the stay is yours to enjoy as you please: strolling the boulevards, watching boats on the Seine, shopping in the markets and boutiques, or people-watching in a cozy cafe

DAY 13 - Thu , PARIS (B)
The rest of the stay is yours to enjoy as you please: strolling the boulevards, watching boats on the Seine, shopping in the markets and boutiques, or people-watching in a cozy cafe

DAY 14- Friday - Departure PARIS (B)
After breakfast , we'll escort you to CDG Paris Airport. Bon Voyage.

Tour starts in Athens every Saturday , April through October.

Rates per person in US$, Double Occupancy, Greek cruise cabin will be with 2 lower beds

	One-way Santorini/Athens airfare economy class , tax included .
	One-way Athens/Istanbul airfare, economy class , tax included .
	Lonely Planet travel guide books
	4-day cruise to Greek Isles and Turkey .
	Villa accommodation in Santorini, sample villas that are used: For First Class superior , 4 stars accommodation: Villa style "Astra Apartments" in Imerovigli, or in a 1 or 2-bedroom apartment villas. For 3-star, first class accommodation in the: "Grotto Villas" in Firostefani in a 1 or 2 bed-room apartment.
	Hotel accommodation as per itinerary .
	All meals during the cruise .
	Transfers in Greece, Turkey & Japan.
	Round-trip transfers in Santorini.
	Hotel service charges and taxes
	Port taxes
	Our local hospitality services

Sample Villas in Santorini:
Dana Villas, in Firostefani with view of the volcano.
Chromata Apartments, in Imerovigli with a view of the volcano.
For Katikies Villas & Pantheon , please add $150 per person supplement to the deluxe rate

Not included:

• International airfare from/to your home country
• Gratuities Personal expenses, beverages, and meals not specifically listed .
• Greek cruise Shore Excursions
• Trip cancellation insurance, travel insurance, we'll be glad to mail you the flyer.
• Tips

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