Tour Includes:
    • Two nights at a selected Istanbul hotel including service fees, taxes and breakfast
    • Full day tour of Istanbul with lunch
    • Seven day cruise to the Greek Islands and Turkey including all meals, special theme dinners & entertainment
    • Istanbul transfers
    • Two nights at a selected Athens hotel including service fees, taxes and breakfast
    • Athens city tour including the Acropolis and its new Museum
    • Private taxi transfers - Pier / Hotel / Athens Airport
    • 24 Hour Emergency Number
    • OPTIONAL: Transatlantic contracted air fare available from USA gateways.

DEPARTS: INDICATED WEDNESDAYS APRIL TO OCTOBER

Day 1: (Wednesday)
Your overnight flight transports you across the Atlantic to Istanbul, Turkey.

Day 2: Istanbul (Thursday)
Afternoon arrival. Meet and assist. On your way to the hotel, enjoy a brief orientation tour. Spend the rest of the day exploring this majestic city.


Istanbul Skyline

Day 3: Istanbul (Friday)
Istanbul's blend of East and West has resulted in the most magnificent architecture in the world. Your full day tour with lunch takes you to these master pieces - the Blue Mosque, the Hippodrome, St. Sophia Church, Topkapi Palace and the Underground Cistern. Last stop is the Grand Bazaar where you can find your own treasures!

Day 4: Istanbul (Saturday)
Morning at leisure. A suggested visit is to the Ecumenical Patriarchate, the center of the world's Orthodox Christians. See the beautiful St. George Cathedral housing historic icons. A historic meeting took place in November, 2006, between His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarchate Bartholomew, the spiritual leader of Orthodox Christians, and Pope Benedict XVI. See where this historic event occurred! Afternoon transfer to the pier to board your cruise vessel. Overnight aboard ship.

Day 5: Istanbul (Sunday)
Day at leisure. A possible visit is to Dolmabahce Palace, the residence of the Sultan of the Ottoman Empire. Set sail at 5:00 p.m.

Day 6: Izmir (Monday)
Arrive at 1:30 p.m. Sail at 8:30 p.m. the optional shore excursion, visit Ephesus, the most well-preserved Greco-Roman city of antiquity.

Day 7: Patmos / Mykonos (Tuesday)
Arrive in Patmos, Greece at 6:30 a.m. An optional excursion takes you to the Grotto and Monastery of St. John. Sail at 10:00 a.m Arrive in Mykonos, Greece at 3:30 p.m. Wander through the narrow streets lined with white-washed homes and shops. Enjoy a drink by the sea. Don’t forget to visit Little Venice! Sail at 11:00 p.m.

Day 8: Rhodes (Wednesday)
The beauty of Rhodes beckons you as the ship enters the port at 9:30 a.m. Stroll through the old town of the Knights of St. John and the Medieval Castle. The optional tour is to the Acropolis of Lindos. Sail at 7:00 p.m.

Day 9: Heraklion / Santorini (Thursday)                                                                                                                      Arrive in Heraklion, Crete at 6:30 a.m.  The optional tour visits the Palace of Knossos.  In Greek mythology, the palace was known for the famous labyrinth and home the Minotaur monster.  Sail at 11:30 a.m.  Arrive Santorini at 4:00 p.m.  Ascend by donkey or cable car to the town of Fira.  See the spectacular views Santorini is known for!  Sail at 8:30 p.m. 

Day 10: Piraeus / Athens (Friday)
Arrival 6:00 a.m. in Piraeus. Our staff will transfer you to your hotel. Day at leisure to explore this fabulous city!.

Day 11: Athens (Saturday)
After breakfast, enjoy a city tour of Athens, including the Acropolis and its Museum. Afternoon at leisure.

Day 12: Athens / Home (Sunday)
Transfer to the airport for your flight home.


Per person, double occupancy
Louis Cruise Lines
Departure Dates ST A A+ DX
Mar 28 $1535 $1540 $1640 $1675
April 4, 11, 18 $1535 $1540 $1640 $1815
April 25 $1560 $1585 $1710 $1855
May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 $1710 $1735 $1855 $1995
June 6, 13, 20 $1710 $1735 $1855 $1995
June 27 $1675 $1685 $1790 $1950
July 4, 11 $1675 $1685 $1790 $1950
July 18, 25 $1675 $1685 $1790 $1870
Aug 1, 8 $1675 $1685 $1790 $1870
Aug 15 $1675 $1685  $1790   $1910
Aug 22 $1695 $1720  $1820   $1975
Aug 29 $1710 $1735  $1855  $1995 
Sept 5 $1710 $1735  $1855   $1995
Sept 12, 19, 26 $1745 $1770  $1890   $2035
Oct 3, 10 $1745 $1770  $1890   $2035
Oct 17 $1560 $1585  $1695   $1855
Oct 24 $1485 $1530  $1590  $1795 
Single Supplement
On Request
Tour Notes:

Categories ST, A etc. refer to hotel only.  Cruise accommodations are based on a minimum inside cabin with two lower beds. 
Joining the two lower beds may not be possible.  Please inquire. Cruise upgrades to outside cabins and suites are available.

CHILDREN:  16 years of age or younger cruise free with two full-fare passengers in cabin but pay port dues and fuel surcharge.

Port dues of $292 per person and fuel surcharge of $63 per person are additional.

In Istanbul and Athens, additional nights, as well as other hotels, are available.

Hotels selected within category indicated in Selected Hotels.

 International air may be available at special contracted rates for our tours. Please call.
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