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Aegean Shores & Ancient Vineyards

Explora
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Includes flights, 3 night hotel stay in Athens with breakfast
see Athens (Piraeus), Mykonos (overnight), Patmos, Volos, Thessaloniki, Kavala, Istanbul, Bozcaada, Bodrum, Rhodes, Samos, Paros, Athens (Piraeus)
All cabins feature spacious private terraces

Destination

Mediterranean Sea

Trip Duration

20 nights

Cruise Ship

EXPLORA I

Cruise Company

Explora

Start Port

Athens

End Port

Athens

Itinerary

Depart 19:00

Piraeus is the historic port of Athens. Athens, which is Greece's capital city, is the historical capital of Europe and is bursting with culture and history. Highlights of Athens are the Acropolis and the vast numbers of temple situated around the city which are superb examples of Ancient Greek architecture. In addition, there is a wide variety of museums, like the National Archaeological Museum which is the perfect place to discover the full extent of the historical importance of Athens. The blend of history, charm and beauty of Athens is sure to make it an unforgettable visit.

Arrive 09:00

The Cycladic island of Mykonos is one of Greece’s most popular holiday destinations. The island enchants visitors with its cute colourful fishing boats, windmills, museums, churches and architecture.

Arrive 10:00

Depart 18:00

The island of Patmos belongs to Greece and only has about 3000 inhabitants. You can visit the Monastery of St. John, that is on the highest hill of the island.

Arrive 09:00

Depart 21:00

Volos is situated at the foot of the Centaurs mountain, and impresses with its quaint villages, deep canyons and numerous crystal clear mountain streams and its more than 1,000 different species of herbs. It is a feast for the senses.

Arrive 09:00

Depart 20:00

The Greek city of Thessaloniki was included on the UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1988 and is one of the most modern and important cities of the country. In Thessaloniki you will find a number of attractions including landmarks such as the White Tower and buildings from early Christian, Byzantine and Ottoman periods.

Arrive 09:00

Depart 20:00

Kavala is a city in northern Greece with about 74 000 inhabitants. It is a commercial port city and has been the twin city of Nuremberg since 1998. Sights worth seeing in Kavala are the two-storied aqueduct (ancient water pipe) from the the time of the Romans and the citadel of the 16th Century.

Arrive 07:00

Depart 23:55

Istanbul is situated on the northern shore of the Marmara Sea between the Mediterranean and the Black Sea. Istanbul is only city in the world that is located on two continents. Numerous museums, theaters, opera houses and mosques and palaces can be visited. Tourists are strongly advised to visit the fortune-telling cafes, where charming ladies read the future from the coffee grounds.

What’s included:

Air taxes

    Return economy class airfare from Sydney to Athens

      3 nights accommodation in a hotel in Athens

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      You will be sailing on:

      EXPLORA I

      Get on board the brand new EXPLORA I, Explora Journey's first luxury liner, and discover comfort and hospitality like never before. With an incredible guest-to-crew ratio of 1,25:1 you will feel well taken care of. The ship is designed with preserving the environment in mind and boasts all the latest clean technology. No matter what cabin category you decide to go with, you'll enjoy spectacular ocean views from your own private terrace.

      Launch Date:

      2023

      Currency:

      EUR, USD

      Who is traveling?

      Adults18+ years
      2
      Kids0-17 years
      0
      • 2 Adults

      • 20 nights

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