RO-22 Cretan Explorer II / 11 Days
3 Nights in Heraklion (Crete), 3 Nights Cruise, 3 Nights in Athens
 
Itinerary (Click here to see a more detailed itinerary)
Arr. Dep.
Thu Leave USA
Fri Arrival in Athens. Fly to Heraklion.
Sat Day at leisure in Heraklion (Crete)
Sun Day at leisure in Heraklion (Crete)    
Mon Day at leisure in Heraklion (Crete)
Transfer to the ship. Departure 11:00 PM
Tue Delos, Greece 9:30 AM 10:30 AM
Mykonos, GreeceÝ Noon 10:30 PM
Wed Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey 7:00 AM Noon
Patmos, GreeceÝ* 4:00 PM 7:00 PM
Thu Piraeus (Athens), Greece 9:00 AM
Transfer to hotel. Day at leisure.
Fri Half-day orientation tour in Athens
Sat Full-day excursion to Delphi  
Sun Transfer to airport
ÝDisembarkation by tenders *Weather permitting

It is possible to extend your program before or after the cruise-tour.
 
 
Hotel Categories For Athens & Heraklion
(Click on the hotel names to see details.)
Platinum Plan (Deluxe Category):
Athens: Your choice of Ledra Mariott or Athens Intercontinental
Heraklion: Candia Maris
Gold Plan (Deluxe Category):
Athens: Divani Palace Acropolis
Heraklion: Candia Maris
Silver Plan (Sup. First Class):
Athens: Electra or Electra Palace
Heraklion: Candia Maris
Rates for other hotel plans are available upon request.
 
Included Services
For the land portion:
3 nights' accommodation in Athens & 3 nights' accommodation in Heraklion at hotel of your choice
Daily breakfast in Athens & Heraklion
Transfers in Athens & Heraklion
Half-day guided tour in Athens
Full-day excursion to Delphi
Two domestic flights in Greece
Service charges and local taxes

For the cruise portion:

Accommodations in cabins with private facilities
All meals and on board entertainment during the cruise
 
Not included: International airfare, Port charges, baggage handling, optional shore excursions, gratuities, items of a personal nature such as alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, medical services, phone calls etc.
 
 
Departure Dates
Shoulder Season
May 10, 17, 24, 31, Jun 7
Value Season
Jun 14, 21, 28, July 5, 12, 19, 26, Aug 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
High Season
Sep 6, 13, 20, 27, Oct 4, 11
 
Ships (Click on the ship names to see details.)
The departures will be on Odysseus.

Rates
Cabin Category Silver Plan
SC Deluxe Oceanview Junior Suites $1,787
TA Deluxe Oceanview Cabins $1,620
TB Deluxe Oceanview Cabins $1,573
A Superior Oceanview Cabins $1,548
B Standard Oceanview Cabins  $1,517
DA Special Inside Cabins $1,492
D Superior Inside Cabins $1,473
E Inside Cabins $1,406
Port Charges $85
Gold Plan Upgrade $50
Platinum Plan Upgrade $175
All rates are per person in double occupancy.
Call for International Airfare.
Call for Travel Insurance.
 
Savings and Supplements
  For SA, SB, SC Cabins For All Other Cabins
Low Season Save $50 Save $30
Shoulder Season Add $50 Add $40
High Season Add $100 Add $80
Per person in double occupancy.