SC-01A Star Clippers / 15-Day Northern Cyclades &

The Turkish Coast Cruise-Tour

 

Itinerary

Day 1 USA - Athens
Depart from USA for Athens, Greece.
Day 2 Athens
Arrival in Athens. Assistance and transfer to the hotel. Balance of the day at leisure. Overnight in Athens.
Day 3 Athens - Nauplia
In the morning, depart for Argolis. Visit the archaeological site of Mycenae and the ancient theater of Epidaurus whose acoustics were the best in the ancient world. Overnight in Nauplia.
Day 4 Nauplia - Olympia
After breakfast depart for Olympia driving through Tripolis and Megalopolis. In the afternoon visit the archaeological site and museum. Overnight in Olympia.
Day 5 Olympia - Delphi
After breakfast depart for Delphi via Patras. In Delphi visit the archaeological site. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight in Delphi.
Day 6 Delphi - Athens
After breakfast visit the museum in Delphi. In the afternoon depart for Athens. Arrival in the early evening.
Day 7 Athens - Cruise
In the morning halfday orientation tour in Athens. Drive by the highlights of Athens, one of the most ancient cities in the world and visit the site of the famed Acropolis and its museum. Afternoon at leisure. In the evening you will be transferred to Piraeus to embark the Star Flyer for your cruise. Overnight on board.

Cruise Schedule

Day	Port
Day 8	Delos - Mykonos, Greece
Day 9	Khios, Greece
Day 10	Kusadasi (Ephesus) - Turkey
Day 11	Patmos, Greece
Day 12	Sifnos, Greece
Day 13	Kea, Greece

Day 14 Athens
After breakfast you will disembark and will be transferred to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight in Athens.
Day 15 Transfer
You will be transferred to the airport for your return flight.

It is possible to extend your program before or after the cruise-tour.

 

Hotel Categories For Athens

Platinum Plan (Deluxe Category):

Athens: Your choice of Grande Bretagne or Athens Plaza
Gold Plan (Deluxe Category):

Athens: Divani Palace Acropolis
Silver Plan (Sup. First Class):

Athens: Electra or Electra Palace

Rates for other hotel plans are available upon request.

 

Included Services

For the land portion:
3 nights' accommodation in Athens at a hotel of your choice
Daily breakfast in Athens
Four transfers in Athens
Half day orientation tour in Athens
4-day / 3-night escorted Classical Tour at Amalia Hotels (First Class)
Daily breakfast and dinners, excursions, relevant entry fees during the land tour
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 (Sunday)

April 30

May 14, 28

June 11, 25

July 9, 23

August 6, 20

September 3, 17

 

 

 

Rates

Cabin Category	Silver Plan
2	$2,792
3	$2,665
4	$2,537
Port Charges	$175
Gold Plan Upgrade	$55
Platinum Plan Upgrade	$125

 

Rates are per person in double occupancy.

All categories are outside cabins with two lower beds, double bed or some with triple berths.

Extending the land portion before or after the cruise is possible.

 

Please see the Greece Land Packages.

Call for airfares.

Ports of Call

Delos - Greece:

Delos is the hub of the "wheel" for which the Cyclades are named. The sacred heart of the Cyclades is so revered that no one has lived here (except archaeologists) since the 2nd centuryk AD. Delos' Sacred Way, bordered by temples, altars and shrines dedicated to Greek, Roman and Egyptian deities, attests to the religious importance in ancient times.

 

Mykonos - Greece:

One of the most cosmopolitan of all the Greek Islands and quite justifiably attracting visitors from all over the world, Mykonos is a contrast of rocky hills and beautiful beaches. Hora, the capital, spreads around a colorful harbor in which fishing boats nestle side by side with luxury yachts. The brilliant white cubic houses with white-washed balconies built close together with little shops and tiny churches, make up the backstreets of the town. The horbor is overlooked by a variety of tavernas, and is a popular meeting kplace as the sun goes down turning the brilliant whites to beautiful shades of pinks and reds.

 

Khios - Greece:

Lying just a few miles off the Turkish coast, Khios was the target of repeated Ottoman invasions. But it steadfastly retained its Hellenic roots, said to go back to the time of Homer, who islanders claim was born on Khios.

 

Kusadasi - Turkey:

Kusadasi is a popular Turkish port of cal, not only is it a bustling resort town full of shops, bars and restaurants, but it is also the main access point for the famous archaeological site at Ephesus. At Ephesus, extensive excavations have revealed an ancient city through which visitors can now wander and observe the wonders of a bygone civilization.

 

Patmos - Greece:

This serene island is known as the site of the apocalyptic Revelations of St. John the Divine, written here during his exile from te Roman Empire. The cave where he is said to have lived is now the site of te Monastery of the Apocalypse. In the 11th century, the Abbot Christodoulos founded the Monastery of St. John on one of the island's highest points. It houses priceless icons and manuscripts in its Treasury.

 

Sifnos - Greece:

Gold gave birth to Sifnos. Every year, the islanders would offer a solid gold tribute to Apollo. When they tried to substitute a gold-plated fake, Apollo decreed that their rich mines would sink into the ground. Now the abandoned mines are the only reminder of Sifnos' golden age. Apollonia, the little capital named after Sifnos wrathful patron God, is now a center for folk arts, where delicate laces and distinctive island pottery are sold in the markets. Visit Panayia Chrysopyi, a 17th-century monastery precariously perched on a rocky islet jutting into the sea.

 

Kea - Greece:

Kea's inviting beaches, spinning windmills and white-washed houses have inspired artists since the time of the Hellenic poet Simoneida, who was born on Kea. But even though this small island is only 40 miles from Piraeus, there hasn't been a great influx of tourists. Pehaps the formidable Lion of Kea, carved out of the mountainside overlooking the village of Vouracki, scares casual visitors away. It dominates the landscape and even dwarfs the Venetian Castle built during the Middle Ages to guard the island from pirates. The ruins at Agia Eirene are one of the most important archaeological sites in the Cyclades.