12 Days Greece Odysseus Tour

Overview

This 12 Days Greece Tour takes you to Piraeus, Myconos, Samos, Kusadasi, Milos, Syros, Santorini as well Athens including all famous monuments: the Panathenaic Stadium, the ex. Royal Palace, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, the Hadrian’s Arch, the Parliament, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the Academy, the University, the National Library and the Constitution Square (Syntagma).

Day 1: Athens

Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Balance of day at leisure.

Day 2: Athens

Morning sightseeing tour of Athens including all famous monuments: the Panathenaic Stadium, the ex. Royal Palace, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, the Hadrian’s Arch, the Parliament, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the Academy, the University, the National Library and the Constitution Square (Syntagma). Tour ends with visit at the Acropolis and the New Acropolis Museum (except Mondays). Balance of the day at leisure.

Day 3: Athens – Piraeus – Myconos

In the morning, transfer to Piraeus port to embark the 7 day cruise to the Greek islands and Turkey. The first port of call is the fabulous island of Myconos, one of the most popular and convivial islands of the Aegean, with its intense personality, generous beauties, innumerable beaches, maze-like alleys, enviable culture and history from the depths of time.

Day 4: Kusadasi – Samos

Arrival in Kusadasi which in Turkish means “Pigeon Island”. The ancient city of Ephesus is just 19 kilometres (10 miles) from Kusadasi and the route is particularly pleasant (optional tour): Olive and pine trees, and vines will guide you to the most important monument in the region. Apart from Ephesus, which is one of the largest open-air archaeological museums in the world, Kusadasi is a location for cultural tourism as much as for contemporary diversions.

Next stop, Samos. Untamed, virgin beauty characterizes the island of Samos, which is the 8th largest in Greece. Practically a stone’s throw away from the coast of Asia Minor, the island of Pythagoras, Epicurus, Aristarchus and possibly Aesop, gracefully balances between the wooded forests and the natural waterfalls, wetlands and smooth beaches. Earth and water in perfect harmony. Day 5: Milos

Spend a full day in Milos, an island with unique horse shoe-shape, set in the blue waters of the Aegean, bathed in radiant sunlight and scattered with small white houses. A volcanic island, Milos is known as the island of colours, mainly because of its spectacular, colourful rock formations. The 5,000 inhabitants of Milos Island earn their living primarily through tourism and mining, and to a lesser extend through fishing, farming and agriculture.

Milos is also known as “The Island of Lovers” because it is the discovery site of the famous statue Venus de Milo, the ancient Greek Goddess of Love and Beauty currently exposed at the museum of Louvre in Paris with pebbles surrounded by stones, and white, red, yellow or black rocks.

Day 6: Lavrio (Athens) – Syros

The cruise ship arrives at Lavrio port for a technical call. Take some time to relax on board and continue your cruise to Syros. A vivid island, beautiful, luminous and with structures of great architectural interest, it has perpetual movement at all hours of the day and brings together people of all ages. Syros has its mountainous part to the North, where, in Ano Meria, or Ano Syros, towers the Catholic church of St. George, built in the middle Ages and this area is characterized by paths, bridges and secret beaches, and also the lowland part, to the South, with precious villages and fantastic beaches.

Day 7: Cesme(Turkey) 

Morning arrival at the popular town of Cesme which is located across from the island of Chios in the coastline of Asia Minor. Built in a coastal plain, about 85 kilometres from Izmir, Cesme is a scenic town with townhouses, a lovely dock for cruise ships, boats and yachts, a vibrant lifestyle and a good tourism infrastructure. The town’s landmark is its Castle, which dates back to the 14th century.

Day 8: Kos

Enjoy a full day in Kos, a beautiful island with a rich natural environment, traditional villages and a long history. Kos has a multitude of remarkable monuments and sights. Do not miss a visit to the ruins of the Old City at the port, the Castle of the Knights, which was completed in the 16thcentury and is the most imposing monument of the Venetian occupation on the island, and the sycamore tree of Hippocrates, which it is believed was planted by the Father of Medicine himself 2400 years ago.

Day 9: Ios – Santorini

Morning arrival in Ios, this Cycladic island that has a special aura, romantic and purely white, just like its houses, cool like its breeze and sizzling like the Aegean sun. It almost magically balances the vibrant nightlife, laughter, fun and exotic beaches with the secluded, secret locations where someone can relax and leave everything behind. Then on to the most breathtaking island, Santorini, believed to be the lost continent of Atlantis. Arrival, disembarkation and transfer to your selected hotel in Santorini.

Day 10: Santorini

Day at leisure at the most breathtaking island. Enjoy a half day cruise (included in the package) to the small islands of Nea Kameni & Palea Kameni located inside the caldera and the Hot Springs with the green and yellow waters. Admire the town of Fira’s white-washed houses, narrow streets and open air cafes that cling to a steep cliff accessible by cable car or mule.

Day 11: Santorini – Athens

Morning transfer to the port to embark the ferry back to Piraeus. Upon your arrival, transfer to your selected hotel.

Day 12: Athens – Departure

At the indicated time according to your departure flight, you will be transferred to the airport.