JEWELS OF THE AEGEAN - ITINERARY
Day 1 (Saturday) USA-Athens, Greece:
Board your overnight flight to Athens with Delta Airlines. Relax and enjoy dinner and a movie onboard.
Day 2 (Sunday) Athens
Welcome to Athens! Our representatives will meet you after clearing customs, and you’ll be transferred to your centrally located hotel.
Overnight at your the hotel in Athens.
Day 3 (Monday): Embarkation- Sailing at 11:00PM
Following breakfast you will be taken to the Port of Piraeus for your 7 days Jewels of the Aegeab cruise to the Greek Islands and Turkey
Day 4 (Tuesday): Kusadasi and Patmos:
Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey
(Arrive 7:00 am – Depart 12:00 Noon)
Kusadasi, a picturesque Turkish town is approximately 17 km from Ephesus the ancient Greek colony founded by the Athenians. A tour to nearby Ephesus should not be missed, for here history truly comes to life. Walking towards the ancient harbor, down a marble road rutted by the wheels of countless chariots, you pass architectural masterpieces like the Library of Celsus before arriving at the Great Amphitheater where St. Paul was arrested and cast out of the city
Patmos, Greece (Arrive 4:00pm – Depart 9:00 pm):
This island is known as the site of the apocalyptic Revelations of St. John the
Divine, written here during his exile from the Roman Empire. The cave where he lived is near the site of the Monastery of the Apocalypse. The Monastery of St. John, built on one of the island's highest points, houses priceless icons and manuscripts in its Treasury.
Day 5 (Wednesday) Rhodes, Greece (Arrive 7:00am – Depart 6:00pm)
The beautiful "Island of Roses" has a rich and varied history. Ona hill above the charming town of Lindos rises an ancient acropolis dedicated to the goddess Athena. Below lies the bay of St. Paul, where the apostle landed during his voyages. The crusading Knights of St. John left the medieval city of Rhodes behind when they were defeated by Sultan Suleyman the Magnificent. The Ottoman Turks then occupied Rhodes for almost 400 years leaving mosques, minarets and a Turkish bath to mark their presence.
Day 6 (Thursday): Heraklion (Crete) and Santorini
(Greece)
(Arrive Heraklion 07:00am – Depart 11:30 am)
Heraklion, the capital of Crete and its principal commercial port is just three miles away from the fantastic ruins of the Palace of Knossos. Discovered in 1899 by Sir Arthur Evans and partially reconstructed, the elaborate Palace is believed to be the mythical Labyrinth King Minos and the seat of ancient Minoan culture. The Archaeological Museum in Heraklion displays many of the treasures found during the excavations.
Arrive Santorini 4:30pm – Depart 9:00pm)
Weather permitting, disembarkation by tenders.
The island of Santorini is perhaps the most breathtaking of all the Greek Islands. The town of Fira white-washed houses, narrow streets, open-air cafes and glittering boutiques cling to steep cliffs, accessible by cable-car or mule. To the south is Akrotiri where recent Minoan excavations support the theories that Santorini might be the fabled lost continent of Atlantis.
Day 7 (Friday) Piraeus, Greece – (Arrival at 7:00 am)
Arrival in Piraeus Greece (Athens) and disembarkation, and transfer to your hotel. Today, we will depart for a full day tout to Delphi beginning with a ride through the fertile plain of Bocotia, past the towns of Thebes, Levadia, with a short stop at Arachova, famous for its colorful rugs and carpets. Lunch is included with your tour today. Return to your hotel in Athens for overnight.
Day 8 -Saturday: Athens-USA
After breakfast, departure for Athens airport for your return flight home, arriving later today.
JEWELS OF THE AEGEAN CRUISE Vacation
M/V Louis Majesty
Ship Info
Louis Majesty is a smart, stylish and contemporary ship. Her tastefully appointed décor with soothing colors, well appointed staterooms and suites and the warm hospitality you experience on board will take you to a dreamy voyage in the treasures of the Mediterranean.
Staterooms
All 731staterooms are equipped with shower, WC, wash basin, air condition, telephone and TV and can accommodate 1,800 passengers. All cabin categories SJO, SJ & S have fridge. Hairdryer in all S staterooms.
Public rooms
The ship's public areas are of high standard. You will take pleasure in the fine international cuisine offered in Four Seasons Restaurant, Seven Seas Dining Room and Le Bistro Restaurant, relax in the elegant Coffee Bar/Espresso Point and Polo Club Piano Bar, enjoy cocktails in the lively Rendez Vous Bar, Royal Fireworks Lounge and dance the night away in Frame 52 Disco. Other facilities on board feature Monte Carlo Casino, Internet café, library & card room, boardroom, video arcade, kid's corner & pool, swimming pool, 2 hot tubs, fitness centre, Sana Wellness Center & Sauna. The vessel has stabilizers, is fully air-conditioned, with telephone, fax, satellite telephone and physician on board.
Ship Itineraries
Louis Majesty's 7, 8, 9 , 11 & 13 day cruises takes you to the highlights of the Mediterranean, lively Spain, mysterious Morocco & Tunis, beautiful Malta, picturesque Sicily & Portugal, magnificent Ionian Islands and mythical Egypt.
M/V Cristal
Ship Info
Cristal is a luxurious cruise ship, with a unique yaught –like modern design and a cruising speed of 18 knots. She features an array of amenities with all the comforts of an upscale vessel, spacious staterooms and suites, elegant lounges and restaurants, internet corner and open promenades.
Staterooms
All 480 staterooms are equipped with shower, WC, telephone, hairdryer & TV and can accommodate max. 1,200 passengers on board.
Public rooms
On board Cristal you will enjoy our delicious variety at buffet Traviata or dine more formally in the elegant La Scala and Caruso Restaurants. Enjoy the sun & sea breeze at Riviera pool bar, sip your favourite drink at Romeo & Juliet Bar and have lots of fun in the Metropolitan Show Lounge and Stars Lounge & Disco with a fantastic view of the starlit night and the endless ocean. Other facilities feature Monte Carlo casino, Internet Corner, 2 conference rooms, photo gallery, Duty Free & Travel Value shops, swimming pool, whirlpool bath, fitness centre, beauty salon, spa & massage. The vessel is fully air-conditioned, has stabilizers, telephone, fax, satellite telephone and physician on board.
Ship Itineraries
Cristal takes you to an unforgettable journey of the Greek Islands, Turkey and Egypt, with her two 8 day “Greece & Turkey” and “Three Continents & Istanbul” cruises.
Athens
Hotel Stanley (4*)
The 4-Star air-conditioned Stanley Hotel is located 700 mtrs from the city center of Athens and a forty five minute drive from the Airport
The hotel was built in 1966 and was recently renovated. It features a roof-top restaurant and bar.
