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| Day 01 |
Piraeus (Athens), Greece |
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05:00 PM |
| Day 02 |
Mylos, Greek Isles |
08:00 AM |
05:00 PM |
| Day 03 |
Rhodes, Greek Isles |
08:00 AM |
11:00 PM |
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Patmos, Greece |
08:00 AM |
06:00 PM |
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Khylos (Khios), Greece |
08:00 AM |
06:00 PM |
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Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey |
08:00 AM |
11:00 PM |
| Day 07 |
Cruising The Dardandelles |
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Istanbul, Turkey |
07:00 AM |
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- Piraeus (Athens), Greece -
Piraeus has been the port for Athens since 482 BC. The busy harbor is filled with ferries and cruise ships making their way to the Greek Islands and other Mediterranean ports. Athens itself lies inland. A treasure trove of antiquities lies among the city's high rise apartments, crowded sidewalks, and bustling traffic. Once the reality of the modern city has been accepted, the beauty of the Acropolis, the excellent museums, the charming cafés, the terraced tavernas, the sidewalk markets and startling views can be enjoyed.
- Mylos, Greek Isles -
Mylos has all the components of a perfect Greek isle - fantastic rock formations, dozens of beaches from broad strands to secluded slivers, villages of sugar-cube houses, whitewashed windmills, and glowing azure coves. The famous statue of Aphrodite of Mylos, re-named Venus de Milo, was discovered here in 1820. The French Consul, recognizing a great beauty, bought her and gave her to Louis XVIII. Today she resides in the Louvre in Paris, a symbol of the civilization that flourished on this island in centuries past.
- Rhodes, Greek Isles -
Best known of the Dodecanese Islands, Rhodes is a fascinating architectural patchwork of her past. Here the legacy of the ancient Greeks mingles with that of besieging Turks, crusading knights, and occupying Italians. Twin bronze deer, the symbol of Rhodes, guard the Mandraki Harbor where the 100-foot Colossus once stood, a wonder of the ancient world. The medieval Crusader City is dominated by the Palace of the Grand Masters, while cobbled streets lead to the bustling bazaar and a lively harbor that is a center the international yachting scene.
- Patmos, Greece -
Homer praised the indented coast of this beautiful island in the Dodecanese group, noting its many fine anchorages. Visitors today sing the praises of Symi’s beautiful harbor, where neoclassical mansions rise on either side of a steep fjord and a castle crowns the hill. There has been virtually no modern concrete construction, so it is easy to visualize when this was one of the most prosperous islands in Greece. Prior to the Italian occupation during World War II, this was a thriving community renowned for boat building, sponge fishing, wine making, wood carving and icon painting. Today, the spirit of the past remains beautifully intact.
- Khyos, Greece -
A mere five miles from the Turkish coast, this Greek island in the Aegean Sea is famous for the quality of its exports, which include mastic, olives, figs and wine. Khyos contains a wealth of historical sites, including an Ottoman-period castle and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Nea Moni, which is an 11th-century monastery built with funds donated by Constantine IX. One might also take a walk through time, exploring archaeological sites that go as far back as the Neolithic age, and continue through the Hellenistic, Roman and Ottoman ages.
- Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey -
Kusadasi, which means "bird island," is set in a superb gulf known for its sparkling water, broad sandy beaches and large marina. The city has managed to retain a certain earthiness while doing a brisk trade in Turkish carpets and leather goods to visitors. The town's old quarter is a picturesque maze of winding streets and houses adorned with flowers and birdcages. In the center stands a 17th-century caravanserai, now converted into a hotel. The resort is also gateway to sites of archaeological and religious interest and home to our evening Ephesus experience.
- Istanbul, Turkey -
Spanning Europe and Asia, exotic Istanbul is one of the world's most fascinating cities. Domes and minarets enhance the skyline. In the old Stamboul area, traces remain of every city built since the community was established over 600 years before Christ. Once Rome's eastern capital, Istanbul was also the center of the huge Ottoman empire. Landmarks include Hagia Sophia, once Christendom's greatest church; the Blue Mosque with its striking Iznik tiles; Topkapi Palace, containing a sultan's ransom of treasures; Chora Church with its Byzantine mosaics; and the Grand Bazaar, the ultimate shopping experience.
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