Athens & The Greek Islands | 8 Day Private Group Tour

8 Days tour

17 April 2021: Boston to Athens

24 April 2021: Athens to Boston

Ancient cities, spectacular coastlines, and a 4-day, 4-night Greek Islands cruise through the dazzling Aegean Sea – this could be the story of your 2021.

From the land to the waters, you’ll get the best of both Greek worlds on this 8-day tour. Take to the emerald waters of the Aegean Sea on a 4 day, 4 night Greek Island cruise. Marvel as those iconic Greek postcard scenes come to life; swaying windmills, dramatic cliffs, and whitewashed houses.

You’ll also have the opportunity to soak up the energy and atmosphere that is both present and past Athens. Linger in open-air restaurants and wander markets, scenes which are all framed by the magnificent Acropolis that reaches high into the sky.

Wrap all of these experiences up with a two-night stay in a 4 to 5-star Athens hotel to create an experience of a lifetime, and one that will leave you with memories that are simply priceless.

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Example of your tour

Tour Route

Starting off with a night in Athens, absorb the culture of this ancient city before setting sail on your 4-day, 4-night cruise through the Greek Islands. Return to Athens for a day and night before your return flight home.

Tour Dates

Roundtrip flights from USA.

Depart: Saturday 17 April 2021 – Departing from Boston, USA to Athens, Greece.

Return: Saturday 24 April 2021 – Departing from Athens, Greece to Boston, USA

Accommodation

Quality Stays

Athens (2 nights)
Cruise (4 nights)

Your Athens hotel will be centrally located and of a 4 to 5-star standard. The exact hotel will be communicated closer to departure time.

Restaurants & Meals

Upgraded high quality meals

When you travel with Lingo Tours, you will always enjoy meals of upgraded quality.

On this tour you’ll enjoy full daily buffet breakfasts as well as two, 3-course dinners in Athens.

On the 4-day cruise you will enjoy breakfasts, lunches, dinners and an included drinks package.

Day by Day Itinerary

Athens & The Greek Islands Cruise- AGI044

Day 1

Start the adventure of a lifetime by overnight flight from Boston, USA to Athens, Greece

Day 2

Arrive in Athens, Greece and by greeted by your Tour Manager at the airport. Transfer to your centrally located hotel and get checked-in before taking to the streets on a Tour Manager led walk of the hip Plaka neighborhood. Sit down altogether for a delicious Welcome Dinner in the evening.

Day 3

Let’s go island hopping! Board your cruise and sail off to Mykonos Island where you will arrive in the early evening. Make the most of your 5 hours to explore the dreamy iconic Greek island which is known as the “island of the winds” with its distinctive windmills. Return to your cruise ship by 11pm for your overnight journey to the next port.

Day 4

Today you’ll explore Kusadasi and Patmos. Enjoy an included bus tour in Kusadasi which will take you on a journey to discover the ancient Ephesus, built 3,000 years ago. Discover the Bazar of Kusadasi before you cruise over to the hourglass-shaped island of Patmos, known among locals as the “Holy Island” named after St John the Apostle. Spend the afternoon and evening here and take up an optional excursion if you wish. You’ll depart for Rhodes at 9:30pm.

Day 5

Arrive in Rhodes in the morning and join an included half day medieval tour – the Acropolis of Lindos and the Citadel of the Knights. Follow in the footsteps of heroes as you walk along the Knight's Street in the heart of historical Rhodes. Depart in the early evening as you sail towards Heraklion, Crete.

Day 6

Sailing into Heraklion in the morning, marvel at the Koules Fortress that guards the ancient capital of Crete. Enjoy some free time in Heraklion or join on an optional excursion to Knossos, the center of Minoan civilization which has been called Europe's oldest city. Then be back onboard around lunch time for your next island hop to Santorini. Here you’ll be greeted by striking cliffs which are vertically dotted with traditional white Greek houses and blue domed churches. For those that are keen, take up the optional excursion to Oia before you start your sail back to Athens at night.

Day 7

Disembark your cruise in the early morning in Piraeus. Transfer to Athens and learn all you can on a guided sightseeing tour led by an expert local guide. Make the most of your included entrance to the Acropolis, experience Olympic Stadium and much more. In the evening, gather together for a delicious Farewell Dinner in the Old Town and reminisce over everything you’ve seen and done… where has been your favorite?

Day 8

Transfer to Athens airport for your return flight to USA.

Included on Tour

Tour Inclusion – AGI044

FLIGHTS

• Return flights from USA (round trip).

TOUR MANAGER

• Tour Manager from arrival on Day 2 until end of the tour.

ACCOMMODATION

• Central high-quality 4-5 star hotel.

FOOD & MEALS

• Daily, warm buffet breakfasts.

• Two 3-course dinners in Athens – all of upgraded quality.

• Full breakfasts, lunches, and dinners for each day you are onboard your cruise including a drinks package.

• Kusadasi

• Patmos Island

• Rhodes Island

• Heraklion (Crete)

• Santorini Island

A modern cruise ship with facilities on-board that includes:

• Lounges

• Bars

• Restaurants

• Fully equipped gym

• Library

• Children’s playground

• Shops selling various traditional Greek products

• Full breakfasts, lunches, and dinners for each day you are onboard including a drinks package

• Access to a range of daily activities onboard including yoga, dance classes and more

The included excursions to:

• Ancient Ephesus (Kusadasi)

• Medieval tour - Acropolis of Lindos and the Citadel of the Knights (Rhodes)

A range of other excursions and half day trips are also available (not included).

Optional Excursions

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On this tour you have multiple optional excursions arranged by the cruise company. See optional extras in your travel account.

Rates

Single Room Rate $3,922

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Twin/Double Rate $3,354

Multiple Rate $3,147

External cabin supplement per person: $195

Rooming/Cabin

Multiple room/cabin rate is for travelers sharing one room with either triple or quadruple single bed formations.
Twin/Double rate is for two travelers sharing one room with either two single beds (Twin) or one double bed (Double).
Travelers can specify who they would like to share a room with when enrolling otherwise they will be matched up into these room formations based on age and gender.

Rate Exclusions

Rates do not include excess airline luggage fees, nor transport to/from USA airport.

Exchange Rates

Rates are based on no/little fluctuation in exchange rate between USD and Euros. Should the USD weaken significantly towards the Euro a correction in tour price would be done accordingly.