DAY 1: USA-ATHENS
Departure from the USA on your overnight flight to Athens.
DAY 2: ATHENS
Arrival today at the Athens International
Airport where you will be
met by FreeGate personnel and
transferred to your hotel.
DAY 3: ATHENS (B)
After breakfast depart for a morning
tour of Athens. You will be introduced
to the most important
sites, including the famed Acropolis
and the renowned Parthenon.
There will be a visit to the Acropolis
Museum. The remainder of the
day is at leisure.
DAY 4: ATHENS (B)
Day at leisure. You may embark on
an optional tour, or on a shopping
spree in the fashionable shops of the
city.
DAY 5: ATHENS - CRUISE (B)
In the afternoon, transfer to the pier of Piraeus for your seven day Three
Continents Cruise.
DAY 6: ISTANBUL (B,L,D)
Arrival into Istanbul, one of the world's greatest historic cities. Formally
Byzantium, the center of the Eastern Roman Empire, this once-walled city
is built on seven hills and situated astride two continents; here, East
meets West in every way. The optional sightseeing tour of Istanbul will
take you to the city's unique monuments, such as the Church of St. Sofia,
the Blue Mosque and the Topkapi Palace. Afterwards, it is bargaining time
at the numerous shops of the Grand Bazaar. Early evening embarkation to
set sail for your next port of call.
DAY 7: MYKONOS (B,L,D)
Early afternoon arrival in Myconos. Stroll at leisure through the whitewashed,
flower-decked alleyways to the sculpture like church of Paraportiani,
or along the waterfront to the famous windmills.
DAY 8: CRUISE - AT SEA (B,L,D)
Full day at sea to enjoy the amenities of your vessel
DAY 9: ASHDOD (Jerusalem - Bethlehem, Holy Land) (B,L,D)
Perched on sand dunes, the ancient port of Ashdod is a gateway to
the Holy Land. The ship will remain here from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
You may explore on your own, or purchase an optional full day tour
to one of the world's most captivating cities, Jerusalem. In Jerusalem
you will find 3 of the world's most venerated institutions: the Church
of the Holy Sepulchre, the Western (Wailing) Wall, and the Dome of
the Rock. You can also visit Bethlehem and the Church of the Nativity,
Nazareth and Galilee.
DAY 10: PORT SAID (Cairo, Egypt, 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM) (B,L,D)
At the entrance to the Suez Canal, Port Said is a bustling city
and port. Here you may embark on an optional full day tour to Cairo,
including lunch. In this magnificent city, the ancient monuments
of the Egyptian empire have fascinated visitors throughout the
centuries. The mystifying Sphinx and the pyramids of Giza, over
four thousand years old, stand majestically on the outskirts of
the city at the edge of the desert. Cairo's museum of Antiquities holds one of the finest collections of artifacts in the world, including the astounding treasures of King Tutankhamun's tomb. You can also take the optional excursion to the Saladin Citadel, Sakkara and the exotic and colorful Khan El Khalili Bazaar.
DAY 11: AGIOS NIKOLAOS (B,L,D)
Morning at sea. This afternoon arrive at Agios Nikolaos, a quaint
port town in Eastern Crete, where a pleasant optional excursion
is available. Drive by the gorgeous natural Bay of Elounda, then
to Kritsa, a charming village with splendid displays of blooming
flowers, fruit trees and plants. The excursion continues to a
local Olive Oil Farm, where olive oil, wine & raki are still produced using traditional methods. Enjoy Cretan traditional music and dances by local performers. Return to Agios Nikolaos and your cruise vessel.
DAY 12: ATHENS - DEPARTURE (B)
Upon disembarkation, you will be
met and transferred to the airport
for your return flight home.
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