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Jewels Of The Aegean Cruise – Itinerary

Departing every week from March to November

JEWELS OF THE AEGEAN CRUISE ITINERARY
SUN
Fly UK to Athens - Accomodation overnight in an Athens hotel, with plenty of time to explore the rich cultural and historical delights of this great city.
MON
Mykonos - After boarding the cruise ship Aquamarine, we set sail for the island of Mykonos. Beneath its sophisticated surface, lies a quite essentially Greek island. Hundreds of tiny chapels dot this blue and white-washed island with its beautiful windmills. Find a table on the waterfront and bask in the serenity of sunset over its picturesque harbor.
TUE
Mykonos - Kusadasi - Patmos - At lunch time, the Aquamarine docks in Kusadasi, Turkey. 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 preached. In the Afternoon, we sail for Patmos, arriving there in the evening. 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.
WED
Patmos - Rhodes - The beautiful “Island of Roses” has a rich and varied history. On a 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.
THU
Heraklion - Santorini - Heraklion is just three miles away from the fantastic ruins of the Palace of Knossos. Discovered in 1899 and partially reconstructed, the elaborate Palace is believed to be the mythical Labyrinth of King Minos and the seat of ancient Minoan culture. The island of Santorini is perhaps the most breathtaking of all the Greek Islands. In the town of Thira white-washed houses,narrow streets, open-air cafes and glittering boutiques cling to steep cliffs, accessible by cable-car or mule.
FRI
Athens - Arrive back into Athens (Piraeus) in the early hours of the morning for disembarkation and transfer to the airport for your return flight to the UK or to the hotel of your choice if extending your stay.
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