Greece Featuring Greek Island Cruising

• Services of a professional Tour Manager

• 14 Meals (4 dinners, 3 lunches and 7 breakfasts)

• Round trip airport transfers when airfare is done through tour operator

• $45 in Mayflower Money

Day One
• Transatlantic flight to Greece

Day Two
• Arrive in Athens, Greece, with included group transfer to your hotel
• Meet your Tour Manager who will suggest dining and sightseeing options during your free time

Day Three
• Breakfast at your hotel
• Panoramic city tour of Athens including Panathenaic Stadium, Temple of Zeus, Hadrian’s Gate and new Parliament Buildings Constitution Square and Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
• Guided tour of the Parthenon and Acropolis Museum
• Welcome dinner

Day Four
• Breakfast at your hotel
• Set sail on the M/V Aquamarine with lunch and dinner onboard
• Port of Call – Mykonos (evening arrival)

Day Five
• Breakfast, lunch and dinner onboard
• Port of Call – Rhodes
• Optional excursion to city of Rhodes, Acropolis of Lindos and Temple of Athena

Day Six
• Breakfast, lunch and dinner onboard
• Ports of Call – Patmos and Kusadasi
• Optional excursion to the Monastery and Cave of the Apocalypse
• Optional tour to the ancient city of Ephesus

Day Seven
• Breakfast onboard before disembarking in Piraeus
• Full day tour of Delphi and Temple of Apollo ending at hotel

Day Eight
• Breakfast at your hotel
• Free day to explore Athens on your own
• Optional tour to Argolis

Day Nine
• Breakfast at your hotel
• Group transfer to Athens Airport for flights home

Ports of Call subject to weather conditions

Touring Date	Land Only	Land + Air	Single (Land Only)	Single (Land + Air)
10/26/2010 - 11/3/2010	$1,329
11/2/2010 - 11/10/2010	$1,199
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Athens
Named after the goddess of wisdom Athena, the capital city of Greece has a history that dates back almost four millennia. The highlight of Athens is the Acropolis which stands tall, overlooking the city. You’ll take a guided tour of the Parthenon (UNESCO World Heritage site) see the Acropolis Museum and visit the site of the 2004 Olympics and stand in awe at the Temple of Zeus. But Athens is more than ancient ruins. The old 19th century Pláka features a unique mix of Turkish, Neoclassical and Greek-island architecture and fascinating museums. As with all Mayflower Tours, you’ll have ample opportunity to explore Athens on your own for a visit to the National Archeological Museum, lively markets and ornate monasteries.

Cruising the Greek Isles aboard the M/V Aquamarine

Cruising is the best way to see the Greek Isles. Mayflower Tours has arranged with the majestic M/V Aquamarine a four day cruise of the Greek Islands. When you’re not out exploring the ancient cities of the Aegean, the ship provides an atmosphere of comfort and relaxation. From shows, disco and seminars to international cuisine, you’ll find the ship an ideal haven and perfect base from which to enjoy the islands.

Mykonos
Often called the “Jewel of the Aegean,” Mykonos is the most popular of the Greek Islands. Well-preserved windmills, red-roofed churches and whitewashed buildings make the island a joy to behold. Stroll the esplanade by night filled with restaurants and shops.

Rhodes - At Leisure or Optional Excursion to City of Rhodes and Temple of Athena
Rhodes, home of Helios, the sun god, welcomes you with an indented coastline, golden sands and crystal-clear blue seas. Docking in Rhodes, your first impression will be – what seems like thousands of shops beckoning. Just 12 miles from Turkey, Rhodes has only been a part of Greece since 1947. At your leisure, explore the picturesque narrow lanes and market streets, the Palace, Archeological Museum and Museum of Decorative Arts as well as the Byzantine churches. Most of the sites are within a few minutes’ walking distance. If shopping is your thing, look for linens, ceramics and jewelry. Or take an optional excursion to the medieval city of Rhodes (UNESCO World Heritage site) and Lindos to visit the Temple of Athena.

Patmos
A majestic fortress monastery stands high atop the hill, surrounded by dazzling whitewashed houses, grand sea captain’s mansions and flowering courtyards. Spend time exploring the narrow streets and shops in Patmos. Or take an optional excursion to the Monastery and Cave of the Apocalypse (UNESCO World Heritage site) where St. John wrote the Book of Revelations.

Kusadasi, Turkey
Shop to your heart’s content among the colorful markets in the bazaar. Or, join us for an optional excursion to Ephesus, one of the most fascinating archeological sites in the world. An ancient city that dates back to 2000 BC, Ephesus still possesses a mystical atmosphere. See the Temple of Artemis, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world and the theatre that could hold more than 24,000 people.

Delphi and Temple of Apollo
After the Acropolis, Delphi (UNESCO World Heritage site) is the most popular archaeological site in Greece, considered the center of the world, the place where heaven and earth met. Recognized as the center of worship for the god of Apollo, son of Zeus, people today believe the “oracle of Delphi” still creates a spiritual experience. The Doric Temple of Apollo was the home of Pythia the priestess who channeled the spirit of the gods, predicting the future. Before the fire which destroyed the temple, the walls were inscribed with the ancient wisdom of “Know Thyself” and “Nothing in Excess,” still meaningful today.

Optional Tour to Argolis
To get a better understanding of the Greek Empire, take an optional trip to the Argolis region, the oldest continually inhabited city in Greece. See the Corinth Canal, a narrow passageway carved out of solid rock and the city of Mycenae, best known from Greek Mythology and its ruler King Agamemnon of The Iliad fame. See the Lion’s Gate, the imposing entrance to the city. The open-air theater of Epidaurus (UNESCO World Heritage site) is known for its outstanding acoustics and is the best preserved in all of Greece. Today it is still used for live performances.