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Day 1  

Departure from the USA bound for Greece!

Day 2

Athens   Arrival in Athens, the cradle of Western civilization. We are met by our European Institute tour director, who transfers us to our centrally located hotel.

Athens   Half day city sightseeing with local guide introduces us to the Acropolis, the Parthenon, the Theater of Dionysus and the Greek Parliament.

Later, stroll in the colorful markets and charming alleys of the Plaka district.

Athens   Full day excursion to one of Greece's highlights, Delphi. High in the mountains above the Gulf of Corinth, Delphi was the home of the Oracle, famous for her ability to predict the future.

After a visit to the temple of Apollo, we return to our hotel, after a leisurely stop in a charming Greek village for lunch.

Cruise   Board your cruise ship at Piraeus, Athens' lively port. Sail off into the blue Aegean Sea, dropping anchor in the late afternoon at Mykonos.

The rugged shoreline provides the perfect backdrop for the picturesque whitewashed cottages and windmills of the island.

Cruise   Next stop is the Turkish village of Kusadasi, now a bustling center of European tourism followed by the far flung isle of Patmos.

Visit the sparkling white town below the Monastery of Saint John, and share the sea views enjoyed by Saint John, author of the apocalyptic Book of Revelations, written here during his exile from the Roman Empire.

Cruise  A relaxing full-day on the Island of Roses, Rhodes. A chance to explore the conflicting legacies of the crusading Knights of Saint John, and Suleiman the Magnificent's Ottoman Empire, medieval churches, mosques , minarets and vibrant markets.

Cruise   Dock in Heraklion , the capital of Crete, home of the fabled Minotaur,  all that remains of the legendary continent of Atlantis - the beautiful island of Santorini.

The narrow streets and white-washed houses, clinging to the steep cliffs, make this perhaps the most beautiful of the Greek isles.

Athens   After disembarking at Athens, we go on an excursion to Cape Sounion to view the ancient Temple of Poseidon set on a spectacular coastal headland.

Return to Athens for a free afternoon to explore.