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GREECE & THE AEGEAN

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On this wondrous vacation, see the best of Greece's ancient and modern mainland, the beautiful islands of the Aegean Sea, and Kusadasi, Turkey. Spend the first two nights of your trip in Athens, Greece's capital, with a guided sightseeing tour that includes the Acropolis and its museum, as well as some time at leisure. Cross the Corinth Canal and marvel at the perfect acoustics of the Epidauros Theater, the open-air theater that can still seat 14,000 spectators, and at the city fortress of Mycenae. Tour this archaeological site cursed by the gods but rich in gold and warrior kings. Visit Sparta and see the monument to its King, Leonidas. Then travel to Olympia, the legendary home of the Olympic Games. An optional sightseeing tour allows you to learn more about the history of the Olympic Games. Cross the spectacular Rion-Antirion Bridge and spend time in mythical Delphi. Marvel at the extraordinary Meteora monasteries built on top of rock formations before returning to Athens.

After Athens, embark on your cruise ship and set sail for a 4-night Aegean Sea cruise. Although there are plenty of activities on board to keep you entertained on your cruise, you also enjoy stops along the way. On the windmill-dotted island of Mykonos, you have time to wander through the narrow paved streets lined with trendy boutiques and shady tavernas. Stop in Kusadasi, Turkey, a bazaar town and seaside resort but best known for the Ephesus archaeological site. In the tiny Greek island of Patmos, stop by the 11th-century monastery. Stroll through the charming old walled city and souvenir stalls in Rhodes; see Heraklion in Crete; and marvel at awe-inspiring volcanic Santorini, the "Black Pearl of the Aegean." Return to Athens for some leisure time - the perfect conclusion to your vacation. This tour of Greece, plus an Aegean Sea cruise, offers relaxation, fun, historic ruins, beautiful scenery, and old-world charm.

City Highlights
Visits to Epidaurus*, Sparta, Mystra*, Nestor's Palace*, Olympia, Delphi, Kalambaka, Meteora*, Mykonos, Kusadasi, Patmos, Rhodes, Heraklion

*entrance fee included

Note:

• Shore excursions can be booked on board. Please allow for a total cost of approximately EUR.256 per person if you plan to participate in all excursions offered. We also recommend that you plan to spend about EUR.36 per person for gratuities to the service personnel on board.
• Port taxes of approximately EUR.81 are included in the Cosmos price.