Athens and Rhodes Island Tour

Day 01 -

Arrival to Athens meets and greet by our representative. Transfer and accommodation to the hotel.

Day 02 -

Breakfast. In the morning Athens Sightseeing excursion. Depart for Panathinaiko Stadium cradle of the first Olympic Games took place in 1896 (short stop). Pass by the Prime’s Ministers residence, Ex Royal Palace, (guarded by colourful Evzones) Zappion (Conference and Exhibition Hall), National Garden, Hadrian’s Arc, St. Pauls Church, Parliament, Tomb of the Unknown soldier, Schliemans House (Nomismatic Museum), Catholic Cathedral, Academy, University, National Library, Old Parliament, Constitution Square, Russian Orthodox Church. Continue passing by Temple of Olympion Zeus, and finally Acropolis, visit Propylaea, Temple of Athena Nike, Parthenon and Erechtheion.

Evening at leisure.

Day 03 -

Breakfast. One day cruise to three islands: Aegina, Poros, Hydra with lunch. Departure at 8:15 am from port Piraeus, the passengers are welcome by professional multilingual tour leader. At 9:30 am arrival to Aegina. It is possible to make an excursion to 5th century BC Classical Greek Temple of Afaea, rising above the sea. Other excursion options include a guided tour of the island and visit to the Greek Orthodox Church of Saint Nektarios. Next port of call the little island of Poros. Walk along winding streets, among rich pine forest and lemon trees to the top of a panoramic tower clock view of the Peloponnese. Finally, arrival to Hydra Island.

Enjoy one of the most cosmopolitan of Greek islands. The favorite of the international jet-set and an artist retreat, it is ideal for shopping and photographs. On the way back to the port of Piraeus, passengers are invited to the main lounge to enjoy live orchestra and local Greek folk dances.

Return approximately at 07:30 pm. In the evening optional dinner in Indian restaurant.

Day 04 -

Breakfast. Transfer to the airport for flight to island Rhodes. Transfer to a hotel located in Rhodes city.

Day 05 -

Breakfast. Private walking tour on the old Rhodes city: Visit the Medieval Town, walk through the narrow cobblestone streets to the majestic Grand Master's Palace, down the imposing "street of the Knights" and then to the Museum, situated in the Hospital of the Knights of the Order of St John.

Day 06 -

Breakfast. Optional cruise to Symi island. Symi is one of the most picturesque and unspoilt islands in Greece.Sail from Mandraki harbour to the beautiful island of Symi. After a relaxing cruise near the Greek and Turkish coastline we reach first stop which will be the tiny cove of Panormitis, on the island of Symi. Here the guests can visit the very famous monastery of St Michael before sailing to the main harbor of Symi. Here they will have time for lunch in one of the local tavernas overlooking the harbor. Then return to Mandraki harbor.

Day 07 -

Transfer back to the air port and departure.