12 Days Ancient Glory of Greece and Aegean Cruise Trip Reviews

Treasures of the Aegean 2022

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Bout Itinerary

Footstep back in fourth dimension to ancient Greece and canvas to fabulous destinations steeped in fable, lore and sunshine and bask lovely sunsets over the Aegean Sea every bit our cruise blends aboriginal with modernistic in a kaleidoscope of discoveries both mythic and epic...Spend two nights at a fabled hotel in the heart of Athens, seeing antiquities that reverberate its glory at the height of its power... Explore Greek Islands including Mykonos, playground of the rich and famous... Delos, holiest of all Greek sanctuaries... Santorini, eye-processed perfect with its bluish-domed buildings and astonishing views... Patmos, whose cultural treasures take attracted pilgrims for centuries... and Monemvasia, "the Gibraltar of the East"... plus Ephesus in Turkey, the famous remains of an ancient Greco-Roman urban center.

Solar day 1

Arrive in Athens

Tour begins: 6:00 p.m., Hotel Grande Bretagne, Athens, Greece. A transfer is included from Athens International Drome to Hotel Grande Bretagne. Meet beau travelers at this night's welcome cocktail reception and dinner.

Meals: Dinner
Day 2

Athens' Acropolis & the Acropolis Museum

In the repose early morning, before the crowds, visit the Acropolis of Athens – the rock above the city on which 4 of the greatest masterpieces of classical Greek art and architecture sit – the Parthenon, the Propylaea, the Erechtheum, and the Temple of Athena Nike. Today's sightseeing also includes a guided bout of the new Acropolis Museum, a towering modern work of concrete and drinking glass with a direct view of the Parthenon. Spend the rest of the day as you wish in Athens, perhaps on the Grand Promenade, a pedestrian paradise built for the 2004 Olympics. Not far from your hotel, the walkway is lined on one side with classical antiquities and on the other with modern cafés, mansions, and art galleries.

Meals: Breakfast
Day 3

Archaeological Museum & embark Current of air Star

Begin your mean solar day with a guided tour through the National Archaeological Museum of Athens, considered ane of the top 10 museums in the world, before embarking your yacht, Wind Star, in Piraeus. Enjoy a cocktail hour, an evening briefing and dinner onboard at your leisure as the send sails for Mykonos.

Meals: Breakfast Luncheon Dinner
24-hour interval four

The islands of Mykonos & Delos

Wind Star arrives at the island of Mykonos, where yous tin can take your pick of activities: a guided tour of this lively isle, including a visit to the 16th-century church in the village of Ano Mera; or a boat ride to the archaeological site of Delos, where you'll find remnants of its reign as the holiest of all Greek sanctuaries. Ancient laws forbade anyone to be born or die on this island; even today, no one is allowed to stay the nighttime! Return to Wind Star for lunch and spend the afternoon at leisure on Mykonos, exploring the labyrinthine town on your own. Dine onboard this night equally the send continues on to the port of Kusadasi in Turkey.

Meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Day 5

To Kusadasi & Ephesus

Get in this morn in the port of Kusadasi, Turkey for a guided excursion to Ephesus, one of the globe's best-preserved classical cities revealing important vestiges of an ancient Roman civilization; in its heyday, marble lined the streets, fountains flowed, and an eternal flame burned upon a sacred altar. Accept a walking bout of the ancient city, seeing the Odeon, Temple of Hadrian, Trajan'due south Fountain, the Arcadian Way and the two-tiered Library of Celsus. Have lunch at a local restaurant and a rug demonstration earlier returning to the ship for cocktails. Enjoy a special dinner aground this evening, complete with music by the Aegean Sleeping accommodation Orchestra, at the Library of Celsus at Ephesus.Wind Star charts a course for the island of Patmos this night.

Meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Day 6

Cultural treasures on the Isle of Patmos

Today yous'll discover the many charms of the picturesque island of Patmos, an important Christian pilgrimage site for its office in the writing of the Book of Revelations in the Christian Bible by St. John the Theologian. You'll have three choices of activities today. The first is a photography excursion through the historic center of Chora, Patmos' capital city; with your guide, make your way through the quondam village's maze of winding cobblestoned streets and arched alleyways, learning to etch and capture stunning images of ancient whitewashed buildings and bell towers, rugged cliffs and hills, and blue Aegean seascapes. Alternatively, enjoy a day filled with residual and relaxation past the Aegean Sea on Agriolivadi Beach. And a tertiary selection includes a tour of the Monastery of St. John the Theologian plus a visit to the Grotto of St. John – also known as the Cave of the Apocalypse – where tradition has it that John of Patmos received visions from Jesus that he recorded as the Volume of Revelations; the grotto and the monastery have been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Following lunch, you'll accept free fourth dimension to explore the port of Skala on Patmos, from which Wind Star will depart, jump for the island of Santorini.

Meals: Breakfast Dejeuner Dinner
Day 7

The pleasures of Santorini

Rising early to observe Current of air Star's inflow at the beautiful isle of Santorini. Travel ashore by motor launch for an island tour that takes you lot to Athinios Port so up to Fira, the isle's upper-case letter city. Here you'll visit the Prehistoric Museum of Fira, and banquet your eyes on stunning views of the city's bluish-domed buildings, which combine with the port to offer picture-perfect memories of this gorgeous Greek island. And you lot'll have the opportunity to see these treasures by cable motorcar, atop Santorini's famous donkeys, or on human foot as you make your manner back down to Athinios Port. The ship offers tender service to and from the port, giving you the opportunity to explore this gem of an island at leisure until Wind Star sets sail for Monemvasia this evening.

Meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Twenty-four hours viii

Aegean cruising & Monemvasia

Later on a leisurely morning spent cruising the Aegean Body of water, Air current Star arrives midday at the town of Monemvasia, located on a small, rock-similar island off the Peloponnese'southward east coast that was separated from the mainland by an earthquake around 375 AD. Nicknamed "the Gibraltar of the E" or just "the Rock," Monemvasia has over the past one thousand years or so been ruled by the Byzantine Empire, the Venetian Democracy and the Ottoman Empire before becoming office of an independent Hellenic republic in the 19th century. Traces of its many occupiers over the centuries can exist establish throughout the island, some of which are revealed on a walking bout through the cobbled pathways of this fascinating boondocks. You'll also have some time to explore as you wish before Air current Star departs the island and continues her cruise to Nafplion.

Meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Twenty-four hour period 9

Nafplion, Mycenae & Epidaurus

Nafplion (likewise known equally Nauplion), on the Peloponnese Peninsula, is considered one of the well-nigh beautiful and romantic towns in Greece. Nestled past the sea with two mountains and a fortress overlooking the town, the unique architecture of Nafplion includes aboriginal walls, medieval castles, Ottoman fountains, Venetian and Neoclassical buildings. This celebrated city is the starting point for your choices of exploration today. One choice includes visits to three important sites around the Bay of Argolis – the architectural remnants of the tomb of Agamemnon; Palmidi Castle, prepare loftier above the town of Nafplion; and, after lunch, a guided walking tour of Nafplion, followed by some time to explore on your ain. Or, visit Agamemnon's tomb at Mycenae and the Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus. This fourth-century amphitheatre is all the same used for performances today and is known for remarkable acoustics that allow the vocalization of a speaker on stage to reach some fifteen,000 spectators. Epidaurus was also home to one of the most renowned healing centers in the classical world. This pick also includes a winery tiffin and some free time to cheque out Nafplion as you delight. Return to the ship for farewell cocktails followed by dinner, as Wind Star sets sheet to return to Piraeus (Athens).

Meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner
24-hour interval 10

Journey home

Tour ends: ix:00 AM, Eleftherios Venizelos, Athens' International Airport. Disembark Wind Star for an eight:fifteen AM transfer. Flights should depart after 11:45 AM due to disembarkation schedules which cannot be guaranteed.

Meals: Breakfast

Inclusions

Step back in time to ancient Hellenic republic and canvas to fabulous destinations steeped in fable, lore and sunshine and bask lovely sunsets over the Aegean Bounding main as our cruise blends ancient with modern in a kaleidoscope of discoveries both mythic and epic...Spend two nights at a fabulous hotel in the heart of Athens, seeing antiquities that reverberate its celebrity at the height of its power... Explore Greek Islands including Mykonos, playground of the rich and famous... Delos, holiest of all Greek sanctuaries... Santorini, eye-processed perfect with its blue-domed buildings and astonishing views... Patmos, whose cultural treasures have attracted pilgrims for centuries... and Monemvasia, "the Gibraltar of the East"... plus Ephesus in Turkey, the famous remains of an aboriginal Greco-Roman city.

Special Tauck Experience: a special dinner in Ancient Ephesus with musical entertainment
All gratuities to Tauck Director, send staff, local guides and drivers
Traveling with Tauck's private group and the aforementioned Tauck Director on country and at sea aboard the transport
Tauck's private shore excursions and distinctive inclusions valued at $three,415
2 nights at the Hotel Grande Bretagne in the eye of Athens
7-dark prowl aboard the yacht Wind Star to Mykonos, Delos, Santorini, Patmos, Monemvasia & Ephesus

Wellness and Safety Protocols for Tauck Tours

Traveling with Peace of Mind
Our commitment never wavers – to earn your trust by ever doing the right affair. Equally we explore the globe together again, this will be more of import than ever as we suit to living and traveling in the presence of COVID-19.

Tauck is 95-years young this year, and our ability to weather many storms over the decades is a result of our values and beliefs – equally a family and equally a family-endemic and led visitor. In addition to the guiding light of these values, our extensive experience, local knowledge and global support network help to ensure your prophylactic on every Tauck journey. Building upon our bedrock of honour-winning guest intendance, we have worked tirelessly to prepare for your return following the COVID-xix hiatus in travel. With guidance from leading experts, including the CDC and WHO, together with our internal Global Response Team and, virtually chiefly, with feedback from thousands of our guests, we have redefined how we will carry our experiences every bit we resume travel.

Tauck is Prepared for the Unexpected
For decades, Tauck has operated in over lxx countries in all 7 continents. Over this time, our staff and network of supplier partners accept ever been at that place to back up our guests and team on the road. Our guests travel with a comprehensive, built-in support system that starts with the care and local knowledge of our Tauck Directors and extends to our network of partners effectually the world, including hoteliers and transportation companies.

At the core of our power to quickly and effectively respond to the unexpected is our Global Response Team - a grouping of over 50 employees beyond all departments who stand set to bound into action around the world. This team has plenty of feel, from weather condition events, high and depression water on rivers, earthquakes, volcanic ash, ceremonious unrest and work stoppages. They accept likewise dealt with past virus outbreaks including the SARS and Zika viruses.

The Tauck Travel Well Pledge
Earlier nosotros operate tours and cruises, all Tauck employees, our supplier partners and our guests will take Tauck's Travel Well Pledge.

As a company, we will follow our enhanced protocols with diligence and rigor; review them oftentimes as the landscape changes and ever make mutual-sense decisions grounded in purpose and pride. We embrace these new and necessary measures to gainsay COVID-19 and volition do our very all-time to provide the Tauck intendance nosotros accept been honored to deliver for 95 years.

OUR NEW Health & SAFETY PROTOCOLS
Consistent with our commitment to the well-beingness of our guests, we are implementing enhanced health and condom protocols. These protocols may vary past geographic regions and will certainly evolve over time, as science and society respond to new realities:

Tauck Staff
Prior to interacting with guests, each member of Tauck's field staff is trained in enhanced protocols and participates in a personal health screening.

Once on tour, our Tauck Directors and supporting staff are responsible for maintaining these protocols with a special focus on cleanliness and physical distancing. They will relay critical data regarding requirements, advise when protocols are mandatory – such as wearing a confront covering in group settings – and help facilitate invitee care through communication with appropriate parties should a guest become ill on tour. All Tauck staff will adhere to the aforementioned requirements.

Guest Responsibility
When joining a Tauck journey, every guest is responsible for their own wellness and, in turn, the protection of their swain travelers, the Tauck staff, our suppliers and the places nosotros visit. Guests volition pledge to follow the direction of the Tauck staff and adhere to health and safety protocols.

Guests are expected to wear face up coverings in all group settings, to launder their hands ofttimes and to adhere to supplier and government regulations. While supplies of face coverings, gloves, and mitt sanitizer will exist available, guests are asked to bring such personal items for their ain comfort.

Small is BIG
For many years, Tauck has emphasized and invested in more choices of activities, resulting in smaller groups for activities similar sightseeing and events. This is consistent with our mantra that "Small is Big" – modest groups and smaller ships with fewer guests.

We initially focused on these elements to improve the guest experience. Withal today they take on an additional dimension; small group experiences and more than personal space are disquisitional in providing the peace of mind our guests expect. Appropriately, we are offering even more small-scale group experiences and limiting guest numbers beyond all of our journeys.

We have been working diligently with our partners to be prepared to welcome you back when the time is correct.
Tauck has worked meticulously with our global supplier partners to plan for every itinerary following the hiatus in travel. All partners, whether they be a hotel, museum, small transport/riverboat, eating place or other partner, have been thoughtful well-nigh how to provide a Tauck experience in this environment.

And while it'south incommunicable to listing all of the enhanced health and safety protocols for the hundreds of Tauck partners across the world, we would like to share a representative sample of what you lot can expect:

Hotels
Our hotel partners all have world-grade health and prophylactic protocols. However, these guidelines may vary depending on local situations and regulations. Here are some typical examples:

Upon-arrival, health questionnaires and temperature checks may be required. Some hotels may even require daily temperature scans.
Social distancing may be required in public areas, bars and restaurants.
High-impact areas such every bit railings, door handles and elevators will undergo enhanced cleaning.
In-room measures may include removal of tent cards and magazines. Mutual use items, such equally java makers and minibar amenities may be on demand.
High-touch areas, such every bit light switches, thermostats, remote controls and door handles volition be discipline to enhanced and frequent cleaning.
Guests volition have the choice to determine housekeeping frequency.
All hotel staff will undergo daily health screenings.

Ships and Riverboats
We have worked closely with our prowl partners to ensure the all-time possible wellness and safety protocols and to ensure the intendance and service you expect from Tauck:

Guests on cruises and river journeys will be required to complete a health questionnaire and will undergo a temperature check prior to boarding. In some instances, our ship partners volition deport daily temperature checks.
Face coverings and physical distancing will be required in most public spaces for guests and crew alike.
Meals may be offered at staggered times and cocky-serve buffets will be eliminated.
In-cabin measures include removing common use items. Coffee makers, minibar amenities and housekeeping will exist on demand at guest discretion.
Ship staff will undergo daily wellness screenings.
All vessels will have medical staff onboard.

Sightseeing and Local Activities
Many of our experiences are exclusive and/or individual and that's important in taking care of you. Whether it exist a guided bout, a visit to an iconic museum or private home, a musical performance, or any other special Tauck activities, we are applying the same rigor to wellness and safe protocols:

Tauck listening devices will be sanitized thoroughly and frequently.
Sightseeing is being adjusted to ensure proper physical distancing.
Access times at venues may be altered to ensure no crowding.
Paper tickets, handouts and the similar may be eliminated.

Dining
Tauck has always been known for a la carte dining; having more freedom to decide when and with whom to dine at present has more than value than ever. Additionally, our partners whether they be hotels, ships, special venues or restaurants, are raising their already rigorous hygienic standards. Here are some examples:

Waitstaff will likely be wearing face coverings and gloves.
Seating will be adjusted to accommodate concrete distancing.
Cocky-serve buffets will be eliminated. Mutual employ menus will no longer exist used unless sanitized.

On-Tour Transportation
Keeping on-bout transportation safe is a major focus of our squad who has worked with hundreds of partners to ensure continuity in health and safety protocols:

On motorcoaches and other on-tour ground transportation, such every bit airdrome transfers, guest should expect physical distancing and will be required to article of clothing face up coverings.
Prior to each trip, our motorcoaches, vans, airport transfer vehicles and on-tour aircraft volition undergo a deep sanitizing process.
Baggage may likewise be sanitized at each motility.
Drivers will wear gloves and face coverings during all invitee-facing interactions.
Drivers will frequently make clean handrails, door handles, arm rests, tables, seats, ac/HVAC units, restrooms and overhead storage areas.

Our Supplier Partners are ready for yous
Tauck is proud to have worked closely with our partners around the world, many of them for decades, to deliver the quality, comfort and condom you lot expect. Whether it exist hotels and resorts, riverboats and pocket-sized ships, restaurants, event venues or transportation companies, their meticulous health and safety protocols reflect their leadership and well-earned respect in the travel manufacture. The following are some select health and safety protocols. We will update these on a regular basis.

In addition to our supplier partners, we have also been actively engaged with global travel organizations to standardize health and prophylactic protocols throughout the travel industry. TourCare is one example:

TourCare are health and sanitation guidelines adult past the bout industry's major global associations: the United States Tour Operators Clan (USTOA), The Canadian Association of Tour Operators (CATO) and the European Tourism Association (ETOA). Tauck, and our supplier partners, meet and exceed these guidelines that crave members to adhere to the highest standards in the industry.

Accommodations

Wind Star
Hotel Grande Bretagne

Questions & Answers

Question: How many passengers aboard the Wind Star?

At max capacity the Wind Star can carry 148 guests and 90 crewmembers, assuring attentive service throughout the journey.

Question: How many suitcases can I take with me on my trip?

Each person is allowed one "check-in," and i "carry-on." Recall to have all valuables with yous as "deport-on", considering electronic equipment, cameras, laptops, jewelry, concern documents and money are non covered past the airlines' liability, so always carry them aboard with you.

Question: Is Airfare Included in the Price?

Airfare from your point of origin to and from the trip is non included in the land cost.

Customer Reviews

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