Athens, 4-Day Iconic Aegean Cruise & Dubai

Upon arrival,Check into your hotel. Balance of day at leisure.

Morning sightseeing tour of Athens including all the famous monuments: the Panathenaic Stadium, the ex. Royal Palace, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, the Hadrian’s Arch, the Parliament, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the Academy, the University, the National Library and the Constitution Square (Syntagma). Tour ends with visit at the Acropolis and the New Acropolis Museum. Balance of the day at leisure. (B)

Day at leisure in the vibrant city of Athens for personal activities, shopping or an optional tour. (B)

In the morning, transfer to Piraeus port to embark on your selected cruise ship and start your 4-night cruise to the Greek islands & Turkey. Your first port-of-call is Mykonos. Enjoy the whitewashed houses and the picturesque windmills its whitewashed cubic houses, windmills and chapels, the wonderful sandy beaches, shops, galleries and the incredible nightlife. (B,L,D)

Our second port of call is the Turkish port of Kusadasi. Included excursion to visit Ephessus, one of the most complete ancient cities ever excavated. Then on to the island of Patmos, where participating in the optional tour, you will have the opportunity to visit the Monastery & the Grotto of St. John, where he lived and recorded the Book of Revelation. (B,L,D)

Early morning call to the magnificent island of the roses. Included excursion to the south of the island to visit the city of Lindos, with its ancient Acropolis on top of the mountain and the beautiful bay of St. Paul. In the center of medieval Rhodes, one sees the Citadel of the Crusaders of the Knights of the Order of St. John, who at the time left behind his dominions to fight against the Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent. (B,L,D)

First port of call is the Cretan port of Heraklion. Take the opportunity to participate in the optional tour to the Palace of Knossos, to visit the center of the Minoan Civilization. Continue in the afternoon to the most breath-taking island, Santorini, believed to be the lost continent of Atlantis. Optional excursion to the picturesque village of Oia with its blue domes, wonderful scenery and one of the best sunsets in the world. (B,L,D)

Early arrival in the morning in the port of Piraeus. Breakfast on board, disembarkation and at the indicated time, transfer to the airport to board the flight to Dubai). Upon your arrival at Dubai International Airport, you will be welcomed and transferred to your chosen hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. (B)

Enjoy free morning at your hotel. In the afternoon join an excursion by Land Cruisers departing from the hotel around 03h00 PM – 03h30 PM for a desert safari in 4X4 vehicles and enjoy an exciting ride through the fantastic sand dunes. You will take unique photographs of the Arabian sunset. After the sunset, behind the golden sand dunes, we will go camping in the desert. Surround yourself with the traditional Arabic atmosphere: the odor of sheepskin, the bonfires, the smell of pipes and the relaxing sounds of Arabian music, all elements of an unforgettable night. After dinner and having regained your strength, a dancer will show you the ancient art of belly dancing. Skiing on the sand dunes and henna tattoos are included along with water, soft drinks and coffee. Return to the hotel around 09:30 PM. (B, D)

Today depart from the hotel to Deira, passing by the Souk of spices, crossing the channel and visit of the Dubai Museum. Afterward visit the Jumeirah Mosque. Stop for photos at the Burj-Al-Arab, the only 7-star hotel in the world. Later we will pass the Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world, the World Trade Center and the International Financial Center. Return to Dubai and enjoy your afternoon free. In the evening, departure at 07:30 PM to enjoy the Dubai Creek on a typical cruise, sailing 2 hours aboard a Dhow, a traditional ship used in the last century to transport goods between neighboring countries. The trip will take you from the start to end of the same stream and end up at the illuminated Dubai Creek Golf Club, which resembles the sails of a ship. Return to your hotel and overnight. (B, D)

Full-day visit to Abu Dhabi, capital of the United Arab Emirates, with an expert English guide. Travel 2-hours from Dubai via the Jebel Ali port, the largest artificial harbor in the world, to Abu Dhabi. Stop to take pictures of the Residence Jazira, former residence of Sheik Zayed and former president of the UAE (Father of the Nation). We’ll admire the Sheikh Zayed Mosque, the third largest in the world, as well as, its dedicated tomb. We will continue our journey to the Al Maqta Bridge, passing through one of the richest areas of Abu Dhabi, the area of Ministers. Arrival at Corniche Street which is compared to Manhattan. Enjoy lunch in a 5* star hotel restaurant and then for photos at the Emirates Palace Hotel. We will continue to Al Batee, where the palaces of the Royal family are located. Upon returning to Dubai we will pass by the Ferrari World (tickets not included) to take pictures and shopping time. Return to your hotel in Dubai. (B, L)

Today return to the airport for your flight home.(B)