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GREEK ISLAND CRUISE 4 Days | Mykonos | Kusadasi | Patmos | Rhodes | Crete | Santorini CRUISE DETAILS Mykonos | Kusadasi | Patmos | Rhodes | Crete | Santorini Cruise company Tipping EF uses Louis Cruises for all of its Greek Islands cruises. The name of Gratuities for cruise staff are included in your EF program price. Your your cruise ship will be available approximately two weeks prior to your Tour Director will be with you throughout the duration of the cruise. departure. With this in mind, please make sure to recognize this service and tip accordingly. We recommend $6 per person per day. Accommodations and amenities Shore excursions Cabins on the ship are smaller than normal hotel rooms. Each cabin Various shore excursions are available throughout the cruise, has air conditioning and a private bathroom. Groups should expect and feature incredible sights that perfectly complement your to stay in lower-level cabins, which may be interior facing. All student comprehensive itinerary. travelers will be accommodated in triples or quads. Twin and single Through EF, you have the opportunity to purchase one of two Shore cabins are available with a rooming upgrade. Amenities on the ship Excursion Packages. The 3 Island package includes visits to Ancient may include restaurants, pool, casino, library, Internet access, exercise Ephesus, the Monastery of St. John and Grotto of the Apocalypse, room, live entertainment and a discotheque. and Rhodes and Lindos for $203. The 4 Island package visits the same islands plus Oia Village for $266 (these excursions are detailed Meals and drinks on the following pages). Your cruise includes all meals, with full American breakfasts (6 a.m. to Additional excursions, which are also detailed on the following pages, 9 a.m.), lunch buffets (noon to 2 p.m.), tea on deck (5 p.m.), and buffet- are offered by the cruise company and must be booked through Louis style and seated dinners (6:45 p.m. or 7:45 p.m.). Travelers with food Cruises while on-board the ship. Here are a few things to keep in mind allergies should alert their Tour Consultant at least four weeks prior to when participating on an excursion: departure. Drinks are not included, although travelers can purchase a – Comfortable walking shoes are recommended. drink package at the beginning of the cruise. – For visits to religious sites, bare shoulders and shorts are – All-inclusive, non-alcoholic beverages approx. €60 not permitted. – All-inclusive approx. €92 (Available to participants ages 21 – Bring water. and older. Passport required to verify age.) Itinerary details Dress PORT DAY ARRIVAL DEPARTURE Piraeus Mon Embark 11 a.m. While the dress code on-board is mostly casual, some evening Mykonos Mon 6 p.m. 11 p.m. activities may require semi-formal attire. Additionally, most cruises Kusadasi Tue 7 a.m. 1 p.m. include a Greek Night, where travelers are encouraged to dress in blue Patmos Tue 4 p.m. 9 p.m. and white. Rhodes Wed 7 a.m. 6 p.m. Heraklion Thu 7 a.m. 11:30 a.m. Payments on-board Santorini Thu 4:30 p.m. 9 p.m. Piraeus Fri 6 a.m. Disembark The currency used on-board is the euro (€). A mandatory shipboard Itineraries are subject to change. account is opened for each traveler at the beginning of the cruise. A credit card or €200 deposit is required in order to open an account Legend (debit cards or personal checks are not accepted). All on-board expenses including shore excursions, gift shop purchases, etc. are Holy sites charged to your shipboard account. Upon disembarkation, travelers may settle their accounts using MasterCard, Visa or American Express Moderate walking credit cards or cash. Extensive walking MYKONOS Istanbul GREECE One of Greece’s Cyclades Islands, Mykonos was ruled by the Venetians in the 13th and 14th centuries, and was later under TURKEY Turkish occupation. Today, the quaint, winding streets of the Old Town are perfect for browsing trendy boutiques and Athens Mykonos crafts shops. Patmos Santorini Rhodes Crete Mykonos round-trip shuttle service (€8) Includes: Travel by shuttle bus Time: 3 hours Located just 1½ miles from your dock, you can take a round- trip shuttle to Mykonos (also known as Hora) and explore the island’s largest town on your own. Brilliant, whitewashed architecture is around every corner, including the iconic Mykonos windmills and the Church of Panagia Paraportiani, one of the most famous structures in Greece. Be on the lookout for Three Well Square (Tria Pigadia), where a local legend states that an unmarried woman who drinks from each of the wells will soon find a husband. KUSADASI Istanbul GREECE Nestled against the Aegean Sea, the picturesque Turkish village of Kusadasi boasts a warm and lively culture. Shops TURKEY and bazaars generate a bustle of colorful activity along its palm-lined streets, all while the iconic treasures of Ancient Athens Mykonos Ephesus beckon just nearby. Patmos Santorini Rhodes Crete Ancient Ephesus through the Ages (€58, or as House of the Virgin Mary and Ancient Ephesus part of one of the EF Shore Excursion Packages*) (€62) Includes: Travel by motorcoach; walking tour Includes: Travel by motorcoach; walking tour Time: Approximately 3 hours Time: Approximately 4 hours At ancient Ephesus you find immortal relics of the Hellenistic, Drive through the colorful town of Kusadasi to reach Mt. Roman and Early Christian era. During your guided tour you Koressos. Situated in a small valley, the humble chapel lies will see many sights and monuments including the Agora, the on the site of the little house where the Virgin Mary is believed Odeon, the Library of Celsus, the marble-paved main street to have spent her last days. Despite many controversies, the of Kouretes, the Baths of Scholastica, Trajan’s Fountain and Christian world still favors this belief and the site has been the Temple of Hadrian. You will also see the Great Theatre, officially sanctioned by the Vatican for pilgrimage. Continue on built in the 4th century B.C. The theatre could accommodate to ancient Ephesus, once the second largest city in the Roman 24,000 spectators and is still noted for its remarkable acoustics. Empire. During your guided tour you will see many sights and Before returning to the ship, get a cultural taste of Turkey with monuments including the Agora, the Odeon, the Library of a beautiful walk through the covered bazaar in Kusadasi where Celsus, the marble-paved main street of Kouretes, the Baths you will have time to shop for items such as carpets, jewelry, of Scholastica, Trajan’s Fountain and the Temple of Hadrian. leather and other souvenirs. You will also see the Great Theatre, built in the 4th century B.C. The theatre could accommodate 24,000 spectators and is still noted for its remarkable acoustics. Before returning to the ship, get a cultural taste of Turkey with a beautiful walk through the Ancient Ephesus and the Terrace Houses (€62) covered bazaar in Kusadasi where you will have time to shop for items such as carpets, jewelry, leather and other souvenirs. Includes: Travel by motorcoach; walking tour; entrance to Comfortable and non-slip shoes are recommended. the Terrace Houses Time: Half day Join a local guide as you pass through the Magnesian Gate, wandering in awe of time and space. During your tour you will see many sights and monuments including the Agora, the Odeon, the Library of Celsus, the marble-paved main street of Kouretes, the Baths of Scholastica, Trajan’s Fountain, the Great Theater and the Temple of Hadrian. Opposite Hadrian’s Temple, at the foot of the Bulbul hill, lie the Houses of Koressus—also known as the Terrace Houses. The rich families of ancient Ephesus once lived here, and you will be surprised by the excellent state of preservation of these villas. The oldest unearthed houses date back to the 1st century B.C. Before returning to the ship, get a cultural taste of Turkey with a beautiful walk through the covered bazaar in Kusadasi where you will have time to shop for items such as carpets, jewelry, leather and other souvenirs. PATMOS Istanbul GREECE United with Greece in 1948, Patmos is one of the 12 Dodecanese Islands that extend off the western coast of TURKEY Turkey. Despite many centuries of foreign rule, Patmos has long retained its Greek language and culture. Athens Mykonos Patmos Santorini Rhodes Crete St. John’s Monastery and Grotto of the Patmos Countryside Tour (€45) Apocalypse (€47, or as part of one of the Includes: Travel by motorcoach EF Shore Excursion Packages) Time: Approximately 2 hours Includes: Travel by motorcoach; walking tour Time: Approximately 2 hours An interesting scenic island tour designed for those travelers who prefer to discover the beauties of Patmos from the comfort of a motorcoach. Start the tour from the port of Scala and drive Depart from the port of Scala and enjoy a short drive to the to Chora in the central part of the island. Your sightseeing will village of Chora, where the Monastery of St.John is built within first bring you to the Grotto of the Apocalypse, and then to the walls of a strong fortification. As you walk uphill toward the the windmills of Chora, once upon a time the landmark of all entrance of the monastery, marvel at this magnificent Byzantine Aegean Islands, from where you will enjoy a beautiful view and structure, which was built 900 years ago. View the courtyard, have the chance to take photos. Afterward, continue around the monks’ dining room and the old bakery before you visit the the island to see its beautiful landscape of rocky hills, tranquil Byzantine Church of St.

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