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Greece Ariadne with Cruise

ATHENS → MYKONOS → KUSADASI → PATMOS → RHODES → CRETE → SANTORINI → ATHENS
7 Nights / 8 Days

Three nights in Athens with the Acropolis Museum, then a 4-night all-inclusive cruise through the Aegean, from Mykonos and Ephesus to Rhodes, Crete and Santorini.

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✓ English-Speaking Guide in Athens✓ All-Inclusive Cruise✓ 2 Excursions Included✓ Free Trip Consultation
Quick Answer

What is the Greece Ariadne with Cruise package?

This 7-night / 8-day package combines 3 nights in Athens, with a half-day city tour and the New Acropolis Museum, and a 4-night all-inclusive cruise calling at Mykonos, Kusadasi, Patmos, Rhodes, Crete and Santorini.

Athens · Aegean Islands · Cruise

Discover Athens and the Greek Islands by Cruise

Start in Athens with a city tour and a visit to the New Acropolis Museum, where you can admire the wonders of the Classical Era, with the afternoon free.

From Piraeus, sail to Mykonos, then on to Kusadasi in Turkey, Patmos, Rhodes, Crete and Santorini. The cruise is all inclusive and includes a 2-excursion package covering Ancient Ephesus and the medieval and ancient sights of Rhodes, including the Acropolis of Lindos and the Citadel of the Knights.

Prefer one island? See our Athens & Santorini Tour, or browse all Europe tour packages.

Greece Ariadne with Cruise Aegean cruise
Day by Day

Tour Itinerary

From Athens to the Aegean islands and back.

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Athens

ARRIVAL IN ATHENS (Saturday)

Arrival at Athens International Airport, with assistance and transfer to your hotel for an overnight stay.

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Athens

ATHENS CITY TOUR WITH NEW MUSEUM (Sunday)

This tour lets you observe the striking contrasts that make Athens such a fascinating city. Continue with a visit to the New Acropolis Museum and admire the wonders of the Classical Era. The afternoon is free.

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Mykonos

CRUISE: PIRAEUS – MYKONOS (Monday)

Depart from Piraeus and set sail for Mykonos. Disembark for free time around the island, then re-embark at the assigned time and sail for Kusadasi.

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Kusadasi

KUSADASI – PATMOS (Tuesday)

Arrive at Kusadasi and disembark until the indicated embarkation time, then sail to Patmos. Disembark on the island, then re-embark at the indicated time for the next destination, Rhodes.

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Rhodes

RHODES (Wednesday)

Arrive at the island of Rhodes and disembark. Re-embark with full board on the ship. The included excursion options cover Hellenistic and Roman Rhodes, a medieval tour, the Acropolis of Lindos and the Citadel of the Knights.

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Santorini

CRETE – SANTORINI (Thursday)

Arrive on the island of Crete and disembark. Re-embark at the indicated time and sail to Santorini, with departure at the indicated time.

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Athens

ATHENS – FREE DAY (Friday)

Arrive and disembark in Athens. Enjoy a free day to explore the city.

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Athens

ATHENS – AIRPORT TRANSFER (Saturday)

Transfer to Athens International Airport at the indicated time. Tour ends.

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Package Information

What's Included & Excluded

Tour Price Includes

  • All transfers (only the inbound transfer is assisted).
  • 3 overnight stays in Athens, bed and breakfast.
  • Half-day Athens city tour with New Acropolis Museum, with English-speaking guide and entrance fees.
  • 4-night / 5-day cruise, all inclusive, with a 2-excursion package: Kusadasi – Ancient Ephesus through the ages; Rhodes – Hellenistic and Roman Rhodes, medieval tour, Acropolis of Lindos and Citadel of the Knights.
  • All hotel/airport and inbound transfers and assistance.

Tour Price Excludes

  • Meals other than those indicated above, drinks, tips, laundry, telephone calls and expenses of a personal nature.
  • Local city tax or resort fee, to be paid directly at the hotel/resort if applicable.
  • Anything not specified in the tour inclusions.
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Route: ATHENS – MYKONOS – KUSADASI – PATMOS – RHODES – CRETE – SANTORINI – ATHENS

Duration: 7 Nights / 8 Days

Rates and availability are subject to confirmation.

Helpful Answers

Greece Ariadne with Cruise — FAQs

How long is the Greece Ariadne with Cruise package?

The itinerary is 7 nights and 8 days: 3 nights in Athens and a 4-night cruise.

Which islands and ports does the cruise visit?

The cruise calls at Mykonos, Kusadasi, Patmos, Rhodes, Crete and Santorini.

What is included?

3 nights in Athens on bed and breakfast, a half-day Athens city tour with the New Acropolis Museum, an English-speaking guide and entrance fees, a 4-night all-inclusive cruise with a 2-excursion package, and transfers (only the inbound transfer is assisted).

Which excursions are included?

The 2-excursion package covers Ancient Ephesus from Kusadasi, and Rhodes with Hellenistic and Roman Rhodes, a medieval tour, the Acropolis of Lindos and the Citadel of the Knights.

Are all meals included?

Breakfast is included in Athens and the cruise is all inclusive. Other meals, drinks, tips, laundry, telephone calls and personal expenses are excluded.

Rates and availability subject to confirmation with The Europe Tours.