See the best of Greece’s ancient and modern mainland, beautiful islands of the Aegean, and Kusadasi, Turkey. Spend the first two nights in Athens with guided sightseeing that includes the Acropolis and its museum as well as time at leisure. Cross the Corinth Canal and marvel at the perfect acoustics of the Epidauros Theater and at the city fortress of Mycenae. Visit Sparta and see the monument to its king, Leonidas, then to Olympia, the legendary home of the Olympic Games. Cross the spectacular Rion-Antirion Bridge, and spend time in mythical Delphi. Marvel at the extraordinary rock-top Meteora monasteries before returning to Athens. Next, embark your cruise ship and set sail for Mykonos with its “Little Venice” district, then Kusadasi, a bazaar town and seaside resort but known for the Ephesus archaeological site. In Patmos, stop by the 11th-century monastery, stroll through the charming old walled city and souvenir stalls in Rhodes, see Heraklion in Crete, and marvel at awe-inspiring volcanic Santorini, the “Black Pearl of the Aegean.” Return to Athens for time at leisure, the ideal ending to your journey.
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