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CRUISING THE GREEK ISLANDS


                                                                                FERRY TRANSFERS
                                                                                The Greek Islands are perfection. The sun-kissed
                                                                                outcrops of dramatic rocks, glimmering sea, whitewashed
                                                                                houses, golden beaches together with great nightlife and
                                                                                lazy days make the Greek Islands irresistible.
                                                                                The most popular means to travel between the
                                                                                Greek Islands is by local ferry. Take in the spectacular
                                                                                scenery and crystal clear waters of the Greek Islands
                                                                                as you transfer from Athens to some of most idyllic
                                                                                island holiday destinations.
                                                                                Ferries depart from Piraeus, Athens and there are
                                                                                also many inter-island services. Some are provided by
                                                                                high speed ferries and several such as Piraeus to Crete,
                                                                                operate overnight. Many ferries offer air-conditioned
                                                                                lounges, airplane-style seating, bars and snacks
                                                                                for purchase.



                    Piraeus (Athens)
          GREECE                              13HRS      Samos
                                    6HRS                            Turkey
                                     Syros   Mykonos                            1 Nov 19 – 31 Oct 20
                                                   7HRS  Patmos                 Piraeus (Athens) to:   Adult/Child
                                        6HRS
                                                                                                          *
                                     5HRS  Paros  Naxos  11HRS  3HRS            Santorini              $110 ^
                                                                                                           *
                                 7HRS                                           Mykonos                $102 ^
                                                             Kos
                                                                                                          *
                                            Ios                                 Paros                   $97 ^
                                                                                                           *
                                                                                Crete (Heraklion)      $137 ^
                                                                                                          *
                                    8HRS     Santorini          3HRS            Ios                    $144 ^
                                                            5HRS     Rhodes                            $100 ^
                             9HRS                                               Naxos                      *
                                                                                                          *
                                  9HRS                                          Rhodes                 $113 ^
                                                                                                          *
                                               SEA OF CRETE                     Kos                     $96 ^
                                          4HRS
                                                                                Santorini to:          Adult/Child
                                                                                                           *
                               Chania                                           Mykonos                $187 ^
           MEDITERRANEAN SEA               Heraklion                            ^ Price based on one way to/from Piraeus, Athens. Transfers to
                                                                                Santorini, Mykonos, Paros, Crete and Naxos are via normal ferry.
                                       Crete                                    Transfer to Ios is via a high speed ferry. Transfer Santorini to
                                                                         FERRY
                                                                                Mykonos is via high speed ferry.
                                                                                      $        * ^  per person twin share 11
                                                                                  From  2062
                                                                                  8 DAYS | MYKONOS TO ATHENS
                                                                                  TRAVEL TYPE: Cruising
                                                                                  DEPARTS: Selected Saturdays (16 May –
                                                                                  3 Oct 20)
                                                                                  HIGHLIGHTS
                                                                                  •  Eat and drink at chic waterfront bars that line the
                                                                                   beaches of Mykonos
                                                                                  •  Swim in the Aegean Sea right from the side of
                                                                                   the boat
                                                                                  •  In Amorgos, visit the 11th century monastery of
                                                                                   Moni Hozoviotissis
                                                                                  INCLUDES
       Amorgos
                                                                                  •  7 nights onboard accommodation
       SAIL GREECE: MYKONOS TO SANTORINI  8 DAYS                                  •  Experienced crew
       Day 1: Mykonos                       in restaurants, cafés and bars or to take some time to   ^Price valid 16 – 30 May, 19 Sep – 3 Oct 20.
       Welcome to Mykonos, Greece. The adventure begins   explore the ancient Minoan settlement nearby. Overnight   Depending on the weather and the group’s interests, the tour
                                                                                  itinerary is entirely flexible. Days 2 to 7 are subject to change
       with a welcome meeting at 4pm followed by a visit to   in Amorgos.         as are overnight ports. The tour aims to cover the destinations
       the local supermarket to buy supplies for the trip.    Day 5: Ios          of Naxos, Small Cyclades, Amorgos, Ios, and Santorini.
       The starter pack will include provisions for some   Continue to Ios, an island inhabited since early Cycladic
       breakfasts, lunches and/or snacks. Before and after   times, proudly claiming to be the burial place of epic
       the meeting, perhaps head out to explore Mykonos.   Greek poet Homer. Overnight in Ios.             START/FINISH
       Overnight in Mykonos.                                                          Athens               OVERNIGHT
                                            Days 6-7: Santorini                                            CRUISE
       Days 2: Naxos                        Sail to Santorini and enter through the remarkable
       This morning, head for the Bay of Gaidharos for   caldera. After docking, all the hubbub of this beautiful
       breakfast and a swim, before making our way across   island is there for the taking. Stay next 2 nights    2 1  Mykonos
       the glistening water to Naxos. Overnight in Naxos.   in Santorini.
       Day 3: Small Cyclades                Day 8: Athens                                           1  Naxos
       After around five hours sailing, drop anchor in the Small   Return to Athens and disembark.
       Cyclades. Overnight in the Small Cyclades.                                            Small Cyclades 1  1  Amorgos
       Day 4: Amorgos                       Suggested itinerary only.                             Ios 1
       Next is a brief sail to the rugged, mountainous island
       of Amorgos. The waterfront is an excellent place to relax                                    2  Santorini
                                                                                   SEA OF CRETE
         *  Prices are a guide only, subject to change and availability and are in New Zealand Dollars. From prices for accommodation are per room per night for 2 people, unless otherwise specified and based on the lowest room category for
   32    travel in low season. Prices for tours and transfers are per person, unless otherwise specified. For full terms and conditions including pricing and conditions, refer to the Booking Conditions at the back of this brochure.
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