Island Life In Ancient Greece
Istanbul Pre-Tour Option
Athens Post Tour Option
 
     
IExperience the rich history and culture of ancient Greece and Turkey and the Byzantine, Roman and Ottoman empires on this exciting 8-day program while cruising aboard the deluxe MS Le Diamant. Visit Mykonos, known for its picturesque seaside villages and windmills; Delos, mythical birthplace of Apollo and Artemis. Next, explore the stunning volcanic cliffs of Santorini, experience the fantastic architecture of Rhodes and tour the ancient Monastery of St. John on Patmos. Conclude with a tour of some of the world’s best-preserved Greco-Roman ruins at Ephesus and Troy on the Turkish coast. To make your Aegean experience complete, join an optional two-night pre-cruise program in the ancient Greek capital of Athens and/or an optional two-night extension in legendary Istanbul.