13. TREASURES OF THE ACROPOLIS An early morning visit to the Acropolis avoids the crowds found later in the day; the ruins reign over the city in ancient splendor. The afternoon is free. Athens blends past with present along a unique promenade lined on one side by classic Greek antiquities and modern-day cafés, with mansions and art galleries on the other. Join us for a farewell dinner tonight. Meals BD
14. JOURNEY HOME Tour ends: Athens. Fly home anytime. A transfer from the Hotel Grande Bretagne to Eleftherios Venizelos, Athens’ International Airport, is included. Allow 3 hours for flight check-in. Meals B
14 DAYS FROM $6,990 PLUS AIRFARE (13 Breakfasts, 10 Lunches & 10 Dinners)
BEGINS ISTANBUL Experience rich cultural traditions ancient and modern in the Greek Isles
Southbound – Istanbul to Athens May 15⁄ , 29 Jun 19 Aug 28 Sep 4, 25 Oct 2, 16 ⁄ = Sold Out!
Northbound – Athens to Istanbul May 15, 22, 29 Jun 5, 12, 26 Jul 10, 24 Aug 21 Sep 11, 18 Oct 9 Go to
www.tauck.com for up-to-the-minute space availability.
to Oia and up to cliff-top Fira. Iconic images of its blue-domed buildings combine with stunning views of the port; see them by cable car, donkey or on foot as you make your way back down to Athinios Port. The ship offers tender service until it sets sail, giving you the opportunity to explore on your own. Meals BLD
10. EXPLORING MYKONOS & DELOS Weather permitting, call on Mykonos, its cliffside architecture resembling stark-white cubes adorned with cobalt blue. Choose a tour of the island or a boat ride to Delos, a key archaeological site. Return to Mykonos for some leisure time. Meals BLD
11. VISITING EPIDAURUS & NAFPLION Disembark in Piraeus and travel to the ruins of Epidaurus, an important healing center of Classical Greece; see a spectacularly symmetrical ancient theater, still in use for performances. You’ll spend the night in the harborside town of Nafplion, one of the most charming towns on the Peloponnese. Conveniently, your hotel is located in the center of town. Meals BL
12. FROM MYCENAE TO ATHENS Journey to Mycenae, first settled in 3,000 BC, to see the architectural remnants of Lion Gate and Agamemnon’s Tomb, where myth and history intertwine. Continue on to Athens, resplendent with sights that reflect the “glory that was Greece.” Today’s sightseeing also includes a visit to the National Archaeological Museum of Athens. Considered one of the top ten museums in the world, its collection of Greek artifacts is unrivaled. The evening is free for you to explore as you wish. Enjoy dinner on your own at leisure. Meals BL
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LAND / CRUISE PRICE PER PERSON May – July 23, August 22 – October Category B Double $7490
Single $10,389
Category A Double $7690
July 24 – August 21 Category B Double $6990
Category A Double $7190
Single $10,489 Single $9642 Single $9742
Triple $7282 Triple $7349 Triple $6587 Triple $6654
International Airfare is additional. Call Tauck for special rates on international air for travel originating in the U.S. (subject to availability).
Land / Cruise Price includes everything outlined in General Information as well as private Tauck shore excursions, cruise fare, port charges, applicable fuel surcharges, daily cocktail hour, all-day soft drinks, wine with dinner aboard ship, entertainment and gratuities to Tauck Director, local guides and ship staff. Departures will be hosted by one Tauck Director for every 40 Tauck guests.
Travel South or North: Cruise operates south from Istanbul and north from Athens. Sightseeing is identical; go to
www.tauck.com for northbound itinerary or ask at booking.
Please ask about additional hotel nights before or after your cruise and about our comprehensive Cruise Protection Product.
Note: Land portion of this cruise involves significant walking, as vehicle access is often limited. Sightseeing in Athens, Istanbul and the Greek Islands features ancient sites with many steps and uneven terrain, making walking more difficult.
See page 167 for Wind Star / Wind Spirit deck plans and specifications.
FINE HOTELS / GREAT LOCATIONS Night 1-3 CEYLAN INTERCONTINENTAL ISTANBUL Istanbul, Turkey Night 4-10 ABOARD WIND STAR / WIND SPIRIT Night 11 AMPHITRYON HOTEL
Aegean Sea Night 12,13 HOTEL GRANDE BRETAGNE
Nafplion, Greece Athens, Greece
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