International Flight into Athens, Greece.
Arrive in Athens, check into hotel. Overnight Athens.
Athens, Greece
This morning we will explore the ancient Greek capital. Its many classical sites include the Parthenon, the Acropolis of Athens, and National museum.
Day at sea.
Kusadasi, Turkey
Few places offer such a rich combination of history and scenic beauty. In Ephesus, one of the greatest outdoor museums in the world, you’ll explore legendary sites steeped in history.
Patmos, Greece
This UNESCO World Heritage Site is known worldwide as the sacred island where St. John wrote the “Book of Revelation”, Patmos is the ideal place for nature lovers with its coastline of sheer cliffs and its volcanic soil. Highlights of Patmos include the Cave of the Apocalypse and the Holy Monastery of the Apocalypse.
Amorgos, Greece
Amorgós’ cliff-clinging monastery of Hozoviotissas has one of the most spectacular locations of any in Greece. Only a few monks live in the cavernous 50-room monastery, but the view from their terrace aerie might make you think they had all flown to heaven from this very spot.
Spetses, Greece
Spetses, an island boasting a long naval tradition, is famous for its significant contribution to the 1821 War of Independence. Take a romantic trip around the island in horse-drawn carriages and admire the grand mansions adorning the narrow cobbled streets of the island. Due to it's rich history there are many attractions worthy of a visit including museums, churches and cathedrals. There are also many beautiful beaches within easy reach where you can soak up the sun or take part in the water sports on offer.
Mykonos, Greece
Wake this morning to the postcard-like scene of Mykonos, the classic Greek isle dotted with hundreds of whitewashed churches and thatch roofed windmills, in a harbor bobbing with fishing boats and luxurious private yachts.
Athens – Rome
We will arrive in the early morning in Lavrion, Greece. Disembark the Star Clipper and be transferred to the airport for a flight to Rome, Italy. Upon arrival at the Rome Airport we will be transferred to our hotel. Evening walk to explore the sites of ancient Rome.
Spetses, Greece
Spetses, an island boasting a long naval tradition, is famous for its significant contribution to the 1821 War of Independence. Take a romantic trip around the island in horse-drawn carriages and admire the grand mansions adorning the narrow cobbled streets of the island. Due to it's rich history there are many attractions worthy of a visit including museums, churches and cathedrals. There are also many beautiful beaches within easy reach where you can soak up the sun or take part in the water sports on offer.
Rome, Italy
We will attend a LDS sacrament meeting early this morning before our tour of the Coliseum, Roman Forum, Pantheon, Trevi Fountain and the Spanish Steps. If time permits an optional drive to the Rome Temple.
Athens – Rome
We will arrive in the early morning in Lavrion, Greece. Disembark the Star Clipper and be transferred to the airport for a flight to Rome, Italy. Upon arrival at the Rome Airport we will be transferred to our hotel. Evening walk to explore the sites of ancient Rome.
Rome – USA
This morning we will check out of our hotel in Rome and be transferred to the airport for our flight back to the USA.
**At times we may need to make itinerary changes with or without notice.
