The deep blue of the sea, the impressive structures and the dreamlike sandy beaches: fall for the various charms of the Aegean and enjoy unforgettable holiday moments on the EUROPA 2. The monasteries of Meteora**, which are perched a staggering height above the ground and a scene in the James Bond film For Your Eyes Only, will form the prelude to your cruise before Thessaloniki welcomes you with its varied history. As one of the most pristine islands in the eastern Aegean, Chios combines gentle hills, sparse stone deserts and massive limestone rocks. Lesbos awaits you in the northern Aegean with sacred Christian buildings, a castle and majestic manors, before the charming Bay of Fethiye rounds off your cruise with its rustic cafes, jewellers and boutiques.
The cruise is fully booked.
For further assistance please contact us at 040 30703050.
Combine this cruise with EUX1530 and save € 400.
Those travelling on their own do not pay the single cabin surcharge in categories 1 – 4.
At anchor - If the ship anchors in open water the ferrying ashore will be done with tenders or Zodiacs.
Scheduled flight from Germany to Athens and transfer to the embarkation point
Piraeus (Athens)/Greece, departure 19.00 hrs
Piraeus (Athens)
You can visit the sights of Athens before setting off on your cruise with our pre-cruise programme*.
Volos/Greece, 9.00 – 18.00 hrs
Volos
Inland from the port city, fascinating buildings await you: perched several hundred metres above the ground, the monasteries of Meteora** were carved from rugged blocks of rock hundreds of years ago. Visit the monks and nuns in their breathtaking abode and gain insights behind the walls of the monasteries. A journey on the nostalgia train that heads over bridges and viaducts to Mount Pelion** is similarly impressive.
Thessaloniki/Greece, 7.00 – 17.00 hrs
Thessaloniki
Discover the diverse history of the city that was mentioned as early as in the Bible – ranging from the White Tower which dates back to the Ottoman era to the wonderful mosaics of the early Christian Basilica of Agios Dimitrios. An unusual way of getting to know Thessaloniki is a walk through the hidden markets**.
Chios/Greece , 8.30 – 16.00 hrs
Inousses/Greece , 17.00 – 0.00 hrs
Chios
As one of the most primeval islands in the eastern Aegean, Chios is home to something of all the landscapes of Greece: gentle lines of hills and sparse stone deserts, blooming citrus plantations and massive limestone rocks. The famous monastery of Nea Moni** and its golden mosaics are protected as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Inousses
Situated close to the Turkish coast, this island is the retreat of Greece’s high society. Enjoy the peacefulness and friendliness of this insider’s tip on an individual shore excursion.
Mitilini/Lesbos/Greece , 6.00 – 18.00 hrs
Mitilini/Lesbos
Sacred Christian buildings, a Byzantine castle and Italian manors: the charm of this port city lies in its mixture of various cultural influences. On the excursion to discover specialty from Lesbos**, you can try the island’s specialities and find out how they are made. Alternatively, walk through the olive groves of Lesbos** and be rewarded with breathtaking views of the crystal-clear sea.
Fethiye/Turkey , arrival 22.00 hrs
Fethiye
With rustic cafes, jewellers and leather boutiques, this city, charmingly nestled in the bay of the same name, is ideal for exploring during a relaxed stroll. Paragliding** offers breathtaking views as you fly at around 1,700 m above the fantastic landscape of Oludeniz. Alternatively, cruise through remote bays in a gulet**, a traditional wooden boat.
Fethiye , departure 15.00 hrs
Kusadasi/Turkey, arrival 6.00 hrs
Transfer to Izmir for scheduled flight to Germany
Kusadasi
Your eventful cruise to the coasts of the Aegean will come to an end in this lively port city.
* The pre-cruise programme is not included in the cruise price.
** The shore activities are not included in the cruise price and are in the planning stage. Subject to changes.
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