Cruising is a vacation lifestyle like no other. The spell - blinding world of the Greek islands is best discovered and relished by ship. On board the cruise ship one can dine elegantly on Greek and International cuisine, enjoy deck sports in the fresh salty air, dance the night away aboard the ships disco, gamble in the casino or just simply enjoy a pleasant nights sleep cruising the gentle seas.

An Aegean cruise is one of the most delightful and thrilling experiences. Sailing to Homers legendary Greek isles basking in the Golden Grecian sun, sipping ouzo and dining in delightful harbourside tavernas is a truly unforgettable experience. To admire gleaming temples, sandy beaches and olive and orange groves is an enchanting sea and land combination holiday.

Take a three (3), four (4) or seven (7) day Aegean Dream Cruise as a lead - up to your conference in conjuction with, all or part of the Athenian Panorama, as the cruise relies on transfer from an Athens Hotel. The conference can then take place at the Hotel on the island of Santorini at the end of the cruise.

4 Day Aegean Cruise Itinerary:
DAY 1
Transfer from the hotel in Athens to Piraeus and embark the cruise ship for a four day cruise of the Greek islands. The ship sails at about 11.00 a.m. followed by lunch and entertainment on board. Arrival in Mykonos at about 18.00 p.m. Enjoy the white-washed, flower decked alleyways, the famous windmills. Time for a coffee or a drink at one of the numerous waterfront kafenia. Dinner on board followed by entertainment.

DAY 2
Arrival at Kusadasi early in the morning. Following breakfast explore to the ancient Greek city of Ephesus, which was founded in the 10th century BC and subdued both by Croesus and Alexander the Great. Return for lunch on board and then set sail for the island of Patmos, home of the grotto where St. John wrote the book of Revelations. Short visit the Monastery with its treasures. Embark at 12.00 p.m. and sail to Rhodes. Dinner on board.

DAY 3
Arrival at Rhodes, the island of roses, at about 8.00 a.m. Following breakfast the group will depart for a tour of the city, a visit to the old town, the Chevalier Palace with lunch at a Rhodian taverna on the beach opposite the Lindos Acropolis dining on Rhodian delicacies. After lunch, then visit to the ancient Acropolis at Lindos and the Castle. In the evening set sail for Crete and dinner and the Captain`s night on board.

DAY 4
Arrival at Heraklion - Crete at about 7.00 a.m. Following breakfast the group will depart for a tour of Heraclion City and a tour of Knossos, the capital of the Minoan civillization. Lunch on board the cruise ship and then sail off to Santorini, the island born of a volcano.

It is one of nature`s true wonders, this mighty caldera is an unforgettable experience with its whitewashed toen of Thera, 900 feet above sea level. Here guests will disembark and transfer to a hotel at Santorini for a 2 or 3 night stay.

During the stay at Santorini guests can choose between relaxin g at the sea, conferences at the hotel conference room and island tours. Lunch, dinner and BBQ`s are offered at one of the waterfront restaurants, at the beach or at one of the many picturesque harbours.

Everywhere one looks there are colourful caques - Greek fishing boats - in orange, blue, red or white colours with maroon and yellow nets drying in the sun. They are repaired by fishermen in the traditional way. Our company provides a farewell GALA dinner by the hotel pool with entertainment on the last night of the tour. Guests will then return to Athens by air.