BALKANS AND CRUISE GREEK ISLANDS AND ISTANBUL

Day 1: (Wednesday) BOGOTA - DUBROVNIK

Departure from your city of origin to Dubrovnik. Overnight on board.

Día 2º: (Jueves) DUBROVNIK

Continuamos la conexión hacia Bucarest. Llegada al aeropuerto de Dubrovnik y traslado al hotel. Resto del día libre. Alojamiento.

Day 3 (Friday) DUBROVNIK

Breakfast. Free time at leisure. Our guide will contact you at the end of the day. Dinner. Lodging.

Day 4: (Saturday) DUBROVNIK

In the morning we include a panoramic tour of Dubrovnik with a local guide; we are undoubtedly in one of the most beautiful cities in Europe: perched on a rock, surrounded by walls, bathed by the Adriatic Sea, its intact historic center is a jewel of world architectural heritage. We will have the opportunity to see a great view of the city from a viewpoint on the road. In the visit we include tickets to the Franciscan Monastery which houses the oldest pharmacy in Europe and the Dubrovnik Cathedral. We also include a boat trip to Lokrum, a small island 15 minutes by boat from Dubrovnik and home to the ruins of a Benedictine monastery of the eleventh century, popular setting for the series "Game of Thrones". Free afternoon. Return to our hotel at the end of the afternoon. Dinner included.

Note: On some departures, accommodation may be given in Cavtat, a coastal town close to the city.

Note: In the winter months, from November to March, there is no boat service to Lokrum and therefore the island will not be visited.

Day 5 (Sunday) DUBROVNIK - KOTOR - BUDVA - TIRANA

Early departure to Montenegro. Border formalities. The coastal scenery and the bay of Kotor are beautiful. We take a ferry across the bay. Kotor, arrival and time to stroll in this beautiful walled city of strong Venetian influence. Afterwards we stop in Budva, a wonderful walled town surrounded by the sea, time for lunch. We then travel to Albania. Border formalities, arrival in the capital Tirana. Free time at leisure. Dinner included.

Day 6: (Monday) TIRANA - STRUGA - OHRID

Panoramic tour of TIRANA, the capital of Albania, with its mosques, the clock tower, the ministries. Around 12:00 hrs we will leave towards the interior of Albania. High mountains with small villages on our way. Very beautiful scenery along the Ohrid Lake that forms the border with Macedonia. We pass into the Republic of Macedonia (border formalities). Time for lunch in Struga, picturesque lakeside town. Continue to Ohrid, a city of strong Ottoman influence, World Heritage Site, on the shores of a beautiful lake. You can stroll through this pleasant city and visit the Plaosnik Monastery or its ancient university founded in the ninth century. Dinner included and overnight.

Day 7: (Tuesday) OHRID - BITOLA - KALAMBAKA

We travel through Macedonia towards Greece. We will stop in Bitola, a city with a rich historical heritage and a charming atmosphere, known for its Ottoman and neoclassical architecture. You will have time to stroll around Širok Sokak, an area full of cafes, restaurants and stores. After border formalities, we will enter Greece. The north of the country has a strong Slavic and Ottoman influence and a very rugged geography. We will continue to the Meteoras region. On the outskirts of Kalambaka, we will stop in Kastraki, a picturesque village with beautiful views of the entire valley, where we will have time for lunch before visiting the impressive Meteoras Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We will tour the entire valley and include entrance to one of the most famous rock-hung monasteries. Arrival in Kalambaka, dinner included.

Day 8: (Wednesday) KALAMBAKA - DELPHOS - ATHENS

We travel south through Thessaly. Among very beautiful landscapes we arrive at Delphi. We include the entrance to the beautiful archaeological site overlooking the gulf of Corinth with incredible landscapes, time for lunch. After that we travel to the Osios Loukas Monastery, one of the most beautiful Byzantine monasteries in Greece, a Unesco World Heritage Site. Surprising its magnificent mosaics of the eleventh century. Continuation to Athens. Arrival in the late afternoon.

Day 9: (Thursday) ATHENS

Panoramic tour of Athens where we know the Presidential Palace, the Panathenaic Stadium where the first modern Olympic Games were held, the National Library, the bustling squares of the center, the new neighborhoods that emerged with the 2004 Olympics. We end at the Acropolis site (entrance fee not included). In the evening, we will make a transfer to the Plaka area, a place full of small Greek taverns where you can also enjoy the rich folklore of this country.

Day 10: (Friday) ATHENS

After breakfast, free time to enjoy this spectacular city or its gastronomy. Boarding the cruise: Port: Piraeus (Athens) Departure time : 11:00 PM - Overnight on board.

Día 11º: (Sábado) NAVEGACIÓN & ESTRECHO DE LOS DARDANELOS

Día completo de relax a bordo, disfrutando del barco:

• Piscinas, spa, actividades organizadas, espectáculos, clases de cocina, entre otros.

Por la tarde, navegación escénica por el Estrecho de los Dardanelos

• Hora estimada: 5:00 PM a 7:00 PM
• Un punto estratégico que conecta el mar Egeo con el mar de Mármara. Ideal para fotos desde cubierta.

Day 12 (Sunday) ISTANBUL, TURKEY

Arrival: 7:00 AM | Departure: 6:00 PM

Immerse yourself in the mysticism of this city between two continents, To Do.

• Visit the Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, the Topkapi Palace and the Grand Bazaar.
• Cruise on the Bosphorus, with views of the Ottoman palaces and fortresses.

Time for shopping and tasting Turkish delicacies such as baklava and apple tea.

Return to the ship and departure to Greece.

Day 13: (Monday) MYKONOS, GREECE

Arrival: 3:00 PM | Departure: 11:00 PM

Enjoy one of the most glamorous islands of the Aegean:

• Explore Chora, its capital of white houses and narrow alleys.
• Visit the Windmills and the famous Little Venice.
• Option of beach or tour to Delos, the sacred island.

In the evening, magical ambiance under the light of the tavernas in front of the sea.

Afterwards sailing in the Gulf of Mykonos: 11:15 PM - 1:30 AM

Día 14º: (Martes) HERAKLION, CRETA

Llegada: 9:00 AM | Salida: 7:00 PM

Recomendaciones del día:

• Excursión al Palacio de Knossos, cuna de la civilización minoica.
• Paseo por la ciudad de Heraklion, su fortaleza veneciana y mercado local.
• Degusta un vino cretense o un almuerzo tradicional en una taberna local.

Día 15º: (Miércoles) RODAS, GRECIA

Llegada: 7:00 AM | Salida: 6:00 PM

Descubre la isla de los caballeros:

• Recorre la impresionante Ciudad Medieval de Rodas, declarada Patrimonio de la Humanidad.
• Opción de excursión a Lindos, con su Acrópolis y vistas al mar.
• Día ideal para compras artesanales y productos locales como miel, aceite de oliva y cosméticos de rosa.

Day 16: (Thursday) SANTORINI, GREECE

Arrival: 8:00 AM | Departure: 6:30 PM

Postcards made real:

• Climb to Oia and Fira, hanging villages with white houses and blue domes.
• Enjoy panoramic views of the caldera, product of a volcanic eruption.
• Tasting of local wines, such as the famous Vinsanto, or donkey ride for the more curious.

Sailing in the Santorini Archipelago: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Día 17º: (Viernes) ATENAS – BOGOTÁ

Llegada: 7:00 AM al puerto del Pireo. Desembarque y fin de esta inolvidable travesía para luego tomar vuelo con destino Bogotá.