Day 1                 Depart USA/Canada for Athens, Greece
Board your overnight Trans-Atlantic flight to the trip of a lifetime awaiting you in Greece.

Day 2                Arrive Athens, Greece
Check in to your hotel and depending on your arrival time you can start exploring Europe’s oldest city. Twist and turn through the Plaka’s maze of narrow medieval streets and find ancient sites, cafes, and shops full of history and character. This evening meet your tour representative and your fellow travelers.

Day 3                     Athens to Mykonos
Today, board a typical Greek ferry boat to Mykonos and take advantage of the amazing views across the Aegean and of the rocky islands as you make your way to the beautiful whitewashed vistas of Mykonos. (B,D)

Day 4                     Mykonos
We have over 2 full days to enjoy the island of Mykonos, famous for its blissful beaches and party culture. It draws people from all walks of life, from jet-setters to backpackers.
Visit Mykonos town, see the traditional Cycladic style houses and the famous windmills.  Wander through the maze of tiny streets lined by whitewashed cube-shaped houses. Maybe grab a table in the village and snack on fresh local specialties, like olives, feta and tzatziki dip. (B)

Day 5                     Mykonos
Chill for the evening with friends on the island’s world famous beaches and cool off in the azure waters. Wrap up the day with a drink at one of Mykonos’ hip bars and watch the sun go down. (B)

Day 6                     Mykonos to Turkey
After another day of soaking up the sun, board our cruise ship bound for Turkey and the Dodecanese Islands. Get settled into your cabin, watch the sun set over the Aegean, then join friends in the nightclub! (B,D,S)

Day 7                     Cruising to Patmos via Kusadasi
In the morning, wake up to the Turkish port town of Kusadasi.  Rummage through the Grand Bazaar and go local bargaining for leather goods, jewelery or local crafts. Or take an optional shore excursion to ancient Ephesus.
Our next port is Patmos, with its sacred spots and wild countryside, this island attracts both pilgrims and holiday makers. Explore the monasteries, traditional settlements and country churches.  Maybe take an optional excursion to Patmos’ UNESCO World Heritage site, the11th century Monastery of the Apocalypse and to the Grotto of St John – the hilltop cave where John the Apostle lived for many years. (B,L,D,S)

Day 8                     Cruising to Santorini via Crete
Today, we visit the biggest of the Greek Islands, Crete. Maybe take an optional excursion to the Palace of Knossos- this 4000 year old mythical Minoan Palace is where the minotaur (half-man/half-bull) was slain.
Next, see the stunningly natural beauty of the island of Santorini.  It’s the result of a massive volcanic eruption and looking up from the water you can see the iconic blue-domed, whitewashed churches. Head up the cliff by donkey on the twisting stone steps, or take it easy in the cable car for views of neighboring volcanic islands.
Learn about Fira which is dramatically perched on the edge of the crater and discover the best places to buy some of Santorini’s famous jewelry and the delicious local specialty, domatoktedes (fried tomato balls).  (B,L,D,S)

Day 9                     Arrival into Athens
After breakfast, we disembark in Piraeus (Athens) and head to Syntagma Square, right in the heart of Athens, where our tour ends at approximately 10am. Then transfer to the airport for your flight.
 Not ready to depart for home?  Maybe stay another day to explore Athens more and take an optional tour of Athens to see the Parthenon and the Acropolis from our local guide. (B)

Price-(we can put you with a same sex roommate to save you money!)
Per person, land/cruise only, based on double occupancy
Featured Dates
$1345                    May 22-30 and Sept 11-19
$1379                    Jul 17-25
Other Dates Available
S1345                    Jun 19-27 and Aug 28-Sept 5
$1379                    Jul 24-Aug 1

$ 385.00     Single supplement: add to above price if you want a room & cabin to yourself-Very limited availability. 
Add to Above Rates
$135.00-Port Charges & Gratuities for cruise
$31.50-Fuel surcharge ($10.50 per day) on the cruise ship (3 days)
$8.00- Document issuance fee will be applied on all bookings per our tour operator
Pre/Post Extra Night in Athens: $95 twin; $165 single (if traveling alone on pre/post-must take a single)
Travel Insurance-   $129.00-$169.00.  (must be included with initial deposit together at time of booking).
Pay for your travel insurance with your deposit & you receive “Any-Reason” insurance (in the form of travel certificates to be used within 2 years with our tour operator) allowing you to cancel for any reason up to 48 hours prior to your trip.  Within 48 hours-reason must be a medical issue and other approved reasons. Insurance is highly recommended. Insurance is non refundable and does not cover air arrangements not made by our tour operator.
Airfare is additional.  You fly into/out of Athens (ATH).  We can help or you can check online with the different airlines.  Fares are based on availability at time of booking. 
Transfers are not included on this tour. You can easily make your way by taxi to and from the airport.
Please note you need to make your flight from Athens after 1:00pm (or later!) on the last day (if not spending an extra night in Athens at the end of the trip). You may want to consider an overnight in Athens for better flight times in the morning and to give yourself another day to explore Athens.
Price does not  include airfare & taxes, airport transfers, items of a personal nature-i.e. phone calls, meals not included, alcoholic & other beverages not offered with meals, transfers, tips to guides & drivers, travel insurance.

Fine Print—Athens, Mykonos & Island Cruising ! 2011
Your payment for a reservation on this trip constitutes consent and acknowledgement of all the provisions in this Fine Print listed below and in the Singles Travel Company General Terms and Conditions.  Please make sure you read both of these important pieces of information and call us with any questions.  
A non-refundable deposit of $200.00 (plus travel insurance if you want it) is due with your reservation.
Final payment is due 60 days prior to departure date.  Credit cards (Visa or MasterCard) or checks are accepted. 
Cancellation Fees and Refunds     All cancellations must be in writing.  Cancellation Fees as follows:  Regardless of when you cancel, there will be a charge from Singles Travel Company of $50 applied to your credit card plus the following cancellation fees: Insurance is non-refundable.
Period of Notice                                                                                        Cancellation Fee
61 days or more prior to commencement of services                                              Deposit will be non-refundable
60-22 days prior to commencement of services                                                      25% of total price
21-8 days prior to commencement of services                                                        30% of total price
7-1 days prior to commencement of services                                                          50% of total price
On day of departure/no show                                                                                  100% of total price
When the percentage cancellation fee is less than the tour deposit, the cancellation fee will equal loss of the deposit. No refunds on unused portions of the tour.  A fee of $30 per transaction may be charged for any alteration or revision made to a reservation.  Cancellation fees also apply to additional accommodations reserved prior to and after the tour booked with the tour operator of the trip.  Due to air carrier guidelines, you may be charged up to a $200 penalty if you cancel your air booked with the tour operator within 120 days of departure. After airline tickets are issued, airline cancellations are per the airline’s policy/ and or the tour operator if purchased through the tour operator and may be non-refundable, changeable with a fee + any higher ticket price. 
Travel insurance is highly recommended; please consider the purchase of it carefully!