Golden Fleece (incl. 7 days cruising)

Greece, Turkey

Map & Sightseeing List

Header-timeout 10 days Superior

Tour Price*: $1259
Port Tax: $395
Total Price From $165 per day: $1654 per person

*Based on twin share.

Meals: 8 6 7 7
Transportation: Cruise ship
Accommodation: Hotel, Cruise ship

Daily Itinerary Golden Fleece (incl. 7 days cruising)

Depart for Europe Day 1

Jet off to the trip of a lifetime awaiting you in Europe!
Arrive Athens Day 2
Check-in to your hotel and spend the afternoon getting a sneak peak at mythical Athens, a city crammed with ancient wonders and busy with modern, urban soul.

Later, meet up with your Contiki Crew and Tour Rep, back at the hotel.

Wrap up the day on the shady slopes beneath the Acropolis and jump start your trip with an optional dinner in the rustic district of Plaka, where traditional tavernas spill out onto the pavements. Tonight’s festive atmosphere is perfect for getting to know your group and Tour Manager over local wine.
- Hotel
Athens and sail to Istanbul Day 3
Enjoy Athens at leisure this morning and in the afternoon, board our cruise ship bound for Istanbul.
- Cruise ship
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Supper
Cruising to Istanbul Day 4
Board the ship & cruise to the Turkey’s vibrant capital.
- Cruise ship
- Lunch
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Supper
Istanbul and the Bosphorus Day 5
Explore this exciting city or shop in the Grand Bazaar where there are more than 4,000 shops. Istanbul is a breathtaking sight where East meets West. Why not visit the Blue Mosque and the Topkapi Palace museum? We depart this evening for Mykonos.
- Cruise ship
- Lunch
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Supper
Cruise to Mykonos Day 6
We arrive at the island of white-washed houses and blue domed churches. Enjoy the sunset over “Little Venice” and soak up the atmosphere before returning to the ship to sail for Patmos.
- Cruise ship
- Lunch
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Supper
Cruising to Kusadasi via Patmos Day 7
We arrive at Patmos, where St. John is reputed to have written the book of Revelation. This afternoon we dock at Kusadasi. Choose to explore the bazaar or take an excursion to the ancient ruins of Ephesus.
- Cruise ship
- Lunch
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Supper
Cruising to Rhodes Day 8
A day to explore this island, home to the Colossus of Rhodes. Legend says it was over 30m (100ft.) high and straddled the harbour.
- Cruise ship
- Lunch
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Supper
Cruising to Santorini via Crete Day 9
Drop by Crete, the largest of these Islands, en route to the quintessential Greek island, Santorini, world famous for its simple blue and white buildings, spectacular island sunsets, and breathtaking natural scenery. Climb twisting stone steps, ride a donkey or catch a cable car up to a cliff-top town, like Fira. Or boat ride out to the volcanic island, Nea Kameni.
- Cruise ship
- Lunch
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Supper
Arrival into Athens Day 10
After breakfast and a farewell to our hosts, we disembark in the Piraeus and head to Syntagma Square. Set right in the heart of Athens and home to Greece’s parliament, this is where our tour ends.

For those who are keen to learn more, there’s a chance to step back in time to the birthplace of democracy. Get the run down on the Parthenon and the Acropolis from our Local Guide, as you wander around the famous columns perched above the city sprawl.
- Breakfast

What's Included

8 nights accommodation: 7 nights on board a cruise ship (your choice of quad or twin-share & inside or outside cabin) & 1 night in a superior tourist class hotel
8 Buffet Breakfasts (B), 6 Lunches (L), 7 three-course Dinners (D) & 7 Suppers (S) – as per itinerary
Please note: Day 1 has been designed to allow you to start the tour without needing an extra night of accommodation

Representative on board ship
Nightly entertainment each night of every cruise
Please note: Your cruise ship will not be exclusive to Contiki and therefore you will have the opportunity to mix with a wide range of people. The order of ports of call on some days may be reversed.

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