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G R EEK OD YSSE Y A T H E N S — A T H E N S 1 1 D A Y S | 8 G U I D E D T O U R S | 2 C O U N T R I E S D A Y 1 A T H E N S , G R E E C E Step on board in Athens, where you will have an entire day to begin exploring this ancient city D A Y 2 A T H E N S , G R E E C E Enjoy a panoramic drive through Athens See the Hellenic Parliament, Syntagma (Constitution) Square, the Panathenaic Stadium, the Temple of Zeus and the iconic Acropolis Later, explore the bustling Plaka District D A Y 3 V O L O S , G R E E C E Arrive in Volos and explore the local archaeology museum Drive to the beautiful Mt Pelion region and admire the blend of nature and picturesque villages Further afi eld, choose to see the stunning scenery of Meteora or explore the ancient religious centre of Dion D A Y 4 T H E S S A L O N Í K I , G R E E C E Arrive in Thessaloníki and walk the vibrant waterfront promenade Enjoy the sunset from the Byzantine walls and admire the neoclassical mansions of the old Jewish Quarter D A Y 5 S C E N I C C R U I S I N G : M T . A T H O S Sail past the majestic slopes of Mt Athos — a UNESCO World Heritage site and the spiritual capital of Orthodox Christianity D A Y 6 E P H E S U S ( K U Ş A D A S I ) , T U R K E Y See the Great Theatre and the magnifi cent Library of Celsus Visit the remains of the Byzantine Basilica of St John and see the modest home where, according to legend, the Virgin Mary lived out her fi nal days D A Y 7 R H O D E S , G R E E C E Enjoy a tour of the Palace of the Grand Masters, a UNESCO World Heritage site D A Y 8 S A N T O R I N I , G R E E C E Admire Santorini's spectacular caldera and looming cliff s Travel to the highest peak and explore one of the prettiest towns and an early 18th-century monastery D A Y 9 C R E T E , G R E E C E Visit the remnants of the once-grand Palace of Knossos, or tour an olive oil factory and winery D A Y 10 N A F P L I O , G R E E C E Explore the narrow streets of the Old Town and discover the charms of its Venetian homes and Byzantine churches D A Y 11 A T H E N S , G R E E C E Disembark your ship and begin your journey home, or spend more time exploring this fascinating city DISCOVER ANCIENT EMPIRES. Explore the Aegean Sea during an 11-day voyage to important sites of antiquity Visit Athens, the "birthplace of democracy", and Crete, home of the mysterious Minoan civilisation Admire Santorini's whitewashed buildings with azure domes, and walk the streets of Rhodes to the imposing Palace of the Grand Masters You will also call on Volos, Ephesus and Nafplio during your cruise through several millennia of culture and history S A N TO R I N I , G R E EC E 132 For complete itinerary details and videos, visit viking.com/oceans