Date	Port Click to Expand	Arrival	Departure
	Jul 4 – Thu	Istanbul – Turkey		18:00
Individual arrival in Istanbul ~ embarkation on the Sea Cloud. If True Greece has arranged for your pre-cruise experience at a luxury Istanbul hotel, before meeting your private car transfer to board your cruise, enjoy a guided tour of the incredible city of Istanbul. Standing firmly over two continents, Istanbul is the personification of a true “cosmopolitan” city. Your True Greece guide will show you this multi-cultural and historic city through the eyes of a local. Depending on the day of your Istanbul tour you will have the opportunity to visit the Blue Mosque and its superb inner courtyard, the Hippodrome originally built by the Roman Emperor Septimus Severus in 203 AD, the magnificent Byzantine church of St. Sophia, the Underground Cistern built during the reign of Constantine I, the Topkapi Palace where the Ottoman Sultans presided over their vast empire and the Grand Bazaar where almost 5,000 shops are spread out in a giant maze of small streets and passages that are arranged according to their trade. By the end of this fascinating day you will feel like a citizen of this “international” city. Following your tour, board your cruise ship at Istanbul’s main port and begin your journey of the Eastern Mediterranean. We wish you an exceptional cruise experience!
	Jul 5 – Fri	At Sea
	Jul 6 – Sat	Dikili – Turkey	08:00	13:30
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	Jul 7 – Sun	Patmos – Greece	13:30	24:00
Patmos is considered by many to be the secret gem of the Aegean. Sheltered from the herds of mass tourism, Patmos features a variety of truly beautiful village settlements, scenic beaches, elegant restaurants and traditional tavernas. Chora, one of its main villages, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, while the unique scenery and tranquillity of the island has inspired Forbes Magazine to describe Patmos as the most idyllic place to live in Europe! If you have included a True Greece guided tour of the Cave of the Apocalypse and the Monastery of St. John, Hora you will meet with your private tour guide upon arrival at the port. Explore the island's historic Monastery that St. Christodoulos built in 1088 AD, and visit its impressive exhibition of ecclesiastical embroideries, pendants, ceremonial artifacts, rare manuscripts and beautiful icons. Continue your tour by following your True Greece guide through the magical maze like streets of Hora, where you will be able to enjoy the authentic beauty of the best preserved medieval settlements in the Aegean. After this small adventure make your way to the Cave of the Apocalypse, where St. John is said to have written the Book of Revelation. Whether you identify with the pious or the religiously indifferent you will definitely feel the mysticism and spirituality of this location.
	Jul 8 – Mon	Folegandros – Greece	13:00	18:00
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	Jul 9 – Tue	Monemvasia – Greece	08:00	13:30
Monemvasia is a wonderful and picturesque medieval town along the eastern coast of the Peloponnese. In Greek, Monemvasia is ‘mone’ meaning ‘single’, and ‘embassia’ meaning ‘entrance’, and during Byzantine times, was a prominent fortress-town and rest-stop for ships between Istanbul and Italy. As a rest-stop, aristocrats and high ranking church officials would load up here on Greek products like olive-oil and wine before heading West. Before becoming part of modern Greece, Monemvasia passed through Byzantine, Vatican, Frank, Venetian, and Ottoman hands – each whom have influenced this town in a different way. Wander through the narrow zig-zag streets, and let yourself be taken back in time. As you wander through the ruins of this fortified town, you will come across ancient walls, the residence of the Venetian Governor, guardhouses, towers, and large water cisterns. Be sure to explore the charming 12th century Church of Agia Sofia as it is the main monument of Monemvasia. After your exploration, head to ‘Nea’ or ‘New’ Monemvasia which is today’s modern tourist center, offering many facilities for visitors.
	Jul 10 – Wed	Nafplio – Greece	08:00	13:30
Nafplio is a beautiful town that was named the first capital of Greece in 1829; today Nafplio is a lively and charming seaside town. Enjoy a leisure stroll through the old city and become enchanted with its impressive combination of medieval and neoclassic characteristics. If you have included a True Greece guided tour of Nafplio and Mycenae, meet your driver and guide to explore and learn more about these exciting locations. Together with your local True Greece guide you will have the opportunity to see and learn about historically significant sights, such as the Venetian castles of Akronafplia, Bourtzi, and Palamidi. You will also have the opportunity to enjoy a guided tour of Mycenae - one of the best known ancient sites in Greece, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Cross the threshold of the ‘Lions Gate’ and enter the Mycenaean realm in all its glory. Dating back to the second millennium BC, the legendary ancient city of Mycenae exudes history and mythology, since it was King Agamemnon of Mycenae that stood by his brother’s side – King Menelaus of Sparta – and spearheaded the epic war on Troy. Your True Greece guide will lead you on this journey into one of the richest and prominent cities of the Late Bronze Age.
	Jul 11 – Thu	Athens – Greece	07:00
Arrival Athens ~ individual departure. Disembark your cruise ship at Athens’ main port of Piraeus - Greece's largest port and gateway to the Mediterranean since 482 BC! If True Greece has arranged for your post-cruise experience, upon arrival at the Piraeus cruise terminal meet your private driver who will transfer you to your luxury hotel in Athens; then enjoy a True Greece guided tour of Athens and the Acropolis. Together with your local True Greece guide, the highlights tour will expose you to this diverse city - birth place of modern democracy and cradle of western civilization. Follow your True Greece guide up the steps once taken by ancients like Socrates, Pericles and Plato, and gaze at the ‘sacred’ Acropolis, home to the magnificent and architecturally unique Parthenon. Allow your True Greece guide to bring the city of Athens and this exceptional experience to life, with a wealth of historical and cultural information. As part of your tour, you will also have the opportunity to visit significant and historically important sites, such as the Parliament Building, the Monument of the Unknown Soldier, the Columns of Olympian Zeus, and the Presidential Mansion. If you have already had the opportunity of exploring Athens and its historically significant monuments, it would be our pleasure to arrange a guided tour to one of the many famous ancient sites outside of the city – perhaps Ancient Delphi or the Temple of Zeus at Sounio. Whatever your preferences, we can fulfil exactly what you are looking for…and more!

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Istanbul

• Istanbul Tour
  
  Standing firmly over two continents, Istanbul is the personification of a true “cosmopolitan” city. Your TrueTurkey guide will show you this multi-cultural and historic city through the eyes of a local. Depending on the day of your Istanbul tour you will have the opportunity to visit the Blue Mosque and its superb inner courtyard, the Hippodrome originally built by the Roman Emperor Septimus Severus in 203 AD, the magnificent Byzantine church of St. Sophia, the Underground Cistern built during the reign of Constantine I, the Topkapi Palace where the Ottoman Sultans presided over their vast empire and the Grand Bazaar where almost 5,000 shops are spread out in a giant maze of small streets and passages that are arranged according to their trade. By the end of this fascinating day you will feel like a citizen of this “international” city.

Patmos

• TrueGreece Cave of the Apocalypse, Monastery of St. John & Patmos Hora Tour
  
  Explore the island's historic Monastery that St. Christodoulos built in 1088 AD, and visit its impressive exhibition of ecclesiastical embroideries, pendants, ceremonial artifacts, rare manuscripts and beautiful icons. Continue your tour by following your TrueGreece guide through the magical maze like streets of Hora, where you will be able to enjoy the authentic beauty of the best preserved medieval settlements in the Aegean. After this small adventure make your way to the Cave of the Apocalypse where St. John is said to have written the Book of Revelation. Whether you identify with the pious or the religiously indifferent you will definitely feel the mysticism and spirituality of this location.

Nafplio

• True Greece Nafplio Tour
  
  Named as the first capital of Greece in 1829, Nafplio is a lively and charming seaside town that will surely enchant you with its impressive combination of medieval and neoclassic characteristics. Your True Greece guide will show you imposing and historically significant sights, such as the Venetian castles of Akronafplia, Bourtzi, and Palamidi. You can also visit the Church of St. Spyridon and complete your journey into contemporary Greek history.

• True Greece Mycenae Tour
  
  Dating back to the second millennium BC the legendary ancient city of Mycenae exudes history and mythology. Cross the threshold of the “Lions Gate” and enter the Mycenaean realm in all its glory. It was King Agamemnon of Mycenae that stood by his brothers side – King Menelaus of Sparta – and spearheaded the epic war on Troy. Your True Greece guide will lead you on this journey into one of the richest and prominent cities of the Late Bronze Age.

• True Greece Epidavros Tour
  
  Seating almost 14,000 spectators the magnificent Theater of Epidavros will definitely overwhelm you with its powerful ambiance. Stand on the stage that has hosted performances of famous ancient playwrights such as Sophocles, Euripides and Aeschylus and soak in the atmosphere. Test the outstanding acoustics of the theater with your TrueGreece tour guide and discover the secrets of this architectural masterpiece.

Athens            

• True Greece Acropolis & Athens City Tour
  
  Meaning “peak of the city” in Greek, the Ancient Acropolis stands proudly above the city of Athens; birth place of modern democracy and the cradle of western civilization. Follow your True Greece guide up the steps once taken by ancients like Socrates, Pericles and Plato, and gaze at the “sacred” Acropolis, home to the magnificent and architecturally unique Parthenon. Allow your True Greece guide to bring the city of Athens and this exceptional experience to life, with a wealth of historical and cultural information. Visit significant and historically important sites, such as the Parliament Building, the Monument of the Unknown Soldier, the Columns of Olympian Zeus, and the Presidential Mansion.

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