Janet visits Rome, Athens and the Greek Islands
Monday, April 4th, 2011Another area crossed off “the Bucket List” ! For years I have wanted to visit the Greek Islands and have now had the opportunity . After a few days to explore historic Rome , a 4 night cruise in the Greek islands was followed by a stopover and tour of Athens with Kumuka Tours.
Kumuka describes this tour :
Escape on a relaxing cruise to Greece and Turkey, visiting the most exquisite islands of Greece and the exciting resort town of Kusadasi in Turkey. Spend time on your cruise ship lying on the sundecks next to the onboard pool, take time out in the jacuzzis and have fun socializing in the comfortable lounges and bars. Enjoy the vibrant and cosmopolitan island of Mykonos, with the scenic windmills and white washed houses. Sail on to Turkey’s popular resort of Kusadasi for shopping at the colourful bazaar or perhaps take a visit to the breathtaking ancient ruins of Ephesus. Take in the holy atmosphere of Patmos where St John wrote the Apocalypse. Experience the beauty of Rhodes, full of fabulous beaches with clear blue waters, and a medieval city centre which has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Discover the Venetian city of Heraklion in Crete and perhaps join an optional tour to the famous archaeological site of Knossos to see the extraordinary remains of the Minoan civilisation. Finally, on the island of Santorini, enjoy the stunning sunset and the magnificent view over the Aegean, before returning to Athens and a City Tour of this historic city which includes a visit to the Acropolis.
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We had a stupendous trip. Absolutely fascinating, awesome, loaded with history, sights and experiences.We spent 3 days exploring Rome on foot and using the Ciao Roma open-top bus which allows you to get on and off at any of several stops at main tourist sites. We visited the Colosseum with a guided tour, which also allows access to a guided tour of the Forum. I would recommend doing both to get the full impact.

