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Athens (Piraeus) to Istanbul

AEGEAN ALLURE | 10 Nights | Departs Jul 8, 2013

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Heraklion, Crete

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Visit the great Minoan ruins of the Palace of Knossos, famous as the home of the labyrinth where the Minotaur roamed, and the Archaeological Museum housing many superb artifacts from the complex. Explore the stunning mountain-fringed Lassithi plateau with its orchards, 7000 windmills and ancient villages. Take home fine reproduction Minoan pottery, a traditional Cretan knife, local embroidery, hand-woven rugs, gold and silver jewelry. Relax over a dish of hearty moussaka or delicious souvlaki in a taverna, washed down with local wine or beer.

 

Free Excursions

Regent Choice Excursions

The following Shore Excursions are available for this port on this cruise, and may be reserved beginning 240 days before the cruise begins for guests receiving Concierge amenities, and 180 days before the cruise begins for all other guests. Guests receiving Concierge amenities will receive a 5% discount off of the prices shown below for Regent Choice tours.

  • Journey to the Lassithi Plateau
    Light Activity
  • The Palace of Knossos
    Light Activity
  • Phaestos Palace
    Light Activity
  • Journey to the Lassithi Plateau

    Light Activity
    Duration: 4 hours
    Tour Code: her-002
    Price:

    Free

    The charming countryside of Crete provides the backdrop to this pleasant half-day excursion. Of the three great mountain ranges of Crete, you will be exploring the most eastern, Mt. Dikti. Departing from the pier, you will travel into the island's interior, ascending to a level of 3,000 feet. Along the way, enjoy the passing view of the fertile countryside and many picturesque villages - typical of Crete - as you make your way to the Plateau known as Lassithi.

    The first stop on this magnificent mountain route will be at the monastery of Kera, which is adorned with 14th century wall paintings. Originally named Kardiotissa, the structure was built in the 17th century and is dedicated to the Virgin of Kera. You will have time here to tour the monastery and see the lovely Byzantine icons contained in the church. Leaving the monastery, your coach will continue climbing along a route that takes you through wooded villages to the plateau of Lassithi. Here, a breathtaking view is afforded of the encircling mountains that are dotted with over 100 picturesque windmills, something the area is famous for. You'll want to be sure to take some memorable photos from this vantage point before re-boarding your coach for the return trip to the pier.

    Please note: This tour includes approximately 1 hour of walking - at times on uneven ground, as well as climbing of steps and may not be suitable for wheelchair guests or those with mobility concerns.

Terms & Conditions:

Free Unlimited Shore Excursions are for full fare guests only, capacity controlled and subject to availability. Requested excursions may not be available at time of booking. Supplement will apply on Regent Choice excursions (indicated by the above) and excludes Private Arrangements and all Adventures Ashore programs. In order to ensure quality guides and sufficient transportation, we must provide the tour operator with passenger counts at least 36 hours in advance. Therefore no refunds will be given within 36 hours of tour departure for cancellations or no-shows. Please pay special attention to scheduling and tour lengths when booking your shore excursions. In many cases, it is not possible to participate in more than one tour per day in a given port. Tour Departure times are subject to change so please reference your actual tour ticket for the correct departure time. Tours operate rain or shine. Minor children under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a an adult parent or guardian on all shore excursions. Tours require minimum participation levels to operate so please sign up as early as possible. Tours may be cancelled if minimum participation levels are not met. Prices, Itineraries and General Information shore excursion prices are subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases or currency fluctuations. Please consult the Destination Services Desk onboard for information. During local or national holidays, access to certain facilities (such as museums or archaeological sites) may be limited or denied. In such instances, adjustments will be made to minimize inconvenience to guests. Some tours have limited availability. Tours are generally available for reserving 180 days prior to the beginning of a cruise. Please sign up early to avoid disappointment. Regent Seven Seas Cruises reserves the right to require guests to complete a liability waiver for select shore excursions. For more information, please visit the Destination Services Desk onboard.

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