Homeric Tours

Travel back in time to a land of castles, folklore and the birthplace of Aphrodite. Enjoy the lively holiday resort town of Lemesos, the second largest city in Cyprus. Tour the medieval Lemesos Castle Museum, site of the royal wedding of Richard the Lionheart and the Berengaria of Navarre, and the Municipal Gardens on the 10-mile beach that frames the southern coast of Cyprus. Visit the Kolossi Castle, a 14th century monument to the Knights Templar. Acquaint yourself with Cypriot history while standing in the 2000-year old Greco-Roman theatre on the cliff top with breathtaking views of the Mediterranean. Immerse yourself in the heartbeat of daily life visiting local villages and sampling delicious local wines.

Athens Enjoy 3-nights in Athens. Visit the ancient Mediterranean metropolis highly recognized for its unique place in history. Spend your time at leisure or take advantage of the many optional excursions. Perhaps a one-day cruise around nearby islands, or take a tour of the city including the Acropolis and the Panathenaikon Stadium, the place of the first modern Olympic Games in 1896. Don’t forget to visit the Plaka (old city) to wander the cobblestone streets, peruse in the shops or dine in one of the many traditional Greek Tavernas. 4-Day Cruise What better way to see the Greek Islands in a short period of time. After your stay in Mykonos, you will sail to Kusadasi, where you can take an excursion to the ancient city of Ephesus. From here you will visit Patmos and take an optional excursion to the Monastery and Cave where John the Divine wrote the Book of Revelations. After Patmos you will sail to Rhodes and spend a full day. Perhaps you will take an optional excursion to the city of Rhodes and the rocky Acropolis of Lindos to visit the Temple of Athens. From there you will sail to Heraklion, the capital of Crete. Take an optional excursion to the Palace of King Minos at Knossos, the center of the Minoan civilization. Finally, you will sail to Santorini, the volcano island, one of the most unforgettable places in the world. Walk the narrow streets of Fira or visit the beautiful village of Oia, perched on the rim of the caldera, offering panoramic views of breathtaking beauty. Istanbul Here you can enjoy the excellent shopping and nightlife, or perhaps take in a meal at a local café. Spend 2-nights in this enchanting city, where the lifestyle of the East meets the West. You will take a tour and visit St. Sophia Mueseum, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace and the Grande Bazaar.

Athens Spend 3-nights in Athens. Visit the ancient Mediterranean metropolis highly recognized for its unique place in history. Spend your time at leisure or take advantage of the many optional excursions. Perhaps a one-day cruise around nearby islands, or take a tour of the city including the Acropolis and the Panathenaikon Stadium, the place of the first modern Olympic Games in 1896. Don’t forget to visit the Plaka (old city) to wander the cobblestone streets, peruse in the shops or dine in one of the many traditional Greek Tavernas. 7-Day Cruise What better way to see the Greek Islands in one week’s time. First, the ship will take you to Istanbul. Here you can enjoy the excellent shopping and nightlife, or perhaps take in a meal at a local café. You can take an optional excursion to visit Aghia Sophia, the Topkapi Palace and the Blue Mosque. After leaving Istanbul, you will stop in Kusadasi, where you can take an excursion to the ancient city of Ephesus. Next stop you will sail to Santorini, the volcano island, one of the most unforgettable places in the world. Walk the narrow streets of Fira or visit the beautiful village of Oia, perched on the rim of the caldera, offering panoramic views of breathtaking beauty. From there you will sail to Crete (Agios Nicolaos). Take an optional excursion to the Palace of King Minos at Knossos, the center of the Minoan civilization. Arrive in Rhodes next morning and opt to take an excursion to the city of Rhodes or the rocky Acropolis of Lindos. This afternoon you will sail to the scenic island of Symi. Next morning you will arrive in Chios, the fifth largest island in Greece known for its many medieval villages and monasteries. Make an afternoon stop in Mykonos, known for its hundreds of chapels that dot the island. Visit the many chic boutiques or find a table at a taverna on the harbor and enjoy the serenity of Cycladic island life.

The birthplace of Aphrodite and the largest of the Mediterranean island state possesses some of the most beautiful beaches and luxurious beachfront resorts in all the Mediterranean. Cyprus enjoys pleasant weather year round and has been attracting visitors from antiquity to today. Come and discover yourself the quiet treasures of Cyprus -its Neolithic settlements, Greek temples, Christian monasteries, picturesque mountain ranges, beautiful beaches, resorts and much more. Whether you’re planning a honeymoon, anniversary, or just looking for something unique, Cyprus should be on top of your list for a Mediterranean vacation.

Explore splendid landscapes and majestic architecture with this tour throughout Eastern Europe. Vienna’s Hofburg Palace, once of the seat of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, will astound you. Experience colloquial beauty in Budapest. Traverse the lovely hills of Krakow. Pay homage to history while touring the Castles, Cathedrals, and landscape of this important region. Poland’s capital Warsaw is sure to delight with its Gora Monastery and “Black Madonna”. Venture into Berlin’s Parliament, Opera House and Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church. A walking tour of Prague, with its famous Wenceslas Square, Castle of Hradcany and Astronomical Clock, will delight you.