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Island Life Greek Isles and Ephesus
May 9 - 17, 2025

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Behold breathtaking views and watch mythical landscapes come to life as you sail Greece’s fabled Aegean Sea and Turquoise Coast of Turkey on this deluxe, seven-night cruise aboard the Wind Spirit — a sleek, four-masted sailing yacht. Journey to the cradle of civilization as you cruise to fabled halcyon islands from antiquity. Traverse the streets of ancient Delos, legendary birthplace of Artemis and Apollo, and enjoy free time exploring the island of Mykonos, famous for its whitewashed houses and iconic windmills.

Sail Turkey’s sun-drenched coast to visit the UNESCO-designated ruins of Ephesus, the most spectacularly preserved Greco-Roman city in the world. Tour the Monastery of St. John in Patmos and explore historic Rhodes Town. Unlock the mysteries of Santorini, a crescent-shaped island featuring a spectacular caldera shaped by a volcanic explosion about 3,600 years ago — potentially burying what some believe was the lost city of Atlantis. Conclude your tour in the rarely visited island of Milos, where the ancient Venus de Milo statue was discovered in 1820.

Day 1 - Depart U.S.ECC  Map
Day 2 - Athens, Greece | Embark Wind Spirit
Day 3 - Delos| Mykonos

Day 4 - Kusadasi | Ephesus
Day 5 - Patmos

Day 6 - Rhodes
Day 7 - Santorini
Day 8 - Milos
Day 9 - Athens | Disembark | Depart for home city

Base Price: $7,190, per person, based on double occupancy (Air additional). Includes $295 per person port tax.

    • Single supplement fee of 160% cabin cost for categories BX, other cabin categories are 200% cabin cost
    • Airfare additional

Discounts available:

    • Save $500 per person with Early Booking Savings, through Oct. 29, 2024
    • Save an additional $500 person with Full Payment Discount*, through Aug. 16, 2024
      • *Must pay in full at the time of booking to receive discount

Inclusions:

    • 7 nights aboard the deluxe Wind Spirit.
    • 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 7 dinners, complimentary nonpremium liquor, house wine, beer, nonalcoholic beverages and minbar service throughout the cuise, complimentary house wine, beer and nonalcoholic beverages at meals during excursions.
    • See brochure for full details.

  • Tar Heel Travel is a member exclusive perk.
  • There must be one Carolina Alumni member in a room.  Membership is open to anyone.  Learn more.
  • By reserving on this tour, you agree to the terms and conditions specific to this tour which are set by the tour operator. This information can be found in the tour brochure.
  • The Carolina Alumni Travel Office and tour operator reserve the right to to decline or accept a reservation should a person's health, mental condition, physical infirmity or attitude jeopardize the operation of the tour or the rights, welfare, or enjoyment of other participants.  Refunds will be made in accordance with the cancellation policy listed in the tour brochure.
  • Please contact us if you have questions about this trip or group travel. We're happy to help in any way we can.
  • Phone: (877) 962-3980 (If we are unable to answer your call, please leave a detailed message with your name, phone number and email.)
  • Email: travel@unc.edu
  • All inquiries and room requests are answered in the order in which they are received. 
  • If you are ready to request a reservation, please submit your reservation request form.
  • If you wish us to hold a room for 2 business days, please send us the passenger's names, address, phone number and email.  This information must be provided in order to hold a room.