Greece By Sea
Athens & the Aegean
Explore Greece by sea
Set sail on a once-in-a-lifetime cruise adventure through Greece’s most iconic destinations and beyond. Explore ancient Athens, sail through the Aegean and Ionian seas, and visit picturesque islands like Santorini, Mykonos, Rhodes, Milos, Crete, as well as vibrant Thessaloniki and historic Kusadasi in Turkey. This all-inclusive cruise combines comfort, culture, and seamless travel, with guided shore excursions, gourmet dining, and exceptional service from start to finish.
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Arrival in Athens, Greece
Arrive at Athens International Airport where your private driver will escort you to your hotel. Spend your afternoon at leisure strolling through Plaka, Athens’ most historic district, or shopping in Kolonaki and Voukourestiou. Overnight in Athens.
Athens Sightseeing Tour
After breakfast, enjoy a guided city tour of Athens, including the Acropolis, Parthenon, Erechtheion, Temple of Athena Nike, and the Acropolis Museum. Visit Constitution Square (Syntagma), the Temple of Olympian Zeus, Hadrian’s Arch, and the Panathenaic Stadium. Return to your hotel for leisure time. Overnight in Athens.
Athens to Thessaloniki
After breakfast, transfer to Piraeus Port for embarkation. Set sail at 17:00 for Thessaloniki. Lunch and dinner on board. Overnight on the cruise.
Thessaloniki to Kusadasi
Arrive in Thessaloniki at 10:00. Spend the day exploring its UNESCO-listed monuments, Byzantine churches, and seaside promenade. Depart for Kusadasi at 19:00. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner on board. Overnight on the cruise.
Kusadasi to Rhodes
Arrive in Kusadasi (Turkey) at 13:00. Optional guided tour of Ancient Ephesus — one of the best-preserved archaeological sites of the Roman Empire. Sail for Rhodes at 21:00. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner on board. Overnight on the cruise.
Rhodes to Crete
Arrive in Rhodes at 09:00. Optional excursions include exploring the Medieval Town or visiting the Acropolis of Lindos. Sail for Crete (Heraklion) at 18:00. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner on board. Overnight on the cruise.
Crete to Santorini
Arrive in Heraklion at 07:00. Optional visit to the Minoan Palace of Knossos. Depart for Santorini at 12:00, arriving at 16:30. Option to visit Oia for its world-famous sunsets. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner on board. Overnight on the cruise.
Santorini to Mykonos
Sail to Mykonos at 02:00, arriving at 08:00. Explore the charming alleys, windmills, Little Venice, and vibrant waterfront of Mykonos Town. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner on board. Overnight on the cruise.
Mykonos to Milos
Depart for Milos at 02:00, arriving at 09:00. Explore Milos’ lunar-like Sarakiniko Beach, colorful fishing village of Klima, and its extraordinary volcanic coastline. Depart for Athens at 19:00. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner on board. Overnight on the cruise.
Disembarkation in Piraeus
Arrive at Piraeus Port at 07:00. Disembark and transfer back to your hotel in Athens for one final night at leisure. Overnight in Athens.
Departure
After breakfast, private transfer to Athens International Airport for your departure.
Moments from your journey
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Athens Sightseeing Tour
After breakfast, enjoy a guided city tour of Athens, including the Acropolis, Parthenon, Erechtheion, Temple of Athena Nike, and the Acropolis Museum. Visit Constitution Square (Syntagma), the Temple of Olympian Zeus, Hadrian’s Arch, and the Panathenaic Stadium. Return to your hotel for leisure time. Overnight in Athens.
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Rhodes to Crete
Arrive in Rhodes at 09:00. Optional excursions include exploring the Medieval Town or visiting the Acropolis of Lindos. Sail for Crete (Heraklion) at 18:00. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner on board. Overnight on the cruise.
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Disembarkation in Piraeus
Arrive at Piraeus Port at 07:00. Disembark and transfer back to your hotel in Athens for one final night at leisure. Overnight in Athens.
What's included
- 3 Nights in Athens (B&B)
- 7 Nights on board a cruise ship (all meals included)
- Private transfers in Athens: airport-hotel-port and return
- Half-day Athens sightseeing tour (seat-in-coach), including Acropolis & Acropolis Museum
- Optional guided shore excursions on cruise
- 7-night luxury cruise with all meals on board: breakfast, lunch & dinner
- Onboard entertainment, activities & amenities
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