Departing every Friday at 6pm from Piraeus, the port of Athens,
your first destination on this 7 day cruise is Turkey and the city of Istanbul.

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Istanbul  [CLICK FOR EXCURSIONS IN ISTANBUL]
As you approach Istanbul from the sea the graceful minarets of countless mosques appear on the horizon and the Islamic call to prayer carries over the water.

Istanbul's blend of East and West has resulted in some of the most magnificent architecture in the world, including the Agia Sofia and the Blue Mosque.

At the Topkapi Mueseum, formerly the Sultans Palace, the treasures of the Ottoman empire are on view but you can bargain for your own treasure in the Grand Bazaar.

With a full 24 hours in Istanbul, you'll depart in the evening to arrive the next afternoon in Mykonos.

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Mykonos  [CLICK FOR EXCURSIONS IN MYKONOS]
On Mykonos you will find beautiful beaches, chic boutiques and elegant nightclubs. Beneath its sophisticated surface lies a quite essential Greek Island. Hundreds of tiny chapels dot the blue and white-washed island of Mykonos with its cubic architecture and beautiful windmills.

Find a table on the waterfront in Alefkandra, a charming corner of town also known as "Little Venice" and enjoy a traditional coffee while basking in the serenity of sunset.

Departing Mykonos at midnight, you'll cruise throughout the night to arrive at Patmos in the morning.

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Patmos  [CLICK FOR EXCURSIONS IN PATMOS]
An island of outstanding natural beauty known as the site of the apocalyptic Revelations of St. John the Divine, written here during his exile from the Roman Empire. The cave where St. John lived is near the site of the Monastery of the Apocalypse.

The Monastery of St. John, built 900 years ago on one of the island's highest points houses priceless icons, manuscripts, splendid medieval textiles, vestments and jewellery in its treasury.

After a few hours on Patmos, your cruise ship will then make the 4 hour journey to Kusadasi.

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Kusadasi  [CLICK FOR EXCURSIONS IN KUSADASI]
The colourful Kusadasi is considered as one of the most attractive cities of the Aegean with attractive cafes and restaurants along the palm-lined boulevards.

On arrival in Kusadasi, a tour to nearby Ephessos should not be missed for here history truly comes to life.

Walking towards the ancient harbour, down a marble road rutted by the wheels of countless chariots, you pass architectural masterpieces like the Library of Celsus before arriving at the Great Amphitheatre where St. Paul was arrested and cast out of the city.

Departing Kusadasi in the evening, you'll cruise to you next port of call, Rhodes, arriving at 7am.

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Rhodes  [CLICK FOR EXCURSIONS IN RHODES]
The beautiful "Island of Roses" has a rich and varied history.

On a hill above the charming town of Lindos rises an ancient acropolis dedicated to the goddess Athena, below lies the bay of St. Paul, where the apostle landed during his voyages.

The crusading knights of St. John, when defeated by Sultan Suleyman the Magnificent, left behind the medieval city of Rhodes with its winding alleys, towers, turrets and medieval buildings with emblazoned facades.

The Ottoman Turks then occupied Rhodes for almost 400 years leaving mosques, minarets and a Turkish bath to mark their presence.

Leaving Rhodes in the evening, you will once again cruise through the night to arrive in Crete and the port of Heraklion in the morning.

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Heraklion  [CLICK FOR EXCURSIONS IN HERAKLION]
Crete is the largest and the most rugged of the Greek islands. Heraklion, the capital of Crete and its principal commercial port, is just three miles away from the fantastic ruins of the Palace of Knossos.

Discovered in 1899 by Sir Arthur Evans and partially reconstructed, the elaborate Palace is believed to be the mythical Labyrinth of King Minos and the seat of the ancient Minoan culture.

The Archaeological Museum in Heraklion displays many of the treasures found during the excavations.

You will then leave Crete just at midday to arrive in Santorini 5 hours later.

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Santorini  [CLICK FOR EXCURSIONS IN SANTORINI]
The island of Santorini is perhaps the most breathtaking of all the Greek Islands.

The town of Fira, white-washed houses, narrow streets, open-air cafes and glittering boutiques cling to steep cliffs, accessible by cable car or mule.

To the south is Akrotiri where recent Minoan excavations support the theories that Santorini might be the fabled lost city of Atlantis.

The final leg of your 7 day cruise is the overnight journey back to Piraeus arriving back at 6am on Friday morning.


 

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