This relaxing voyage uncovers the natural beauty and historic treasures of the Cyclades and Dodecanese, plus calls at the Turkish town of Bodrum.
From Marina Zea, set sail to pretty Ios and continue to picture-postcard Santorini and where you can take a cable car to the beautiful town of Fira with its characteristic white buildings. Explore Rhodes Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, before a visit to Bodrum in Turkey. Enjoy a beach BBQ on Lipsi Island before visiting picturesque Patmos, take the opportunity to visit the Grotto and Monastery of Saint John, and historic centre of Chora
On Delos, antiquity's most sacred island, perhaps join the optional tour of this incredible archaeological site, before heading to lively Mykonos. Conclude in Syros, capital of the Cyclades before returning to Athens.
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Best of Greece and Turkey Itinerary
Day 1 - UK - Marina Zea (Greece) - Cape Sounion
Fly from the UK to Athens and embark your ship around 3pm. Enjoy a welcome drink and meet your crew and fellow passengers. Cruise to Cape Sounion and have dinner under the vista of the Temple of Poseidon.
Day 2 - Ios - Santorini
Stop for a swim of Ios before crusiing to the volcanic island of Santorini. Perhaps take the cable car to Fira, visit the ruins at Akrotiri or photograph the sunset at Oia.
Day 3 - Santorini - Rhodes - Simi
The UNESCO World Heritage Site of Rhodes Old Town is a 'must see'. Then cruise on to beautiful Simi for dinner and evening at leisure.
Day 4 - Simi - Bodrum (Turkey) - Kos
This morning visit Bodrum, home to the original Mausoleum - the Temple of Mausolus. This afternoon cruise to Kos.
Day 5 - Kos - Lipsi - Patmos
Enjoy a morning cruising before a beach BBQ lunch at Lipsi Island, before heading to Patmosto where you can see the UNESCO sites of the Monastery of St John and 'The Grotto'. Evening at leisure to discover the capital of Scala.
Day 6 - Delos - Mykonos
Breakfast at anchor in Delos this morning, another UNESCO Site and a true open-air museum and the legendary birthplace of Apollo. Afternoon cruise to Mykonos.
Day 7 - Syros
Arrive in Syros this afternoon, capital of the Cyclades. Perhaps explore Ermoupoli before joining the Captain for a farewell dinner.
Day 8 - Marina Zea - UK
Disembark after breakfast and transfer to the airport for your return flight to the UK.
Swimstops & Beach Barbeques are weather permitting. The itinerary is subject to weather and operating conditions. The Company reserves the right to substitute the vessel.