Join Star Clipper in Piraeus, gateway to Athens. Explore Mykonos, one of the most cosmopolitan of all the Greek Islands, with its contrast of rocky hills and beautiful beaches.
Cruise on to Patmos, a serene island known as the site of the apocalyptic revelations of St. John the Divine, the cave where he is said to have lived is now the site of the Monastery of the Apocalypse. Visit Chios, with its fascinating history before Star Clipper cruises along the Turkish Coast.
Dikkili is a sleepy beach town with a bustling harbour lined with restaurants and shops serving local specialities, and also gateway to the Acropolis, whilst Bozacada has popular beaches, ancient cobbled streets and rustic houses. Disemark in Istanbul, where you could perhaps extend your cruise with a post-cruise stay.
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Delightful Dervishes
Day 1 - Piraeus (Athens, Greece)
Join Star Clipper in Piraeus
Day 2 - Mykonos
One of the most cosmopolitan of all the Greek Islands, Mykonos is a contrast of rocky hills and beautiful beaches. Hora, the capital, spreads around a colourful harbour, a popular meeting place, overlooked by a variety of tavernas, in which fishing boats nestle side by side with luxury yachts.
Day 3 - Patmos
This serene island is known as the site of the apocalyptic revelations of St. John the Divine. The cave where he is said to have lived is now the site of the Monastery of the Apocalypse. It houses priceless icons and manuscripts in its treasury.
Day 4 - Chios
A mastic-scented island with fascinating history. This natural product is cultivated entirely by hand and is used in medicine, pharmacy, dentistry and cosmetics. At the central market of the town of Chios, you can buy mastic-based jams and sweets, brandies and Ouzo! Chios is most likely the birthplace of Homer and also the ancient mathematicians Hippocrates and Enopides. A lot of Chiots work in the Merchant Navy and some of the most important Greek shipping companies have been founded by families that come from the island.
Day 5 - Dikili (Turkey)
Dikkili is a sleepy little beach town, authentically Turkish. The harbour is lined with open-air restaurants and shops with local food specialties. Nearby, Bergama is worth a visit especially for its two main monuments: the Acropolis perched at a height of 280 metres and the Asklepion.
Day 6 - Bozcadda
Bozcaada has resisted the temptation to become overwhelmed with the usual tourist trappings. If you venture away from it's glorious uncrowded sandy beaches, you will find yourself wandering around it's ancient cobbled streets, lined with quaint rustic homes adorned with gorgeous flora and fauna. Stop off for refreshments in one of it's many traditional tavernas under the grapevines or visit one of the six wineries on the island.
Day 7 - At sea
Enjoy the ship's facilities on a relaxing day at sea
Day 8 - Istanbul
Disembark Star Clipper in Istanbul
The Captain reserves the right to alter the itinerary to suit wind and weather conditions.