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Explore the Acropolis and Parthenon, stroll Plaka’s charming streets, visit the Ancient Agora, admire Byzantine churches, and enjoy Greek cuisine in tavernas. Don’t miss the Acropolis Museum and sunset views from Lycabettus Hill. Athens blends ancient history with vibrant modern culture in a compact, walkable city.

Wander through ancient ruins like the Acropolis, shop in Monastiraki, relax in the National Garden, and enjoy rooftop bars with views of the Parthenon. Athens offers a rich mix of history, culture, and vibrant street life—all easily explored on foot.

A private transfer will collect you from your accommodation and take you directly to the port, ensuring a smooth and stress-free start to your cruise.

Kotor is a fortified town on Montenegro’s Adriatic coast, in a bay near the limestone cliffs of Mt. Lovćen. Characterized by winding streets and squares, its medieval old town has several Romanesque churches, including Kotor Cathedral. It’s also home to the Maritime Museum, which explores local seafaring history. Sveti Đorđe, one of 2 tiny islands off the ancient town of Perast, features a centuries-old church.

Split is Croatia’s second-largest city and the largest city in the Dalmatia region. It lies on the eastern shore of the Adriatic Sea and is spread over a central peninsula and its surroundings.

Venice, the capital of northern Italy’s Veneto region, is built on more than 100 small islands in a lagoon in the Adriatic Sea. It has no roads, just canals – including the Grand Canal thoroughfare – lined with Renaissance and Gothic palaces. The central square, Piazza San Marco, contains St. Mark’s Basilica, which is tiled with Byzantine mosaics, and the Campanile bell tower offering views of the city’s red roofs.

Katakolo is a seaside town in the municipality of Pyrgos in western Elis, Greece. It is situated on a headland overlooking the Ionian Sea and separating the Gulf of Kyparissia from the rest of the Ionian. It is 11 km west of Pyrgos.

Take in Athens’ layered history at the Temple of Olympian Zeus, explore the vibrant Plaka and Psiri districts, and enjoy fresh souvlaki at a local taverna. Visit the Panathenaic Stadium and unwind with coffee in a shaded square—Athens is a city where ancient and modern life blend seamlessly.

Kuşadası is a beach resort town on Turkey’s western Aegean coast. A jumping-off point for visiting the classical ruins at nearby Ephesus (or Efes), it’s also a major cruise ship destination. Its seafront promenade, marina, and harbor are lined with hotels and restaurants. Just offshore on Pigeon Island is a walled Byzantine castle that once guarded the town, connected to the mainland via causeway.

Rhodes is the principal city and a former municipality on the island of Rhodes in the Dodecanese, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Rhodes, of which it is the seat and a municipal unit. It has a population of approximately 50,000 inhabitants.

Heraklion, also known as Iraklio, is a port city and the capital of the Greek island of Crete. It’s known for the Palace of Knossos, just outside the city. The huge archaeological site dates back thousands of years to the Minoan civilization, and includes frescoes and baths. Guarding the city’s Venetian port is the 16th-century Koules fortress. Heraklion Archaeological Museum has a large collection of Minoan art.

Santorini is one of the Cyclades islands in the Aegean Sea. It was devastated by a volcanic eruption in the 16th century BC, forever shaping its rugged landscape. The whitewashed, cubiform houses of its 2 principal towns, Fira and Oia, cling to cliffs above an underwater caldera (crater). They overlook the sea, small islands to the west and beaches made up of black, red and white lava pebbles.

Mykonos is an island in the Cyclades group in the Aegean Sea. It’s popularly known for its summer party atmosphere. Beaches such as Paradise and Super Paradise have bars that blare thumping music. Massive dance clubs attract world-renowned DJs and typically stay open well past dawn. Iconic landmarks include a row of 16th-century windmills, which sit on a hill above Mykonos town.

Relax on iconic beaches like Paradise and Psarou, explore charming alleys in Mykonos Town, visit the windmills and Little Venice, and take a boat to Delos for ancient ruins. Enjoy vibrant nightlife, boutique shopping, and fresh seafood with sunset views. Mykonos blends glamour with Cycladic charm.

Milos or Melos is a volcanic Greek island in the Aegean Sea, just north of the Sea of Crete. Milos is the southwesternmost island in the Cyclades group. The Venus de Milo and the Asclepius of Milos were both found on the island, as were a Poseidon and an archaic Apollo now in Athens.

Your cruise concludes today in Athens, where a private transfer will take you from the port to the airport. As you reflect on your journey, think of the sun-soaked islands, ancient ruins, and unforgettable moments shared with fellow travellers.