Something of a whirlwind clockwise circumnavigation of the inner Aegean – the sea literally at the centre of the known world in classical times. It’s a packed schedule but easy enough for those with a short time-budget who want to tick off some of ancient Greece’s classic gems. Look at it as a ‘road trip by sea!’

HIGHLIGHTS

• Mykonos – hedonistic capital of the Aegean plus Delos, birthplace of Appollo
• Kusadasi – jumping-off point for wondrous Ephesus
• Patmos – where St. John the Divine wrote the Book of Revelations
• Heraklion for Knossos – home of the legendary Minotaur
• Santorini – don’t miss Akrotiri, the ‘Greek Pompeii’
• Athens – make sure to spend a day or two here pre- or post-cruise

Some of the very best bits of classical Aegean history, legend, and culture for those who only have a few days to spare for island-hopping. You’ll be amazed how much shore time you can make available to see the sights.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Mykonos – hedonistic capital of the Aegean plus Delos, birthplace of Appollo
• Kusadasi – jumping-off point for wondrous Ephesus
• Patmos – where St. John the Divine wrote the Book of Revelations
• Rhodes – beautiful old port of the medieval crusaders
• Heraklion for Knossos – home of the legendary Minotaur
• Santorini – don’t miss Akrotiri, the ‘Greek Pompeii’
• Athens – make sure to spend a day or two here pre- or post-cruise

A stunning clockwise trip around the whole of the Aegean that includes some of the most famous sites and sights you could possibly hope to squeeze into a 7-night cruise. We call at three mainland ports as well as doing some island-hopping. By day it’s a cultural feast for the eyes and the soul whilst, back on board, the evenings give you chance to enjoy fine cuisine and conversation about the wonder the day has shown you.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Thessaloniki – Greece’s second largest city.
• Kusadasi – jumping-off point for wondrous Ephesus
• Heraklion for Knossos – home of the legendary Minotaur
• Santorini – don’t miss Akrotiri, the ‘Greek Pompeii’
• Mykonos – hedonistic capital of the Aegean plus Delos, birthplace of Appollo
• Milos – where the Venus de Milo was discovered
• Athens – make sure to spend a day or two here pre- or post-cruise