Classical Greece Cruise Tours 2024

DAY 1 Athens - Kea
Arrive in Athens and make your way to Marina Zea for embarkation between 2-3 pm. Meet your crew and fellow travellers over a welcome drink as you set sail past Cape Suonion to Kea, a small, mountainous island with many small valleys and sandy bays. After dinner on board you will have time to explore the island’s small port of Coressia. Your ship will depart Kea in the early hours of the morning for Delos.

Meals included: Dinner

DAY 2 Kea – Delos – Mykonos
Arrive this morning at Delos, the mythical birthplace of Apollo and Artemis, offering an optional visit to an open-air museum with many ancient monuments and buildings. Re-join your ship and cruise whilst enjoying lunch before arriving into Mykonos. Stroll through the town’s narrow streets amongst the picturesque whitewashed houses. We recommend ending your evening as the locals do with a glass of ouzo and traditional mezedes appetizers.

Meals included: Breakfast and lunch

DAY 3 Mykonos – Santorini
Spend this morning cruising through the Cyclades islands. At noon arrive at Santorini which was formed by the half-submerged crescent of a volcanic caldera. Go ashore and explore what Santorini has to offer. In the evening, you will have the opportunity to visit archaeological sites and villages with stunning views over the Aegean Sea. Your ship will depart late this evening to the island of Crete.

Meals included: Breakfast and lunch

DAY 4 Santorini – Rethymnon (Crete)
Arrive after breakfast at Crete’s famous and lively port of Rethymnon, a town that blends modernity and old time charm. A wander through the city’s narrow streets will allow you to discover remains of Venetian and Ottoman architecture. Whilst in Rethymnon you will be offered an optional tour to the ancient city of Knossos, an archaeological site near Heraklion before a late departure for Kythira.

Meals included: Breakfast and lunch

DAY 5 Rethymnon – Kythira
Today you will sail to Kythira, a lesser-known island gem now fast becoming a favourite among visitors to Greece. In ancient times Kythira was considered the island of celestial Aphrodite, the Greek Goddess of Love, however in later years, due to its strategic location; it became a naval base that was influenced by many civilisations and cultures. Enjoy a swim stop en route before arriving in the afternoon. You have free time to visit the picturesque main town of Chora and experience the subdued charms of this peaceful island.

Meals included: Breakfast and lunch

DAY 6 Kythira – Monemvassia – Nafplion
Depart early morning and cruise to Monemvassia, a remarkable medieval fortified town, on the Greek mainland. Here, you have time at leisure to discover the uniquely preserved Byzantine and Venetian architecture and experience the beauty of its natural setting. After lunch, depart Monemvassia for Nafplion and enjoy a swim stop on the way. Spend the evening exploring the charming old quarter, with its narrow streets and characteristic architecture.

Meals included: Breakfast and lunch

DAY 7 Nafplion – Hydra - Athens
This morning you will be offered an optional tour of Mycenae. Mycenae was one of the earliest Greek civilisations established around 1650 BC which Homer wrote about in 700 BC. Here, you will visit the imposing Lion’s Gate, Mycenae Palace and the Tomb of Agamemnon. After lunch, depart from Nafplion to the island of Hydra, a small rocky island in the Argo Saronic Gulf, and one of the most unspoilt of Greek islands. After some free time to explore this picturesque town, gather together on board for the Captain's Farewell dinner. Depart in the late evening for Athens.

Meals included: Breakfast and dinner

DAY 8 Athens
After breakfast, your cruise ends on disembarkation at approximately 09.00 at Marina Zea.

Meals included: Breakfast

Lunch and dinner are a guide and may be changed at the Captain's discretion based on sailing.
Itineraries can be changed at the discretion of the Vessel's Captain and Port Authorities particularly in case of adverse weather conditions.