AEGEAN Sea Cruise to the Greek Islands and the Turkish Riviera

Boarding begins at 11.30 a.m. and the departure time is 3:00 p.m. On this first day, you will have time to enjoy a beautiful sunset on the deck, admire the deep blue of the Aegean or participate in one of the activities and services that this cruise offers. Onboard, Greca Travel includes three meals per day, 3 excursions and an unlimited package of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, so that your only concern is to have a good time.

Your first destination will be the famous island of Mykonos where the cruise ship will dock from 6:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. before continuing your itinerary through the wonderful Greek islands. Mykonos is the meeting point of the international "jet set" for its wonderful beaches, dazzling shops, and vibrant nightlife that contribute to its well-deserved reputation. Moreover, you may also wish to visit the historic island of Delos, the birthplace of Apollo and Artemis according to Greek mythology. This small island, inhabited since 3000 a.C., was one of the most significant cultural centers of Antiquity. Finally, you will have the opportunity to pre-book other excursions organized by the cruise company to yet more fascinating places of these destinations.

At 07:30 hs, after a calm and comfortable night's cruising, you will awaken at the Turkish coast and in the port of Kusadasi. The starting point of your shore excursion will be the ancient city of Ephesus once visited by Saint Paul, Marc Antony, and Cleopatra, among others.  Ephesus was one of the twelve Ionian cities and flourished as an important cultural, religious and commercial center.

At noon, the cruise will depart again, this time to the island of Patmos where Saint John wrote the Apocalypse and Jesus Christ was revealed to him in the Grotto of the Apocalypse. From 17:45 to 21:00 hs, you will have the time to visit the cave, the monastery dedicated to Saint John and to sroll in the port of this small but so important island.

After a generous breakfast, you will awaken in the largest Greek island, Crete. More precisely you will start your day in Heraklion, the capital of the island and home of King Minos and his minotaur. This city was the most significant of the Minoan civilization, with the oldest palatial complex in Europe, the Palace of Knossos.

Free morning and then around noon we will depart for the amazing and picturesque island of Santorini. As our cruise ship approaches the island we are filled with admiration and awe. It is the perfect moment to capture the beauty of the capital city of Fira and its white houses overhanging the cliff that overlooks the volcano. From 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. you will be able to explore it through its winding narrow streets and watch one of the most beautiful sunsets in the world, from one of the numerous pastry and coffee shops burgeoning on the hillside.

After your arrival in the port of Piraeus, early in the morning (07:30 hs) breakfast, disembarkation and end of services. Undoubtedly and after spending some fantastic days with us, we hope to see you soon to create new and emotional moments that will last forever. Good trip !, or as you may say, Kalo taksidi!