Island Life: Greek Isles & Ephesus: Roundtrip Athens

Behold breathtaking views and watch mythical landscapes come to life as you sail Greece’s fabled Aegean Sea and Turquoise Coast of Turkey on this deluxe, seven-night cruise. Experience the beauty of vehicle-free Hydra; unlock the mysteries of Santorini; explore historic Rhodes Town and tour the Monastery of St. John in Patmos. Discover the UNESCO‑designated ruins of Ephesus and traverse the streets of ancient Delos, legendary birthplace of Artemis and Apollo.

Athens view, Zeus temple overlooking Acropolis, Greece. Ancient Greek ruins, famous landmarks of Athens city. Scenery of great columns of classical building in Athens center. Travel in Greece theme.

Aerial view of the famous windmills above Mykonos town, Cyclades, Greece

The Terrace of the Lions on the Island of Delos, the Mythological Birthplace of Apollo and Artemis.

Delphi Archaeological Site, Ancient Greece

Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights of Rhodes

The three bells of Fira in Santorini in Greece.

Celsus Library in Ephesus(Efes) site, Selcuk region, Turkey.

Itinerary:

Day 1 Depart home city

Day 2 Athens/Embark Wind Spirit

Day 3 Hydra/Monemvasia

Day 4 Santorini

Day 5 Rhodes

Day 6 Patmos

Day 7 Kusadasi/Ephesus

Day 8 Delos/Mykonos

Day 9 Athens/Disembark ship/Return to home city

Exclusive journey through the Aegean Sea to historic Greek islands and Turkey’s Turquoise Coast.
Created in our tradition of innovative programming and educational travel.
Access to ports unavailable to larger vessels and included excursions throughout your program.
Specially arranged visit to Hydra, one of Greece’s most beautiful, yet least-touristic, islands.
Four UNESCO World Heritage sites: Medieval City of Rhodes, Monastery of Saint John the Theologian and Cave of the Apocalypse on the Island of Patmos and Delos in Greece and Ephesus,
Athens Pre-Extension Option and Delphi Post-Extension Option.