DATES / RATES
Rates are listed per person
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| Start Date | End Date | From EUR | From USD |
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| Sep 09, 2025 | Sep 17, 2025 | 5,786 |
6,280 |
Rates are listed per person
|
| Start Date | End Date | From EUR | From USD |
|---|
| Sep 09, 2025 | Sep 17, 2025 | 5,786 |
6,280 |
ITINERARY
Piraeus
Day 1
Greece's cosmopolitan capital, Athens, connected by Piraeus port, is an
exciting blend of ancient and modern. The Grand Promenade seamlessly
links the city's main archaeological sites, and a visit isn't complete
without exploring the Acropolis—a hill housing ancient ruins,
including the iconic Parthenon. For deeper insights, the Acropolis
Museum awaits, and a marble path ascends Filopappou Hill, offering
majestic views of the 'high city.'
Naxos
Day 2
The largest Cyclades island, Naxos's capital Chora is one of the most
beautiful Cycladic villages, blending Venetian and Cycladic elements of
whitewashed houses and cobblestone alleys. Endless beaches ring the
coast, while the island's granite mountains host lush meadows, olive
groves and citrus orchards. Whitewashed villages and Byzantine chapels
speckle the landscape. In Greek mythology, Naxos is said to be where
Ariadne settled and Zeus lived.
Chania, Crete
Day 3
Once the crossroads for ancient Minoans, Chania's medieval harbour on
Crete's northwest shore dates back to the 14th-century. A 16th-century
lighthouse guards the harbour. The picturesque old town combines
Venetian and Ottoman architecture, mosques, churches and
fortifications. Food lovers enjoy the seafood eateries that grace the
waterfront, while inland, fertile valleys support vines, olive and
citrus groves.
Agios Nikolaos, Crete
Day 4
Agios Nikolaos, on Crete's east coast, is a charming town with a
picturesque harbour, cafes and a sandy beach. The town sits upon the
ancient city ruins of Lato pros Kamara. The Archaeological Museum
displays artefacts from local excavations. Close to the harbour, the
freshwater Voulismeni Lake, a nearly circular pool, is reputed to have
been the bathing place of the goddesses Artemis and Athena, and
connects to the sea via a narrow canal.
Rhodes
Day 5
Rhodes Town, one of Europe's best medieval walled towns, is known for
the 14th century UNESCO-listed Old Town constructed by the Knights of
St. John and the 100-foot Colossus statue that once stood in the
harbour. Highlights include the bustling Turkish district, Grand
Masters' Palace adorned with marble mosaics and Gothic Street of the
Knights. Nearby Lindos offers whitewashed streets and an Acropolis with
views over St. Paul's Bay.
Samos Island, Pythagoreio
Day 6
Pythagorion, the picturesque port village on Samos Island, is named
after famous ancient philosopher Pythagoras. Traditional red-roofed
houses and winding alleys envelop the charming fishing harbour's
inviting tavernas. Constructed on top of the ancient ruins of Samos, a
UNESCO World Heritage site, key landmarks include the 6th-century BC
Temple of Hera (Heraion) and the awe-inspiring Eupalinos Tunnel, a
1036-m aqueduct tunnel.
Chios
Day 7
The birthplace of Greek poet Homer, Chios island In the Aegean Sea, is
known for mastic production and medieval villages. Fortress-like mastic
villages were built under Genoese rule in the 12th century. Highlights
include Olympi and medieval Pirgi with its intricately patterned
geometric house decorations, Mesta with its fortified alleyways and
central Taxiarches Church, and the mastic tree groves used to produce
the unique resin.
Mytilene, Lesbos Island
Day 8
Mitilini with its medieval alleys, is capital of Lesbos, Greece's
third-largest island and an Ancient Greek cultural centre. Sappho, a
female ancient Greek poet who worshipped Aphrodite, is celebrated at
her birthplace in Skala Eressos. Messa features a 4th-century BC temple
dedicated to Zeus, Dionysus,and Hera. The Lesvos Island UNESCO Global
Geopark showcases an ancient preserved forest. Lesbos is also famous
for ouzo distilleries.
Istanbul
Day 9
Istanbul bridges Europe and Asia, shaped by Greeks, Romans, Byzantines
and Ottomans. This diversity infuses the city's architecture, cuisine,
music and arts. Sites include the Hagia Sophia museum, a former church
and mosque, the stunning Blue Mosque with six minarets, Topkapi Palace,
the former residence of the Ottoman sultans, and the Grand Bazaar, one
of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world.
Please request the included and optional excursions program from us!
SH Diana (Luxury Expedition, 192-guests)
The 2023-built SH Diana will be providing elegant and spacious 5-star
accommodation for 192 guests in 96 spacious staterooms and suites, the
vast majority with large balconies.
(Click image to view Ship details)
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Group return transfers from the airport to the cruise port
- All meals onboard
- Onboard accommodation in a stateroom selected category
- 24-hour room service
- Coffee, tea, soft drinks and selected alcoholic beverages available 24-hours per day
- Lecture programmes by our experienced expedition team and guest speakers
- One selected shore excursion/expedition activities per port of call (Kayak not included, bookable for a fee on board)
- Standard WiFi
- Onboard gratuities & port taxes
