8 Day Cruise to Kusadasi, Crete, Santorini, Milos & Mykonos from Athens

At 12:30 AM, after a calm night navigation, you will wake up in Thessaloniki, vibrant, colorful, and full of history, after Athens, it is the second city in Greece. Palm-lined avenues house glamorous shops and gourmet restaurants, and historic cobblestone streets present traditional tavernas to satisfy everyone’s taste buds. You will have time to walk, explore, and shop in this beautiful ancient city. At 6:00 PM, our cruise will depart for Kusadasi.

At 1:00 PM, after quiet navigation, we will wake up on the Turkish coast to visit Kusadasi, a starting point to discover the ancient city of Ephesus, one of the twelve Ionian cities, an important cultural, religious, and commercial center, visited by personalities such as San Pablo, Marco Antonio and Cleopatra. Ephesus was also considered one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. This city was founded by the Greeks around 2000 BC. C. During our stop here, we will have time on our own to discover the Agora, Odeon, the Library of Celsus, or to check out the shops at the port market. Our ship will depart for Crete at 8:00 PM. Tip: The word Kusadasi means "Island of the Birds". Although cruise ships dominate the scene!

After a generous breakfast, your cruise ship will drop anchor at the largest Greek island, Crete. More precisely, you will arrive in Heraklion, the island's capital and home of King Minos and the ferocious Minotaur. Heraklion was the most significant city of the Minoan civilization, with the oldest palatial complex in Europe, the Palace of Knossos. You will have a free morning to explore this vibrant, working, small metropolis, and then, at around 19:00 hours, you will depart for the fantastic and picturesque island of Santorini.

In the early morning, after a gentle night of sailing, you will arrive at the picturesque island of Santorini. The approach to the island is fascinating, and it is the ideal time to photograph the city of Fira, with its white houses hanging on the slope that faces the volcano. The name of the island is the deformation of the name given to it in the Middle Ages by the Venetian merchants who called it Saint Irene, as this is the Saint patron of the island. In 1576, Santorini became part of the Duchy of Naxos, until the Turkish conquest of Piyale Pasha. From 7:00 AM, Santorini will be at our complete disposal so that we discover its unique and legendary beauty. The cruise will leave for Mykonos before dawn the following day, at around 0:30 AM. Tip: Do not miss the opportunity to enjoy one of the most beautiful sunsets in the world from one of the many coffee stores, located on the cliffs.

After a quiet navigation, we will wake up on the island of Mykonos. We recommend checking at the counters on each floor for the best optional excursions available to make the most of your day, for example, visiting the island of Delos, with a fantastic Mykonos-style lunch, or excursions to the beach of Kalafatis, or the capital of Mykonos, Chora, where we will find the famous Little Venice. If these proposals are not of your interest, you can just relax and decide between staying on board or getting to know Mykonos on your own. The cruise will leave for Milos before dawn the following day, at around 2:00 AM.

After a quiet night of navigation, you will wake up on the Island of Colors, Milos. The real beauty of this truly gorgeous island is to be found in its stunning landscapes, wind and sea-sculptured rock formations, soft sandy beaches, secluded coves, and crystal-clear aquamarine waters. The island's most famous export is the Venus de Milo. Tip: Kleftiko is undoubtedly the most famous place in Milos, and is because its rock formations in the middle of the sea along with its network of caves are impressive.

You will arrive at the port of Piraeus early in the morning, around 7:00 AM. You will enjoy a generous breakfast on board your cruise ship, and you will then disembark. At this point, your cruise to the Greek islands and our services will end.