5 Day Cruise to Mykonos, Santorini, Rhodes, Patmos and Kusadasi (Turkey) from Athens.

After a quiet navigation, at around 07:00 AM you will arrive at the wonderful island of Santorini, regarded by many as the lost continent of Atlantis. Approaching the island is a fascinating experience and a fantastic opportunity to capture with your camera the beauty of Oia, with its white houses perched on the cliff overlooking the volcano. Santorini presents the perfect combination of archeological sites, black sand beaches, an active volcano, and magnificent sunsets; all of these form a part of its romantic and picturesque identity. Whenever someone thinks of the Greek islands, Santorini is bound to come up right on top! You will have enough free time to immerse yourself in the magical atmosphere of the island! You can visit the caldera and the two small islands of Nea and Palea Kameni, with their hot springs of green and yellow waters, or simply venture out on land. At around 14:00 hours, you will set sail again to continue your sea journey. Tip: Explore the winding and narrow streets of Fira, taste its local wines, and savor the excellent local cuisine.

After a peaceful night's navigation, you will wake up on the famous island of Rhodes, where the seventh wonder of the ancient world once stood: "the Colossus of Rhodes". From 09:00 AM to 17:00 PM, you will have the whole day free to discover the medieval city of Rhodes (declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO). During your stay, you should not miss out on the opportunity to visit the Acropolis of Lindos, founded by the Dorians and led by King Tlepólemo as well as the oldest settlement on the island that is located on Filérimos Hill, just outside the capital or Rhodes. There you will also visit the old monastery, known for housing the icon of the Virgin of Filerimos and attributed to St. Luke the Evangelist, and enjoy the panoramic views of the Aegean stretching out to the Asia Minor coast. Throughout your time in Rhodes, you will enjoy the great natural beauty of the largest island in the Dodecanese island complex. Tip: You can also visit the Valley of the Butterflies, a habitat of unique value and incomparable beauty with lush vegetation and streams along cleverly laid paths

At 06:00 hrs, after a peaceful and comfortable night's cruising, you will awaken on the Turkish coast and at the port of Kusadasi. From this point, you can explore at your own pace the ancient city of Ephesus once visited by Saint Paul, Mark 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 leave port and sail, this time towards the island of Patmos, where Saint John wrote the Apocalypse and where Jesus Christ appeared to him in the Grotto of the Apocalypse or Book of Revelation. From 16:00 hrs to 20:00 hrs, you will have free time to visit the Holy Cave of the Apocalypse, the Monastery of Saint John the Theologian and to stroll in the port of this small but so important island. Greca: You can buy a souvenir from the quaint little shops at the port of Skala and Xerotigana, a deep-fried kind of pastry with abundant use of honey and cinnamon.

At 7:00 AM, and after gentle navigation, while you enjoy the comfort and services that the cruise offers, you will arrive at the port of Piraeus. After breakfast, one of our representatives will drive you to Athens International Airport.