Iconic aegean 4-day cruise: 5 Greek islands & Turkey Louis Olympia from Athens (Piraeus)
Day 1: Monday – Piraeus – Mykonos
Departure at 11.00. The regal Olympia, your cozy floating hotel, calls first at Mykonos, the most beautiful island. Stroll the picturesque alleys of Mykonos Town and, after the sun drops into the sea, enjoy its exhilarating nightlife Arrival at 18.00, departure at 23.00. Overnight on board.
Day 2: Tuesday – Mykonos – Kusadasi – Patmos
From Mykonos we sail overnight to arrive to Kusadasi, whose white sand beaches are a stone’s throw away from the incredible excavation of the ancient city of Ephesus and its Terrace Houses (one of the world’s largest open-air museums), the House of the Virgin Mary, beautiful Sirince Village and the thrilling metropolis of Izmir. Kusadasi is also home to a fantastic harborside bazaar where you can find some of the best bargains in the Aegean. Arrival at 07.00, departure at 13.00.
From Kusadasi to the holy island of Patmos, where, many believe, John the Apostle wrote the Book of Revelations in a mountainside grotto after having heard the voice of God. Arrival at 16.00, departures at 21.00. Overnight on board.
Day 3: Wednesday – Patmos – Rhodes
We leave Patmos and sail for magnificent Rhodes, where we have a full day to explore yet another incomparable island. We will see the Palace of the Grand Masters, in the old walled city of Rhodes, a UNESCO World Heritage site, as well as the ancient Acropolis of Lindos high above the sea, and the Citadel of the Knights. Arrival at 07.00, departure at 18.00.
Day 4: Thursday – Rhodes – Heraklion – Santorini
From Rhodes we sail overnight to Heraklion, an ancient Venetian port and the capital of Crete. Greece’s largest island will greet you like family. It’s a wonderland of secluded beaches, hiking trails, rivers and archeological marvels, including the Minoan Palace of Knossos, the first civilization in Europe, and the Archeological Museum in Heraklion. Arrival at 07.00, departure at 11.30.
We sail from Heraklion for an evening in breathtaking Santorini. Its massive cliffs rise from the blue waters of the Aegean. Arrival at 16.00, departure at 21.00.
