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Dazzling Dodecanese: Athens to Rhodes

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Join the Crystal Esprit and let it take you into a memorable 8-day luxury yacht cruise from Athens to Rhodes. Venture through Greece’s largest port city, Piraeus, as you make your way to the cradle of Western culture. Explore the former 18th-century pirates' bastion and now a beautiful island resort, Mykonos. Wander in the white-washed villages of Naxos and find bustling alleys of shops and cafes. Sail on and visit the picturesque "Thíra," or Fira Town at Santorini, discover the archaeological and folklore museums at Mandraki, and see the golden beaches and turquoise waters of Kos. Finally, for your last destination and for disembarkation, reach Rhodes, one of the most architecturally varied locations in Europe.
Stroll the ancient walkways of AthensExplore colorful villages on RhodesStop in Piraeus, the port of AthensThe famous windmills of MykonosExplore beautiful coastal towns in Greece
Highlights
  • Discover sophisticated island resort Mykonos.
  • Visit Mandraki that offers wild beaches colored with black volcanic pebbles
  • Get inspired by turquoise waters of Kos
  • View the colorful history of the Rhodes
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Activity Level: Relaxed
Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.
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Day 1: Athens, Piraeus, Greece | Embark

Embark at the beautiful port of Greece.

Venture through Greece’s largest port city, Piraeus, as you make your way to the cradle of Western culture. Athens has long since been the location of myth and muse, and its ancient heritage is still an incredible source of inspiration.

Day 2: Mykonos, Greece

  • Ship
  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Mykonos, a former 18th-century pirates' bastion, is now a sophisticated and cosmopolitan island resort.

Day 3: Naxos, Greece

  • Ship
  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
White-washed villages and Venetian-inspired mansions shimmer against a dramatic display of turquoise water giving way to an ink-blue sea. Here, alleys bustle with shopping and cafés are close to secluded beaches. Tranquil mountain hikes lead to vestiges of ancient Greek and Byzantine cultures, including mighty Mount Zeus, the highest peak in the Cyclades and home of the king of Greek gods.

Day 4: Santorini, Greece

  • Ship
  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Of all the Cyclades Islands, Santorini is often considered the most dramatic with its dark landscape and iconic whitewashed buildings. The rich soil is ideal for grapes and local vines produce a cherished crop known for its special volcanic taste. Picturesque "Thíra," or Fira Town, laid out along the edge of a cliff at the rim of the now-extinct caldera, exudes easy charm.

Day 5: Mandraki, Nisyros Island, Greece | Kos, Greece

  • Ship
  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
The mythological creation of Poseidon as he pursued the giant Polyvotis to the island of Kos, Nisyros is said to have been cleaved from that island and tossed on its own into the Aegean. Today, it’s one of the loveliest jewels of the sea, whose capital of Mandraki offers wild beaches colored with black volcanic pebbles, vibrant squares of dining and shopping, and a trove of cultural riches to explore at the Archaeological and Folklore museums.

Today, you will arrive at Kos, Greece.

Day 6: Kos, Greece

  • Ship
  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Rich in mythological folklore, stepping on to this Aegean isle is like stepping into the pages of classical literature. It was warriors from Kos who fought for Greece in the Trojan War, and Hercules is said to have spent time here, too. The 500-year-old Tree of Hippocrates still stands, beneath which the father of medicine taught his students. Today, the golden beaches and turquoise waters of Kos will inspire your own poetry.

Day 7: Rhodes, Greece

  • Ship
  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Rich with natural beauty and colorful history, Rhodes represents one of the most architecturally varied locations in Europe. Hellenistic, Byzantine, Medieval and Turkish influences intermingle with abundant sunshine and dry air to cast a magnificent light over the island that the ancients dedicated to Apollo, the God of Light. High on a cliff, the ruins of the Temple of Athena sit amidst the beautifully preserved Acropolis at Lindos.

Day 8: Rhodes, Greece | Disembark

  • 1 Breakfast
After breakfast aboard the ship, disembark at the port of Rhodes.

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Crystal Esprit

Crystal Esprit
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Solo Supplement: A select number of cabins are available for single use. The single supplement varies by cabin type, please contact us for details.
Child Discount: Children age 11 or under receive 50% off when sharing a cabin with two full paying guests. Children, regardless of age pay full rate in a double occupancy cabin.
Included
  • 7 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches, 7 Dinners
  • 7 Nights Accommodations
  • Accommodations as listed
  • Ground transportation as listed
  • Activities as listed
  • Meals as listed
  • Access to a 24-7 Emergency line while traveling
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi Access
  • All-suite, butler-serviced accommodations
  • All gratuities, shipboard and shoreside 
  • The Pantry: 24-hour self-service venue offering specialty coffees, teas, wines and nonalcoholic beverages 
  • Complimentary airport transfers between the airport and the river ship on days of embarkation and disembarkation
  • Complimentary marina and water sports equipment including a wide variety of aquatic toys (water skis, wakeboards, kayaks, jet skis, snorkeling equipment) based on destination's local rules and regulations and the discretion of the Captain due to weather and sea conditions
Excluded
  • Gratuities
  • Travel Insurance
  • Personal Expenses
  • Flight costs (please request a quote)
  • Additional excursions during free time
  • Fuel and transportation surcharges (when applicable)
  • Crystal Esprit's submersible equipment
  • Massage, s­­­­­pa services or hair styling for which separate charges may be imposed. 

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Our guide and driver were very good with their knowledge and were very helpful with our questions. It was a very pleasant visit that would have been impossible to do on our own. Hotels and restaurants were fantastic. The special places we got to go to, like the kitchens, were great. Enjoyed the entire trip!
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