Discover the best of the Aegean Sea on this 8-day small ship cruise. Explore the white-washed islands of the Cyclades: Santorini, Mykonos, Delos, Crete, and more. As you sail, disembark to explore archaeological sites and swim in pristine coves. Fall in love with this ancient region and learn about its fascinating history.
Highlights
Explore the Hellenistic houses on Delos Island
Discover the Acropolis of Lindos on Rhodes Island
Swim in Crete's Vai Bay, known for crystal waters and palm forest
Tour the Akrotiri excavation and the Archaeological Museum in Santorini
Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.
In the morning, anchor near Delos Island, once the spiritual and commercial center of the Aegean. Take a short walking excursion to admire well-preserved Hellenistic houses, beautiful mosaics, the Sanctuary, the Sacred Way, and the museum. Return to the ship and take a refreshing swim before enjoying a BBQ lunch on deck. In the afternoon, sail to nearby Mykonos Enjoy the evening at your leisure and overnight in port.
In the early morning, sail to Lipsous Islands. Take a swimming break at a secluded beach, then enjoy a deck BBQ while sailing to Patmos. Spend the evening enjoying Patmos at your leisure and overnight in port.
Arrive in Bodrum in the early morning and partake in an optional walking excursion to the Castle of St John, which was built by the crusaders. During lunch, sail to Simi, Greece. Overnight in port.
From Simi, sail to Rhodes. Enjoy an optional excursion to the Acropolis of Lindos or spend time at your leisure at the Lindos beach. In the afternoon, join an optional excursion to Rhodes Town. During the night, sail to Crete.
Enjoy a swimming stop in Crete's Vai Bay, known for its crystal waters and palm forest. Enjoy lunch on board as you sail along the coast to Aghios Nikolaos. If you choose, take an optional excursion to the Knossos Palace and rejoin the ship in Aghios Nikolaos in the afternoon. The optional excursion takes you to the prehistoric (2000 BC) Minoan Palace of Knossos, a world famous archaeological site located in a unique quaint scenery.
In the early morning, arrive at Manganari Beach, one of the most photographed beaches in the Aegean. During lunch, sail to nearby Santorini and enjoy several optional excursions. First, journey by cable car to Fira to visit the Archaeological Museum, then visit the Akrotiri Site excavations. In the later afternoon, travel to the village of Oia, famous for its characteristic architecture and sunsets.
Day 8: Athens | Disembark
1 Breakfast
Return to Athens in the early morning and disembark after breakfast. Transfer to the airport for your continued independent travels.
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Category C
Lower Deck, two twin beds or one double bed. Port hole windows, private bath facilities.
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Category B
Lower/Main Deck, two twin beds or one double bed. Port hole windows (Lower) or windows (Main), private bath facilities.
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Category A
Main Deck, two twin beds or one double bed. Double windows and private bath facilities.
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Category P
Upper "Horizons" Deck, double windows, special amenities and private marble bath facilities.
Child Discount:
Children between the ages of 7-10 sharing a cabin with two paying adults receive a 50% discount. Children between the ages of 10-16 sharing a cabin with two paying adults receive a 35% discount.
Initial deposit is 30%, and most travelers will call our office and pay the deposit with a credit card.
Final payment is due 70 days prior to departure by bank transfer, check or credit card. All final payments by credit card may be subject to a surcharge and maximum of $20,000 charge
Beyond expectations! Then again we weren't sure what to expect. Lovely stay at the lodge, met other like-minded travelers (many had their trips planned by Adventure Life) and the owner was a gracious hostess. It felt like you were one happy family, visiting with a favorite aunt.
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1 day ago
Adventure Life is always an excellent choice when planning complicated, extreme, or exotic vacations or expeditions. They provide friendly professional services and advice and are enthusiastic and encouraging in helping us to prepare and thoroughly enjoy our trip. They handle all the details which greatly reduces the stress of planning a difficult trip. I'm very impressed with Adventure Life and definitely recommend them to friends and family.
Scott Trochim
3 days ago
The response from Adventure Life to my first inquiry was prompt and promising. I worked with Jamie Broeckel, Trip Planner, via text, email, and phone calls- always extremely responsive and thorough with information and explaining the process to arrange a private tour for me to Malaysia Borneo. Within about week, the booking was complete and I made decisions because of Jamie's great customer service , friendly manner, and overall competence on behalf of the company's travel expertise. Now I have an itinerary, additional Trip Planner Assistants, several links for vital information for traveling to Maylasia, etc. Still many details for Sept. trip, but now the heavy lifting is done and I can enjoy the rest of the anticipation and research!! Thanks Jamie- you are amazing!!!!
Susan Campo
5 days ago
The trip was not only memorable for the amount of animals we saw but also for the people and accommodations at the two camps where we stayed. Our first guide, BK, was a wealth of information about the animals, landscape and down to the plants and what they were used for. Everyday out was a learning experience with him. All the people at the camps were gracious and the food was excellent.
Our second camp in the Okavanga was just as good as the first as far as the staff, accommodations, food and animals. After our experience at the first camp we amazed that the high quality remained the same. Our guide, G, made sure we were able to enjoy every experience including a rush through the bush to witness a cheetah and an ensuing hunt that he heard over his radio.
In both camps there were enough guides out that if they saw something the other guides were informed which helped in seeing as much as possible. It was also nice that the concessions were large enough that we did not have vehicles following each other throughout the day.
Normally there is always something in a trip of this length that we think could be improved upon but this is the rare case where we cannot think of anything. From the time we left the States to when we returned it was one of the most hassle free vacations we took.
Perhaps emphasizing the use of the laundry facilities at the camps would be useful because of the luggage restrictions would be the only thing I can think of as an improvement to future clients.
Kenneth Dropek
6 days ago
Mary was so pleasant and professional. She made sure all of our questions were answered.