3 Day Cruise “Iconic Aegean”

Our Iconic Cruises are like a master class in the Aegean. We take you to the classics, to ancient cities and legendary harbors that have been adored by travellers for years. The Hellenic Mediterranean, vivid and unforgettable, is our home. Let us show it to you.

Day 1

Athens (Piraeus)

Departure at 11:30

The bustling port of Piraeus, made famous by classic films like Never On Sunday and Stella, is a brief Metro or taxi ride from Athens. This vibrant, cosmopolitan, historically rich city is dense with ancient monuments, chic cafés and unique shops.

Mykonos

Arrival at 18:00 / Departure at 23:00

Mykonos is a delightful island renowned for its lovely countryside and its beaches, its iconic windmills and sea breezes.

Highlights

Mykonos Town: An Exquisite Whitewashed Maze
The Alefkhandra Neighbourhood: Little Venice
Ano Mera: A Traditional Cycladic Village
Petros the Pelican: Welcomes You to Mykonos

Day 2

Kusadasi (Turkey)

Arrival at 07:00 / Departure at 13:00

The area has been a center of art and culture since some of the earliest recorded history, and has been settled by many civilizations since being founded in 3000 BC. Kusadasi is currently one of the finest is resort town on the Aegean coast.

Highlights

Ancient Ephesus: Founded by the Ancient Greeks
Ancient Ephesus: One of the Most Complete Classical Cities in Europe
The Terrace Houses: Homes of the Wealthy Families of Ancient Ephesus
The Great Theatre of Ephesus
The House of the Virgin Mary: Where the Virgin Spent Her Final Years
St. John the Evangelist’s Basilica: An Important Middle Age Pilgrimage

Patmos

Arrival at 16:00 / Departure at 21:00

Many believe John the Apostle wrote the Book of Revelations in a mountainside grotto where he heard the voice of God. Further up the mountain, within the white walls of Hora, the monastery founded in his honour in 1088 stands sentinel above this verdant island.

Highlights

The Grotto of the Apocalypse: Where St. John Heard the Voice of God
The Sculpted Mountaintop Village of Chora
The Monastery of St. John: Dates from 1088

Day 3

Heraklion (Crete)

Arrival at 07:00 / Departure at 11:30

Heraklion is an ancient Venetian port and the fascinating capital of Crete. Greece’s largest island is a paradise of secluded beaches, hiking trails, rivers and archaeological marvels.

Highlights

Koules Fortress: A Venetian Fortress Welcomes You to Heraklion
The Loggia: Winner of the Europa Nostra First Prize for Restoration
Morosini Fountain: The Fountain of Lions
St. Mark’s Basilica: The Cathedral of Crete
St. Titos: Built in Honour of the First Bishop of Crete
St. Catherine’s Square: The Monastery of Saint Catherine and Agios Minas
The Heraklion Archaeological Museum: Twenty Galleries of Treasures
Minoan Palace of Knossos

Santorini

Arrival at 16:30 / Departure at 21:30

Its incredible cliffs rise from the blue waters of the Aegean toward the azure sky. Wander around this beautiful island ot take a mini cruise to Santorini’s smaller islands and volcanoes. Explore the Akrotiri Village excavations, wander about the beautiful hilltop village of Fira, the island’s unique capital, or just relax in a café in stunning Oia Village, and watch the sunset from 300 meters above the sparkling sea. Enjoy a glass of wine with a view from the sky…

Highlights

Fira: The Vibrant Capital of Santorini
Oia Village: You’ll be Eye-to-Eye with a Magical Aegean Sunset
Nea Kameni: An Active Volcano up-close
Akrotiri: A Neolithic Village from the 5th Millennium BC
The Old Port of Fira: You Can Reach It by Cable Car