Day 1 - 3
Arrive in Athens and spend your first two nights at the Hotel Grande Bretange giving you time to explore this breathaking city before boarding your cruise. A city of legend, civilisation and enduring culture, Athens is a majestic and magical urban sprawl. Extraordinary elegance and grace combine with grit and graft in Greece's capital, where highways encase ruins from antiquity, and gleaming museums and galleries stand beside concrete sprayed with edgy street art. .
Day 4
Nafplion is Greece’s first capital and remains the escape of choice for Athenians, who weekend here to indulge in the town's gorgeous seaside setting. One of the country's most romantic towns, the warm colour palette and tempting, island-sprinkled waters, pull on plenty of heartstrings. With perfect beaches, crystal clear waters for swimming, and evocative fortress-capped mountains, Nafplion is a sun-soaked Greek beauty.
Day 5
Syros is home to beautiful sea, crisp white beaches, and charming medieval villages adding character and colour to this gorgeous Greek Island. With its blockbuster neighbours Mykonos and Santorini, Syros flies a little under the radar at times. Part of the Cyclades group of islands, visit the capital, Ermoupoli, to discover a network of picturesque narrow streets and winding alleyways - dotted with fancy old Venetian mansions, and elegant domed churches. The colourful town cascades down to an open waterfront of pine-trees and beautiful views.
Day 6
Set on the east of the Greek island Crete, Aghios Nikolaos is a place of legend and luxury. Pastel-coloured houses jostle attractively around the pretty harbour and inky lake, while busy restaurants and cafes spill out onto its lively waterfront. Life here orbits around Lake Voulismeni, and the legendary lake is said to be bottomless, and to have been a bathing spot for Greek goddesses Athena and Artemis. Enjoy heavenly views of the water through frames of pretty, violet flowers, or climb the stone steps for a sweeping panorama of the town, lake and seas beyond.
Day 7
With an endless sun-soaked season, earthy history and vibrant culture, the island of Rhodes has it all. At the crossroads between continents, and sandwiched between Crete and Turkey’s coastline, Rhodes has swayed between many mighty civilisations throughout its tumultuous history. Part of the Dodecanese Islands, which are sprinkled across the blissfully blue Aegean Sea, dive into this island of dazzling beaches, historic medieval towns, and whitewash villages.
Day 8
Explore the towering columns, and storied remains of Ephesus - one of the most spectacular cities left by the Ancient Greeks. Kusadasi welcomes you to the Turkish coastline and is your base for exploring these majestic remains, which sit just 10 miles inland from the port. The Ephesus UNESCO World Heritage Site is a true archaeological gold mine, and an amazingly well-preserved site - once home to 150,000 people.
Day 9
Indulge in idyllic island life on Mykonos, as you take your fill of superb foods and wines, and soak in endless views of sweeping turquoise seascapes and pretty whitewash buildings. Known for its lively nightlife and rejuvenating, care-free outlook, Mykonos is a dazzlingly beautiful island escape. The secret is well and truly out, but nonetheless, Mykonos has managed to retain the enduring, exclusive allure that first drew celebrities like Brigitte Bardot to its star-studded shores. True to its roots, Mykonos is a rich land of culture, tradition and swirling legend.
Day 10 - 12
At the end of your cruise enjoy a two night post-cruise stay as you savour the absolute essence of discreet luxury in Athens with a stay at King George A Luxury Collection Hotel. Boasting an enviable location in the heart of Athens, King George a Luxury Collection Hotel is situated in the historical Syntagma Square of the city. The famous Acropolis and Plaka are within easy reach from the hotel. The Kolonaki area with its vibrant bars are also close by, and be sure to dine in the hotels Tudor Hall restaurant featuring iconic seventh floor views of the Acropolis and neo-classical décor.