Ancient jewels of the Mediterranean Cruise

Day 1 - Athens

Arrive: Tue 23 June 2026 / Depart: Tue 23 June 2026 at 18:00

The Greek capital city is located on the edge of the Saronic gulf, in the east of the country. It bears a plural name in reference to the first villages that surround the Acropolis. You will be enchanted by the rocky plateau presided by its monuments listed as UNESCO World Heritage. In the city below, you can visit some of the liveliest districts in Athens: Plaka, with its maze of colourful streets, and where, in the evenings the drifting aroma of moussaka and garlic prawns will tickle your taste buds. The National Archaeological museum and the Cycladic Art Museum are also some of the city’s key attractions and allow visitors to discover Athens’ cultural past.

Day 2 - Patmos

Arrive: Wed 24 June 2026 / Depart: Wed 24 June 2026

Known as the “Jerusalem of the Aegean", Patmos (Greece) is a holy island for Christians and is where St John drafted the Apocalypse. it is also a spectacular island with white sandy beaches in rocky coves and unique landscapes. An impressive silhouette of the crenellated walls of an 11th century monastery stands out against the hills in the centre of an island which has retained its traditional architecture.

Day 3 - Delos

Arrive: Thu 25 June 2026 / Depart: Thu 25 June 2026

Birthplace of the twins Artemis and Apollo, Delos (Greece) is one of the most important mythological, historical and archaeological sites in Greece. Legend has it that because the island was Apollo’s birthplace it became an important sanctuary visited by pilgrims.

Day 3 - Paros, Greece

Arrive: Thu 25 June 2026 / Depart: Thu 25 June 2026

Famous for its white marble, the island of Paros is located in the Cyclades. Along the quays of Parikia, its main town, you’ll see Byzantine churches and neoclassical buildings. To make the most of the turquoise waters, you can stop over in Naoussa. This little fishing port is bounded by a very beautiful cove.

Day 4 - Hydra, Griechenland

Arrive: Fri 26 June 2026 / Depart: Fri 26 June 2026

This unusual gem belonging to the Saronic islands is located to the east of the Peloponnese. There are no cars here. Named after the island, the harbour town is layered up the slopes of a mountainous bay. You may be surprised to see beautiful stone mansions. These are traditional here, as are the multi-coloured caïques along the quays. Further along the shore, you will discover the Historical Archives Museum. Collections from Athens National History Museum are exhibited in the elegant villa Koundouriotis.

Day 4 - Crossing the Corinth Canal

Day 5 - Galaxidi, Greece

Arrive: Sat 27 June 2026 / Depart: Sat 27 June 2026

Day 6 - Gallipoli

Arrive: Sun 28 June 2026 / Depart: Sun 28 June 2026

Day 7 - Taormina

Arrive: Mon 29 June 2026 / Depart: Mon 29 June 2026

On the edge of Catania, Taormina (Italy) stands out against the slopes of Mount Tauro in the heart of a picturesque and charming location. Its ancient Greek theatre offers a magnificent panorama with the majestic Mount Etna, its lava flows still smoking, in the background.

Day 8 - Syracuse, Italy

Arrive: Tue 30 June 2026 / Depart: Tue 30 June 2026

Syracuse (Italy) was one of Sicily’s most prestigious cities and at the height of its splendour competed with Athens. Visiting Syracuse is like stepping back in time to plunge oneself into the fabulous history of Sicily. Since its role as a central city of ancient Greece, numerous civilisations have followed one another to these shores, each leaving their mark. Arabs, Romans, Normans, Byzantines and Spanish influences give Syracuse its extraordinarily rich culture, a mosaic of perfumes, colours and flavours.

Day 9 - Malta

Arrive: Wed 01 July 2026 at 08:00 / Depart: Wed 01 July 2026