Turkish Riviera and Greek Islands cruise in 5 days

Boarding begins at 10.00 AM, and the journey starts at 1:00 PM to the next destination: Patmos. Here Saint John had the revelation in the so-called cave of the Apocalypse, which will later be reflected in the Apocalypse book. 

Sailing is the ideal time to enjoy a beautiful sunset on the deck, admire the deep blue of the Aegean, or participate in one of the activities and services the cruise offers. Onboard Greca Travel includes an entire board and a package of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages during service hours so that our only concern is to have fun.

From 4:30 PM to 9:30 PM, you will have more than enough free time in case you wish to visit the grotto, the monastery dedicated to Saint John, and stroll through the port of this small, but unforgettable, island.

After a peaceful night's sailing, you will arrive at the famous island of Rhodes, which was once home to one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, "the Colossus of Rhodes", a statue of Helios.

From about 7:00 until your departure at 18:00 hours, you will have free time to explore the renowned medieval town of Rhodes, recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. Also, you could visit the Acropolis of Lindos or simply sit back and enjoy the natural beauty of the largest island in the Dodecanese island complex.

Greca Tip: You can also visit the Valley of the Butterflies, a habitat of unique value and incomparable beauty with lush vegetation and streams along cleverly laid paths.

After a generous breakfast, your cruise ship will drop anchor at the largest Greek island: Crete. More precisely, you will arrive in Heraklion, the island's capital and home of King Minos and the ferocious Minotaur.

Heraklion was the most significant city of the Minoan civilization, with the oldest palatial complex in Europe, the Palace of Knossos.

You will have a free morning to explore this vibrant, working, small metropolis, and then, at around noon, you will depart for the amazing and picturesque island of Santorini.

As your cruise ship approaches the island, you will be filled with admiration and awe. It is the perfect moment to capture with your camera the beauty of the capital city of Fira with its painted blazing white houses and deep blue roofs.

From 16:30 to 21:30 hours, you will have free time to wander in its narrow, winding alleys and, later on, watch one of the most beautiful sunsets in the world.

Greca Tip: You can sit at one of the bars and coffee shops and enjoy the views of the caldera or follow the path along the caldera’s edge with sweeping views over the island and the volcano.

After a night navigating you will a tasty breakfast and the you can enjoy an optional panoramic tour of some of the capital’s most important landmarks.

Our next destination will be the famous island of Mykonos. There the cruise ship will dock at 6:00 PM and remain until 11:00 PM.

Mykonos is a meeting point of the international "jet set" and is famous for its wonderful beaches, exclusive shops, and vibrant nightlife.   

Only a short distance away, you will find the historic island of Delos, which, according to Greek mythology, was the birthplace of Apollo and Artemis. That small island, inhabited since 3000 BC, was one of the most important cultural centers of antiquity.

Greca Tip: Visit Little Venice by the water's edge and idle along boutiques, jewelry stores, and tasteful souvenir shops.

Early in the morning (around 7:00 AM), after a quiet night sailing, you will wake up on the Turkish coast. Once you reach the port of Kusadasi, and after breakfast, you will proceed to disembark.

From Greca, we hope to see you again to enjoy some wonderful moments that will remain forever in your memory.

Have a good trip! Or, as you will say, "Kaló taksídi!"