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Adventure through the Aegean’s sunny beaches, ancient ruins and spectacular sunsets.
Santorini and Mykonos lure sun-seeking crowds to their idyllic shores for good reason, but the collection of islands that make up the Cyclades are ripe with less-travelled gems. Cruise the Aegean Sea on a small ship and take in these perennial favourites as well as charming hill villages, secluded beaches and an unusual rock hewn monastery. Delve into the country’s rich history exploring ancient archaeological sites like Delos. Spend a day in Turkey touring the ruins of Ephesus and the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Add a healthy helping of delicious Greek cuisine for an adventure you won’t soon forget.
- Start
- Athens, Greece
- Finish
- Athens, Greece
- Destinations
- Style
- Peregrine
- Theme
- Adventure Cruising
- Code
- PEGT
- Physical rating
- Trip rating
- 4 reviews
- Ages
- Min 15
- Group size
- Min 1, Max 47
Why you'll love this trip
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Explore the historical city of Athens on a walking tour with your local leader and let them take the hassle out of navigating this bustling capital.
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Witness the spectacular colours of Santorini’s famous sunset bathe the caldera.
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Venture off the tourist trail with a stop in Amorgos, where a striking 11th-century monastery built into a cliff offers breathtaking views of the Aegean Sea.
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Discover the mythology behind one of the most important archaeological sites in Greece, Delos, and let a local guide give you a fascinating insight into its history.
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Tour the Turkish ruins of Ephesus and discover the fascinating relics that remain of this vibrant ancient city including the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
Is this trip right for you?
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This is a small ship adventure cruise, which means you’ll be sailing on a yacht with up to 47 other people. The boat is spacious and comfortable, but it focuses more on the destination than on-board activities. Instead of a pool, we have the sea itself. Instead of a casino, we’ve got board games and a good book. There’s also no formal dress code to worry about. Wi-Fi is available for a small charge.
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Our ship moves under engine power, rather than sailing, so all cabins will experience light engine noise when the ship is moving (and occasionally when we drop anchor). It’s probably worth packing earplugs if you’re a light sleeper.
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Onshore activities and excursions will involve a bit of walking. You’ll be visiting ancient sites and historical places, and at times you may have to cross cobbled streets and uneven ground, sometimes in hot conditions. If you have any concerns, please speak to your group leader before taking part.
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If you’re concerned about seasickness, there are seasickness tablets on-board. The ship will experience some roll and pitch in choppy conditions, however all of our ships come equipped with stabilisers to minimise movement. Most of our departures run in peak season, when the seas are calmer. Your crew will do all they can to minimise any discomfort.
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There are no lifts (elevators) on-board our ships, so you’ll have to navigate a few steep flights of stairs. Handrails are always available.
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Boats

Panorama
Relaunched in 2014, the M/S Panorama offers the highest standards of comfort, safety and sustainability that cruising has to offer. This three...
Itinerary
Meals Included
There are no meals included on this day.Special Information
It’s very important that you attend the welcome meeting as we will be collecting insurance details and next of kin information at this time. If you are going to be late please let your travel agent or hotel reception know. Ask reception or look for a note in the lobby for more information on where the meeting will take place.Accommodation
- M/S Panorama (1 night)
Included Activities
- Sunset Dinner
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Accommodation
- M/S Panorama (1 night)
Included Activities
- Beach BBQ
- Local bus on Foliegandros
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Accommodation
- M/S Panorama (1 night)
Included Activities
- Thira Cable Car and Orientation Walk
- Venetsanos Winery wine tasting
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Accommodation
- M/S Panorama (1 night)
Included Activities
- Monastery of Hozoviotissa visit
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Accommodation
- M/S Panorama (1 night)
Included Activities
- Ephesus with local guide
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Accommodation
- M/S Panorama (1 night)
Included Activities
- Delos Archaeological Site
- Mykonos Orientation Walk
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Accommodation
- M/S Panorama (1 night)
Included Activities
- Captain's Dinner
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Special Information
No departure transfer is included today, but one can be booked for you at an additional cost. Please speak to your agent or consultant.Meals
8 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 dinnersTransport
Small Cruise Ship, BusAccommodation
Hotel (1 night), Small cruise ship (7 nights)Included Activities
- Sunset Dinner
- Beach BBQ
- Local bus on Foliegandros
- Thira Cable Car and Orientation Walk
- Venetsanos Winery wine tasting
- Monastery of Hozoviotissa visit
- Ephesus with local guide
- Delos Archaeological Site
- Mykonos Orientation Walk
- Captain's Dinner
Dates & availability - 2021 season
Trip departures are unavailable.
There are currently no scheduled departures on our Cruising the Islands of Greece & Turkey trip. If you are interested in other trips in the region visit one of the links below.
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Important notes
1. A complimentary arrival transfer is included from the airport to the Hotel in Athens. Please advise your flight details at least 14 days prior to departure.
2. In 2021 this trip will be onboard the M/S Panorama
SINGLE TRAVELLERS
Single travellers will share a twin a room with another traveller of the same gender. If you’d prefer not to share, a single cabin supplement is available at an additional charge. A single passenger cannot be booked or confirmed in a double cabin unless a single supplement is paid.

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