Greek Isles Cruise
It’s all there waiting for you…
Blue skies and seas, white ships and linen and bold sun-baked colors create a Greek palette which is a feast for the eyes. The din of modern Athens, and your footsteps echoing as you tour the Parthenon are music to the ears. And the smell of fine foods, wines, and fresh ocean breezes lend a sense of calm to all who are fortunate enough to take them in. Your Greek isles cruise starts in Athens, with this scene before you. The Acropolis, temples built millenniums ago and the hum of a world class city awaits the lucky ones who are embarking on Greek island cruises.
Just the beginning…
After touring Athens, Greece, a cruise in the Greek isles may take in the whitewashed, flower-filled city of Bodrum, sure to be the source of many magnificent and unique photographic opportunities and experiences. This sophisticated resort town is filled with restaurants offering flavorful seafood caught and prepared daily as only the Greeks know how to do.
Mykonos, perhaps the most famous of all Greek islands, is a definite favorite on just about any itinerary. Its large harbor is filled with boats of all kinds and sizes. Its villages are filled with white-washed churches and homes, and it’s cafes with a sophisticated international crowd who intermingle with the natives.
Rhodes, which is also known as the Island of the roses, is a like a mountainous jewel surrounded by diamonds. The combination of land and sea is like eye candy for the soul. One of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the Colossus, is found on Rhodes still waiting to be discovered by modern explorers on Greek island cruises.
Santorini is another adventure in the making. It’s capital, Fira, is located high on the cliffs above the docks. One must take a cable car, donkey, or shoe leather to sample its delights. Unforgettable vistas await the one who is fortunate enough to scale its heights.
The experience continues…
These are just a few of the incredible islands to visit while cruising the Greek islands. There are 1,400 islands in Greece, of which 169 are inhabited, so you are sure to find the perfect place no matter what you’re looking for.
From volcanic sand beaches to bustling hamlets, the warm weather and beautiful blue seas provide a background for your own adventure be it on the beach or in the privacy of your own cabin.
Maybe most impressive is the hospitality that the Greeks offer to visitors that travel from around the world looking for a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Some of the favorite islands include Naxos, Paros, Skiathos, Skopelos, Corfu, Lefkada, Zakynthos, and Aegina.
Since Greek islands represent about one fifth of all of Greece’s land mass, a Greek island cruise is a wonderful way to sample the countries delights. Greek islands are divided into geographic areas, offering Greek travelers many options.
Whether your interest is in history, local tradition, unspoiled vistas, or vibrant social life, there is a set of islands for you. And if you only desire to have flavorful food, an incredible beach and the sun kissing your face, a Greek isles cruise is for you!