Athens is a majestic, ancient city where elegance meets grit: highways wrap around ruins, museums and galleries stand beside street art, and its legacy spans philosophy, drama and democracy. See the Acropolis and Parthenon, the Acropolis Museum, Mount Lycabettus views, and the Old Olympic Stadium. Beyond the center, beaches and temples line the coast. Slow down for Greek coffee and souvlaki.

Nafplion, Greece's first capital, is a beloved seaside escape for Athenians and one of the country's most romantic towns. With beaches, clear water, fortress-backed hills and a blend of Greek, Byzantine, Venetian and Ottoman charm, it offers a lovely old town, seafront promenade and tavernas. Highlights include Palamidi Fortress, Acronafplia, and the offshore Bourtzi fortress. Nearby Corinth is an ancient city recovered after earthquakes.

Milos is a Greek island in the SW Cyclades, Aegean Sea, 86 nautical miles from Piraeus and midway to Crete. It covers 151 sq km with a 125 km coastline. Adamas, its main port, is a seaside village of white houses founded in 1835 by refugees from Sfakia, Crete. With its large, safe natural harbour and strategic position, Adamas became historically important. It has beaches, tourist services, old churches, and mining and ecclesiastical museums.

Heraklion (Iraklio) may not be Crete's prettiest spot, but its mix of history, culture and energy makes it a great change of pace and a smart base for exploring the island. Greece's fifth-largest city offers excellent museums, ancient ruins, good shopping and a lively waterfront. Highlights include the Venetian fortress and seawall, nearby Knossos, the Archaeological Museum, and the pedestrian Daidalou district for cafés, fountains and local food like dakos and raki.

Rhodes blends sun-soaked beaches, rich history, and vibrant culture at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and Africa. Part of the Dodecanese in the Aegean, it offers dazzling coastline, pine-covered hills, and the UNESCO-listed Old Town, where medieval walls, Ottoman minarets, and cobbled streets echo its layered past. Visit Lindos' ancient Acropolis, the Palace of the Grand Masters, and enjoy Greek cuisine, lively courtyards, and turquoise coves perfect for both relaxation and water sports.

Explore Ephesus from Kusadasi, on the Turkish coast, just 10 miles inland. This UNESCO World Heritage site was once home to 150,000 people and is only about 20% excavated. See the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders, and the Library of Celsus, plus atmospheric ruins that host evening concerts. The museum displays 25,000 treasures. Afterward, enjoy kebabs or dolma, and Kusadasi's lively Aegean beaches, restaurants, and cafes.

Mykonos is a dazzling Greek island known for lively nightlife, superb food and wine, turquoise seas, whitewashed buildings, and iconic windmills. Explore Mykonos Town's narrow streets, artisan studios, bars, beaches, coves, and Little Venice sunsets. Rich in culture, legend, and enduring glamour, it remains a sought-after escape.

Athens is a majestic, ancient city where elegance meets grit: highways wrap around ruins, museums and galleries stand beside street art, and its legacy spans philosophy, drama and democracy. See the Acropolis and Parthenon, the Acropolis Museum, Mount Lycabettus views, and the Old Olympic Stadium. Beyond the center, beaches and temples line the coast. Slow down for Greek coffee and souvlaki.

The Peloponnese's Laconian plain stretches from Sparta to the port of Gytheion, a scenic harbor town of neo-classical houses on Mount Kourmaros. Known for its ancient theater, museum, beaches, and dining, it was once Sparta's naval base and trade port. Nearby sites include Kranae/Marathonissi, Mistra, and ancient Sparta.

Olympia, the spiritual home of the Olympic Games, has a lasting legacy. From Katakolon, a small port on the Peloponnese, you can relax at Kourouta Beach or head inland to this legendary site in the Alfeios valley. Explore the museum and Olympia Stadium, where ancient games honored Zeus. See the Temple of Hera, where the modern Olympic flame is lit, and the ruins of the Temple of Zeus, once home to Phidias' 13-meter Statue of Zeus, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

Enter Souda Bay to reach Crete, Greece's largest island, a land of beaches, legends, landscapes, and luxury. Its vast natural harbor opens to museums, archaeological sites, and Venetian fishing towns. Souda also has major military history, with a NATO base and the Souda Bay War Cemetery. Enjoy white-sand beaches, olive oil, and Vilana wines. Visit Rethymnon's old town and fortress, Akrotiri's Arkadi Monastery, and Chania's beautiful Venetian harbor and old town.

Discover the most extraordinary island in the Aegean, Santorini! Set sail on our Cruise ship to discover the dazzling white towns of this distiguishly gorgeous city.

Bodrum, where white houses, bougainvillea and blue doors meet the sea, is Turkey's coast at its most vibrant. At the junction of the Mediterranean and Aegean, it offers a world-class marina, fine dining and boat trips, including traditional gulets, wooden two-masted sailing boats. Explore the history of ancient Halicarnassus: the Mausoleum of Mausolus, the Castle of St Peter, and the Underwater Archaeology Museum. Finish with a wander through the bazaar for spices, textiles and pottery.

Patmos is a stunning Greek island of seascapes and deep cultural significance. Pilgrims come to the hillside Cave of the Apocalypse, said to be where St. John wrote Revelation in AD 95. The island blends sacred history with peaceful beauty: crystal-clear waters, quiet beaches, whitewashed towns, and cats in crumbling lanes. Above cobalt bays stands the 11th-century Monastery of St. John, a UNESCO World Heritage site with frescoes and sweeping views.

Athens is a majestic, ancient city where elegance meets grit: highways wrap around ruins, museums and galleries stand beside street art, and its legacy spans philosophy, drama and democracy. See the Acropolis and Parthenon, the Acropolis Museum, Mount Lycabettus views, and the Old Olympic Stadium. Beyond the center, beaches and temples line the coast. Slow down for Greek coffee and souvlaki.