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.

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.

On Turkey's sunlit Aegean coast, Çeşme blends relaxed resort charm with a lively waterfront, sandy beaches and clear blue waters. Wander the harbour, sample fresh seafood and Turkish meze, or explore the stone lanes and historic castle before cooling off in the sea breeze. With nearby thermal springs and the stylish streets of Alaçatı close at hand, it's an appealing port for easy-going shore time.

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.

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.

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.

Alexandria feels like a modern city built atop a vanished ancient one-and literally is. Founded by Alexander, capital from the 3rd century BC to AD 642, it still overlays old streets like the Canopic Way and the Street of the Soma. Once a rich, cosmopolitan port of Greeks, Arabs, Jews, Armenians, and Europeans, it inspired Cavafy, Forster, and Durrell. After the 1950s, many foreigners left, but Alexandria remains a charming, lively Mediterranean city.

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.

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.

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.