Our Iconic Aegean Greek islands cruise is the classic experience of discovery for those encountering Greece’s beauty for the first time. Embark on a journey of a lifetime as you cruise along emerald waters through a series of enchanting destinations, and watch as iconic postcard images come to life. Swaying windmills, striking cliffs and legendary ancient cities greet you at every destination, inviting you to explore breathtaking islands and all that’s hidden within them.
Athens (Piraeus) (Google Map)
11:30
The bustling port of Piraeus, made famous by classic films like Never On Sunday and Stella, is a brief Metro or taxi ride from Athens. This vibrant, cosmopolitan, historically rich city is dense with ancient monuments, chic cafés and unique shops.
Arrival at 18:00 / Departure at 23:00
Mykonos is a delightful island renowned for its lovely countryside and its beaches, its iconic windmills and sea breezes.
Highlights
– Mykonos Town. An Exquisite Whitewashed Maze.
– The Alefkhandra Neighbourhood
– Little Venice
– Ano Mera. A Traditional Cycladic Village.
Petros the Pelican Welcomes You to Mykonos
Arrival at 07:00 / Departure at 13:00
The area has been a center of art and culture since some of the earliest recorded history, and has been settled by many civilizations since being founded in 3000 BC. Kusadasi is currently one of the finest is resort town on the Aegean coast.
Highlights
Ancient Ephesus. Founded by the Ancient Greeks. Ancient Ephesus. One of the Most Complete Classical Cities in Europe.
The Terrace Houses
Homes of the Wealthy Families of Ancient Ephesus
The Great Theatre of Ephesus
The House of the Virgin Mary. Where the Virgin Spent Her Final Years.
St. John the Evangelist’s Basilica. An Important Middle Age Pilgrimage.
An unforgettable trip to the high Alpine wonderland of ice and snow is the true highlight of a visit to Switzerland. Globus Local Favorite At an amazing 11,332 feet, the JUNGFRAUJOCH is Europe’s highest railway station. Jungfrau’s 13,642-foot summit was first ascended in 1811 and in 1912 the rack railway was opened. There are lots of things to do here: enjoy the ALPINE SENSATION, THE PANORAMA 360° EXPERIENCE, and the ICE PALACE. Also receive your JUNGFRAU PASSPORT as a souvenir to take home with you. The round trip to the “Top of Europe” by MOUNTAIN TRAIN will take most of the day.
It’s market day in Lausanne! Enjoy browsing and packing a picnic lunch for our 11 a.m. boat cruise on Lake Geneva. A few miles down-shore we’ll dock at Château de Chillon, where we’ll have a guided tour of this delightfully medieval castle on the water. On our way back we’ll take time to peek into the vineyards surrounding Lutry before returning to Lausanne. Boat: 2 hrs. Bus: 1 hr. Walking: moderate.