The Mysterious Cyclades and Dodecanese Islands in the Aegean Sea

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Visit the beautiful Greek islands. Discover ancient Greece on an exciting trip to Athens and its Acropolis. Discover contrasts in Syros, the trendiest island in the Cyclades. Stop off at medieval Rhodes and take in the splendid landscape and picturesque villages in Santorini. The last stop will be Milos and its awesome volcanic terrain and spectacular beaches...
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Overview

Trip type
River Cruise
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • Highlights An exceptional itinerary through the cradle of Greek civilization
    • The Cyclades, a Greek Eden in the Aegean Sea
    • The enchanting Dodecanese archipelago
    • THE MUSTS: Athens and the Acropolis, symbol of ancient Greece(1)
    • Syros, capital of the Cyclades(1)
    • Cosmopolitan Rhodes(1)
    • Beautiful Santorini(1)
    • Milos and its spectacular scenery(1)

What's this trip about?

    Visit the beautiful Greek islands. Discover ancient Greece on an exciting trip to Athens and its Acropolis. Discover contrasts in Syros, the trendiest island in the Cyclades. Stop off at medieval Rhodes and take in the splendid landscape and picturesque villages in Santorini. The last stop will be Milos and its awesome volcanic terrain and spectacular beaches. What not to miss: Amorgos and its dramatic cliffs plunging into the emerald-colored sea—the backdrop for Luc Besson's 1988 film The Big Blue.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal transport included (including local flights)
Start CityAmsterdam
End CityAmsterdam

Travel Themes

  • 50 plus
  • Eco, Sustainable & Green Travel
  • Family Friendly
  • Small Ship Cruise

Destinations

  • Netherlands
  • Portugal

Attractions

  • Amsterdam
  • Porto

Activities

  • River cruise

Trip includes

    • The cruise with all meals from dinner the first evening to breakfast on the final day - excursions included in the package selected - all onboard beverages (not including the wine lists or drinks from the bar) - accommodations in double-occupancy cabin with shower in private bathroom - welcome cocktail - gala evening - assistance from our onboard multi-lingual host/hostess - travel assistance and repatriation insurance - all port fees.

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Day 1 ATHENS

Boarding at 6:00 p.m. We'll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail before dinner on board. Enjoy an evening of entertainment.

Day 1 ATHENS

Boarding.We’ll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail.

Day 2 ATHENS

This morning, the excursions are:- CLASSIC: Athens and the Acropolis. The Acropolis in Athens sits majestically on a rocky outcrop overlooking the dense city below. The complex has had many uses, including a military base, housing for nobles, and religious center. Alt...

Day 2 ATHENS

Excursions:- CLASSIC: Athens and the Acropolis- DISCOVERY: The Kaisariani MonasteryWe’ll spend the afternoon cruising. Onboard presentation.

Day 3 SYROS

This morning, the CLASSIC/DISCOVERY excursion is: Trendy Syros. Syros is home to contrasts in color and architecture. We'll head to the magnificent city of Ano Syros to take in the Venetian charm and Cycladic architecture overlooking the gorgeous Aegean Sea. Afterward...

Day 3 SYROS

CLASSIC/DISCOVERY excursion: Syros.We’ll spend the afternoon cruising. Onboard presentation.

Day 4 AMORGOS(1)

This morning, the CLASSIC/DISCOVERY excursion is: Amorgos, the backdrop to The Big Blue. The first stop will be the monastery of Panagia Hozoviotissa to take in the beauty of the cliffside structure and its panoramic view of the sea. Built over a millennium ago to hou...

Day 4 AMORGOS(1)

CLASSIC/DISCOVERY excursion: Amorgos.We’ll spend the afternoon cruising.

Day 5 RHODES

This morning, the CLASSIC/DISCOVERY excursion is: Medieval Rhodes. Rhodes is famous for gorgeous beaches and awesome weather, but it is also jam-packed with history, especially noteworthy medieval tales. The island is home to one of the largest medieval centers still ...

Day 5 RHODES

This morning, the CLASSIC/DISCOVERY excursion is: Rhodes.This afternoon, the excursions are:- CLASSIC: Lindos.DISCOVERY: Head to Faliraki BeachTraditional Greek meal and entertainment.

Day 6 SANTORINI(1)

We'll spend the morning cruising the Aegean Sea through the gorgeous Cyclades, known for its gorgeous beaches, white and blue architecture, and traditional lifestyle.This afternoon, the CLASSIC/DISCOVERY excursion is: The legendary island of Santorini (travel to and f...

Day 6 SANTORINI(1)

We’ll spend the morning cruising.This afternoon, the CLASSIC/DISCOVERY excursion is: Santorini.Greek-themed dinner on the Sun Deck.

Day 7 MILOS(1)

Take advantage of some free time in the village of Adamantas, on Mios, this morning. Everything slows down on vacation, so enjoy a leisurely stroll along the small streets or indulge in a treat at a café facing the harbor.The CLASSIC/DISCOVERY excursion this afternoon...

Day 7 MILOS(1)

Free time in Adamantas on Milos.This afternoon, the CLASSIC/DISCOVERY excursion is: Milos.Tonight is our festive gala evening.

Day 8 ATHENS

Enjoy breakfast on board this morning before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. End of our services.

Day 8 ATHENS

Disembarkation.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $4,247
Price per day$531
Last Updated: 4/26/2024
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15 May 2024
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$4,247
22 May 2024
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$4,247
05 Jun 2024
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$4,234
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$4,063
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$4,038
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$4,038
30 Apr 2025
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$4,038
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$4,038

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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Jan 2023

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It’s affordable, the atmosphere on board is unique, the routes can be very interesting.

Summary over a cruise on the Haute Seine and Yonne on a barge. As seasoned cruisers, knowing well all aspects of cruising on seas and rivers, we had no experience ab...

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htrowland

Jan 2023

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Great tours and food! Exceptional customer service

As a female solo traveller, I especially appreciated CroisiEurope's summer special waiving single supplements. I am non-EU national, and very much enjoyed the intern...

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Bronx resident

Jan 2023

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A memorable four nights on the Seine - Le Havre to Paris

We had never been on a European river cruise before and chose this one for its brevity, just four nights. We were very happy with our choice and heartily recommend C...

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Since 1976 CroisiEurope has pioneered river cruising on the most beautiful waterways in Europe, and we are Europe’s largest and most experienced river cruise line. When you sail with us, you can relax and know that you will be well taken care of.

We have been privileged to take more than 200,000 passengers to the lands of their dreams, for the times of their lives. Our fleet of 30 ships will take you to your choice of dazzling riverside cities in France, Italy, Spain, Germany and Belgium — to the romantic Rhine Valley, the Rhône and Saône, the Seine, the beautiful blue Danube, the Douro Valley, Venice, and more — where you can explore and enjoy local food, wine, history, art and culture. We have a dedicated and knowledgeable staff of almost 1,000 people, whose conviviality, attentiveness and professionalism ensures that your voyage will be comfortable and pleasurable. Our staff and crews speak English, and many of them speak other major European languages as well. So you’ll be in the heart of European culture and charm, but you’ll always be able to find someone who understands you.

All our vessels are fully inspected on a regular basis, and are consistently renovated and upgraded to keep pace with safety standards as well as the needs of our customers. Our entire fleet is certified compliant with VERITAS global standards, a guarantee of safety and quality.

CroisiEurope’s headquarters is situated at the crossroads of Europe, in Strasbourg, France, near the banks of the Rhine. This historic, forward-thinking city is the perfect home us: we’re grounded in the past, and excited about the future. We’re an independent, family-owned business — so even though we’re the biggest and most experienced, we’re still small and friendly. We understand the personal touch. 

Come aboard! We can’t wait to show you the sights of Europe.

River Cruising: The Difference

Imagine gliding past quaint villages, ancient hillside castles and stone forts; past sun-drenched olive groves and vineyards, snow-capped mountains and thundering gorges; under glittering night-lit bridges in exotic cities.  Imagine eating first-class French cuisine while floating on a sparkling river, watching the gorgeous landscape pass by.

Envision your ship docking in the heart of a beautiful, historic European city:  its treasures of art, music, food, culture, and history await your leisurely exploration. 

Our trips offer you the opportunity to intimately experience the culture of a region or a country, and to visit some of Europe’s most dazzling cities and towns — in France, Spain, Italy, Germany or Belgium — in ease and comfort.

Our ship will be your floating hotel:  small enough to moor at a town or city port, but large enough to provide you every amenity.  The capacity of just 100 to 200 passengers allows a warm and convivial atmosphere on board, as well as the opportunity for quiet privacy and independence. The pace of our river cruises is relaxed and tranquil; the scenery is gorgeous and changes moment to moment.

And river cruising is smooth, so there’s no need to worry about seasickness.  Unpack your bags, and relax and enjoy the trip. 

Come sail with CroisiEurope, and discover why river cruising is the new way to travel. 

French Cuisine, European Flair

The heart and soul of CroisiEurope is European and international.

Other cruise lines may offer good food.  With CroisiEurope, you’ll cruise the rivers of Europe aboard your own French restaurant.

We carefully design and plan our cuisine and menus in the exacting tradition of fine French gastronomy.  Each meal on your cruise will give you a delightful experience of French haute cuisine.  Our chefs have worked alongside such Michelin-starred greats as Paul Bocuse and Marc Haeberlin; CroisiEurope’s head chef, Alain Bohn, was recently nominated as a member of the Maîtres Cuisiniers de France. This esteemed French association, created 50 years ago, includes only 250 chefs worldwide.

A large number of our crew and staff speak many major European languages, so you may find yourself able to chat in Spanish, Italian, or Hungarian as well as French and English.

Eco-Friendliness

European countries have long been in the forefront of eco-friendly practices, and CroisiEurope is proud to have been a pioneer in this field since well before these practices became standard.  Our commitment to the environment goes far beyond legal requirements. 

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    • Drinks from our special lists, or drinks ordered during excursions or transfers - cancellation and baggage insurance - transfers/travel to and from departure/arrival points - personal expenses.
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THE CROISIEUROPE DIFFERENCE

  • All meals included - DRINKS INCLUDED with meals and at the bar
  • Refined French cuisine - Gala dinner and evening - Welcome cocktail
  • Free Wi-Fi onboard
  • Headsets are included for excursions
  • Official welcome from the captain and crew
  • Onboard activities
  • Travel assistance and repatriation insurance
  • All port fees included
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