Greek Island Cruising (Antiquity to Byzantium)
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- The greek islands attract hundreds of cruise ships during peak season, but we’re the only ones who offer this mainland circuit. and while the cyclades may have the edge when it comes to beaches, this itinerary has a much stronger historical focus.
- You’ll have an on-board archaeologist with you throughout the trip. they’re the ones who’ll show you around the hilltop citadel of mycenae or zeus’ temple at olympia.
- This cruise ticks off classical greece’s true highlights (delphi, corinth, olympia etc) but also visits some out-of-the-way spots like katakolon and gythion.
- Unlike mega liners, which have to moor offshore, the galileo can dock right in the centre of town. in places like pylos and the gorgeous monemvasia, you take one step off the gangplank and you’re surrounded by bars, markets and restaurants. you can hop on and off the boat as you please.
- Your ship, the m/s galileo, has been recently refurbished in 2016. the interiors are warm and comfortable, and there are three spacious outdoor decks – perfect for reading or catching some sun.
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Embarkation will take place between 2 and 3 PM. Enjoy a welcome drink and meet your crew and fellow passengers before we set sail for Palaia. Overnight at anchor in Palaia.
We leave our ship early in the morning to drive to Ancient Epidaurus for our optional excursion. Epidaurus was known throughout the Greek world as a healing sanctuary. It was reputed to be the birthplace of Apollo’s son Asclepius - and for its theatre, which is once a...
Your optional excursion today will include a short walking tour of Nafplion, drive through the colourful city and the beautiful countryside of Argolis towards Mycenae. The importance of the city, which Homer calls “rich in gold” begins in 1650 B.C and ceases around 11...
We arrive early morning at Gythion. An optional excursion to Mani peninsula and Cape Tenaro plus the spectacular Dirou Caves with their stalactites and stalagmites. Ancient Gythion was inhabited during prehistoric times and later the Spartans used it as a port, enlarg...
Pylos is a picture-perfect seaside town on the southwest corner of the Peloponnese. In 1827 a fleet of Venetians and other city states defeated an Ottoman fleet in one of the most important naval battles in history. This defeat led to the independence of Greece, which...
Early morning arrival in Katakolon. We will disembark the ship around 7:00 a.m. in the port town of Katakolo and an optional full day excursion that takes us by bus to Olympia, one of the most famous and important sites in the ancient world. Olympia is revered as the...
There will be a morning optional excursion to Delphi, one of the most revered sites from the ancient world. We will disembark the ship early this morning and proceed to the ruins complex. Unlike other archaeological sites in Greece, Delphi is built on the side of a mo...
Disembarkation will take place after breakfast this morning between 8 and 9am. Make your way to the airport for your onward travels or stay on in Athens and soak up the ancient atmosphere of the city.
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