Our Greek Islands Cruises :
April Heraklion, Piraeus, Igoumenitsa, Corfu, Tunis,
Ajaccio, Barcelona, Valencia,
Malaga, Tangiers, Palma -
June Rhodes, Tinos, Syros,
Patmos, Samos & Kos
July Kalymnos, Tinos,
Mykonos, Heraclion & Rhodes
August Kalymnos, Samos,
Mykonos, Tinos, Syros & Rhodes
September Kalymnos,
Tinos, Syros, Patmos, Samos & Rhodes.
Kalymnos
One of the traditional Greek Islands, famed for its Sponge diving and
processing.
The visitor is welcomed by the sight of many colourful houses built
around the foot of a small hill and the small boats of the sponge
divers anchored along the pier. Honey is another specialty of the
island and a walk around the city will offer the visitor a number of
other pleasant surprises.
Tinos
Tinos, part of the Cycladic Islands, is the most significant Greek
centre of religious tourism. The capital and main port of the island,
also known as Tinos or Chora, is a commercial port with great tourist
activity due to the Monastery of “Panaghia Evanghelistria” which
houses the miraculous Icon of the Virgin Mary one of three painted by
St. Luke. The island is also famous for its unique style of small
dovecotes, as well as it’s local tavernas and island cuisine, and is
now also popular as a tourist centre.
Syros
Syros, the Queen of the Cyclades with Ermoupolis, the capital, offer a
choice of sites. Ermoupolis is a paradise for those who enjoy walking
through the small cobbled streets to discover the many little shops,
cafes, and restaurants, or you can take a short trip around the
island. A visit to the Church of Ekatopyliani is also of interest.
Patmos
This beautiful island is known as the site where St. John the Divine
wrote the apocalyptic “Revelations” during his exile from the Roman
Empire. The Cave of the Apocalypse, where he lived, is near the site
of the Monastery of the same name, which houses many priceless icons
and manuscripts.
Samos
The birthplace of Pythagoras, one of ancient Greece’s best known
scientists, this lovely island offers a variety of both historical and
interesting sites, including the Venetian Citadel and the monastery of
The Virgin of Spiliani. The capital of Samos, Vathy, is very
beautiful, situated in a bay with neoclassic architecture. There are
lots of interesting little shops and cafes lining the narrow winding
streets.
Rhodes
Rhodes, a jewel of an island, has something to offer everyone.
According to Greek Mythology, Rhodes was blessed by the God of Sun
“Helios” with 300 days of glorious sunshine each year. The golden
sandy beaches the crystal clear water, the variety of ancient Greek
monuments (Acropolis, Temple of Apollo, Theatre and Stadium) as well
as the cosmopolitan town with it’s Venetian castle and inexpensive
bazaars give the visitor the opportunity to have an exotic adventure.
Note: Shore excursions
are organised at all islands except Tinos. Shore excursions can only
be booked on-board ship immediately after embarkation.
