Greek isle cruise

The day you decide to head off for a Mediterranean vacation, make sure your itinerary includes a trip to the enchanting Greek Isles. As the word Isles implies, there is plenty of water all around! So the most exciting way to tour the Greek Isles is to majestically sail across the dazzling sea and dock into a port at one of the many islands that dot the seascape.

What attracts people to the Greek Isles?

Plentiful sunshine for a large part of the year

Superlative beaches

Scenic villages

Wonderful food and wine for a few Euros

Friendly people

Historic monuments and ancient ruins

You don?t need to take a crash course in the Greek language!

Visiting the Greek Isles is like entering the pages of a child?s charming storybook small shops brimming with gift items to take home, gentle donkeys, church bells chiming, dainty flowers blooming, cobblestone streets and much, much more!

Onshore Expedition Tips for the Greek Isles

Protection against the harsh rays of the sun makes it essential to have a pair of good sunglasses, a large hat and the requisite sunscreen lotions.

Casual footwear is fine when on board the ship, but you need a sturdy pair of shoes when going onshore.

To keep yourself cool, you will naturally be wearing light clothes. However, do respect the local culture and find out about the appropriate clothing / footwear when visiting a place of worship.

Exploring historical sites, going up a steep cliff, wandering around villages ? all this may be quite tiring, all the more so since you are doing these activities in dry weather conditions. So keep bottled water handy for catering to parched throats and staying cool at all times!

A tour onshore would mean traveling for quite some time in an air-conditioned bus, so those who are likely to feel a bit chilled should take along a light sweater.

Be prepared to be greeted with showers and take appropriate garments for rainy weather if you are planning to cruise between December and February.

What?s the itinerary for a Cruise to the Greek Isles?

Let?s suppose you are a family of four wishing to make reservations for a seven-day cruise package. You will have to arrange for your own air passage to Athens Airport. From there, your cruise agent will take you to your hotel accommodation where you can have a good nights rest and wake up to a continental breakfast. The next day, you can soak in the city?s vibes. You will embark on your cruise the day after that.

Your first port of call will likely be the island of Mykonos. Walk past charming houses, kneel to pray at a lovely church, pose for a family snapshot in front of a windmill, and enjoy the sunset at a pretty caf?.

You suddenly realize that 3 days of your cruise are already over!

The next day will see you enter the world of winged beauties, when you get to visit the Valley of Butterflies on the island of Rhodes. This island is referred to as the ?Island of Roses?. Here, an extraordinary experience awaits you: going to the top of the Acropolis at Lindos atop a donkey! Of course, if you are very enthusiastic, you can even walk up. Later, enjoy a leisurely swim at a sandy beach. Don?t forget to buy some pretty lace and linens in one of the plentiful shops that dot the landscape.

If your cruise package includes a visit to Turkey, you will likely dock in at the Turkish port of Kusadasi. Later, you will be sailing to the island of Patmos and visit the St. John Monastery. The following day you will be at the popular island of Santorini. You can buy some pretty Greek jewelry pieces from the stores in the town of Fira. Make the most of your last day on shore and on board the ship.

The following morning you will return back to the port from where you first began, and get a transfer to the Athens airport. With a heavy heart, you board your flight back home, taking back with you wonderful memories of one of the most exhilarating and enjoyable experiences of your life.

What is the Price of this package? Well, that depends on the type of cabin you select on board the ship + the on-shore accommodation that you would prefer at Athens. For stay at a tourist class Hotel, it could be just a little over $2100, while at deluxe hotel the rates would jack up by an additional $350 to $400. The package could even be as low as $1200 to $1300 for the less popular cabins on the lower deck.

The above is just an example of a cruise package. The islands where the ship docks, the rates, and onshore expeditions will, naturally, depend on the number of days you wish to cruise and every tour operator will have different packages.

Greek Isles Cruise Package Checklist

As mentioned earlier, you will probably need to make your own arrangements for flying to the Athens airport in Greece. Some cruise operators do the air travel booking for you for an additional charge.

All meals during the trip are generally included in the cruise package but are to be had on board the ship. The only onshore meal you are likely to eat is breakfast at the hotel you stay at, when taken there from the airport.

Ask about dress code for the times when you are on board ship. Some cruise liners insist on a formal dress code for dinners, while others permit casual wear.

Confirm whether the rates include taxes and service charges.

Find out if you need to pay entrance fees at certain places, such as visits to museums, or whether these are included in the tour package.

Check that the rates include Port taxes.

The cruise package may not include insurance cover in the event of a cancellation.

Find out details of cancellation policies.

Hurry and book your cruise package TODAY May to October is when there are plenty of travelers heading to the Greek Isles. So avoid getting disappointed by making your reservations pronto! Don?t forget your Passport and remember to pack essential items for the cruise.

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