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Mediterranean Cruises- Athens, Greece and Turkey

Mediterranean : Star Clipper : Seven Nights Northern Cyclades

Greek fishermen bring their catch to shore at the end of the day. Their craggy faces are etched by long days at sea, toiling under the same sun that rose and set over their ancestors.


Possibly the best way to explore the northern Cyclades is from the deck of our elegantly appointed tall ship, Kusadasi, Samos, Patmos, and Delos are just some of the sun baked Cycladic islands we pass through. For hundreds of years invaders from Europe and Asia struggled to control the blue crystal waters between Turkey and Greece; from the vantage point of lounging in a hidden cove it is hard to blame them for wanting a stake in this paradise. From Athens to Mykonos the Greek fishermen still toil to bring home a catch and as the evening sun turns to pale copper enjoy a plateful of tuna, swordfish, lobster or glittering sardines fresh from the Mediterranean.

  
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Day 1 - Athens, Greece

Athens, Greece Athens is the epicentre of European culture and tradition, as bursting with innovation and intelligent thought as it ever was, it makes a grand day out whatever your taste. There is always something to see or do, from famous monuments like the Panathenaic Stadium, the Temple of Olypian Zeus, and the Roman Agora, to hidden gems like the Vorres Museum, the Koutouki caves, the 11th century monastery at Moni Kaisarianis, the modern art of Dakis Joannou and the National Museum of Contemporary Art. One site stands out above the others as being deservedly famous; the Acropolis. Towering overt the city the Acropolis is home to the ruins of twenty one ancient structures from Greek history including, the Parthenon, the Erechtheon and the Propylaea. After a day of this arrive in time for an exquisite dinner onboard ship and prepare for your luxury Mediterranean cruise.
Meals included: Dinner

Day 2 - At Sea

Looking down from the crow’s nest on a day at sea you can see people laughing by the pool or enjoying cocktails at the tropical bar. In the distance you might be able to make out the shapes of buildings as we glide past. Come evening the chef will impress you with a selection of fresh foods and lovingly prepared nibbles from our a la carte menu, and the sommelier will try to tempt you with a range of fine wines.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3 - Camillmani, Turkey (am), Kusadasi (pm), Turkey

Camillmani, Turkey (am), Kusadasi (pm), Turkey Our afternoon port provides easy access to the ancient site of Ephesus. Ephesus is a spectacular site that not only contains several buildings which are notable in their own right, including the Celsus Library, the Temple of Hadrian and the Roman Theatre, but was also host to the Temple of Artemis; the greatest of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Antipater of Sidon, who along with other notable poets compiled the list of the wonders, wrote that even though he had seen all of the wonders of the world that “when I saw the house of Artemis that mounted to the clouds, those other marvels lost their brilliancy, and I said, 'Lo, apart from Olympus, the Sun never looked on aught so grand.”
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4 - Patmos, Greece

The white walled houses of Patmos lie on land with a vast history. Patmos is known in Christianity as being the birth place of the apocalypse, where St. John had the end of the world revealed to him by God, and subsequently wrote the last book of the New Testament, The Book of Revelation. The fortress like Monastery of St. John is home to priceless icons and manuscripts and makes for an excellent cultural outing.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5 - Amorgos, Greece

Enjoy a breathtaking view from the high terrace of the famous monastery of Hozoviotissas. Amorgos’ cliff hanging monastery is one of the most extraordinary places in the whole of Greece and not to be missed during your visit to the heavenly island today.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6 - Delos (am), Mykonos (pm), Greece

Delos (am), Mykonos (pm), Greece Of all the islands of the Cyclades there was none more important in antiquity than Delos. Thought to have been the birth place of Artemis and Apollo it formed the hub around which the wheel of the Cyclades spins. Although largely uninhabited the island is the home of numerous temples, statues and items of archeological interest. By contrast Mykonos is a lively and modern island. The white square houses reflect the sun light making a dazzling alabaster display in the day and a romantic red and yellow hued backdrop at sunset.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7 - Tinos, Greece

Dramatic architecture decorates the countryside and every village in Tinos. Explore the high bell towers, exquisite ornamented dovecotes and carved marble buildings that decorate the villages of picturesque Cyclades island, which is famous for its folk art. The Catholic and Greek Orthodox populations tried to out-build each other with the highest towers, resulting in the elaborate Panayia Evengelistira – the largest tower of them all which is a shrine to a Tinote nun.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8 - Athens, Greece

Athens, Greece Take advantage of breakfast onboard before any last trips around Athens. Maybe sit in a café and enjoy a strong Greek coffee or stare out over the roof tops on a city of myths and angry Gods.
Meals included: Breakfast



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