Cruise of Greek Islands in One Week
Things to do on this trip
Athens by Bike
Rent a bike to explore conveniently the city of Athens and its outskirts with their hidden treasures!
Parthenon
Remains of an important temple dedicated to goddess Athena. Built entirely of Pentelic marble. Dominant of the city, a must see!
Mars Hill
Marble hill named after the Greek God of War. Many visitors are attracted to this hill because St. Paul had his famous sermon here.
Temple of Hephaesteus
The best preserved ancient Greek temple, part of the Agora. Enshrined to Hephaestus, god of craftmanship and metalwork. A must-see.
Ancient Agora
An ancient public space consists of various monuments, and ruins that are worth exploring. Site with a powerful atmosphere.
Acropolis
A “sacred rock”, the most important landmark of the city and a majestic symbol of ancient Greek culture. A must-see.
Fisherman’s Taverna
An authentic Greek taverna with a fantastic view of the Acropolis. Traditional and fresh food and an extensive wine list.
Presidential Mansion and Gardens
A former Royal palace – beautiful neoclassicism building surrounded by finely designed gardens that are opened to public since 2010.
Panagia Tourliani Monastery
This very peaceful and tranquil monastery with beatiful radiant white walls is surely a place to visit while staying on the Mykonos island.
Church of Our Lady of the Postern Gate
A truly unique church that looks as if taken from some fantastic fiction, rather than a real structure.
Delos
This tiny island in the Cyclades is of utmost historical, mythological and archeological importance to the Greek tradition. A must-visit.
Platys Gyalos Beach
A popular urban beach with sunbeds and umbrellas, a fine sandy shore, and very clean water. Stay here for a fun day at the sea.
Ancient Thira
An unbelievably extensive complex of ancient ruins of the old Greek city of Thira. A definite must-see for everyone visiting the island.
Museum of Prehistoric Thira
Considered as one of the best and most important museums of Greece, it displays the archeological findings from Santorini dating back to ancient times.
Koukoumavlos Restaurant
A wonderful restaurant with a terrace offering beautiful views of the village and the sea. Modernized and tasty Greek cuisine and prompt service.
Rhodes Old Town
The fairytale-like historic centre of Rhodes features both medieval as well as ancient landmarks – palaces, churches, castles and more.
Archaeological Museum of Rhodes
Based in the impressive medieval Hospital of the Knights, the museum holds a fascinating collection of Hellenistic, Roman and Christian antiques found on the island.
Avenue of the Knights
A picturesque narrow street squeezed between majestic palaces, with arches, turrets, portals and more.
Palace of the Grand Master
A majestic fortress overlooking the medieval town of Rhodes, offers great views and stunning exteriors. Built in the 14th century.
Ixia Beach
Very close to Rhodes town. This beach with small pebbles offers azure waters and many fun activities.
Mosque of Süleyman
A remnant of the Ottoman past of the island. The fascinating pink-domed mosque was erected to celebrate the Ottoman victory against the knights.
Koules Fortress
A loved landmark of the city, built by the Venetians. Nowadays it is used as an art venue.
St. Titus Church
With a tradition of over 1000 years, this church is truly an antique piece. Inside, you can see the relics of St. Titus.
Archaeological Museum of Heraklion
One of the most important European museums and an ideal place where to start learning about the history of Crete.
Knossos
The iconic main city of the Minoan civilisation. An absolute must-see for anyone visiting the island.
Georgiades Park
A refreshing park, ideal for getting away from the heat and witnessing Crete's greener side.
Zakynthos National Marine Park
The first park set up in order to protect the sea turtles of the Mediterranean – the beautiful and noble Carettas.
Byzantine Museum of Zakynthos
The museum features a valuable collection of wood carvings, mosaics and wall paintings from the Byzantine period.
Zante Water Village
Enjoy the best fun you can have on Zakynthos island. This water park has everything you need for an unforgettable day filled with joy.
Corfu Old Town
UNESCO World Heritage. Picturesque old town with history since the 8th century BC. Well preserved fortification and residential houses.
The Archaeological Museum
This museum embraces the most important archaeological finds. The most treasured exhibit is the oldest pediment in Greece.
Spianada Square Esplanade
Impressive square divided into two parts that happens to be one of the largest squares in Europe. Cricket matches sometimes take place here.
Liston Promenade
Majestic arcades in the centre of the city where only the aristocrats had access. Now it hosts the most expensive cafeterias.
Museum of Asian art
Surprisingly, Corfu has a museum where you can marvel at vast and fascinating collections of Chinese, Japanese and Indian art.
Agios Spyridon street
Street lined with relatively smart souvenir shops with reasonable prices. Have a look at products made of olive wood.
Old Fortress
Impressive fortress built upon an artificial islet east of the town. Now it is used as a setting for various cultural events. Must see.
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