Greece Cruise from Piraeus — 8 Days

7 nights · Greece · Departs Piraeus-Athens (Greece) · Visiting Patmos Island, Symi Island, Santorini Island, Amorgos Island, Milos Island, Delos Island, Paros Island, Hydra Island · Aboard Ponant Cruises on the Le Laperouse

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Piraeus Cruise Port Patmos Cruise Port Symi Cruise Port Santorini Cruise Port
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Cruise linePonant Cruises
ShipLe Laperouse
Duration7 nights
Port calls9
Departures2 sailings
From fare$6,290 per person
Year built2018
Guests264
Cabins92
Crew112
Length131 m
Beam18 m
Cruising speed15.0 kn
  1. Day 1

    Piraeus-Athens, Greece

    Piraeus is Athens’ working harbour, not a resort port—and that is its appeal. From here, the capital’s ancient landmarks are within reach, while the waterfront keeps its own busy, distinctly Greek character. Visit the Archaeological Museum of Piraeus, then linger over grilled fish in Mikrolimano, a small harbour lined with tavernas. Metro connections make central Athens straightforward. Or stay near the water and watch ferries depart for the islands.

  2. Day 2

    Patmos Island, Greece

    Patmos, a small Dodecanese island, pairs a quiet harbour with a remarkable religious history. From Skala, a winding road climbs to Chora, where whitewashed lanes lead to the Monastery of Saint John. Nearby, the Cave of the Apocalypse recalls the tradition that John received the visions behind Revelation. These UNESCO-listed sites reward a visit; beaches and waterfront tavernas offer a gentler counterpoint.

  3. Day 3

    Symi Island, Greece

    Symi announces itself in a sweep of pastel neoclassical houses rising above a deep, sheltered harbor. At Gialos, cafés and waterfront shops line the quay, while the Kali Strata climbs toward Chorio and its quieter lanes. Pause for a swim or browse the sponge shops. Beyond town, Panormitis Monastery draws visitors to the island’s southern coast, with its revered icon of Archangel Michael.

  4. Day 4

    Santorini Island, Greece

    Few Greek islands make an entrance like Santorini, where whitewashed villages crown a volcanic caldera above the Aegean. Most cruise ships anchor offshore, and tenders land at the old port below Fira. Ride the cable car, or climb the steps, to reach the island’s capital and its celebrated views. Beyond Fira, Oia’s blue domes, the archaeological site of Akrotiri, and volcanic wines reward a longer day ashore.

  5. Day 4

    Amorgos Island, Greece

    Amorgos is a rugged Cycladic island where mountain roads lead to whitewashed villages and clear, deep-blue water. Visit hilltop Chora, then follow the road to Hozoviotissa Monastery, built into a sheer cliff above the Aegean. Agia Anna’s clear water makes a memorable swim stop. Try local fava and patatato in a village taverna. Ferries link Amorgos with Piraeus and neighboring Cycladic islands; winding roads make short distances take time.

  6. Day 5

    Milos Island, Greece

    Arrive at Adamas, Milos’s sheltered ferry port, and you step onto an island shaped by fire and sea. Its volcanic geology has carved pale cliffs, sea caves, and beaches across the coast. Visit Sarakiniko’s sculpted white rock, then climb to Plaka for island-wide views and a quiet evening. At Tripiti, visit the early Christian catacombs and ancient theater, near where the Venus de Milo was found in 1820.

  7. Day 6

    Delos Island, Greece

    From Mykonos, a short boat ride brings you to Delos, one of the Aegean’s most important archaeological sites. Greek myth names it the birthplace of Apollo and Artemis. Delos later became a major religious sanctuary and commercial centre. Its ruins include the Terrace of the Lions, mosaic-lined houses and an ancient theatre above the sea. UNESCO-listed and uninhabited, Delos lets visitors explore the remains of an ancient city in its island setting.

  8. Day 6

    Paros Island, Greece

    Your first glimpse of Paros is its whitewashed capital, Parikia, gathered around a sheltered harbour in the Cyclades. Walk to Panagia Ekatontapiliani, one of Greece’s most important early Christian monuments. Then choose your pleasure: Naoussa’s fishing harbour and lanes, or a swim at an island beach. Paros is also known for the fine marble prized by sculptors across the ancient world.

  9. Day 7

    Hydra Island, Greece

    Hydra is a Greek island in the Saronic Gulf, reached by ferry from Piraeus. Its horseshoe harbor is framed by stone mansions, cafés and fishing boats, with hills rising sharply behind. Cars are forbidden, so the lanes belong to pedestrians, pack animals and water taxis. Walk uphill for quiet courtyards and broad sea views, then return to the waterfront as the harbor lights come on.

  10. Day 8

    Piraeus-Athens, Greece

    Piraeus is Athens’ working harbour, not a resort port—and that is its appeal. From here, the capital’s ancient landmarks are within reach, while the waterfront keeps its own busy, distinctly Greek character. Visit the Archaeological Museum of Piraeus, then linger over grilled fish in Mikrolimano, a small harbour lined with tavernas. Metro connections make central Athens straightforward. Or stay near the water and watch ferries depart for the islands.

Le Laperouse Cruises

Published September 7, 2026
Last updated October 3, 2026
Author: J. Richard

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