Greece Cruise from Piraeus — 12 Days

11 nights · Greece · Departs Piraeus-Athens (Greece) · Visiting Milos Island, Ios Island, Santorini Island, Kusadasi, Patmos Island, Rhodes Island, Symi Island, Heraklion, Tinos Island, Mykonos Island, Kythnos Island · Aboard SeaDream Yacht Club on the SeaDream I

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Piraeus Cruise Port Milos Cruise Port Ios Cruise Port Santorini Cruise Port
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Cruise lineSeaDream Yacht Club
ShipSeaDream I
Duration11 nights
Port calls12
Year built1984
Guests112
Cabins56
Crew100
Length108 m
Beam14 m
Cruising speed18.0 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

    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.

  3. Day 3

    Ios Island, Greece

    Ios is a Cycladic island where whitewashed Chora climbs above the ferry harbor of Gialos. Follow its stepped lanes to Panagia Gremiotissa, then look across rooftops toward the Aegean. Skarkos, an Early Bronze Age settlement, offers a quieter encounter with the island’s past. Mylopotas beach is a short drive from Chora and makes an easy counterpoint to sightseeing. Ferries connect Ios with Santorini, Naxos, and other Cycladic islands.

  4. Day 3

    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

    Kusadasi, Turkey

    Kuşadası puts the Aegean within reach, with a lively waterfront and one of Turkey’s most celebrated ancient cities nearby. Ephesus lies about 20 kilometres inland, where marble avenues lead to the Library of Celsus and Great Theatre. Back in town, browse the bazaar, then follow the causeway to Pigeon Island and its historic fortress. The harbour-facing promenade offers an easy place to linger over the Aegean light.

  6. Day 5

    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.

  7. Day 6

    Rhodes Island, Greece

    Rhodes pairs a fortified medieval capital with a sunlit Aegean coast. The UNESCO-listed Old Town stands just beyond the harbour, enclosed by formidable walls built by the Knights of St John. Walk its cobbled lanes to the Palace of the Grand Master, then pause over coffee in a shaded square. Beyond the city, beaches and whitewashed Lindos reward a longer outing; an ancient acropolis crowns the bay.

  8. Day 7

    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.

  9. Day 8

    Heraklion, Greece

    Heraklion is Crete’s capital, with treasures beyond its city walls. At Knossos, about five kilometres south, palace ruins reveal the scale of Minoan life. The Heraklion Archaeological Museum brings that world into focus through frescoes, jewellery and its celebrated Snake Goddess figurines. In town, Venetian walls and the harbour’s Koules fortress frame cafés, markets and a lively waterfront. Crete’s olive oil, local cheeses and generous island cooking reward a pause between visits.

  10. Day 9

    Tinos Island, Greece

    Tinos rewards travelers who look beyond the famous Cyclades. Its marble-working tradition shaped villages such as Pyrgos, where carved doorways and a museum reveal remarkable craftsmanship. In Chora, the Church of Panagia Evangelistria draws pilgrims from across Greece, especially on August 15. Leave the capital for dovecote-dotted hills, quiet hamlets and beaches facing the Aegean. Ferries connect Tinos with Mykonos and other islands, making it an easy, rewarding change of pace.

  11. Day 9

    Mykonos Island, Greece

    Mykonos rewards an early start: whitewashed lanes, blue-domed churches and waterfront cafés are quieter before the cruise crowds arrive. In Little Venice, old captains’ houses lean over the Aegean, while the island’s windmills stand above the harbor. Beyond town, beaches range from lively Psarou to the broad sands of Elia. Take a short boat ride to Delos, where ancient sanctuaries and marble streets mark one of Greece’s great archaeological sites.

  12. Day 11

    Kythnos Island, Greece

    Kythnos lies between Kea and Serifos, yet feels a world apart from the better-known Cyclades. Cruise ships call at Merichas, a small harbour framed by dry hills and clear Aegean water. From here, winding roads lead to Chora’s whitewashed lanes and Loutra’s thermal springs. Kolona is a narrow sandbar, with sea on both sides. Come for quiet beaches, village life, and an unhurried Greek island day.

  13. Day 12

    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.

SeaDream I Cruises

Published September 26, 2026
Last updated October 11, 2026
Author: J. Richard

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