11 nights · Greece · Departs Piraeus-Athens (Greece) · Visiting Milos Island, Souda-Chania, Rhodes Island, Symi Island, Bodrum, Kusadasi, Amorgos Island, Folegandros Island, Hydra Island · Aboard Atlas Ocean Voyages on the World Traveller
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| Cruise line | Atlas Ocean Voyages |
|---|---|
| Ship | World Traveller |
| Duration | 11 nights |
| Port calls | 10 |
| Departures | 1 sailings |
| From fare | $9,499 per person |
| Year built | 2022 |
| Guests | 200 |
| Cabins | 98 |
| Crew | 130 |
| Length | 126 m |
| Beam | 19 m |
| Cruising speed | 16.0 kn |
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.
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.
Souda Bay places you within easy reach of Chania, one of Crete’s most compelling historic towns. A short drive leads to Chania’s Venetian harbour, with its lighthouse, waterfront cafés and narrow lanes. On the Akrotiri peninsula, monasteries and coastal views share the landscape with the Allied war cemetery overlooking Souda Bay. Make time for Cretan cooking, distinguished by fine olive oil, local cheeses and wild herbs.
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.
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.
Bodrum brings the Aegean within reach: a handsome harbor, whitewashed houses and the Crusader-built Castle of St Peter. Its Museum of Underwater Archaeology displays finds recovered from ancient shipwrecks. Explore ancient Halicarnassus, whose Mausoleum was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Then settle at a waterfront table for grilled fish and a view across the bay.
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.
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.
Folegandros welcomes you at Karavostasis, a small harbour on one of the Cyclades’ most striking islands. From here, a winding road climbs to Chora, where whitewashed lanes surround a medieval kastro above the sea. Continue to the Church of Panagia for sweeping views across cliffs and blue water. Then settle into a square-side taverna or seek a swim at a secluded cove.
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.
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.
Published September 11, 2026
Last updated October 3, 2026
Author: J. Richard
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