Italy

Riviera Travel – Ephesus & Greek Islands

Discover the timeless beauty of Japan on this immersive journey through iconic cities, sacred shrines, serene landscapes and rich traditions.

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£3,669

10 nights

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Italy

Indicative duration

10 nights

Step back into the golden age of sailing aboard the majestic Star Clipper/Star Flyer and combine luxurious surroundings with historic maritime traditions and gorgeous Greek islands!

Tour Athens, visit the Parthenon and the Acropolis Museum, and get to know the city at leisure. Explore the ruins of Ancient Corinth, the wealthiest city-state in the ancient Greek world, before embarking on our sea voyage. Combine archaeological wonder and a relaxing stroll with visits to the Cycladic islands of Delos and Mykonos. Call into the Turkish port of Kusadasi and visit Ephesus, with its two-storey Library of Celsus and enormous amphitheatre. Discover the rich history of Rhodes, the oldest inhabited medieval city in Europe, and Kos – home of Hippocrates. Marvel at a monastery slotted into the sheer rockface in Amorgos and discover the charming island of Poros.

Sample itinerary

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Tour the historic city of Athens through a comprehensive tour that covers a scenic drive around the city and visits to the famous Acropolis, Parthenon, and Acropolis Museum.
Uncover the captivating remains of ancient Corinth and the archaeological ruins of Delos, a charming island known as the mythological birthplace of Apollo.
Explore the Cycladic islands of Amorgos & Mykonos, the Dodecanese island of Kos and the Saronic island of Poros.
Experience a guided walking tour of the remarkable medieval city of Rhodes, which includes a visit to the Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights of Rhodes.
Discover the ancient city of Ephesus and visit the Library of Celsus and the city’s enormous amphitheatre.

What's included

7 nights on board in your choice of luxury cabin or suite with ocean views
3 nights at the Wyndham Grand Athens Hotel with breakfast Upgrade available to a suite room with breakfast
Full tour programme in Athens including visits to the Acropolis and Acropolis Museum, Ancient Corinth and the Corinth Canal, Cape Sounion and the Temple of Poseidon
5 guided tours, including Delos, Ephesus, Rhodes, Kos and Amorgos and 2 independent visits, including Mykonos and Poros
Superbly appointed cabins, beautifully crafted using teak and marble on an authentic four-masted barquentine
Exquisite dining prepared by inspired chefs, with full breakfast, buffet lunch, afternoon tea and a la carte dinner daily whilst on Star Clipper/Star Flyer (lunch excluded on shore excursions)
Attentive service from an English-speaking crew and knowledgeable local guides
Scheduled return flights to Athens from a range of regional airports
All transfers between the airport and hotel* and hotel to port
Services of our experienced and insightful Cruise Director and Tour Manager
All port charges (worth £165) and airport taxes
Porterage of one item of luggage per person