Imagine a nation of islands where people celebrate with dance, food and song.
Whitewashed houses rise on hillsides above the blue Aegean Sea beckoning travelers to the Greek Islands, known for ancient cities and its friendly and festive people.
The Greek Islands are one of the most romantic places to visit and our cruises to Greece capture the essence of this ancient, island culture and its lively traditions. Many people are drawn to Athens to see the Parthenon, the symbol of classical architecture which was built to honor the Goddess Athena. Another significant site you’ll see on our cruise to Greece is Panathinaikon Stadium, sculpted out of pure white marble, where the first modern Olympics were held in 1896. There are many islands to see and our cruises to Greece will take you there. Visit Mycenae, a powerful ancient city from which the Trojan War was fought in the 12th century B.C. or Ancient Corinth, one of Greece’s richest cities dating back to the 6th century B.C. Crete is the largest island in Greece and is home to the great Minoan civilization where the ruins at Knossos date back to 4,000 B.C. While Mykonos is the most cosmopolitan of the Greek Islands. Travelers flock here by day to shop and dine, while at night, everyone is dancing to the traditional Greek music. Where you are a history buff or just enjoy great food and the warm and festive environment, you’ll love cruising the Greek Islands.