Aegean Isles Yacht-Style Cruise

Athens · Mykonos · Santorini · Rhodes · 7 nights

Seven nights on board and ashore, round trip from Athens.

The Journey

Seven nights by ship, with days ashore at Athens, Mykonos, Patmos, Rhodes, Santorini, Milos and Nafplio. Shore days are planned with private guides where shown, and you can always stay on board instead.

The days are built around Mykonos, Patmos, Rhodes and Santorini. Each one is set out below with what you will see, how you get there and which meals are included.

The defining moment of this route: small-ship berths in harbours the big liners can't enter. Your travel specialist can add a night, swap a day or change the order before you book.

Signature Highlights

Small-ship berths in harbours the big liners can't enter
Mykonos
Patmos
Rhodes
Santorini
Milos

Your Experiences

Moments shaped just for you

Mykonos

Chora's whitewashed lanes, the Kato Mili windmills and Little Venice, with the ship staying into the evening for sunset ashore. A morning boat to the ancient sanctuary of Delos is an option.

Santorini

The ship anchors in the flooded caldera and you tender ashore to Fira, then ride the cable car up. Continue to Oia, or visit the Bronze Age site of Akrotiri.

Day by day

Your Itinerary

8 days

01
Day 1 · Athens, Greece
Athens and Embarkation at Piraeus
Arrive in Athens and, if your flight lands early, visit the Acropolis with a guide. Transfer to Piraeus, about 30 minutes, and board in the late afternoon.
- Acropolis visit, flight times permitting
- Private transfer to Piraeus
- Evening sail-away into the Aegean
Meals:
D
02
Day 2 · Mykonos, Greece
Mykonos
Chora's whitewashed lanes, the Kato Mili windmills and Little Venice, with the ship staying into the evening for sunset ashore. A morning boat to the ancient sanctuary of Delos is an option.
- Chora, Little Venice and the windmills
- Optional boat to Delos
- Late evening in port
Meals:
BLD
03
Day 3 · Patmos, Greece
Patmos
Up to the hilltop Monastery of St John the Theologian and the Cave of the Apocalypse, both UNESCO-listed, then the quiet white lanes of Chora.
- Monastery of St John the Theologian
- Cave of the Apocalypse
- Chora village on foot
Meals:
BLD
04
Day 4 · Rhodes, Greece
Rhodes
The walled medieval Old Town, the Street of the Knights and the Palace of the Grand Master, or the hour's drive to the clifftop acropolis of Lindos.
- Rhodes Old Town, UNESCO-listed
- Palace of the Grand Master
- Lindos acropolis as an alternative
Meals:
BLD
05
Day 5 · Santorini, Greece
Santorini
The ship anchors in the flooded caldera and you tender ashore to Fira, then ride the cable car up. Continue to Oia, or visit the Bronze Age site of Akrotiri.
- Anchorage inside the caldera
- Fira by cable car, then Oia
- Akrotiri excavations
Meals:
BLD
06
Day 6 · Milos, Greece
Milos
The white volcanic rock of Sarakiniko, the hilltop village of Plaka and the painted boathouses of Klima, with a boat to the sea caves of Kleftiko if the sea allows.
- Sarakiniko's white rock coast
- Plaka and the Klima boathouses
- Boat to Kleftiko, weather permitting
Meals:
BLD
07
Day 7 · Nafplio, Greece
Nafplio
Greece's first capital, with the Palamidi fortress above and the Bourtzi castle in the bay, and an excursion to Mycenae or the ancient theatre at Epidaurus.
- Nafplio old town and Palamidi fortress
- Mycenae or Epidaurus excursion
- Farewell dinner on board
Meals:
BLD
08
Day 8 · Athens, Greece
Disembarkation at Piraeus
Breakfast on board, then a private transfer to Athens airport, about 45 minutes, or to a city hotel if you are staying on.
- Morning disembarkation
- Private transfer to the airport
- Optional extra nights in Athens
Meals:
B

Inclusions

Handpicked luxury accommodations across the journey
Daily breakfast; select lunches and dinners as noted
Private airport transfers and inter-city ground movement
Curated experiences and reserved access as listed
24×7 on-trip concierge from our India desk

Not included

International airfare unless explicitly mentioned
Visa fees, travel insurance and personal expenses
Meals and experiences not listed in the itinerary
Gratuities for guides, drivers and hotel staff
Anything of a personal nature (spa, minibar, laundry)

Transfers

Private arrival and departure transfers with a named driver
Moves between stops by private car, rail, ferry or domestic flight, as shown day by day
Timings reconfirmed with you the evening before each transfer

Visa & Documentation

Visa guidance provided by our documentation desk
Recommended to hold passport valid for 6+ months
Digital pre-arrival forms handled on your behalf where possible

Common Questions

Do Indian passport holders need a visa for this cruise?+

Yes. Every port on this voyage is in Greece, so a Schengen visa is required.

Why a small ship?+

Smaller ships can call at islands such as Patmos and Milos and anchor inside Santorini's caldera, and there are no long queues to go ashore.

When do Aegean cruises run?+

April to October. The meltemi wind can make July and August crossings choppy.

How far in advance should we book?+

Three to four months ahead gives the widest choice of rooms and guided days, and more for school holidays, festivals and peak season. Shorter notice is often possible; ask and we will check live availability.

Can the itinerary be customised?+

Yes. Every journey is a starting point: add or remove nights, swap a day's plan, change hotels or reorder the route, and your travel specialist re-plans the whole trip around it.

What is the payment schedule?+

Your quote sets out the deposit that confirms the booking and the date the balance is due. Both depend on the hotels, airlines and guides involved, so they are agreed with you before you pay anything.