Signature Greece Small Ship Cruise

Your cruise begins by taking a transfer to your ship in the port of Lavrio with check-in available between 2 pm and 3 pm. Enjoy a welcome drink as you get to know the Elysium and the friendly crew. At 4 pm you’ll depart for Cape Sounion with its iconic Temple of Poseidon overlooking the sapphire sea, with the first swim stop of the trip enjoyed off its shores. Back on board, the welcome dinner brings the opportunity to get to know your fellow passengers while dining on a delicious three-course meal. As you peacefully sleep in your cabin we’ll cruise on toward Mykonos.

While Mykonos is our final destination today, first we’ll stop at the sacred island of Delos, just a short boat ride away. This UNESCO-listed archaeological site is one of the most important in the country and to make the most of it, an optional tour of the incredible ruins that date back to the 5th and 4th centuries BC is available. It includes mosaics and statues, a theater, temples, and magnificently preserved Venetian and Byzantine architecture. Once at Mykonos, the remainder of the day is at your leisure for exploring the sights, enjoying dinner, and perhaps sampling the famous nightlife.

• Optional Excursion Guided Tour of Delos

Cruising on to Naxos, enjoy a swim stop and lunch on the ship before arriving at the island known for its beautiful white powdery sands and its mountainous terrain during the mid-afternoon. Join the optional Traditional Naxos Villages Tour to visit picturesque mountain villages like Apiranthos. Built amphitheatrical style into the slopes of Mount Finari, it’s like stepping back in time with a medieval feel with marble-paved streets and breathtaking surrounding views. After your excursion, you’ll return to Naxos Town with time for dinner on your own. There are many outstanding eateries along the winding streets of Chora and along the waterfront.

• Optional Excursion Traditional Naxos Villages & Apiranthos

Enjoy a relaxed morning with a swim stop on the tranquil island of Schinoussa just south of Naxos. The dreamy blue-green waters are clear and calm, ideal for a refreshing dip, while the surrounding landscapes are wild and unspoiled. You’ll reach your final destination for the day, Koufonisia, in mid-afternoon. This beautiful yet underrated island is a gem that’s been called a hidden Greek paradise with friendly locals, beaches with soft golden sands and calm turquoise waters, and lots of mouthwatering cuisine. Enjoy it at your leisure with many enticing spots to dine on fresh fish and seafood with a view.

Cruising toward Santorini, Magganari Beach on Ios Island makes an ideal swim stop with its clear, shallow aquamarine water. We’ll reach Santorini at 2 pm and you’ll have the option to take an excursion to two of the island’s most popular spots. Visit the Akrotiri archaeological site for a glimpse of life in 1600 BC, with the settlement buried in a thick blanket of ash similar to Pompeii.  Conclude with a glorious sunset in Oia with its blue-domed churches and whitewashed homes tumbling down the caldera. Afterward, enjoy dining your own, returning to the ship before 11 pm as we’ll sail overnight to Milos.

• Optional Excursion Guided Tour of Akrotiri & Oia

When you rise this morning, you’ll be in Milos, the island where the famous Venus de Milo sculpture was discovered. It’s also home to the remarkable moon-like landscape at Sarakiniko Beach, with brilliant blue waters magnificently contrasted against the white of smooth volcanic rock. Join our optional tour to visit it and explore the Geological Mining Museum which reveals the island’s mining history through intriguing artifacts and exhibits. As dinner will be on board while cruising to Kimolos, enjoy lunch here on your own, returning to the ship by 4 pm for our departure. The evening is at your leisure for exploring serene Kimolos.

• Optional Excursion Guided Tour of Milos

The final full day of our cruise visits Serifos, reaching the island at mid-morning with an optional tour of the stunning whitewashed hilltop town that brings breathtaking views over the island. You’ll have time for an independent lunch which can be enjoyed at a traditional taverna lined among the atmospheric streets and alleyways or at the seaside, with a number of enticing restaurants at Livadakia Beach. We’ll continue to Kythnos afterward, enjoying the final swim stop of your trip en route. The ship will anchor just offshore in a dazzling bay with the farewell dinner taking place here, complete with live entertainment.

• Optional Excursion Visit the Island of Serifos

We’ll reach the place where it all began early this morning, the port of Lavrio. Disembarkation is by 10 am but you’ll have time for one last breakfast on board along with farewells to your fellow passengers, the captain, and crew. With transfer included you can choose to travel to an onward hotel should you wish to spend time in Athens. Or head to the airport to catch your flight home. If we can assist with your travel plans our travel experts will be happy to help, otherwise, we wish you a safe journey and hope to see you again on another memorable trip.