Athens to Monte Carlo Cruise

Day 1 - Athens

Arrive: Sun 05 July 2026 / Depart: Sun 05 July 2026 at 17:00

Climb up the magnificent Acropolis and stand in awe of the Parthenon, the beautiful temples and the view over Athens stretched out before you. See city highlights including the new and old Olympic stadiums. Journey to Cape Sounion and the temple of Poseidon overlooking the sea, or visit ancient Corinth and the narrow Corinth Canal cut through miles of solid rock.

Day 2 - Mykonos

Arrive: Mon 06 July 2026 at 07:00 / Depart: Mon 06 July 2026 at 16:00

Enjoy wandering through the narrow, winding streets of this delightful seaside village with its whitewashed houses, flowers and brightly painted shutters and doors. Stand beneath the windmills on the hill. Visit the archaeological museum and an old bakery still using a 15th century wood-burning stove.

Day 3 - Istanbul

Arrive: Tue 07 July 2026 at 13:00

Indulge your eyes and senses in this magnificent city astride two continents. Visit beautiful Topkapi Palace, the awesome Hagia Sophia and the impressive Blue Mosque. Cruise the Bosphorus to see the city and its surroundings from another perspective. Visit one of the many museums or stroll through the spice market and the famous Grand Bazaar.

Day 4 - Istanbul

Depart: Wed 08 July 2026 at 21:00

Indulge your eyes and senses in this magnificent city astride two continents. Visit beautiful Topkapi Palace, the awesome Hagia Sophia and the impressive Blue Mosque. Cruise the Bosphorus to see the city and its surroundings from another perspective. Visit one of the many museums or stroll through the spice market and the famous Grand Bazaar.

Day 5 - Kepez (Canakkale)

Arrive: Thu 09 July 2026 at 08:00 / Depart: Thu 09 July 2026 at 18:00

Day 6 - Kusadasi

Arrive: Fri 10 July 2026 at 09:00 / Depart: Fri 10 July 2026 at 20:00

Meander through the ruins of ancient Ephesus and marvel at the famed Library of Celsus, the huge amphitheater, the marble roads with their chariot marks, the amazing mosaic sidewalks and the superb, rarely opened Terrace Houses. Or journey to three monumental cities of antiquity - Priene, Miletus and Didyma - renowned for their majestic temples and impressive, beautifully preserved stadiums.

Day 7 - Marmaris

Arrive: Sat 11 July 2026 at 08:00 / Depart: Sat 11 July 2026 at 17:00

Turkey's most notable beach resort, Marmaris has a chic and tony 'Riviera' feel to it. An elegant, palm-lined promenade weaves its way around the shoreline, while the marina plays host to a flotilla of gleaming white yachts. Ancient and natural history are served up in Dalyan or discover a Turkish tradition with a visit to a hammam or Turkish bath.

Day 8 - Heraklion

Arrive: Sun 12 July 2026 at 07:00 / Depart: Sun 12 July 2026 at 14:00

Visit the great Minoan ruins of the Palace of Knossos, famous as the home of the labyrinth where the Minotaur roamed, and the archaeological museum that houses many superb artifacts from the complex. Explore the stunning, mountain-fringed Lassithi plateau with its orchards, 7,000 windmills and ancient villages.

Day 9 - At Sea

Day 10 - La Goulette

Arrive: Tue 14 July 2026 at 11:00 / Depart: Tue 14 July 2026 at 20:00

Meander through Tunis' opulent, historic medina with its winding alleys and souks. Visit the superb Bardo Museum with its spectacular Roman mosaics or the lovely whitewashed village of Sidi Bou Saïd, perched on a cliff above the sea, a charming spot of cobbled streets, flower-filled courtyards and ornate window grills painted deep blue.

Day 11 - Palermo

Arrive: Wed 15 July 2026 at 11:00 / Depart: Wed 15 July 2026 at 20:00

Immerse yourself in the glorious history of this ancient city and its magnificent monuments, like the imposing Norman cathedral and the majestic 9th century Arab palace and its breathtaking Palatine Chapel. Admire the marvelous opera house and the artifacts in the archaeological museum.

Day 12 - At Sea

Day 13 - Monte Carlo

Arrive: Fri 17 July 2026 at 08:00 / Depart: Fri 17 July 2026

Drive along the famous Grand Corniche with its stunning views of Monaco and the Old City; then stroll through this marvelous quarter and its pink Grimaldi Palace. And don't forget the Casino. Explore the wonderful old villages along the Côte d'Azur from Nice to medieval Eze or Cannes, Grasse and lovely St. Paul de Vence - each one a jewel to be savored.