The Eternal Aegean - Valletta to Istanbul Cruise

Day 1 - Malta

Arrive: Thu 14 May 2026 / Depart: Thu 14 May 2026 at 18:00

Day 2 - Syracuse, Italy

Arrive: Fri 15 May 2026 / Depart: Fri 15 May 2026

Syracuse (Italy) was one of Sicily’s most prestigious cities and at the height of its splendour competed with Athens. Visiting Syracuse is like stepping back in time to plunge oneself into the fabulous history of Sicily. Since its role as a central city of ancient Greece, numerous civilisations have followed one another to these shores, each leaving their mark. Arabs, Romans, Normans, Byzantines and Spanish influences give Syracuse its extraordinarily rich culture, a mosaic of perfumes, colours and flavours.

Day 3 - Gallipoli

Arrive: Sat 16 May 2026 / Depart: Sat 16 May 2026

Day 4 - Corfu

Arrive: Sun 17 May 2026 / Depart: Sun 17 May 2026

Corfu, an island off Greece’s northwest coast in the Ionian Sea, is defined by rugged mountains and a resort-studded shoreline. Its cultural heritage reflects years spent under Venetian, French and British rule before it was united with Greece in 1864. Corfu Town, flanked by 2 imposing Venetian fortresses, features winding medieval lanes, a French-style arcade and the grand Palace of St. Michael and St. George.

Day 5 - Itea

Arrive: Mon 18 May 2026 / Depart: Mon 18 May 2026

A grandiose impressive work of art linking the Ionian and Aegean Seas, the Corinth Canal is the fruit of a dream dating back to ancient times. The Emperor Nero had at one time envisaged its creation. From Itea (Greece) we enter the immaculately preserved sacred site of the Delphi Valley. Clinging to the side of the mountain, the white ruins of Apollo’s famous sanctuary rise up out of the pines.

Day 5 - Crossing the Corinth Canal

Day 6 - Hydra

Arrive: Tue 19 May 2026 / Depart: Tue 19 May 2026

This unusual gem belonging to the Saronic islands is located to the east of the Peloponnese. There are no cars here. Named after the island, the harbour town is layered up the slopes of a mountainous bay. You may be surprised to see beautiful stone mansions. These are traditional here, as are the multi-coloured caïques along the quays. Further along the shore, you will discover the Historical Archives Museum. Collections from Athens National History Museum are exhibited in the elegant villa Koundouriotis.

Day 7 - Paros

Arrive: Wed 20 May 2026 / Depart: Wed 20 May 2026

Famous for its white marble, the island of Paros is located in the Cyclades. Along the quays of Parikia, its main town, you’ll see Byzantine churches and neoclassical buildings. To make the most of the turquoise waters, you can stop over in Naoussa. This little fishing port is bounded by a very beautiful cove.

Day 8 - Patmos

Arrive: Thu 21 May 2026 / Depart: Thu 21 May 2026

Known as the “Jerusalem of the Aegean", Patmos (Greece) is a holy island for Christians and is where St John drafted the Apocalypse. it is also a spectacular island with white sandy beaches in rocky coves and unique landscapes. An impressive silhouette of the crenellated walls of an 11th century monastery stands out against the hills in the centre of an island which has retained its traditional architecture.

Day 9 - Kusadasi

Arrive: Fri 22 May 2026 / Depart: Fri 22 May 2026

Kusadasi (Turkey) is an ideal base to discover the Ephesus archaeological site which is famous for its sanctuaries, the best known being that of the Goddess Artemis.

Day 10 - Bozcaada

Arrive: Sat 23 May 2026 / Depart: Sat 23 May 2026

Day 11 - Istanbul

Arrive: Sun 24 May 2026 at 08:00 / Depart: Sun 24 May 2026

Located on the Bosphorus, Istanbul is one of the most beautiful of all Turkish cities. Named Byzantium when founded by the Greeks, and then Constantinople under the Roman Empire, this city is steeped in history and, for this reason, is a listed UNESCO World Heritage site. Located on Sultanahmet hill, the great Blue Mosque, the mysterious Hagia Sophia and the vast Topkapi palace and its countless mosaics, dominate the Marmara Sea. In the Beyazit district, the Grand Bazaar allows to discover elegant covered passages. A little further away, delicate aroma of loukoum and spices will draw the visitors’ attention at the Egyptian Bazaar.