7-Nights Jewels of the Cyclades Cruise

Cape Sounion

Cape Sounion is one of the most scenic places in Attica, Greece. Visitors and archeological enthusiasts come here to see the Temple of Poseidon and the temple dedicated to Athena the goddess of wisdom. Though the statue of Poseidon is on view at the Archeological Museum in Athens, much of the columns to his temple still stand on the bluff overlooking the Cape. This is also an excellent spot for viewing the spectacular Greek sunsets.

Kythnos, Greece

There are many beautiful beaches on Kythnos, and visitors flock here for the relaxing mineral spring spas due to the proximity of Vesuvious. There are cafes, a few bars and clubs, but the main for of entertainment in Kythnos is dining. The best way to get to the beaches and explore the rest of the island is by motorbike.

Syros

Syros (Siros) is an inhabited island in the South Aegean region of Greece. It is located just 144km south east of the famous island of Athens. Syros is one of the smaller islands belonging to Greece, one of the Cyclades Islands. It is a popular destination year round and attracts make visitors looking for amazing Mediterranean dining experience as well as it offers the best of everyday Greek living. Enjoy a day at one of the beautiful beaches, a tour of one of the many museums or visit the Saint Nicholas Church that is situated on the island.

Mykonos

Mykonos's many captivating attributes make it one of the most celebrated Greek holiday islands. Its main village is a colorful maze of narrow streets lined with white-washed houses, many with bright blue doors and shutters. As an attractive backdrop, famous windmills are lined up like toy soldiers on the hillside, vestiges of a time when wind power was used to grind grain. Mykonos has churches and chapels scattered about the island; quite a number of them are located right in town. Radiant flowers spill over white-washed walls and shady courtyards. In addition to swimming, sunning, water-skiing and surfing, visitors find endless shopping opportunities. Artists have relied on Mykonos' beautiful setting to inspire them. The most photographed site is the Paraportiani, a cluster of white-washed churches resting below windmills. Mykonos's museums include an Archaeological Museum, which houses relics from the Trojan War, a Folk Art Museum and a Maritime Museum. The best beaches are Aghios Stephanos, Psarou, Kalafatis, Onros, Panormos and Elia.

Delos

The uninhabited island of Delos is one of the finest archaeological sites in Greece. Considered a sacred island since the 7th century B.C., the famous Terrace of the Lions stands guard over the "sacred lake" and the remains of the Temple of Apollo.

Santorini

Santorini is everything that has made the Greek islands legendary. The world famous island of Santorini is the southern most island of the Cycladic group in the Aegean Sea, and is located north of Crete. Its population is distributed among thirteen villages and just exceeds nine thousand. The marvelous dry climate and unbroken sunshine create year around conditions which are perfect for observation, photographs and videos under an extraordinary variety of natural lights and colors.

Folegandros

The small Island of Folegandros is a peaceful and relaxing island in Greece. In springtime and early summer the island is rich with caper flowers, thyme and oregano, which make it a wonderful time to walk around and enjoy the island's picturesque nature. The island boasts a variety of unique cafes and traditional restaurants that won't leave visitors disappointed. You can also find some lovely, quiet beaches including Karavostasi, Vardia, and Livadi with its camping area.

Poliegos, Greece

Poliegos, which is largely unpopulated, is perfect for hiking and exploring, or circling the island by boat to visit secret coves and larger, soaring sea caves such as the Galakterini or the Macry Cave, which seems to have a natural ocular window peering up to the sky. Caves like these provide sanctuary for sea mammals such as the monk seals, as well as a variety of bird species like the Eleanora's Falcon and the sea raven. Poliegos is widely recognized for its untouched ecosystem and geological significance.

Athens

Even though you've probably come here to see the "glory that was Greece," perhaps best symbolized by the Parthenon and the superb statues and vases in the National Archaeological Museum, allow some time to make haste slowly in Athens. Your best moments may come sitting at a small cafe, sipping a tiny cup of the sweet sludge that the Greeks call coffee, or getting hopelessly lost in the Plaka -- only to find yourself in the shady courtyard of an old church, or suddenly face to face with an ancient monument you never knew existed. With only a little advance planning, you can find a good hotel here, eat well in convivial restaurants, enjoy local customs such as the refreshing afternoon siesta and the leisurely evening volta (promenade or stroll) -- and leave Athens planning to return, as the Greeks say, tou chronou (next year).

Paros, Greek Isle

Paros is a pristine escape among the Cyclades, with terraced hills inland accented by windmills and a coastline rich with relaxed, comfortable and traditional Greek towns, of which Paroikia is the central port. This island capital is a labyrinth of white houses clustered around the extraordinary Ekatontapyliani - the Church of a Hundred Doors. Legend says there are 99 doors already discovered and upon finding the hundredth, Constantinople will be reunited with Greece. From antiquity, Paros has been known for its famed, translucent marble; such famous statues as the Venus de Milo was made from it. Also visit the Venetian castle, built on the site of an acropolis and steps away from the sea. From Paroikia you can also go to Naoussa, the Monastery of St John and Prodromos.