Behold breathtaking views and watch mythical landscapes come to life as you sail Greece’s fabled Aegean Sea and Turquoise Coast of Turkey on this deluxe, seven-night cruise aboard the Wind Spirit — a sleek, four-masted sailing yacht. Journey to the cradle of civilization as you cruise to fabled halcyon islands from antiquity. Traverse the streets of ancient Delos, legendary birthplace of Artemis and Apollo, and enjoy free time exploring the island of Mykonos, famous for its whitewashed houses and iconic windmills. Sail Turkey’s sun‑drenched coast to visit the UNESCO‑designated ruins of Ephesus, the most spectacularly preserved Greco‑Roman city in the world. Tour the Monastery of St. John in Patmos and explore historic Rhodes Town. Unlock the mysteries of Santorini, a crescent-shaped island featuring a spectacular caldera shaped by a volcanic explosion about 3,600 years ago — potentially burying what some believe was the lost city of Atlantis. Conclude your tour in the rarely visited island of Milos, where the ancient Venus de Milo statue was discovered in 1820.
Program Details
- Exclusive journey through the Aegean Sea to historic Greek islands and Turkey's Turquoise Coast.
- Created in our tradition of innovative programming and educational travel.
- Access to ports unavailable to larger vessels and included excursions throughout your program.
- Four UNESCO World Heritage sites: Greek ruins in Delos; ancient Ephesus, Turkey; the Monastery of Saint John the Theologian and Cave of the Apocalypse on the island of Patmos; and the medieval city of Rhodes.
- Athens Pre-Tour Extension and Delphi Post-Tour Extension.
Day 1 Depart home city
Day 2 Athens/Embark Wind Spirit
Day 3 Delos/Mykonos
Day 4 Kusadasi/Ephesus
Day 5 Patmos
Day 6 Rhodes
Day 7 Santorini
Day 8 Milos
Day 9 Athens/Disembark ship/Return to home city
Wind Spirit
Exclusively Chartered, Deluxe Small Ship
Athens Pre-Tour Extension
Start your voyage early with two nights in the ancient city of Athens. Explore the monumental Acropolis, followed by a guided visit to the Acropolis Museum. Discover the sparkling Aegean waters of Cape Sounion and follow the ancient route of Pericles to the Temple of Poseidon. Accommodations are in the deluxe Hotel Grande Bretagne.
Delphi Post-Tour Extension
Continue your immersion into Greek antiquity with a two-night journey to Thiva, or Thebes, and UNESCO-inscribed Delphi. Visit the Archaeological Museum of Thebes and walk the Sacred Way in Delphi to see the Treasury of Athens and Temple of Apollo. Accommodations are at the Domotel Anemolia Hotel and the Sofitel Athens Airport Hotel.
Pre- and Post-Tour Extensions are available at an additional cost. Details will be provided with your reservation confirmation.