Athens (Pireaus) to Venice Cruise on Seabourn Encore from Athens (Piraeus)

Athens (Piraeus)

Athens, the capital city of Greece is an active cosmopolitan mix of different cultures and people, passionate about their art and history. The climate is one of the best in Europe, with mild winters and very hot summers, ideal for tourism. It is located just a few miles from the port of Piraeus, the central commercial port of the capital, and the shores of southern Attica. The main attractions of Athens are The Ancient Agora, Anafiotika, The Acropolis, Mount Lycabettus, Thiseion Cinema, Gazi, Monastiraki Flea Market, Pireaus seaside, Pireaus open air market, Kastella Hill, Veakio open air theatre and Piraeus Archaeological.

Naxos (Grecia)

Izmir (Turkey)

Izmir is the third most popular city in Turkey and is a large metropolis in the western extremity of Anatolia. The city is also known as Smyrna and it has the countrys largest port after Istanbul. Izmir is surrounded by mountains and it has modern commercial centers dotted with traditional red tiled roofs. Places of attraction are: the 18th century market, churches, old mosques, Izmir clock tower, Konak square, Izmir bird paradise, Alsancak neighbourhood, Synagogues and castles.

Dikili (Turkey)

Dikili is a coastal city in the province of Esmirna, in the Aegean region of Turkey. It is a picturesque destination, both on the coast as in the interior. Places to visit: Crater Lake in Merdivenli village, Ancient caverns in Demirta, Thermal Springs, Merquez mosque.

Kos (Greece)

Located in the Aegean Sea, the Greek island of Kos has long since been one of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe. This multicultural island paradise offers visitors immaculate golden beaches, vibrant nightlife and wealth of activities and attractions. By day, the Hot Springs and Solfatara fields, the basilica of St. Stephens church, Asklepeion the ancient Temple of Medicine and Neratzia Venetian Castle of the Knights of St. John are popular with visitors. By night Kardamena, on the south-east coast, is home to a wide range of bars and nightclubs and entertainment.

Patmos (Greece)

Patmos is a small Greek island in the Aegean Sea. It has great natural beauty and is crowned by an impressive medieval monastery. The apostle John wrote the Apocalypse on the island. Grigos is the best beach with clear waters with blue only seen in the Mediterranean and the Aegean. In the city of Patmos, you will find endless streets with the seventeenth-century houses of gray stone, white walls neighborhoods and arches of gray stone

Athens (Piraeus)

Athens, the capital city of Greece is an active cosmopolitan mix of different cultures and people, passionate about their art and history. The climate is one of the best in Europe, with mild winters and very hot summers, ideal for tourism. It is located just a few miles from the port of Piraeus, the central commercial port of the capital, and the shores of southern Attica. The main attractions of Athens are The Ancient Agora, Anafiotika, The Acropolis, Mount Lycabettus, Thiseion Cinema, Gazi, Monastiraki Flea Market, Pireaus seaside, Pireaus open air market, Kastella Hill, Veakio open air theatre and Piraeus Archaeological.

Limassol (Cyprus)

The city of Limassol is the second largest in importance after Nicosia, it is located on the south coast of the country, known by many as a seaside resort, as it offers a great variety of services of that kind. It is also known for the animated night life and for the wine festival that the celebrate every year.

Antalya (Turkey)

Antalya is a city on the Mediterranean coast of southwestern Turkey. It is Turkey's biggest international sea resort, located on the Turkish Riviera. Antalya is in south-west Anatolia, on the Mediterranean Gulf of Antalya, approximately 339 mi from Ankara, 349 mi from Adana, 290 mi from Izmir, and 452 mi from Istambul. The Taurus mountains of southern Anatolia runs parallel to the Mediterranean in an east-west direction, resulting in the formation of narrow coastal plains surrounded by mountains on three sides and the sea on the fourth. Some parts of the coast feature mountains plunging sharply into the sea, forming small natural bays and peninsulas. Antalya is situated on one such plain where the mountains recede from the shore, consisting of two flat areas formed of travertine rock at a mean height of 115 ft; the citycenter is on the rocky plain closest the coast, with urban sprawl extending to the Kepezüstü Plain further inland.

Marmaris (Turkey)

Marmaris, the same as Antalya, is a touristic destination in Turkey, one of the most important. It is a city located on the coast of the Aegean Sea, in the province of Mugla, on the southwest onf the country. It has a natural port on the Aegean Sea, in addition to the beaches, the climate and the amenities, make it on a very demanded destination. A great nautic center, the property development, and the proximity to the greek island of Rhodes are some of the many atractives we can find.

Aghios Nikolaos (Greece)

Agios Nikolaos is a coastal town on the Greek island of Crete, lying east of the island's capital Heralion, north of the town of Ierapetra and west of the town of Sitia. The town is a municipality of Crete region, and sits partially upon the ruins of the ancient city of Lato pros Kamara. Agios Nikolaos is probably best known as a tourist town that serves as a hub to the twenty or so small villages and farms that make up that part of Lassithi. Tourist attractions include the small lagoon Lake Vouslismeni, small beaches in the town, the tiny island Agioi Pantes, the archaeological museum, the local flora exhibition and numerous fairs. The lagoon features a small park with a trail, traditional fishing boats, ducks, pigeons, an amphitheatre and many cafes.

Milos (Greece)

Milos is a small greek volcanic island in the Aegean Sea, belonging to the archipelago Cyclades. Although the island is less visited by tourists than the other islands in the group, Milo has some attractive point to see. Due to its geological peculiarities, Milos has beaches that are different in styles, from the small cala of Tsigrado to the beach of white rock, with no trace of the sand of Sarakiniko, passing by extense sandy beaches like Firiplaka. Also the weastern part of the island is not accessible by foot, but we can find in Adamas multiple cruises of one day or half day duration, showing the west coast of the island and allowing the tourists dive into diferent coves. In the capital of the island you can visit the archeological museum where you will see numerous pieces found in the island and you can also see a replica of the venus found in the 19th century. Near Milo we can also visit an amphitheater and the Trypiti catacombs.

Athens (Piraeus)

Athens, the capital city of Greece is an active cosmopolitan mix of different cultures and people, passionate about their art and history. The climate is one of the best in Europe, with mild winters and very hot summers, ideal for tourism. It is located just a few miles from the port of Piraeus, the central commercial port of the capital, and the shores of southern Attica. The main attractions of Athens are The Ancient Agora, Anafiotika, The Acropolis, Mount Lycabettus, Thiseion Cinema, Gazi, Monastiraki Flea Market, Pireaus seaside, Pireaus open air market, Kastella Hill, Veakio open air theatre and Piraeus Archaeological.

Monemvasia (Greece)

Monemvasia is a town and a municipality in Laconia, Greece. The town is located on a small peninsula off the east coast of the Peloponnese. The peninsula is linked to the mainland by a short causeway 200m in length. Its area consists mostly of a large plateau some 100 metres above sea level, up to 300 m wide and 1 km long, the site of a powerful medieval fortress. The town walls and many Byzantine churches remain from the mediaeval period. The seat of the municipality is the town Molaoi. The town's name derives from two Greek words, mone and emvasia, meaning "single entrance". Its Italian form, Malvasia, gave its name to Malmsey wine. Monemvasia's nickname is the Gibraltar of the East or The Rock.

Katakolon (Greece)

Katakolon is a beautiful seaside town and it is situated in the municipality of Pyrgos in western Elis, Greece. The port of Katakolo is popular destination for cruises. It offers great opportunity to the passengers to visit the site of Ancient Olympia. Port of Katakolon where Greek mythology started .Greece is where the first Olympics was ever held and where you can find a historical landmark anywhere. Places of interest: Museum of Ancient Greek Technology, Stadium of Olympia, Greece and the remains of the medieval Pontikokastro/Beauvoir castle still stand on a hilltop northeast of the modern port.

Brindisi (Italy)

Brindisi is a city in the Italian region of Puglia, the capital of the province of Brindisi ,off the coast of the Adriatic Sea.The city offers You a cosmopolitan atmosphere and interesting nightlife and also many beautiful sandy beaches for windsurfing and sailing.Places to visit:Large Castle,the Cathedral,Church of San Benedetto, Victory Square and Provincial Archaeological Museum.

Dubrovnik (Croatia)

Dubrovnik is situated on the Adriatic Sea coast in the extreme south of Croatia, at the terminal end of the Isthmus of Dubrovnik, Nerevta country. Places to visit: Lokrum is an island in front of Dubrovnik and because it takes only 15 minutes by ferry to get there from the Old Town it is a popular destination for both tourists and locals. Zaton, another place to find natural peace and beauty, it takes 20 minutes by bus to get from Dubrovnik to Zaton. Other tourist attractions are: Franciscan monastery, fortresses, Medieval walls encircling the city and Sponza palace.

Zadar (Croatia)

Is a city in the Dalmatian Region, in the modern Croatia, capital of the county of Zadar, in the centre of the country and infront of the islands od Uglian and Pasman, from which it is separated by the Zadar Strait. The different layers of the walls of the city, are the renaissance, baroque and gothic monuments, that prove the turbulent past of the city.

Venice

Venice is a city in northeastern Italy sited on a group of 118 small islands separated by canals and linked by bridges. On both sides of the Grand Canal you will find historical palaces and bridges. The city along with its lagoon is listed as a World Heritage Site. Places of interest: St. Mark's Square and visit the Ducal's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica. Bordering the islands via Della Giudecca canal you will find the Lido Island, famous for hosting the Venice Film Festival. Of course do not forget to take a gondola ride through the tiny channels.