Treasures of the Greek Isles: Windstar Cruise
9 Days Tour
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Itinerary Overview
🛳️ The Journey
Date | Description |
Day 1 | Fly from NYC to Athens |
Day 2 | Arrive in Athens and check into hotel |
Day 3 | Board the Windstar Cruise ship! |
Day 4 | Mykonos |
Day 5 | Kusadasi |
Day 6 | Patmos |
Day 7 | Santorini |
Day 8 | Monemvasia |
Day 9 | Nafplio |
Day 10 | Return to Athens and Fly home! |
New York to Athens
✈️ Flight Information
Delta Air Lines Flight DL212 departs from New York JFK, Terminal 4, and arrives at Athens International Airport (ATH), Main Terminal.
Sept: Athens Hotel
Day 1
St. George Lycabettus Lifestyle Hotel
🇬🇷 Athens, Greece | ⭐ 5 star hotel
✍️ Description
The St. George Lycabettus Hotel is a boutique style property located at the most exclusive area of Athens Kolonaki. There are 154 bedrooms including 20 Suites all individually designed featuring neutral tones animal prints chrome and marble. Each room is fully equipped with ADSL Internet access TV-PAY TV voice mail radio hair dryer safety deposit box minibar tea and coffee making facilities.
🌐 Website
Arrive in Athens
Day 2
🏙️ Afternoon: Hotel Check in and Lunch
1 PM: Check into pre-cruise hotel, St. George Lycabettus Lifestyle Hotel
2 PM: Enjoy lunch with a view at La Suite Lounge, on the 6th floor
4 PM: Afternoon cocktails at the Vertigo swim up bar
🌙 Evening: Wind down and Dinner
6 PM: Dinner at Le Grand Balcon
8 PM: Get some rest and Prepare for boarding tomorrow!
Boarding
Day 3
☀️ Morning: Arrival at Athens Port
9 AM – 2 PM Athens Acropolis Tour
🏙️ Afternoon: Lunch and boarding
2 PM: Lunch at an Athens renowned restaurant, Karamanlidika
4 PM: Begin Boarding
5 PM: Depart from Athens
🌙 Evening: [Plan summary]
6 PM: Get comfortable and explore the ship
8 PM: Dinner at Amphora
Mykonos
Day 4
☀️ Morning: Mykonos Arrival & Pool Deck
8:00 AM: Ship arrives in Mykonos port
9:00 AM: Wake this morning to the postcard-like scene of Mykonos, the classic Greek isle dotted with hundreds of whitewashed churches and thatch-roofed windmills, in a harbor bobbing with fishing boats and luxurious private yachts.
11:00 AM: Enjoy some time by the pool before heading into town
🏛️ Afternoon: Island Adventures
12:00 PM: Explore Mykonos!
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Prime time for 4-hour shore excursions including UNESCO site visits to nearby Delos, Apollo’s mythical birthplace
🌙 Evening: Final Exploration
5:00 PM: Last call for shore activities and shopping in town
6:00 PM: All aboard – ship departs Mykonos
Kusadasi
Day 5
☀️ Morning: Ancient Ephesus Awaits
7:00 AM: Ship arrives in Kusadasi port
9:00 AM: Breakfast at sea!
11:00 AM: In Ephesus, one of the greatest museums in the world, you’ll explore legendary sites steeped in history. Also visit the houses of Byzantine era, where the roof of one forms the terrace of the next.
🏛️ Afternoon: UNESCO World Heritage Exploration
12:00 PM: Continue exploring ancient Ephesus ruins and archaeological sites
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Prime time for extended excursions including lunch experiences at traditional villages
🌙 Evening: Destination Discovery & Concert
6:00 PM: Destination Discovery event in the moonlight and a concert near the Celsus Library
8:00 PM: Live entertainment and dinner on board
11:59 PM: Late departure from Kusadasi
Patmos
Day 6
☀️Morning: Sacred Island Discovery
8:00 AM: Ship arrives in Patmos port
9:00 AM: Breakfast on board
11:00 AM: Shore excursion options begin!
- Patmos is the ideal place for nature lovers with its coastline of sheer cliffs and its volcanic soil.
🏛️ Afternoon: Spiritual & Natural Wonders
12:00 PM: Explore the highlights of Patmos including the Cave of the Apocalypse and the Holy Monastery of the Apocalypse
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Prime time for private guided tours and monastery visits
🌙 Evening: Island Reflection
5:00 PM: Final exploration of Patmos’ sacred sites and scenic coastline
6:00 PM: All aboard – ship departs Patmos
Santorini
Day 7
☀️ Morning: Spectacular Cliffs & Azure Waters
8:00 AM: Ship arrives in Santorini
9:00 AM: Breakfast on board at Veranda
11:00 AM: Shore excursion options begin
- Visit the village of Oia and see the iconic Santorini blue domes or take a guided tour of Bronze Age excavations at the UNESCO site of Akrotiri.
🏛️ Afternoon: Ancient Wonders & Wine Tasting
12:00 PM: Explore the ancient city of Akrotiri or enjoy scenic drives through traditional villages
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Prime time for wine tasting at local wineries and visiting the famous Oia village with its stunning blue domes
🌙 Evening: Sunset & Assyrtiko Wine
6:00 PM: Toast the day with a crisp, cold glass of local Assyrtiko wine and appreciate the magic accessible to small ships like ours
7:00 PM: Experience Santorini’s legendary sunset views from the caldera
9:00 PM: All aboard – ship departs Santorini
Monemvasia
Day 8
☀️ Morning: [Plan summary]
9 AM: Breakfast at Veranda
11 AM: Catch some sun on the pool deck
🏙️ Afternoon: Arrival at the Gibraltar of Greece
12:00 PM: Ship arrives in Monemvasia
12:30 PM: Climb to the upper town for an up-close look at the castle and Agia Sophia, a Byzantine church
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Wander the lanes of the lower town lined with Venetian mansions, many of which have been lovingly restored
🌙 Evening: Pebble Beach & Departure
5:00 PM: Savor the sun on a smooth pebble beach before departure
6:00 PM: All aboard – ship departs Monemvasia
Nafplio
Day 9
☀️ Morning: Romantic Peloponnese Gem
7:00 AM: Ship arrives in Nafplio
9:00 AM: Breakfast on board
11:00 AM: Shore excursion options begin
🏛️ Afternoon: UNESCO Sites & Ancient Wonders
12:00 PM: Take an optional tour to the UNESCO site of Epidaurus
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Stroll the Syntagma Square and take in the beauty of the Palamidi Castle with its 999 steps carved from the rocks – the view is breathtaking
🌙 Evening: Castle Views & Departure
4:00 PM: Final opportunity to climb Palamidi Castle or explore the charming old town
5:00 PM: All aboard – ship departs Nafplio
Return to Athens (Final day on board!)
Day 10
☀️ Morning: Return to Athens & Disembarkation
7:00 AM: Ship arrives in Athens (Piraeus Port)
9:00 AM: Disembarkation begins – collect luggage and prepare for airport transfer
10:00 AM: Private transfer to Athens International Airport for return flight to NYC
🏛️ Afternoon: Airport Transfer & Departure
11:30 AM: Arrive at Athens International Airport (ATH)
1:00 PM: Recommended check-in time for international flights
🌙 Evening: Flight to NYC
Athens to NYC
Delta Air Lines Flight DL213 departs from Athens International Airport (ATH), Main Terminal, and arrives at New York JFK, Terminal 4.
