With Explora I in the footsteps of antiquity – diepresse.com
Aegean. This cruise leads you from Athens from Athens to Istanbul – past historical coastal cities, ancient sites and dreamlike islands, always accompanied by comfort, culinary and sea views.
This journey combines culture and comfort at the highest level: from the Acropolis in Athens to Mykonos and Patmos to Istanbul, experience important places of antiquity, while on board the Exzeplora I enjoy luxurious suites, excellent cuisine and first -class wellness.
Travel course
Day 1: After your arrival in Athens, your journey begins with an exciting city tour, in which antique monuments meet modern life. They pass the Panathinaiko Stadium, the Syntagma Square with Parliament and Evzone Guard as well as architectural highlights such as the National Library and the President Palace. The evening is free – perfect for a stroll through the old town or a dinner in a tavern.
Day 2: Today they discover Athens on foot. A tour on the acropolis takes you to the propyleans, the Nike Temple, the Parthenon and the Erechtheion with its famous Karyatids. Then visit the renowned acropolism with impressive finds from antiquity. Let the day end with a menu in the excellent Dionysos Zonars restaurant.
« /> The Acropolis sits over Athens – a stone heritage of antiquity and cradles of democracy. Shutter stick
Day 3: Before you break up to the port of Piraeus, there is time for a last stroll through Athens. On board the Explora I, your time -out begins at sea – very relaxed and at your own pace. A special moment: the elegant exit from the harbor at 7 p.m., style champagne on the sun deck with a glass of champagne.
Day 4: Monemvasia seems like a fallen – high above the sea the fortress city, nestled in the rock of the Peloponnes. The upper town impresses with Byzantine architecture and ancient Hagia Sophia, while the lower town enchants with paved alleys, rustic taverns and Mediterranean lifestyle. Here silence meets Mediterranean ease – a place like from a film.
Day 5: Mykonos shows itself from its quiet side early in the morning – perfect for a stroll through the white alleys with boutiques, churches and windmills. Later the neighboring island of Delos attracts with impressive antiquity. In Chora you can enjoy regional specialties with a sea view before the sunset calls to the sundowner – and the night begins in the legendary bars. Modern, lively, incomparably beautiful.
« /> The Explora I combines elegant suites with sea views, first -class cuisine and modern design. Ivan Sarfatti/
Day 6: Patmos is the retreat for connoisseurs – with quiet bays, crystal clear water and real Greek hospitality. White houses nestle on the hills, legends around the island: Here Saint John is said to have received the revelation. A place full of rest, strength and mythical beauty.
Day 7: Volos combines architectural elegance with Mediterranean nature – surrounded by mythical history. Explore the home of Jason and the Argonauts before going into the green pelion. On old donkey paths you hike through fragrant forests and traditional villages – a walk through an antique fairy tale.
Day 8: Thessaloniki inspires with a unique mix of history and present. Between Byzantine churches, ancient ruins and 15 UNESCO sites, they discover magnificent buildings such as the Galerius Palace and the rotunda. In Ladadika you can expect tight streets with Paris flair, lively markets and contemporary art along the waterfront – a city full of contrasts and character.
