Greek
Islands
cruises
will
take
you
to
some
of
the
most
beautiful
and
fascinating
ports
in
the
world,
including
Corfu,
Santorini,
Mykonos,
Rhodes,
Crete
Delos,
Athens,
Olympia
and
more.
You'll
find
beautiful
beaches,
white-washed
buildings
and
blue-domed
churches
along
the
way,
plus
magnificent
antiquities
and
ruins
of
ancient
civilizations.
Shoppers
will
also
love
Greek
Islands
cruises,
as
the
country's
low
cost
of
living
translates
into
rock-bottom
prices
for
most
visitors.
Greek
Islands
cruises
include
Santorini,
which
is
composed
of a
cluster
of
islands
that
were
formed
by a
massive
volcanic
eruption
more
than
3,600
years
ago.
Prior
to
the
eruption,
it
was
one
large
island;
now
it
is a
crescent-shaped
caledera.
Santorini
is
also
the
name
of
the
largest
island
of
the
group,
also
known
as
Thira,
Thera
or
Fira,
the
island’s
capital
city
–
confused
yet?
Don’t
worry
–
semantics
don’t
really
matter
when
your
ship
docks
at
Santorini,
often
considered
the
most
beautiful
island
in
Greece,
and
you
have
the
day
to
explore
the
area.
The
towns
of
Thera,
Oia
and
Thirasis
–
dotted
with
those
famous
cube-shaped,
white-washed
houses
–
are
perched
at
the
top
of
steep
cliffs.
To
reach
Thera,
visitors
either
travel
by
donkey
or
cable
car
up
the
incline;
or
if
you’re
feeling
extra
ambitious,
walk
up
the
600
steps.
A
must
see
stop
on a
Greek
Islands
cruises
is
Mykonos.
With
its
famous
windmills,
dozens
of
beaches
and
picture-perfect
setting
against
the
crystal-clear
Aegean
Sea,
Mykonos
is
the
most
popular
destination
in
the
Cyclades
island
chain.
Here,
you’ll
want
to
see
the
pretty
white
windmills,
a
symbol
of
the
island,
and
keep
your
eyes
peeled
for
the
local
celebrity
– a
pelican.
Typically
at
the
waterfront,
Petros
the
Pelican
is
probably
the
most
well-known
inhabitant
of
the
island.
If
you
explore
the
main
part
of
town,
also
called
Mykonos
Town,
Chora
or
Hora,
be
prepared
for
a
maze
of
ancient
streets
that
were
originally
constructed
to
confuse
attacking
pirates.
(Local
shop
and
restaurants
owners
are
accustomed
to
throngs
of
tourists;
they’ll
be
happy
to
direct
you
if
you
get
lost.)
For
a
taste
of
history
on
your
Greek
Islands
cruise,,
be
sure
to
include
the
nearby
island
of
Delos,
one
of
the
most
important
historical,
mythological
and
archaeological
sites
in
all
of
Greece.
Excavations
here
reveal
that
it
was
inhabited
as
early
as
the
3rd
millennium
B.C!
Archaeological
treasures
here
include
the
Temple
of
Apollo
and
the
Terrace
of
the
Lions,
the
6th
century
B.C.
Minoan
Fountain,
and
the
now-dry
Sacred
Lake,
from
which
ancient
inhabitants
once
drew
their
fresh
water.
Rhodes
is
the
largest
island
in
the
Dodecanese
chain
boasting
more
than
300
days
of
sunshine
a
year,
so
it’s
no
wonder
visitors
flock
here
to
enjoy
its
ideal
climate
while
relaxing
on
the
beaches,
strolling
through
the
medieval
town
and
learn
about
the
ancient
past
with
a
visit
to
the
Acropolis.
Rhodes
“old
town”
is
still
encircled
by
its
medieval
wall.
Inside,
historic
alleyways
and
pedestrian-friendly
streets
beckon
with
souvenir
shops,
goldsmiths
and
cafes.
Key
Traveler
offers
our
exclusive
Cash
Back
and
Price
Assurance
on
all
Greek
Islands
cruises.
Key
Traveler
has
been
serving
the
travel
industry
for
20
years.
Experience
counts.
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