Itinerary: Cruise from Southampton – Motril (tours to Granada) – Palermo (Sicily) – Piraeus (tours to Athens) – Heraklion (Crete) – Thira (Santorini) – Kusadasi (tours to Ephesus) – Gibraltar – Return to Southampton.
Ports of Call
Cruise from Southampton
- Motril (tours to Granada): A gateway to the Alhambra and white-washed hill towns. Stroll the Generalife gardens or the lanes of the Albaicín. Sea, mountains and Moorish history meet here.
- Palermo (Sicily): Baroque palaces and busy markets line the old quarters. See the Norman mosaics at Monreale or taste street snacks on Via Maqueda. It’s lively, layered and proudly Sicilian.
- Piraeus (tours to Athens): The city’s harbour with fast links to the Acropolis and Plaka. Visit the Acropolis Museum, then pause for a coffee on a shaded square. Ancient stories sit right beside modern bustle.
- Heraklion (Crete): Venetian walls and a waterfront fortress frame the town. Explore Knossos for Minoan colour or the Archaeological Museum for context. Beaches and bougainvillaea soften the day.
- Thira (Santorini): White villages cling to a blue caldera. Wander Oia’s lanes or take a boat to the volcanic islets. Sunsets are the headline, but the views earn the encore.
- Kusadasi (tours to Ephesus): A short hop to one of the Mediterranean’s incredible ruins. Walk the marble streets to the Library of Celsus and the theatre. The scale is striking and the history close at hand.
- Gibraltar: A British outpost with apes, tunnels and sea views. Ride the cable car for panoramas, then explore the Rock’s wartime passages. It’s compact and easy to cover in a day.
Return to Southampton