Itinerary: Cruise from Southampton – Motril (tours to Granada) – Palermo (Sicily) – Piraeus (tours to Athens) – Kusadasi (tours to Ephesus) – Thira (Santorini) – Heraklion (Crete) – Gibraltar – Return to Southampton.
Ports of Call
Cruise from Southampton
- Motril (tours to Granada): Motril is the gateway to the Alhambra’s courtyards and views. Explore the Albaicín or pause by the cathedral. Back at the coast, the seafront makes a simple stroll. The transfer is precise and well-timed.
- Palermo (Sicily): Palermo offers markets, mosaics, and layered history. See the Palatine Chapel, then sample Ballarò. Teatro Massimo anchors the centre. The main sights are linked easily on foot.
- Piraeus (tours to Athens): Piraeus connects by metro to the Acropolis and Agora. Major museums sit close by, with Plaka for a leisurely wander. Ferries and trains keep timings tidy. Ancient highlights fit nicely into a day.
- Kusadasi (tours to Ephesus): Kusadasi is the short run to marble streets and the Library of Celsus. The Terrace Houses add detail under cover. Market lanes sit by the harbour. Ruins and harbour life pair neatly.
- Thira (Santorini): The caldera rim delivers wide horizons. Ride the cable car to Fira, walk to Oia if time allows, and visit a winery. Shops and cafés line the lanes. The views tend to shape the day.
- Heraklion (Crete): Venetian walls frame a busy front. Pair Knossos with the Archaeological Museum. The promenade offers a calmer close. History and harbour sit side by side.
- Gibraltar: The cable car climbs to the Upper Rock for long strait views. St Michael’s Cave and the tunnels add variety. Main Street rests just below. Small territory, strong vantage points.
Return to Southampton