7 Night Greek Isles Cruise

7 nights from £1,161pp departing Sunday 16th Aug 2026

Itinerary

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					Arrive	Depart
	16th16	AugAug	202626	Civitavecchia, Italy, embark on the Odyssey of the Seas		16:00
Italy's vibrant capital lives in the present, but no other city on earth evokes its past so powerfully. For over 2,500 years, emperors, popes, artists, and common citizens have left their mark here. Archaeological remains from ancient Rome, art-stuffed churches, and the treasures of Vatican City vie for your attention, but Rome is also a wonderful place to practice the Italian-perfected il dolce far niente, the sweet art of idleness. Your most memorable experiences may include sitting at a caffè in the Campo de' Fiori or strolling in a beguiling piazza.
	17th17	AugAug	202626	At Sea
	18th18	AugAug	202626	Santorini, Greece	11:59	23:00
Undoubtedly the most extraordinary island in the Aegean, crescent-shape Santorini remains a mandatory stop on the Cycladic tourist route—even if it's necessary to enjoy the sensational sunsets from Ia, the fascinating excavations, and the dazzling white towns with a million other travelers. Called Kállisti (the "Loveliest") when first settled, the island has now reverted to its subsequent name of Thira, after the 9th-century-BC Dorian colonizer Thiras. The place is better known, however, these days as Santorini, a name derived from its patroness, St. Irene of Thessaloniki, the Byzantine empress who restored icons to Orthodoxy and died in 802. You can fly conveniently to Santorini, but to enjoy a true Santorini rite of passage, opt instead for the boat trip here, which provides a spectacular introduction. After the boat sails between Sikinos and Ios, your deck-side perch approaches two close islands with a passage between them. The bigger one on the left is Santorini, and the smaller on the right is Thirassia. Passing between them, you see the village of Ia adorning Santorini's northernmost cliff like a white geometric beehive. You are in the caldera (volcanic crater), one of the world's truly breathtaking sights: a demilune of cliffs rising 1,100 feet, with the white clusters of the towns of Fira and Ia perched along the top. The bay, once the high center of the island, is 1,300 feet in some places, so deep that when boats dock in Santorini's shabby little port of Athinios, they do not drop anchor. The encircling cliffs are the ancient rim of a still-active volcano, and you are sailing east across its flooded caldera. On your right are the Burnt isles, the White isle, and other volcanic remnants, all lined up as if some outsize display in a geology museum. Hephaestus's subterranean fires smolder still—the volcano erupted in 198 BC, about 735, and there was an earthquake in 1956. Indeed, Santorini and its four neighboring islets are the fragmentary remains of a larger landmass that exploded about 1600 BC: the volcano's core blew sky high, and the sea rushed into the abyss to create the great bay, which measures 10 km by 7 km (6 mi by 4½ mi) and is 1,292 feet deep. The other pieces of the rim, which broke off in later eruptions, are Thirassia, where a few hundred people live, and deserted little Aspronissi ("White isle"). In the center of the bay, black and uninhabited, two cones, the Burnt Isles of Palea Kameni and Nea Kameni, appeared between 1573 and 1925. There has been too much speculation about the identification of Santorini with the mythical Atlantis, mentioned in Egyptian papyri and by Plato (who says it's in the Atlantic), but myths are hard to pin down. This is not true of old arguments about whether tidal waves from Santorini's cataclysmic explosion destroyed Minoan civilization on Crete, 113 km (70 mi) away. The latest carbon-dating evidence, which points to a few years before 1600 BC for the eruption, clearly indicates that the Minoans outlasted the eruption by a couple of hundred years, but most probably in a weakened state. In fact, the island still endures hardships: since antiquity, Santorini has depended on rain collected in cisterns for drinking and irrigating—the well water is often brackish—and the serious shortage is alleviated by the importation of water. However, the volcanic soil also yields riches: small, intense tomatoes with tough skins used for tomato paste (good restaurants here serve them); the famous Santorini fava beans, which have a light, fresh taste; barley; wheat; and white-skin eggplants.
	19th19	AugAug	202626	Kusadasi, Turkey	09:00	19:00
Whilst the busy resort town of Kusadasi offers much in the way of shopping and dining – not to mention a flourishing beach life scene, the real jewel here is Ephesus and the stunning ruined city that really take centre stage. With only 20% of the classical ruins having been excavated, this archaeological wonder has already gained the status as Europe’s most complete classical metropolis. And a metropolis it really is; built in the 10th century BC this UNESCO World Heritage site is nothing short of spectacular. Although regrettably very little remains of the Temple of Artemis (one of the seven wonders of the ancient world), the superb Library of Celsus’ façade is practically intact and it is one of life’s great joys to attend an evening performance in the illuminated ruins once all the tourists have left. The history of the city is fascinating and multi-layered and it is well worth reading up on this beforehand if a visit is planned. Another point of interest for historians would be the house of the Virgin Mary, located on the romantically named Mount Nightingale and just nine kilometres away from Ephesus proper. Legend has it that Mary (along with St. John) spent her final years here, secluded from the rest of the population, spreading Christianity. An edifying experience, even for non-believers. For the less historical minded amongst you, Kusadasi offers plenty in the way of activities. After a stroll through the town, jump in a taxi to Ladies’ Beach (men are allowed), sample a Turkish kebap on one of the many beachfront restaurants and enjoy the clement weather. If you do want to venture further afield, then the crystal clear beaches of Guzelcamli (or the Millipark), the cave of Zeus and the white scalloped natural pools at Pamukkale, known as Cleopatra’s pools, are definitely worth a visit.
	20th20	AugAug	202626	Mykonos, Greece	07:00	17:00
Although the fishing boats still go out in good weather, Mykonos largely makes its living from tourism these days. The summer crowds have turned one of the poorest islands in Greece into one of the richest. Old Mykonians complain that their young, who have inherited stores where their grandfathers once sold eggs or wine, get so much rent that they have lost ambition, and in summer sit around pool bars at night with their friends, and hang out in Athens in winter when island life is less scintillating. Put firmly on the map by Jackie O in the 1960s, Mykonos town—called Hora by the locals—remains the Saint-Tropez of the Greek islands. The scenery is memorable, with its whitewashed streets, Little Venice, the Kato Myli ridge of windmills, and Kastro, the town's medieval quarter. Its cubical two- or three-story houses and churches, with their red or blue doors and domes and wooden balconies, have been long celebrated as some of the best examples of classic Cycladic architecture. Luckily, the Greek Archaeological Service decided to preserve the town, even when the Mykonians would have preferred to rebuild, and so the Old Town has been impressively preserved. Pink oleander, scarlet hibiscus, and trailing green pepper trees form a contrast amid the dazzling whiteness, whose frequent renewal with whitewash is required by law. Any visitor who has the pleasure of getting lost in its narrow streets (made all the narrower by the many outdoor stone staircases, which maximize housing space in the crowded village) will appreciate how its confusing layout was designed to foil pirates—if it was designed at all. After Mykonos fell under Turkish rule in 1537, the Ottomans allowed the islanders to arm their vessels against pirates, which had a contradictory effect: many of them found that raiding other islands was more profitable than tilling arid land. At the height of Aegean piracy, Mykonos was the principal headquarters of the corsair fleets—the place where pirates met their fellows, found willing women, and filled out their crews. Eventually the illicit activity evolved into a legitimate and thriving trade network. Morning on Mykonos town's main quay is busy with deliveries, visitors for the Delos boats, lazy breakfasters, and street cleaners dealing with the previous night's mess. In late morning the cruise-boat people arrive, and the shops are all open. In early afternoon, shaded outdoor tavernas are full of diners eating salads (Mykonos's produce is mostly imported); music is absent or kept low. In mid- and late afternoon, the town feels sleepy, since so many people are at the beach, on excursions, or sleeping in their air-conditioned rooms; even some tourist shops close for siesta. By sunset, people have come back from the beach, having taken their showers and rested. At night, the atmosphere in Mykonos ramps up. The cruise-boat people are mostly gone, coughing three-wheelers make no deliveries in the narrow streets, and everyone is dressed sexy for summer and starting to shimmy with the scene. Many shops stay open past midnight, the restaurants fill up, and the bars and discos make ice cubes as fast as they can. Ready to dive in? Begin your tour of Mykonos town (Hora) by starting out at its heart: Mando Mavrogenous Square.
	21st21	AugAug	202626	At Sea
	22nd22	AugAug	202626	Naples, Italy	07:00	18:00
Naples, in the Campania region, is Italy's third largest city. Its claim to fame is the spectacular location along one of the world's most splendid bays, backed by the perfect cone of Mount Vesuvius. In addition to its beautiful setting, Naples' surprises with other outstanding attractions such as the Royal Palace, San Carlos Opera House, the impressive National Archaeological Museum and the Castel Nuovo, dating from the 13th-century. The city's central area is best explored on foot. Chaotic traffic conditions make driving around the city a very frustrating experience. Naples provides a convenient starting point for trips to such favored destinations as Pompeii, Herculaneum and Mount Vesuvius. The Isle of Capri can be reached via a 45-minute hydrofoil service. The region of Campania was home to Greeks settlers some 300 years before Rome was founded. Pompeii, too, was a Greek town before being conquered by the Romans during the 5th century BC. It was under the Romans that Pompeii flourished and grew prosperous. When Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD, the population of 20,000 was wiped out, but dozens of buildings were preserved under layers of cinder more than 20 feet deep. The most important finds from Pompeii are displayed in Naples' National Archaeological Museum. A visit here will no doubt enhance a visit to ancient Pompeii.
	23rd23	AugAug	202626	Civitavecchia, Italy, disembark the Odyssey of the Seas	05:00
Italy's vibrant capital lives in the present, but no other city on earth evokes its past so powerfully. For over 2,500 years, emperors, popes, artists, and common citizens have left their mark here. Archaeological remains from ancient Rome, art-stuffed churches, and the treasures of Vatican City vie for your attention, but Rome is also a wonderful place to practice the Italian-perfected il dolce far niente, the sweet art of idleness. Your most memorable experiences may include sitting at a caffè in the Campo de' Fiori or strolling in a beguiling piazza.

Odyssey of the Seas

Launch Year

2021

Tonnage

169,000

Capacity

5,498

Cabins

2,105

Accessible

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Holiday Summary

	Return flights including luggage allowance
	Overseas Transfers
	7 nights aboard the Odyssey of the Seas
	Evening entertainment & Broadway style shows
	Choice of traditional or anytime dining
	Drinks Packages available
	Speciality Restaurants (charges may apply)
	24-hour room service
	Port Taxes and Fees
	ABTA and ATOL Protection*

Interior staterooms from		£1,161pp
2V	Interior	£1,339pp
4V	Interior	£1,316pp
ZI	Interior Guarantee	£1,161pp
2U	Interior with Virtual Balcony	£1,362pp
CI	Connecting Interior	£1,339pp

Oceanview staterooms from		£1,378pp
2N	Ocean View	£1,563pp
YO	Ocean View Guarantee	£1,378pp
4M	Spacious Ocean View	£1,641pp

Balcony staterooms from		£1,407pp
2E	Obstructed Ocean View Balcony	£1,561pp
2D	Ocean View Balcony	£1,739pp
4D	Ocean View Balcony	£1,723pp
XB	Ocean View Balcony Guarantee	£1,407pp
2C	Ocean View with Large Balcony	£1,847pp
4C	Ocean View with Large Balcony	£1,824pp
CB	Connecting Balcony	£1,739pp

Suite staterooms from		£1,901pp
WS	Suite Guarantee	£1,901pp
GL	Grand Loft Suite	£10,432pp
GS	Grand Suite (1 Bedroom)	£5,226pp
GT	Grand Suite (2 Bedroom)	£6,476pp
J3	Junior Suite	£2,620pp
J4	Junior Suite	£2,380pp
J1	Junior Suite with Large Balcony	£2,882pp
JY	Sky Junior Suite	£3,315pp
OL	Owner's Loft Suite	£11,475pp
OS	Owner's Suite (1 Bedroom)	£7,449pp
RL	Royal Loft Suite	£16,073pp

Interior staterooms from		£1,951pp
2V	Interior	£2,129pp
4V	Interior	£2,106pp
ZI	Interior Guarantee	£1,951pp
2U	Interior with Virtual Balcony	£2,152pp
CI	Connecting Interior	£2,129pp

Oceanview staterooms from		£2,168pp
2N	Ocean View	£2,353pp
YO	Ocean View Guarantee	£2,168pp
4M	Spacious Ocean View	£2,431pp

Balcony staterooms from		£2,197pp
2E	Obstructed Ocean View Balcony	£2,351pp
2D	Ocean View Balcony	£2,529pp
4D	Ocean View Balcony	£2,513pp
XB	Ocean View Balcony Guarantee	£2,197pp
2C	Ocean View with Large Balcony	£2,637pp
4C	Ocean View with Large Balcony	£2,614pp
CB	Connecting Balcony	£2,529pp

Suite staterooms from		£2,691pp
WS	Suite Guarantee	£2,691pp
GL	Grand Loft Suite	£11,222pp
GS	Grand Suite (1 Bedroom)	£6,016pp
GT	Grand Suite (2 Bedroom)	£7,266pp
J3	Junior Suite	£3,410pp
J4	Junior Suite	£3,170pp
J1	Junior Suite with Large Balcony	£3,672pp
JY	Sky Junior Suite	£4,105pp
OL	Owner's Loft Suite	£12,265pp
OS	Owner's Suite (1 Bedroom)	£8,239pp
RL	Royal Loft Suite	£16,863pp

Interior staterooms from		£2,027pp
2V	Interior	£2,205pp
4V	Interior	£2,182pp
ZI	Interior Guarantee	£2,027pp
2U	Interior with Virtual Balcony	£2,228pp
CI	Connecting Interior	£2,205pp

Oceanview staterooms from		£2,244pp
2N	Ocean View	£2,429pp
YO	Ocean View Guarantee	£2,244pp
4M	Spacious Ocean View	£2,507pp

Balcony staterooms from		£2,273pp
2E	Obstructed Ocean View Balcony	£2,427pp
2D	Ocean View Balcony	£2,605pp
4D	Ocean View Balcony	£2,589pp
XB	Ocean View Balcony Guarantee	£2,273pp
2C	Ocean View with Large Balcony	£2,713pp
4C	Ocean View with Large Balcony	£2,690pp
CB	Connecting Balcony	£2,605pp

Suite staterooms from		£2,767pp
WS	Suite Guarantee	£2,767pp
GL	Grand Loft Suite	£11,298pp
GS	Grand Suite (1 Bedroom)	£6,092pp
GT	Grand Suite (2 Bedroom)	£7,342pp
J3	Junior Suite	£3,486pp
J4	Junior Suite	£3,246pp
J1	Junior Suite with Large Balcony	£3,748pp
JY	Sky Junior Suite	£4,181pp
OL	Owner's Loft Suite	£12,341pp
OS	Owner's Suite (1 Bedroom)	£8,315pp
RL	Royal Loft Suite	£16,939pp

Interior staterooms from		£2,033pp
2V	Interior	£2,211pp
4V	Interior	£2,188pp
ZI	Interior Guarantee	£2,033pp
2U	Interior with Virtual Balcony	£2,234pp
CI	Connecting Interior	£2,211pp

Oceanview staterooms from		£2,250pp
2N	Ocean View	£2,435pp
YO	Ocean View Guarantee	£2,250pp
4M	Spacious Ocean View	£2,513pp

Balcony staterooms from		£2,279pp
2E	Obstructed Ocean View Balcony	£2,433pp
2D	Ocean View Balcony	£2,611pp
4D	Ocean View Balcony	£2,595pp
XB	Ocean View Balcony Guarantee	£2,279pp
2C	Ocean View with Large Balcony	£2,719pp
4C	Ocean View with Large Balcony	£2,696pp
CB	Connecting Balcony	£2,611pp

Suite staterooms from		£2,773pp
WS	Suite Guarantee	£2,773pp
GL	Grand Loft Suite	£11,304pp
GS	Grand Suite (1 Bedroom)	£6,098pp
GT	Grand Suite (2 Bedroom)	£7,348pp
J3	Junior Suite	£3,492pp
J4	Junior Suite	£3,252pp
J1	Junior Suite with Large Balcony	£3,754pp
JY	Sky Junior Suite	£4,187pp
OL	Owner's Loft Suite	£12,347pp
OS	Owner's Suite (1 Bedroom)	£8,321pp
RL	Royal Loft Suite	£16,945pp

Interior staterooms from		£1,835pp
2V	Interior	£2,013pp
4V	Interior	£1,990pp
ZI	Interior Guarantee	£1,835pp
2U	Interior with Virtual Balcony	£2,036pp
CI	Connecting Interior	£2,013pp

Oceanview staterooms from		£2,052pp
2N	Ocean View	£2,237pp
YO	Ocean View Guarantee	£2,052pp
4M	Spacious Ocean View	£2,315pp

Balcony staterooms from		£2,081pp
2E	Obstructed Ocean View Balcony	£2,235pp
2D	Ocean View Balcony	£2,413pp
4D	Ocean View Balcony	£2,397pp
XB	Ocean View Balcony Guarantee	£2,081pp
2C	Ocean View with Large Balcony	£2,521pp
4C	Ocean View with Large Balcony	£2,498pp
CB	Connecting Balcony	£2,413pp

Suite staterooms from		£2,575pp
WS	Suite Guarantee	£2,575pp
GL	Grand Loft Suite	£11,106pp
GS	Grand Suite (1 Bedroom)	£5,900pp
GT	Grand Suite (2 Bedroom)	£7,150pp
J3	Junior Suite	£3,294pp
J4	Junior Suite	£3,054pp
J1	Junior Suite with Large Balcony	£3,556pp
JY	Sky Junior Suite	£3,989pp
OL	Owner's Loft Suite	£12,149pp
OS	Owner's Suite (1 Bedroom)	£8,123pp
RL	Royal Loft Suite	£16,747pp

	Interior	Oceanview	Balcony	Suite
	(All prices are £GBP per person)
Sun 11th May 202511 May 25	887	1,034	1,202
Sun 11th May 202511 May 25	1,157	1,304	1,472
Sun 11th May 202511 May 25	1,295	1,442	1,610
Sun 11th May 202511 May 25	1,306	1,453	1,621
Sun 11th May 202511 May 25	1,307	1,454	1,622
Sun 11th May 202511 May 25	1,345	1,492	1,660
Sun 11th May 202511 May 25	1,385	1,532	1,700
Sun 11th May 202511 May 25	1,406	1,553	1,721
Sun 11th May 202511 May 25	1,413	1,560	1,728
Sun 11th May 202511 May 25	1,504	1,651	1,819
Sun 11th May 202511 May 25	1,537	1,684	1,852
Sun 11th May 202511 May 25	1,684	1,831	1,999
Sun 18th May 202518 May 25	932	961	1,039	2,099
Sun 18th May 202518 May 25	1,199	1,228	1,306	2,366
Sun 18th May 202518 May 25	1,332	1,361	1,439	2,499
Sun 18th May 202518 May 25	1,347	1,376	1,454	2,514
Sun 18th May 202518 May 25	1,367	1,396	1,474	2,534
Sun 18th May 202518 May 25	1,370	1,399	1,477	2,537
Sun 18th May 202518 May 25	1,421	1,450	1,528	2,588
Sun 18th May 202518 May 25	1,474	1,503	1,581	2,641
Sun 18th May 202518 May 25	1,537	1,566	1,644	2,704
Sun 18th May 202518 May 25	1,565	1,594	1,672	2,732
Sun 18th May 202518 May 25	1,589	1,618	1,696	2,756
Sun 18th May 202518 May 25	1,718	1,747	1,825	2,885
Sun 25th May 202525 May 25	869	972	1,067	6,121
Sun 25th May 202525 May 25	1,348	1,451	1,546	6,600
Sun 25th May 202525 May 25	1,386	1,489	1,584	6,638
Sun 25th May 202525 May 25	1,471	1,574	1,669	6,723
Sun 25th May 202525 May 25	1,479	1,582	1,677	6,731
Sun 25th May 202525 May 25	1,565	1,668	1,763	6,817
Sun 25th May 202525 May 25	1,644	1,747	1,842	6,896
Sun 25th May 202525 May 25	1,666	1,769	1,864	6,918
Sun 25th May 202525 May 25	1,694	1,797	1,892	6,946
Sun 25th May 202525 May 25	1,848	1,951	2,046	7,100
Sun 25th May 202525 May 25	1,869	1,972	2,067	7,121
Sun 1st Jun 202501 Jun 25	862	1,030	1,139	2,317
Sun 1st Jun 202501 Jun 25	1,136	1,304	1,413	2,591
Sun 1st Jun 202501 Jun 25	1,216	1,384	1,493	2,671