Climb aboard this cruise in Bodrum Harbor for a week of the Greek Isles, starting with Kos Bay just after embarkation. Included in the itinerary for this island are a purported 516-year-old tree and 211-year-old fountain. After Kos Bay, this cruise will also drop its anchor at Gyali, Symi, Rhodes, Datca and Poyraz Harbor. The Blue Cruise line's ships are very small compared to other cruise lines and they can be chartered for just your group, so the holiday cruises can be specially tailored to suit your preferences.
The Hidden Islands of Greece tour begins in Athens and stops at several islands over eight days, focusing on village sites along the way. The ship, Callisto, accommodates only 34 guests, but still boasts many of the amenities of larger ships such as marble bathrooms, refrigerators, safes, phones and TVs all in the cabins, as well as wireless Internet throughout the ship. You can also relax in the Jacuzzi, dine in the restaurant, imbibe in the bar, or bone up on your Grecian island facts in the library. This cruise stops in Kos Bay on the fifth day of the tour, and the itinerary for the day takes passengers on an exploration of ancient ruins, including the Asklepeion ruins, dedicated to the god of healing.
If you are looking for a cruise that will give you more than just a taste of the Aegean Sea, you can take a whole bite with Swan Hellenic's 15 Night Greek and Turkish Odyssey cruise. Embark from Istanbul, Turkey and dock in Kos Bay on day nine, where you can walk long stretches of sandy beaches or head inland to town. Your trip will be aboard the impressive Minerva, which offers restaurants, a gym, a lounge, live entertainment and an atmosphere characterized by nautical brass, shiny wood and fresh floral arrangements.
