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Cruises Departing From Greece

Cruising from Greece offers variety of different travel experiences. Travelers who enjoy the large, lavish cruises offered by the major cruise lines should know that smaller ships may lack the amenities of the larger ships. However, the smaller vessels have easy access to the smaller island ports. Destinations and ports of call are another important consideration. Some Greece cruises will only travel among the Greek Islands. Other ships will head south and east to destinations, such as Egypt and Israel. Western cruising is also popular with stops in Italy and Spain. Lastly, some cruises leaving Greece have transatlantic itineraries.

Greek Island Cruising
- For those who enjoy small villages and days at the beach, cruising among the Greek Islands might be the way to go. Cruising among the Greek Islands also offers the chance to visit historic, literary and religious sites. For example, some day excursions could include locations listed in Homer's "Odyssey." Mount Olympus is a favorite destination to see the site of the original Olympic Games. For those interested in religious history, the Greek Islands also claim to be the last home for the Virgin Mary.
  
  To cruise among the Greek Islands, you can select a shorter trip of just three days or a longer trip of two or three weeks. Destinations include Athens, Mykonos, Patmos, Santorini and Rhodes.
  
  Homeric Tours
  
  55 East 59th St. 17th Fl.
  
  New York, NY 10022
  
  800-223-5570
  
  homerictours.com
Eastern Mediterranean
- Eastern Mediterranean cruises are rich with ancient history and religious destinations. Depending on the length, some of these cruises offer travelers the unique experience of visiting three continents on one trip -- Europe, Africa and Asia. Because these cruises tend to last more than one week and include longer days at sea, travelers might find larger ships more comfortable.
  
  For an Eastern Mediterranean cruise, try a major cruise line, such as Holland America. Ports of call can include Venice, Alexandria, Haifa and Olympia.
  
  Holland America
  
  877-932-4259
  
  hollandamerica.com
Western Mediterranean
- Western Mediterranean cruises often include stops in Italy, France and Spain. Because of the popular and unique cuisine offered by these locations, a western Mediterranean cruise is a great choice for travelers looking for a variety of culinary choices. Stops in Rome offer visitors the chance to visit historic sites, such as the Coliseum and religious sites like Vatican City. The French coast along the Mediterranean is famous for its beauty. A stop in Barcelona, Spain gives visitors the chance to try paella.
  
  For a western Mediterranean cruise, a cruise line like Oceania may be your best option. Ports of call can include Rome, Florence, Monte Carlo, Provence and Barcelona.
  
  Oceania Cruises
  
  8300 NW 33rd St., Suite 308
  
  Miami, Florida 33122
  
  800-531-5619
  
  oceaniacruises.com

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