Your itinerary
Day 1
DAY 1
Arrival in Athens
Meals: Breakfast
Day 2
Athens
Athens – This morning, we’ll enjoy a tour of Athens, including a visit to the Acropolis. This UNESCO World Heritage site is the most striking and complete ancient Greek monument complex still in existence. Sitting atop the Acropolis is the Parthenon, an ancient religious temple the Athenians built for the Greek goddess Athena. Its blindingly white marble columns and perfect symmetry dominate the skyline as we ascend the hill.
We’ll also visit the Acropolis Museum, devoted to the Parthenon and its surrounding temples and featuring glass floors displaying ancient houses and streets below. Enjoy free time to have lunch and explore the picturesque old district of Plaka. This area dates back to the late 18th century when Athens was barely more than a small village beneath the Acropolis. Despite its humble beginnings, it is now a delightful neighbourhood filled with neo-classical buildings, balconies adorned with vibrant geraniums, and quaint tavernas lining the cobblestone streets.
The rest of the day and evening will be at leisure.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3
Ancient Corinth
Ancient Corinth – This morning, we will leave our hotel and head towards Ancient Corinth. It was known as the wealthiest city of ancient times because of its strategic port location, allowing control of both sides of the Isthmus. Explore the historic streets of Ancient Corinth, where notable figures such as Pausanias, a Roman traveller, and St. Paul, a Christian missionary, once walked. Follow in their footsteps with visits to the ancient market and theatre, the Peirini fountain, and other notable landmarks and follow in the footsteps of these famous individuals.
After your visit, continue to the Corinth Canal connecting the Saronic Gulf with the Corinthian Gulf. The canal has two submersible bridges, located on both ends, which lower into the water each time a vessel travels through. You’ll have the opportunity to take photos as we pause to admire the superb feat of engineering. Later we’ll head to the port of Piraeus to board Star Flyer. You will have the rest of the afternoon to get comfortable in your cabin and indulge in the first of many delicious dinners on board.
Meals: Dinner
Day 4
Delos & Mykonos
Delos & Mykonos – Today’s activities are a wonderful blend of fascinating archaeological sites and a leisurely walk on cobbled streets with pristine white houses and blue shutters. You’ll get to visit two distinct Cycladic islands with varying features.
In the morning, we’ll visit the small island of Delos, believed to be the birthplace of the twin gods Apollo and Artemis. Once inhabited by 30,000 people, detailed architecture, temples, statues and monuments are spread across the landscape. Here, we’ll explore the ruins of its great temple of Apollo, the theatre, the marble Terrace of the Lions and elegant mosaic-lined houses.
It is then only a short sail to the white-washed town and blue-domed churches of Mykonos. Admire the enchanting windmills that dot the coastline and relax with a drink or bite to eat in one of its numerous tavernas, bars and cafes. You will have some free time this afternoon to explore independently.
During dinner on board we continue our journey eastwards.
*Ship is expected to anchor at this port and guests will be tendered ashore.
Meals: Dinner
Day 5
Ephesus
Ephesus – Mooring in the Turkish port of Kusadasi, the gateway to Ephesus, we will enjoy a guided tour of the incredible ancient city this morning. So great was Ephesus that the Romans made it their capital of Asia, with its two-storey Library of Celsus and the enormous amphitheatre. Only a portion of the city has been excavated, but the findings reveal a society that was highly advanced and lived in opulent houses adorned with marble halls, mosaics, and stunning frescoes.
After having lunch on board, you can take a leisurely walk along the seaside promenade in Kusadasi or practice your bargaining skills in the local shops before we depart later this afternoon.
Meals: Lunch
Day 6
Rhodes
Rhodes – Before breakfast, enjoy a leisurely walk on the ship’s deck and breathe in the refreshing sea air as you sail towards the stunning island of Rhodes in the southeastern Aegean.
Rhodes has a rich history and is the oldest inhabited medieval city in Europe. Enjoy a guided walking tour of the UNESCO World Heritage site. We’ll explore the Old Town’s narrow streets and admire the impressive city walls that kept invaders at bay for centuries. As you enter the Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights of Rhodes, take a moment to appreciate the breathtaking mosaics and medieval architecture. After, there will be free time to wander the city’s streets and alleys crammed with mosques, Byzantine and Gothic churches, medieval buildings, fountains, shops and cafeterias.
Alternatively, you can choose an optional tour to the beautiful, white-washed village of Lindos*, situated 30 miles away along the scenic East Coast. During this tour, we will have the opportunity to climb 300 steps up the Acropolis, which is one of the most spectacularly located archaeological sites and offers stunning views, including St Paul’s Bay.
After dinner, take to deck with your favourite digestif to watch the sail away from the nightscape of Rhodes.
*Optional tours will operate subject to minimum numbers.
Meals: Dinner
Day 7
Kos
Kos – One of the most popular Dodecanese Islands, Kos offers picturesque beaches, traditional fishing villages, and lively towns and promenades. It has huge historical significance as the home of Hippocrates, the father of modern medicine. During our guided tour of Kos, we will explore the Asklepieion, which was constructed during the 4th century BC and is considered the most important archaeological site on the island. It served as an ancient medical centre where Hippocrates practised medicine and wrote the Hippocratic oath, a code of ethical conduct that remains relevant and is still used by doctors today.
Continuing our journey, we’ll visit the beautiful mountain village of Zia for panoramic views of the island. The village is known as a centre for local arts and crafts, honey and local herb production. We’ll complete our excursion by visiting the famous plane tree where, according to legend, Hippocrates taught his students over 2,500 years ago.
After lunch on the ship, you’ll have the afternoon to explore the island at your own pace. You can take a short walk into Kos town or go for a swim at the nearby pebbly beach.
Meals: Lunch
Day 8
Amorgos
Amorgos – Explore the captivating Cycladic Island of Amorgos today. This island has a rich cultural history, as archaeological findings reveal that people have been living here since the Early Bronze Age. You’ll be amazed by the golden sand beaches with their aquamarine blue waters (the movie The Big Blue was filmed on this island) along with many picturesque bays, caves, and ancient footpaths to explore. We’ll take a tour of the island, and one of the highlights of the day is a visit to the Panagia Hozoviotissa Monastery. It is located in an incredible spot, seemingly embedded in the rockface. The view of the Aegean from there is spectacular – it is important to note that there are 300 steep steps to reach the viewpoint.
Chora, the capital of the island, sits 400m above sea level and features a 13th-century Venetian castle. Here, we explore a labyrinth of narrow streets lined with white houses, picturesque squares, lovely churches, inviting taverns, cafes, and shops.
After lunch relax on board this afternoon, or explore Amorgos further.
*Ship is expected to anchor at Amorgos port and guests will be tendered ashore.
Meals: Lunch
Day 9
Poros
Poros – This morning, enjoy the delights of sailing on the Star Flyer as we start our cruise back towards Athens – the Captain may even unfurl the 16 sails for a memorable moment on deck.
On our journey, we call into the small island of Poros, located in the heart of the Saronic Gulf. Heading ashore by tender, you will discover an enchanting island with pine forests, charming tavernas, and elegant neo-classical structures. Taking the time to get to know the area on your own, you can stroll along the waterfront, wander the narrow streets of the main town, and even explore the remnants of a small Doric temple devoted to Poseidon. This destination is brimming with old-world charm.
Alternatively, you may choose to join an optional excursion to Epidaurus Theatre and Museum**. Epidaurus was the site of a shrine devoted to Aesculapius, the Greek God of Medicine and consisted of a sanctuary where illnesses were cured as well as a 14,000-seat theatre. Transferring by tender to the port of Galatas, we will take a short drive to Epidaurus and visit the magnificent theatre, one of the best preserved in the ancient world and still in use today, along with the nearby museum.
Watch on deck as we depart for our last part of this journey, before a final dinner in the ships elegant dining room.
*Ship is expected to anchor at Poros port and guests will be tendered ashore.
**Optional tours will operate subject to minimum numbers.
Meals: Dinner
Day 10
Sounion
Sounion – This morning we will disembark the Star Flyer and head to Cape Sounion and the Temple of Poseidon. As we drive along a beautiful coastal road, we will see some of the lovely suburbs of Athens before reaching the southernmost point of the Athens Riviera. At this spot, we can admire the iconic columns of the temple while taking in breathtaking views of the Aegean Sea and Saronic Gulf.
After ample time to explore the temple and admire the views, we stroll through the Agora, the political, social and commercial heart of the city for some for free time to find lunch in one of the many cafes and restaurants before heading to your hotel for one night.
The rest of the day and evening is free to spend exploring Athens.
Day 11
DAY 11
Return Home
Meals: Breakfast
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Ancient Corinth Ruins & Corinth Canal Viewpoint
Explore Ancient Corinth, the powerful city-state that controlled sea traffic between the Aegean and Ionian. Walk the forum and fountain houses, pausing at the elegant Temple of Apollo, whose monolithic columns rise from a mantle of wild thyme and stone.
Travel to the dramatic Corinth Canal, a 19th-century engineering feat slicing the Isthmus of Corinth. From the viewpoint, watch vessels thread the sheer rock walls and note the ingenious submersible bridges at either end.
Delos Archaeological Site
Visit sacred Delos, mythic birthplace of Apollo, to wander marble avenues where merchants, priests and sailors once mingled. Explore the Sanctuary of Apollo, gaze upon the iconic Terrace of the Lions, and trace the theater district overlooking the glittering Cyclades.
Independent exploration allows time to admire mosaic-floored mansions such as the House of Dionysus and read excellent on-site panels. The island’s wind-whitened stones and sea-salt air lend a powerful sense of antiquity.
Mykonos Town Discovery Walk
Wander Mykonos’ labyrinth of whitewashed alleys, where bougainvillea spills from balconies and blue shutters frame tiny chapels. Pause along the waterfront at Little Venice and photograph the hilltop windmills of Kato Mili catching the meltemi breeze.
Independent time invites you to browse chic boutiques, sip a coffee beside bobbing caiques, and notice the elegant rhythm of Cycladic architecture—arched doorways, rounded corners and sunlit courtyards.
Ephesus Guided Tour: Library of Celsus & Great Theatre
Discover Ephesus, Roman Asia’s glittering capital, on a guided walk along Marble Street to the two-storey Library of Celsus. Stand in the vast Great Theatre, whose 24,000 seats once rang with assemblies and festivals, set against a backdrop of sun-baked hills.
As colonnades and fountains unfold, your guide reveals daily life in the city’s opulent homes, the commerce of the agora and the sacred routes to Artemision—threads that made Ephesus a beacon of wealth and learning.
Rhodes Old Town Walk & Palace of the Grand Master
Explore the UNESCO-listed Medieval City of Rhodes, entering through crenellated gates to follow the Street of the Knights. Within honey-stone walls, visit the Palace of the Grand Master with its grand chambers and intricate mosaics that echo crusader power and artistry.
Hear how the Knights Hospitaller forged a maritime stronghold, then trace Ottoman fountains, Byzantine chapels and merchant courtyards. Massive fortifications meet a bright harbor, creating a rare, living medieval townscape.
Kos Highlights: Asklepieion, Zia & The Plane Tree of Hippocrates
Visit the terraced Asklepieion, Kos’s ancient healing sanctuary, to learn how ritual, rest and remedies shaped early medicine under Hippocrates. Continue to the legendary plane tree of Hippocrates in town, a symbol of teaching and ethical practice.
In the mountain village of Zia, admire island-wide panoramas and browse craft workshops for thyme honey and local herbs. Sunlit slopes, white chapels and Aegean blues frame a day rich in heritage and scenery.
Amorgos Island Tour & Panagia Hozoviotissa Monastery
Explore Amorgos’ rugged contours and sugar-cube hamlets en route to the Panagia Hozoviotissa Monastery, clinging in a sheer cliffside setting high above the sea. The ascent rewards you with silence, incense and an endless sapphire horizon.
Stroll the lanes of Chora beneath a Venetian kastro, where Cycladic doorways open to flowered courtyards and blue-domed chapels. Historical notes trace the monastery’s Byzantine origins; approximately 300 steps are involved.
Poros Waterfront Stroll & Temple of Poseidon Ruins
Soak up the Saronic Gulf ambience on Poros’ waterfront promenade, where neoclassical facades face pine-clad hills and fishing boats tug at their lines. Narrow backstreets reveal quiet squares perfumed with jasmine.
Seek the Temple of Poseidon ruins at Kalaureia, an ancient sanctuary linked with the orator Demosthenes. Weathered stones and sea air create a contemplative setting for photography and reflection.
Cape Sounion & The Temple of Poseidon
Drive the Athens Riviera to wave-washed Cape Sounion and walk among the gleaming Doric columns of the Temple of Poseidon. From the headland, savor wide Aegean panoramas where sea lanes have shimmered since antiquity.
Guides recount myths of Theseus and seafarers’ prayers for safe passage, and point out where Lord Byron carved his name in marble. The cape’s luminous light and wind-polished rock make a stirring finale to any day.
Aegean Under Sail aboard the Star Flyer
Experience a true tall-ship adventure as the crew set the sails on the four-masted barquentine Star Flyer. Feel the ship heel gently on open teak decks, hear rigging hum in the breeze and watch islands slip by in shifting bands of blue.
Between anchorages, glide under canvas toward quiet coves and storied harbors, often timing a radiant sunset over the Aegean. Nautical tradition and modern comfort combine for a voyage rich in atmosphere.
Lindos & The Acropolis of Lindos (Rhodes)
Travel to the whitewashed village of Lindos, a maze of cobbled lanes leading up to the clifftop Acropolis of Lindos. Climb approximately 300 steps to stand among Dorian columns with cinematic views over St Paul’s Bay and the sapphire coast.
Guides share tales of seafaring wealth and sacred rites within this dramatic citadel. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour, subject to minimum numbers.
Epidaurus Theatre & Museum (from Poros)
Cross to the Peloponnese to visit the 4th-century BC Epidaurus Theatre, famed for perfect acoustics amid whispering pines. Explore the Sanctuary of Asclepius, where pilgrims once sought cures in one of the ancient world’s greatest healing centers.
The museum displays votive offerings, inscriptions and medical instruments that animate classical wellness practices. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour, subject to minimum numbers.
Athens Panoramic Tour, Acropolis & Acropolis Museum
Join a guided panoramic tour of Athens that threads from Syntagma and the neoclassical trilogy to the sacred rock of the Acropolis and Parthenon. Ascend the limestone outcrop for sweeping views across the capital and close-up impressions of the temple’s soaring Doric columns.
Continue at the acclaimed Acropolis Museum, where glass floors reveal ancient streets below and masterworks like the Caryatids illuminate the city’s Golden Age. Curators’ displays connect myth, marble and democracy, making classical Athens feel immediate and alive.
