Greece & Turkey Fly Cruise | 9 Nights from Greece

Having long served as gateway to the Ancient city of Athens, Piraeus has an attractive marina area. However, it is generally used to visit Athens, which has been continuously occupied since the fifth century B.C. Important landmarks here include the Acropolis, the hilltop citadel overlooking the city, also home to the Parthenon Temple and the Temple of Zeus. Close by is the Panathenaic Stadium, originally built as a racetrack in 330 B.C but has been completely rebuilt and is open to the public.

Located on the Aegean coast of Turkey, Bodrum is known for its rich history, beautiful beaches and bustling marina lined with yachts. Local cuisine is a delightful mix of Mediterranean and Turkish dishes, where flavoursome meze and fresh seafood are popular, along with Pide - Turkish pizza - and sweet-tasting Baklava. The town is peppered with historical landmarks such as Bodrum Castle, built in the 15th century, now home to the Museum of Underwater Archaeology; and the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, a monumental tomb erected in honour of notable Persian governor Mausolus, and renowned as one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The hills surrounding the town are awash with historical windmills, iconic to the region's landscape, providing a scenic backdrop.

Largest of the Greek Dodecanese islands, Rhodes importance as a maritime city rose after the death of Alexander the Great in 332BC when the navy was robust and economy thrived. Today, there are still examples of these ancient time, including the UNESCO World Heritage Old Town and the wonderfully preserved Acropolis which overlooks the town. The island is also famed for its delicious honey, and the local mountains provide many varieties of ingredients to ensure the honey from Rhodes tastes the best.

The compact seaside town of Alanya lies on Turkey’s southern Mediterranean coast, known as the Turkish Riviera. Renowned for its long sandy beaches, historic landmarks and relaxed atmosphere, it offers an easy-going visit with plenty to see close by. Highlights include Alanya Castle, which sits high on a rocky peninsula with sweeping views over the coastline, and the Red Tower, a thirteenth-century landmark overlooking the harbour. Time ashore can be spent strolling along the harbour, browsing local shops and cafés or relaxing in the clear waters of Cleopatra Beach.

The history of Iraklion, the capital of Crete, stretches back over 5000 years to the time of the Minoans – Europe's first civilisation – and is a port city of remarkably well preserved fortifications, a fine, animated street market and atmospheric old alleys and museums. Also known as Heraklion, the city’s most sought-after highlight is the Minoan Palace of Knossos, an archaeological site with frescoes and baths to discover. Guarding the city’s Venetian port is the 16th century Koules fortress, and the vast Heraklion Archaeological Museum exhibits classic Hellenic and Roman sculptures, frescoes, jewellery, wall-paintings, pottery and Minoan art.

Having long served as gateway to the Ancient city of Athens, Piraeus has an attractive marina area. However, it is generally used to visit Athens, which has been continuously occupied since the fifth century B.C. Important landmarks here include the Acropolis, the hilltop citadel overlooking the city, also home to the Parthenon Temple and the Temple of Zeus. Close by is the Panathenaic Stadium, originally built as a racetrack in 330 B.C but has been completely rebuilt and is open to the public.