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Ephesus & Greek Islands aboard Star Flyer (Greece), a cruise by Riviera Travel

Cruise · 10 nights · with Riviera Travel

Ephesus & Greek Islands aboard Star Flyer

A ten-night tall ship cruise from Athens exploring archaeological sites and Greek islands aboard Riviera Travel's Star Flyer, ending at Sounion.

Duration
10 nights
Departs
7 Oct 2027
Sails from
Athens
Ends in Sounion
Ship
Star Flyer
From
£3,659
per person, sharing

Highlights

What makes this one worth it

  1. Acropolis and Parthenon in Athens

  2. Ancient ruins of EphesusIncluding Library of Celsus

  3. Medieval Rhodes Old Town and city walls

  4. Asklepieion archaeological site on Kos

  5. Panagia Hozoviotissa Monastery on Amorgos

About the trip

This cruise begins in Athens, where the ancient city’s Acropolis and Parthenon offer a solid grounding in Greek history before boarding Star Flyer. The journey then takes in a series of islands and sites, each with its own distinct character. You'll walk the ruins of Ancient Corinth then sail to the Cyclades, visiting Delos, where the remains of temples and mosaic-lined houses speak to a once-thriving ancient city, before calling at Mykonos with its whitewashed houses and windmills.

The route continues to the Turkish port of Kusadasi for a guided tour of Ephesus, notable for its two-storey Library of Celsus and large amphitheatre, before returning to Greek islands, including Rhodes, with its medieval Old Town and city walls, and Kos, home to the Asklepieion medical centre and Hippocrates’ legendary plane tree. Amorgos reveals the Panagia Hozoviotissa monastery clinging to a cliff, then Poros invites gentle wandering before the final visit to the Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion.

The Star Flyer’s 16 sails might well be unfurled for passages between these ports, adding a traditional touch to a journey rich in history and scenery. The cruise is arranged by Riviera Travel, known for their carefully paced itineraries and local insight.

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The route in outline: places are joined in the order visited, not by the roads or sea lanes taken.
  1. 1 Athens
  2. 2 Ephesus
  3. 3 Rhodes
  4. 4 Kos

Itinerary

The route, day by day

  1. Day 1

    Athens

  2. Day 2

    Ancient Corinth

  3. Day 3

    Delos

  4. Day 4

    Mykonos

  5. Day 5

    Ephesus

  6. Day 6

    Rhodes

When to go

Departures and prices

Lowest price each month, per person.

Riviera Travel confirms exact dates, availability and prices when you book.

Need to know

Before you book

Price based on
Two people sharing a cabinThe operator confirms the exact basis when you book.
Travelling alone
Check with Riviera Travel
Flights
Not needed if you join at Athens
What’s included
Check with Riviera Travel
Accessibility
Check with Riviera Travel

For full details of what’s included, check with Riviera Travel. See the full details on their site

Questions people ask

How long is Ephesus & Greek Islands aboard Star Flyer?
Ephesus & Greek Islands aboard Star Flyer is a 10 nights cruise holiday.
Where does Ephesus & Greek Islands aboard Star Flyer depart from?
Ephesus & Greek Islands aboard Star Flyer departs from Athens and returns to Sounion.
Who operates Ephesus & Greek Islands aboard Star Flyer?
Ephesus & Greek Islands aboard Star Flyer is operated by Riviera Travel aboard Star Flyer.
How much does Ephesus & Greek Islands aboard Star Flyer cost?
Prices for Ephesus & Greek Islands aboard Star Flyer start from £3,659, subject to availability.

The operator

Riviera Travel

River cruises and escorted tours

A British operator that began in 1984 with a handful of tents in the south of France. Its tours and river cruises travel with a Riviera tour manager or cruise director looking after the group.

You book with Riviera Travel directly. They confirm your place, take payment, and look after you from the moment you leave home; Atlas & Passage’s part ends when you click through.

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