With golden sunshine, dazzling white buildings and deep blue seas, the Greek Islands are one of the most beautiful locations on earth. The breathtaking scenery and stunning weather attracts millions of visitors every year. There are approximately six thousand Greek islands with around two hundred and fifty that are occupied and make up the Cyclades, Dodecanese, Sporades & Saronic Islands of Greece. The Cyclades islands are the most popular. This ancient group of islands are located in the south Aegean sea and are most famous for Santorini and Mykonos with their whitewashed homes, blue doors and domed rooftops.

The best times to visit the islands are April and May when the weather is still pleasant but not overly hot. We’ll not only visit popular Cyclades Islands and some that are off the beaten path like Sifnos and Kos, but from Mykonos we can also visit Delos, a UNESCO World Heritage site. For more ancient ruins we’ll visit the island of Rhodes and take a tour of Ephesus from Kusadasi, Turkey. The “Mama Mia” island of Skiathos has easy access to Little Banana nude beach and Skyros, Patmos and Hydra offer offer quiet charm after the busy popular islands visited.

The Royal Clipper is the perfect ship to take us on this journey. A passenger favorite, this unique five- masted sailing ship offers all of the comfort of a yacht blended with the old-world charm of a classic tall ship. With drinks once again included*, this cruise will be a voyage of discovery from the cradle of civilization with the best bare passengers in the world. You’ll make friends and memories to last a lifetime.

*French or Italian house wines, house liqueurs, house spirits, cocktail of the day, non-alcoholic cocktails, soda by the glass, draft beer, bottled water, espresso and cappuccino are complimentary for each guest for the duration of the cruise. Premium brands of alcohol, premium wines and champagne are not included.