{"id":880519,"date":"2025-01-24T12:25:30","date_gmt":"2025-01-24T11:25:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/best-way-to-see-greek-islands-cruise\/"},"modified":"2025-06-23T11:09:09","modified_gmt":"2025-06-23T10:09:09","slug":"best-way-to-see-greek-islands-cruise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/best-way-to-see-greek-islands-cruise\/","title":{"rendered":"5 reasons why a cruise is the best way to see the Greek islands"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>It won\u2019t surprise you that the best way to see the Greek islands is by boat \u2013 but not all Greek island-hopping is created equal. Organizing boats between the islands can add an extra layer of stress and logistics that your vacation just doesn\u2019t need.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s why on Trafalgar\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/tours\/best-of-greece?optionId=1684\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best Of Greece<\/a> tour, we have the option of an Aegean Cruise extension where you can extend your trip to the Greek islands and even the Turkish port of Kusadasi on a 7-night cruise, with full days in Crete and Milos, and late-night stays in Santorini and Mykonos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\nTour not found.\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a vacation of two parts; start your trip with the hustle and bustle of mainland Greek cities before boarding your ship for a slice of pure relaxation and unforgettable ocean views.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-is-a-cruise-the-best-way-to-see-the-greek-islands-nbsp\">Why is a cruise the best way to see the Greek islands?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Lugging your suitcase on and off a boat every couple of days isn\u2019t how you want to be spending your precious vacation \u2013 and it isn&#8217;t the only way. That&#8217;s why a cruise is the best way to see the Greek islands, offering you a comfortable base from which to explore this beautiful part of the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our cruise extension with <a href=\"https:\/\/celestyal.com\/\">Celestyal<\/a> offers a unique experience as even the largest ship is still considered &#8216;medium sized&#8217;, meaning it&#8217;s small enough to reach destinations and ports that other traditionally larger cruise ships cannot access.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you\u2019re not exploring all that the Greek islands have to offer, you can enjoy sun-soaked decks, refreshing pools, an array of restaurants and bars, a jam-packed program of entertainment, and a cozy cabin to came back to at the end of a busy day \u2013 and that&#8217;s just the beginning. Here are our top 5 reasons why a cruise is the best way to see the Greek islands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2025\/01\/celestyal-both-ships-santorini-edited.jpg\" alt=\"aerial view of two celestyal cruise ships in santorini\" class=\"wp-image-879800\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-you-only-unpack-once-nbsp\">1. You only unpack once&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With your comfortable cabin as your base, you don\u2019t need to worry about unpacking (and then packing up <em>again<\/em> at every new place you visit). Just take your day bag off the ship and go explore, without having to take your entire trip\u2019s worth of baggage with you.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-get-stuck-in-while-you-travel\">2. Get stuck in while you travel<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While you\u2019re cruising from one island to the next, you can be getting stuck into everything your ship has to offer \u2013 from the on-board spas and gym to sports courts and swimming pools, and even dancing or language lessons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-views-views-and-more-views\">3. Views, views&#8230; and more views<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Unparalleled vistas are the name of the game on a cruise, making it the best way to see the Greek islands. Wake up to sunrise over the ocean, enjoy your morning coffee on the sundeck, and rest and recharge by one of the pools with panoramic views.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-no-surprise-fees\">4. No surprise fees<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Forget having to factor in extra feeds and tips to your budget \u2013 all port fees and crew gratuities are taken care of when you book your trip with Trafalgar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-everything-taken-care-of\">5. Everything taken care of<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>From port fees to optional daily excursions, and even unlimited coffee, tea, water and juice during the day, all you need to do is decide what you want to do, and when \u2013 everything else is taken care of. Get ready to wake up in a new paradise every day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2025\/01\/Large-Couple-enjoying-waterfront-stroll-3-RTD-edited.jpg\" alt=\"couple on waterfront on greek island\" class=\"wp-image-879802\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-best-of-greece-with-trafalgar-nbsp\">The Best of Greece with Trafalgar&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/en-gb\/tours\/best-of-greece?optionId=1684\">Best of Greece 7-day cruise extension<\/a>, you can look forward to an incredible 16-day extravaganza of a tour. Your first 8 days are spent on mainland Greece, starting in lively Athens. You\u2019ll lay eyes on the magnificent Acropolis, take a city tour with one of our Local Specialists, and begin your mezze exploration.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From there you make your journey to ancient Mycenae, and further onto a Be My Guest experience with Karabelas Family on their olive and wine farm in Olympia. In Delphi you\u2019ll join another Local Specialist to view the stadium of Olympia (which hosted the ancient Olympic Games), and meet a passionate local beekeeper at his honey farm for a taste of his special thyme honey on a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER\u00ae Experience.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2025\/01\/Large-Guests-Beekeeping-at-Moka-Honey-MTM-edited.jpg\" alt=\"beekeeping be my guest experience in greece with trafalgar\" class=\"wp-image-879801\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Leave the cities and head to the UNESCO World Heritage monasteries of Meteora with a Local Specialist, before a scenic drive brings you back to Athens which you can explore at your leisure.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But this isn\u2019t the end of your journey \u2013 only halfway through your trip, you\u2019ll set sail from the Greek mainland to discover the beauty of the Greek islands on a 7-day cruise.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-your-aegean-cruise-extension\">Your Aegean Cruise extension<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>First stop: Thessaloniki, Greece&#8217;s second largest city with countless ancient monuments like the Arch of Galerius. The next day you arrive in Kusadasi, Turkey\u2019s western Aegean coast, joining an Ancient Ephesus sightseeing tour revealing the Hellenistic and Roman heritage of this UNESCO-listed site. You\u2019ll get to sample one of the excellent restaurants onboard your ship in the evening.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2025\/01\/Large-Knossos-palace-ruins-at-Crete-island-Greece-Famous-Minoan-palace-of-Knossos-1166161479-edited.jpg\" alt=\"knossos palace in crete\" class=\"wp-image-879803\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The morning brings new adventures in Crete, Greece\u2019s largest island and home to many myths and legends (anyone heard of the Minotaur?). You can choose whether to visit the Palace of Knossos in Heraklion, or venture into the Cretan countryside for a wine tasting.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The next day you\u2019ll wake up in sunny Santorini, with its picture-perfect white buildings and dazzling cliffs. You have the option to take part in a Shore Experience in the afternoon, passing villages and vineyards bound for Oia with its white buildings and blue-domed churches. The evening is yours in Santorini, to catch the sunset at its clifftop capital, Thira, or scout out the best bars for a sundowner.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2025\/01\/Large-Cafe-and-windmills-in-Mykonos-Greece-556216499-edited.jpg\" alt=\"waterfront cafe and view of windmills in mykonos\" class=\"wp-image-879804\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your next Greek island is Mykonos, famed for its windmills and winding cobbled streets. Can\u2019t get enough of the open sea? You have the option to take a boat to the sacred Island of Delos, the birthplace of Apollo and archaeological site.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your final full day finds you in Milos, known as the &#8216;Island of Colours&#8217;. 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