ROCS Travel celestyal cruises 2-18-2019

5. Patmos

The capital of Greece welcomes you with a panoramic view from Acropolis hill. Walk the streets where democracy and philosophy were born. Explore the city center, rich with ancient monuments, world-class museums, chic cafés, charming tavernas and unique shops. 1. Athens

Many believe Saint John the Evangelist wrote the Book of Revelation in a mountainside grotto here. Atop its highest peak stands the monastery, founded in his honor in 1088. The little port town, Skala, is a revelation in itself, the narrow alleys packed with smart shops and street cafés.

6. Heraklion

2. Mykonos

A former Venetian harbor with intriguing architecture and an Archaeological Museum packed with ancient treasures. The city is just a short drive to the Minoan Palace of Knossos, home to Europe’s oldest civilization and the setting of the legend of Theseus and the Minotaur.

A cosmopolitan paradise that attracts celebrities, artists and socialites, famous for its beaches and its vibrant nightlife. With a late sail, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to wander the pretty whitewashed streets of Mykonos Town, or enjoy a sundowner at picturesque Little Venice.

7. Santorini

3. Kusadasi

Sprinkled like sugar over sheer, black volcanic cliffs, Santorini’s capital, Fira, is a sight to behold. Wander the narrow streets or venture along the clifftop to pretty Oia for breathtaking views, or across the island to the intriguing archaeological excavations at Akrotiri.

This beach resort town is famous for its beautiful marina and its colorful bazaar but principally because of its proximity to the Hellenistic ruins of Ephesus, the ancient city famed

for the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

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4. Samos

8. Rhodes

Spend a day in pretty Samos as an alternative to Kusadasi. This is the birthplace of some of the greatest minds of Ancient Greece, including Pythagoras. Don’t leave without tasting the delicious local Samian wine, or swimming off lovely Tsamadou beach. Alternatively, visit the archaeological site of Heraion.

A visit to the old city of Rhodes is a sensation of stepping back in time; the medieval Palace of the Grand Masters and the atmospheric Street of the Knights are breathtaking. Or join an excursion to the acropolis of Lindos, perched high on a hilltop overlooking the sparkling Bay of St Paul.