Located in the northern part of Greece, Corfu is one of the islands in the Ionian Sea, known as the green island for its lush vegetation and abundant olive groves. The island’s fortifications were used by the Venetians to successfully prevent Ottoman occupation, and the Venetian influence is evident in its architecture. The island were…
Category: Port of Call
Port of Call – Mykonos
A popular stop on many Greek Islands and Mediterranean cruise itineraries, Mykonos is a breathtaking island of beaches, shopping and restaurants, yet still full of ancient history. It has something for everyone. This was our second visit and we have another one scheduled into the future. As a result we were able to choose an…
Port of Call – Rhodes, Greece
One of the benefits of a Greek Islands cruise is that the main cities on almost all of the islands are usually port towns. Rhodes is no exception. Located southeast of Crete, Rhodes is one of the most popular of the Greek Islands, a common stop on any Mediterranean itinerary, and best known for being…
Port of Call – Iraklion, Crete
The island of Crete is the largest of the Greek Islands and located 160 km south of the mainland. Its capital city of Iraklion (or Heraklion) is the 4th largest in Greece and the first port of call on our Greek Islands cruise. Iraklion was founded by Arabs and over time went through Byzantine, Venetian…
Port of Call – Athens
Whether you have been to Athens before, or this is your first trip, you can see the best of this ancient city in one day. Before you arrive I would recommend you bone up on your Greek mythology and the rich and extensive history of Ancient Greece. Even though we have all seen pictures of the…
Port of Call – Lisbon
Portugal, which shares the Iberian Peninsula with Spain, is a beautiful country full of historical and natural wonders. I have friends who spent their entire vacation in Portugal this year and strongly recommended it. We had one day to explore the capital city of Lisbon while on a cruise. Lisbon is a large city, 100…
Port of Call – Palma Majorca Spain
This island port is everything that Spain has to offer in one stop. Beautiful beaches, stunning Spanish architecture and historical significance, to say nothing of delicious tapas and cold beer. It is a great addition on any itinerary. Before you decide to spend your day in the main city of Palma check out some of…
Port of Call – Seville (Cadiz)
Vibrant, exciting, traditional; all words that can be used to define the city of Seville. Friendly people, breathtaking sites, where history and culture abound are also accurate descriptions and the reasons why you will want to visit this beautiful city. We spent a day there during a recent cruise, and not only was it not…
Port of Call – Bilboa, Spain
Located in the northern part of Spain, Bilboa is the largest city in Basque County. Although it has much to offer in the way of history and culture the real draw for any first time visitor is the Guggenheim Museum. Your ship will dock in the port of Getxo and shuttles were offered by our…