When people think about taking a holiday to the Mediterranean they normally just look for a package deal to one of the resorts in Spain, Greece or Turkey, however there is a better way to see what the Med has to off and that is by taking a Mediterranean Cruise. A popular holiday destination is Turkey, so for a change why not take an Aegean cruise.
Here you get to experience all the temples, mosques and beaches it has to offer, starting of your journey of discovery from Marmaris and heading out to Bodrum. On your cruise you will be able to enjoy the beautiful coastline and experience the charming bougainvillea-clad towns it’s the perfect introduction to Turkey. The cruise then stops off at one of Turkey’s biggest hubs, Izmir, here you can visit Ephesus, the Mediterranean’s best-preserved classical city, where one of the seven Ancient Wonders of the World once stood, the Temple of Artemis.
Ephesus, Temple of Hadrian
Picture courtesy of topquark22
After enjoying the best of Turkey your cruise will then take you onto Greece and the small island of Mykonos where you will find quaint sugar-cube houses and whitewashed windmills. Enjoy time wandering around the maze of narrow streets in the capital, Mykonos Town where you can explore the tiny churches, flower-filled piazzas and outdoor cafés. No trip to Greece would be complete without a visit to Athens the superstar of city that packs in more than 3,000 years of history which includes Panathenian Stadium, which hosted the Ancient Greek version of the Olympic Games, and the Parthenon, a breathtaking temple that’s perched high on top of a hill.
Whitewashed windmills in Mykonos Town
Picture courtesy of Alan Miles NYC
After the few first days of exploration you can relax and unwind on the last few days as you slowly come to an end in Crete, here you can take it easy and relax on the beaches of Aghios Nikolaos or enjoy local food in the shops, restaurants. Enjoy a trip to the Palace of Knossos, where the fearsome Minotaur’s said to have lurked, before venturing back to ship for your journey back to Marmaris.
Taking a cruise holiday around this area is a great way to explore without the hassle, it is also a lot cheaper than staying in lots of hotels to see it all, there are some great cruise deals to the Mediterranean to why not book one today for your summer get away!
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