Treasures of the Aegean
From $10,590 per person
10 days
1 countries
Ships: Tauck - Wind Star, Tauck - Wind Surf
Tauck
10 days, 9 nights.
Journey summary
- Day 1 - Arrive in Athens
- Day 2 - Athens' Acropolis & the Acropolis Museum
- Day 3 - Archaeological Museum & embark your Windstar ship
- Day 4 - The islands of Mykonos & Delos
- Day 5 - To Kusadasi & Ephesus
- Day 6 - Cultural treasures on the Isle of Patmos
- Day 7 - The pleasures of Santorini
- Day 8 - Aegean cruising & Monemvasia
- Day 9 - Nafplion, Mycenae & Epidaurus
- Day 10 - Journey home
Itinerary highlights
Step back in time to ancient Greece and sail to fabulous destinations steeped in legend, lore and sunshine and enjoy lovely sunsets over the Aegean Sea as our cruise blends ancient with modern in a kaleidoscope of discoveries both mythic and epic... Spend two nights at a fabulous hotel in the heart of Athens, seeing antiquities that reflect its glory at the height of its power... Explore Greek Islands including Mykonos, playground of the rich and famous... Delos, holiest of all Greek sanctuaries... Santorini, eye-candy perfect with its blue-domed buildings and amazing views... Patmos, whose cultural treasures have attracted pilgrims for centuries... and Monemvasia, "the Gibraltar of the East"... plus Ephesus in Turkey, the famous remains of an ancient Greco-Roman city.
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The Tauck - Wind Star.
Sail the world in unparalleled luxury aboard the Tauck - Wind Star, a masterpiece of design and comfort.
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The Wind Star, a classic four-masted sailing yacht operated by Windstar Cruises, is featured on select Tauck small ship journeys that emphasize immersive exploration and the romance of traditional sail cruising. Hosting just 148 guests, Wind Star offers an intimate, yacht-like experience with spacious teak decks, elegant public areas, and comfortable staterooms—all with ocean views. The ship’s graceful design and billowing sails create a unique atmosphere that blends nautical authenticity with modern comfort. Guests enjoy access to a watersports platform, an inviting lounge and library, a small fitness center, and open-seating dining venues that highlight fresh, regional cuisine.
On Tauck sailings aboard Wind Star, guests are guided by Tauck Directors who handle all logistics and deliver enriching commentary throughout the journey. While the cruise may be a shared experience with non-Tauck guests onboard, Tauck guests are accompanied by one Tauck Director for approximately every 40 Tauck travelers, and each itinerary is enhanced with exclusive, private Tauck shore excursions. These curated experiences ensure deeper cultural connection and seamless exploration in each destination. Whether gliding through the Greek Isles, exploring hidden harbors of the Adriatic, or discovering sun-soaked coastal villages, Wind Star—paired with Tauck’s expert planning and service—offers a one-of-a-kind small ship cruise that evokes the golden age of sail with all the benefits of modern luxury.
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