Heading for the Turquoise Coast From Athènes to Bodrum

The Greek capital opens the pages of its age-old history. In the heart of modernity, the Acropolis and the narrow streets of the Plaka district reveal their splendour and charm. Ship docked. Passengers may board and disembark here.

The original capital of modern day Greece is a charming city that combines Neoclassical and Ottoman influences. Can be admired from the citadel and from the Venitian fort. Ship at anchor. Water sports.

The sweetness of its orchards and its still authentic villages captivate the senses. Its white marble quarries have given life to remarkable statues dating back to antiquity and ensured its prosperity. Ship at anchor. Water sports.

Morning in Delos at anchor. The birthplace of Apollo and Artemis, with an archaeological site that is one of the most important in Greece. Short voyage to Mykonos in the middle of the day. The smallest island in the Cyclades owes its popularity to its row of windmills, its immaculate monasteries and its secret beaches. Late port of call. Ship at anchor, no water sports.

The Monastery of Saint John the Theologian, founded in 1088, is the most famous sight on Patmos. This island paradise also has long sandy beaches and picturesque villages, with houses in the traditional Dodecanese style. Ship at anchor, water sports available.

It is the cultural stopover par excellence to visit Ephesus. Its 24,000-seat theatre prefigures the size of the city and its artistic and intellectual influence in the ancient world. Boat at quay, no water sports.

Throughout its history, the town has been home to many civilisations and cultures. The Lydians, the Persians, the Kingdom of Pergamum, the Roman State, the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires all ruled over the town in their turn. Its fascinating history stems from its multicultural past. Boat at anchor, dive locker closed.

Our course is set for Bodrum and its meandering coastline. With picture-perfect house fronts, a medieval castle and calm waters, it really is a jewel in the Aegan's crown. Ship docked, no water sports. Passengers may board and disembark here.