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01202 767926 Voyage highlights... Piraeus (Athens), Greece Piraeus has been the port for Athens since 482 BC. The busy harbour is filled with ferries and cruise ships making their way to the Greek Islands and other Mediterranean cities. The busy metropolis of Athens and its treasure trove of antiquities lie just a few miles from the port. Even as the reality of the modern city took hold, with its high- rise apartments, crowded sidewalks and bustling traffic, the beauty of the Acropolis, the outstanding museums, charming cafés, sidewalk markets and startling views come together in a cultural mosaic for all to enjoy. Agios Nikolaos, Crete, Greece This charming village of white houses climbing up the slopes is beautifully situated on the sparkling Gulf of Mirabello. The attractive Venetian harbour is surrounded by restaurants, outdoor cafes and clusters of shops selling everything from necessities to souvenirs. The ship docks in the centre of town, and you are able to wander at will and enjoy the atmosphere of Crete’s foremost resort. Patmos, Greece Deserted for centuries because of constant raids by pirates and the Turks, this tiny arid island was first settled in 1088 when the Emperor of Constantinople made it a gift to the monk Christodoulos Latrnos so that he could establish a monastery in honour of St. John the Divine on the site. Patmos has been a place of scholarship and religious enlightenment ever since. Today this modern pilgrimage site is a quiet respite from the tourist havens many other Greek isles have become. Mykonos, Greece The quintessential Greek island of Mykonos is marked by whitewashed houses, domed churches, imposing windmills, and a labyrinth of winding streets designed to disorient pirates. Everywhere there is a dash of bright, bold blue - doors, shutters and window frames, sea and sky. The harbour bustles with colourful fishing boats, vendors selling fish and locals gathered with visitors in the casual seaside cafes. The port even comes with two beloved mascots, the pelicans Petros and Irini. Skiathos, Greece This small island is the westernmost of the Northern Sporades group in the Aegean Sea. It is best known for its beaches, of which the island boasts 60 beaches along its 44 km coastline. These include the nearly legendary Kokounaries beach, Banana beach and Lalaria beach with its picturesque rock arch, which is accessible only by small boats. Skiathos town curves around a pretty harbour and has a lively nightlife during the tourist season. The campanile of the Panaghia Limnia church, built in 1837, rises above pine trees on a hill atop the town. A few miles away through the island’s handsome pine forests is the Evangelistria Monastery, only entered through an imposing stone gateway. Kusadasi (for Ephesus), Turkey Kusadasi, which means “bird island,” is set in a superb gulf known for its sparkling water, broad sandy beaches and large marina. The city has managed to retain a certain earthiness while doing a brisk trade in Turkish carpets and leather goods to visitors. The town’s old quarter is a picturesque maze of winding streets and houses adorned with flowers and birdcages. In the centre stands a 17th-century caravanserai, now converted into a hotel. Enjoy a complimentary evening concert at the ancient amphitheatre at Ephesus (see above for more details). Cesme, Turkey A popular holiday and resort destination, Cesme is located on a promontory on the tip of a peninsula that carries the same name. The town itself is dominated by the medieval Cesme Castle, while the back streets invite a casual stroll with their old Ottoman and Greek houses that charm passers-by. South of the castle there is an Ottoman caravanserai built in 1528 that has since been transformed into a lovely boutique hotel, and check the Greek Orthodox church of Ayios Haralambos to see the current art exhibition. Along with the historical attractions, visitors will enjoy local pleasures, such as a dip in the thermal baths followed by the culinary delights of native fruits, artisan cheeses and local wines. A Spectacular Evening at Ephesus - included! Seabourn’s complimentary evening at Ephesus will feature acclaimed singing sensation Jonathan Antoine accompanied by Pianist and Steinway Artist Dominic Ferris. Jonathan Antoine was first introduced to the world at the age of 17 on ‘Britain’s Got Talent’. As the show’s finalist Jonathan’s career was launched with two chart-topping Classical albums in the U.K. and a global viral following that helped him become the youngest tenor to achieve a number one selling Classical album. Dominic Ferris is one of the UK’s leading pianists and a global ambassador to the flagship piano brand Steinway & Sons. He is currently musical director to Dame Shirley Bassey and has collaborated with some of the world’s leading artists including Barry Manilow and Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys. 19.2K 17.9K 101K 72.5K 270K Jonathan Antoine Mykonos, Dominic Ferris Exclusive Seabourn moment