Walking in the shadow of the Acropolis in the Agora, you can almost hear the voices of Plato, Socrates and Aristotle arguing about who was the greatest philosopher. Ancient Athens, the birthplace of democracy and epicenter of western civilization, is a city for all eternity.

Take advantage of being in Athens this morning - store your bags at your hotel and go play! Take in some of the most iconic sites in the world: you can explore on your own or register for a structured tour by using the Alt Esc VIATOR link. 

Getting to the Port of Piraeus from the Athens hotel area is just 6.7 miles. 

     Taxi: About 12-15 minutes, hotel can assist in arranging your taxi.

     Public Transportation:  https://www.oasa.gr/en/

     Subway: About 18 minutes

     Train: About 20 minutes

     Bus: About 41 minutes

     Prescheduled Transfer: (Viator): Alt Esc VIATOR link

Star Clipper boarding is from 4:00PM - 7:00PM.

Ideally, our group will all be on board by 6:00PM. 

We will gather at 6:30PM in the Tradewinds Bar for a 'Meet & Greet'  before our first dinner on board.

Dinner is one seating at 7:00PM or 7:30PM (will confirm time once closer to our departure).

First Sail-A-Way! Be sure to be up-top (about 9:45PM) for our first sail-a-way of the cruise as we depart the Port of Piraeus! With sails unfurled, music playing and a glass of champagne in your hand, toast to our adventure as we sail away from Athens!

Each Star Clippers ship offers a traditional and elegant way to see the world. Feel the wind fill the sails and gently carry you from one gorgeous destination to the next. During your time on board, you can choose to relax on a sun lounger or cool off in one of the pools on the top deck, while more adventurous passengers may enjoy the opportunity to climb the rigging or even have a go at steering the ship. Alternatively, you can wander the interior areas of the ship and discover relaxing lounges and a peaceful library.

The beautiful island of Rhodes (Island of Roses) has a rich and varied history. The beach at Lindos is among the best on the island, whose capital, Rhodes Town is a bustling mecca for both sightseers and shoppers alike.

Known in ancient times as Halicarnassus, this was the birthplace of Heredotus and the site of King Mausolus's Tomb (4th century BC), one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

At first glance, this is a picture one hardly expects to see in Turkey - A lovely, unspoiled lake teeming with fish, a lush marshy delta, verdant farmlands, a lazy, reedfringed river meandering into the sea. On shore, you can see ruins of the Lycian city of Caunos, with its basilica and fortifications looming over the green marsh where endangered Caretta loggerhead turtles hatch in the spring.

The island of Santorini is perhaps the most breathtaking of all the Greek Islands. Around 1500 BC, a volcanic eruption destroyed the centre of the island, leaving a crescent shaped rim of cliffs around a harbour formed in the volcano's caldera.

Hydra is a town of stately mansions all built around 1800 by blockade runners who had made fortunes outwitting the British during the Napoleonic Wars. As there are no cars, for the spectacular view from the Monastery of Ilias you'll have to ride a donkey to the top.

After breakfast, we disembark our beautiful sailing yacht and head home. Interested in extending your vacation in Athens? Alt Esc can assist with that - just ask!

 Disembarkation is from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM. We recommend flights after 12 PM