With labyrinthine streets, tavernas right on the shore, and time unfurling at its own unhurried pace, the Greek Islands are a cruise away. Dip your toes into warm shallows in secluded coves and admire blue-shuttered houses cloaked in colorful flowers.
Thousands of years’ worth of ruins. Warm, turquoise shores. Sweet and sticky baklava. There’s so much to look forward to on a cruise to mainland Greece. Enjoy every minute spent in port exploring when you’re not loving life on board embracing all your Cunard Queen has to offer.
Combining limestone caves with stretches of white sand, Kefalonia has some of the most beautiful scenery of all the Greek Islands. Its capital, Argostoli, is equally mesmerizing. A blend of neoclassical and Venetian-style buildings fans out like an amphitheater around an ever-shimmering lagoon.
With one of the most beautifully preserved old towns in Europe, Mykonos never fails to enchant all who step ashore. Studded with pastel-hued houses, stylish shops, picturesque churches, and a fleet of historic windmills, the maze-like streets of this Greek Island gem are a joy to explore.
Medieval history and pristine beaches are just two reasons to include Rhodes on your Greek Islands cruise. Its Old Town – the largest fortified city in Europe – is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, home to the Palace of the Grand Master and the Street of the Knights, among other architectural treasures.
With its blue-domed buildings and volcanic sands, Santorini is one of the prettiest and most popular ports on a Greek Island cruise. Drink in the ever-changing vistas as you navigate the perfectly formed streets of its iconic capital, Fira, where whitewashed houses tumble down toward the sea.
