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Imagine a cruise of the Greek Isles. You’d board in Venice Italy. Of course, you would want to arrive a few days early to get adjusted to the time difference and to enjoy the city of Venice. While there, take in the beauty of Venice by gondola, dine on fine food and wine and enjoy the romance of the city.

Departing Venice, the first stop will be Ancona – a port town located on the Adriatic Sea. In Ancona, you will have the chance to shop, visit museums, see the Cathedral church of San Ciriaco, and learn the history of this ancient city (founded approximately 387 BC).

Following Ancona will be Santorini Greece. Santorini is a small archipelago of islands in the southern Aegean Sea. Santorini is a volcanic island with a very interesting history. It was the site of the largest volcanic eruption ever recorded – which occurred about 3600 years ago (known as the Minoan or Thera Eruption).

After Santorini, the cruise will stop in Mykonos, Greece. Mykonos is an island that was settled in the 11th century BC and is made up almost entirely of granite. It is a popular tourist destination with its active nightlife and overall party atmosphere.

Athens is the next stop where one can take in the modern city life and then just a jaunt away see some of the world’s oldest archaeological sites. Athens is home to the original Olympic Games, The Parthenon, The Acropolis, and the only stadium composed entirely of marble.