Well kept in the Mediterranean
Designed to expertly survey the Greek islands, Transat Holidays' Louis line provides an unparalleled cruise aboard a friendly ship with a variety of activities and thoughtful itineraries. Cruises are designed to incorporate famous highlights and lesser known destinations, providing a truly well-rounded holiday experience. Fill your days with ancient Athenian sites and balmy island bliss, and make time to indulge at the ship's spa, swimming pool or bar. In Athens you'll pause for three nights in a modern hotel belonging to the Amalia chain, a beach retreat outside the city, or an historic hotel that rests in the shadow of the Acropolis.

Day 1: Depart for Athens
Day 2: Cruising: Athens, Mykonos
Day 3: Kasadasi (Turkey), Patmos
Day 4: Rhodes
Day 5: Crete, Santorini
Day 6-8: Disembark: Athens
Day 7: Depart for Toronto

The diversity of the Greek isles
The Greek islands that pepper the Mediterranean Sea offer travellers everything from balmy, velvet sands to centuries-old Minoan ruins. An undeniable spiritual presence drifts through the beaches of Patmos, crafting a tranquility that has made this northern island one of the world's most desirable places to live. The labyrinthine backstreets of Rhodes city centre sweep through impressive medieval fortifications before closing in on dreamy beaches and mountain slopes. Crete is the ultimate place for historical and mythical exploration (think King Minos and the Minatour) while Santorini boasts a sunset that battles Taj Mahal's for top billing. You'll also pause in Kusadasi for a brief foray into Turkish life.

Athens at your own pace
With three nights spent in Athens, you'll have time to unravel the secrets of this ancient city. Visit the beautiful, historic Acropolis in Athens and check one major destination off your bucket list. It is here that the classical, majestic Parthenon, dedicated to the goddess Athena, overlooks the city, and it remains one of the world’s most notable and awe-inspiring sites. Stroll through the narrow streets and alleys while you shop for locally crafted ceramics and tapestries, visit the National Archaeological Museum that pays homage to the rich history of Greece, or visit the Agora - the “meeting place” and political heart of Ancient Greece.

TORONTO DEPARTURE