Greek Island Cruise

Nigel Scrimshaw on 03 September 2018
We’ve just returned from a wonderful seven-night cruise around the Greek islands along with a short stay in Valletta in Malta which is where we flew into. We booked our trip with P&O Cruises with a flight departing from Birmingham. The benefit of this charter flight and boat package is that you leave your baggage at your departure airport and you don’t have to think about it again until you reach your cabin on the cruise ship.

When we arrived in Malta we travelled by coach to the dock where we boarded our 5* ship complete with four pools, live shows every evening, a wide variety of restaurants, singers and bands – and of course, the World Cup which was being shown in several areas. There’s also a kid’s club on board with a fun yet educational focus, plus babysitting, children’s areas and separate children’s mealtimes if you wish. The ratio of children to adults is actually very low so if you don’t have kids please rest assured that you won’t be surrounded by them!

Here’s a little bit about the places we visited during our Greek island cruise, with the transport all organised by P&O Cruises of course:

Athens

We visited Poseidon’s temple, one of the major monuments of the Golden Age of Athens, and then spent time on the beach in the afternoon.

Santorini

We saw the iconic white buildings with blue domes, brightly coloured bougainvillea, amazing sunsets and black volcanic sands. We also had time for boutique shopping and drinks overlooking the bay.

Rhodes

Our visit to the old town in Rhodes included the Roman amphitheatre, the walled city with tavernas and shops, and museums full of medieval artefacts.

Crete

This stop included beach time at Agios Nikolaos with its little canals where the sea comes in, as well as trips around the bay and a visit to an olive factory (olive cultivation dates back to 4,000 B.C. in Crete).

We then returned to Valletta, the capital of Malta, for a few nights before our flight home. There we spent time exploring the island with its beautiful architecture and many churches. The water clarity in Malta is out of this world – something you might only expect to see in the Caribbean or in a film.

If you are interested in exploring the Greek islands in a relaxed setting with your every need taken care of please do get in touch on 01869 868140. This is a great way to see a multitude of sights without having to organise any of the excursions or travel arrangements yourself. For me, Santorini was a highlight, the weather was lovely and hot, and the waters electric blue. What more could you ask for?