Explora Journeys Greek islands: 7 nights from Il Pireo with Explora II
Jun 7, 2027

Skiathos

Mitilene

Mitilene is an ancient Greek city, with origins dating back to the 11th century BC. The city is the capital and port of the island of Lesbos, which is located in the north-east of the Aegean Sea. Lesbos has an area of about 1,632 km², with 320 km of coastline, making it the third largest Greek island. The city of Mytilene is located on the south-east coast of the island. It has a large number of neoclassical buildings, public and private homes. Among these, the Prefecture of Lesvos, the old town hall, schools and various houses and hotels that dot the city. The Baroque church of San Therapon, with its imposing style, overlooks the port. Its construction began in the 19th century and was completed in 1935. The port of Mytilene offers navigation services to the nearby islands of Lemnos, Chios and sometimes Dikili Ayvalik in Turkey. It also serves the continental cities of Piraeus, Athens and Thessaloniki. The island has a series of attractions, including cultural (ancient remains), geological, gastronomic and religious. Lesbos was also known, in ancient times, for the quality of its wines, its timber, for ships and for its famous light blue marble. Do not miss the superb Kastro, a fortress built by Emperor Justinian in 527. It houses the ruins of the Gatezulli palace and a Byzantine cistern. If you are a history enthusiast, the archaeological museum is full of mosaics and numerous Neolithic objects. The island's airport is named after the contemporary poet Odysseus Elytis. Lesbos (in Greek: Λέσβος, Lesbos) is a Greek island located in the north-eastern Aegean, in front of the coasts of the Anatolian peninsula. The main center is Mytilene. It is famous for having given birth, in the 7th century BC, to the lyric poets Alcaeus and Sappho. In Sappho's verses we find the exaltation of the beauty of femininity and eros between women, hence the term lesbianism. With an area of 1,630 km² Lesbos is the third largest Greek island by surface area and the eighth in the Mediterranean. Characterized by a conspicuous coastal development (320 km), it has a population of about 90,643 inhabitants at the 2001 census[1], a third of whom reside in the capital Mytilene. From an administrative point of view it is a municipality and peripheral unit consisting of the only homonymous municipality in the periphery of the Northern Aegean.

Istanbul

An incredible city, huge, vibrant like few others in the world. Where two continents meet, culture and diversity thrive in a unique architectural setting. Istanbul is hot,and we aren’t talking about the weather. These days there are more restaurants,bars,galleries and clubs around the city than Ottoman mosques(which is not a small feat).

 

The international fashion and design press has talked about Istanbul to the point of exhaustion; the sense of age that fell over the city once the Ottoman empire disappeared, has been replaced by a sense of energy and innovation not seen since the times of Suleiman the Magnificent.

Istanbul

An incredible city, huge, vibrant like few others in the world. Where two continents meet, culture and diversity thrive in a unique architectural setting. Istanbul is hot,and we aren’t talking about the weather. These days there are more restaurants,bars,galleries and clubs around the city than Ottoman mosques(which is not a small feat).

 

The international fashion and design press has talked about Istanbul to the point of exhaustion; the sense of age that fell over the city once the Ottoman empire disappeared, has been replaced by a sense of energy and innovation not seen since the times of Suleiman the Magnificent.

Mykonos

Mykonos is an extremely fun and fascinating place, where the frenetic mix of vacationers, fashionistas and celebrities is magically subdued to the cubist charm of the old town.

Mykonos is famous for being a cosmopolitan destination among the Greek islands and widely recognized as one of the meccas of great tourism. It is one of the most touristy islands in the Aegean Sea. Mykonos tends to be extremely crowded with visitors in July and August. The best time to visit Mykonos is mid-May through June (early in the season, accommodation is much cheaper and it's not that hot), or from September to mid-October.

Il Pireo

Explore Ancient Greece from Piraeus (Il Pireo)!

Embark on a legendary cruise from Piraeus, the historic port of Athens, Greece. This bustling gateway to the Aegean Sea offers immediate access to the ancient wonders of the Acropolis, Parthenon, and countless archaeological sites. Immerse yourself in the cradle of Western civilization before setting sail on a journey to the sun-drenched Greek Islands and beyond, promising a voyage rich in history, culture, and breathtaking beauty.