Event Type : Early booking discount

-10% for bookings sailing on March & April 2025, valid until the 10th of October 2024
and for bookings sailing on November 2025, valid until the 31st of January 2025

A voyage of discovery, unravelling the wonders of Antiquity and Byzantium

20% OFF on double occupancy OR No Single Supplement ABOARD M/S GALILEO

20% OFF on double occupancy OR No Single Supplement

This cruise comes complete with a guest lecturer, Eugenia Alexiou.

Don’t miss…

• The mystical island of Delos
• Insights from our resident lecturer
• The amphitheatre at Epidaurus
• Medieval Monemvasia
• Byzantine Mystra
• Ancient Olympia
• The Oracle at Delphi
• The Corinth Canal

10% OFF E.B.D. applied to all bookings confirmed by January 31st 2026

A voyage of discovery, unravelling the wonders of Antiquity and Byzantium

20% OFF on double occupancy OR No Single Supplement ABOARD M/S GALILEO

20% OFF on double occupancy OR No Single Supplement

This cruise comes complete with a guest lecturer, Eugenia Alexiou.

Don’t miss…

• The mystical island of Delos
• Insights from our resident lecturer
• The amphitheatre at Epidaurus
• Medieval Monemvasia
• Byzantine Mystra
• Ancient Olympia
• The Oracle at Delphi
• The Corinth Canal

To all reservations for May, July, August & October 2025 made until the 31st of January 2025

Don’t miss…

• Wonders of ancient Athens
• The mystical island of Delos
• Mykonos and its hedonistic delights
• Volcanic Santorini and Akrotiri
• The Minoan  Palace of Knossos on Crete
• Kythira – old school Greece
• Medieval Nafplion
• The artists paradise of Hydra

Your Holiday Includes:

• Return flights from the UK
• In-destination transfers
• 7 Night Cruise on a Half-board Basis
• 2 Night Hotel in Athens on a Bed & Breakfast basis
• Port Charges
• ATOL Protection

 -10 Early Booking Discount

12-Day package holidays

You need a small craft with a comparatively shallow draft to best explore these waters where every next stop is a little further away from life’s beaten track than the last. So, a small ship is the ultimate way to really discover the unspoilt 115-strong archipelago of the Seychelles, hopping from island to island, visiting places which will captivate your senses with their amazing and unique flora and fauna. It’s a little taste of paradise.

Don’t miss…

• Translucent island waters
• The amazing natural beauty
• Stunning snorkelling
• Centuries-old rain forests
• Wonderful wild-life
• Brilliant bird life and giant tortoises
• ‘Coco de Mer’ palm trees

 
Your Holiday Includes:

• Return flights from the UK
• In-destination transfers
• 7 Night Cruise on a Full-board Basis
• 3 Night stay in Savoy Resort & Spa on a Bed & Breakfast basis
• Port Charges
• ATOL Protection

Applies to January – June 2025 sailings, booked by the 30th of November 2024
and to July – December 2025 sailings, booked by the 31st of January 2025

10% E.B.D

10-Day package holidays

A cruise voyage exploring the most authentic Cycladic and Dodecanese islands of Greece. Discover unknown gems with rich history, incomparable light, translucent water, and heavenly beaches. None of these islands have an airport, that keeps them off the beaten track, so they retain their authentic charm and character and traditional way of life away from the crowds and 21st-century commercialism.

 

Don’t miss…

• Wonders of ancient Athens
• The world famous Grotto and Monastery of St John The Divine on Patmos
• The wild landscapes and stunning scenery of Ikaria – the island of centenarians
• The almost uninhabited, one family island of Levitha
• The Sponge Divers Museum plus the wonderful walking trails of Kalymnos
• The scenic medieval ‘Chora’ of Amorgos and the amazing 11th-century cliff face Monastery
• The Castle Village ‘Chora’ of Serifos with uninterrupted Aegean Views

 

Your Holiday Includes:

• Return flights from the UK
• In-destination transfers
• 7 Night Cruise on a Half-board Basis
• 2 Night Hotel in Athens on a Bed & Breakfast basis
• Port Charges
• ATOL Protection

Applied to July and August 2025 Sailings, booked by 31st of January 2025

JEWELS OF THE CYCLADES on M/S GALILEO

• 10% E.B.D

Don’t miss…

• Wonders of ancient Athens
• Tiny Greek islands you’ve probably never heard of
• The famous volcanic island of Santorini
• Learning to dance the Greek way
• Delos, a UNESCO World Heritage Site – birthplace of Apollo
• The unchanged authenticity of Syros
• Mykonos – party central!
• The Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion

Applies to bookings on the below sailings
May, July and October sailings booked by the 31st of January 2026

JEWELS OF THE CYCLADES on M/S GALILEO

• 5% E.B.D

Don’t miss…

• Wonders of ancient Athens
• Tiny Greek islands you’ve probably never heard of
• The famous volcanic island of Santorini
• Learning to dance the Greek way
• Delos, a UNESCO World Heritage Site – birthplace of Apollo
• The unchanged authenticity of Syros
• Mykonos – party central!
• The Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion

Applied to July, August and October sailings booked by 31st of January 2025

10% EBD for double occupancy cabins
Kids up to 12 years old cruise for FREE (sharing a triple or double cabin with 1 or 2 parents)
No single supplement for solo travelers
2 Free shore excursions: Sal Rei (Boa Vista) & Sao Vincente (Mindelo)

Departure dates:

• 16th November 2024
• 7th December 2024
• 26th February 2025

Valid for bookings confirmed by 31st October 2024

10-Day package holidays

A long-time Portuguese colony sitting deep into the Atlantic off the coast of West Africa, the island now known as Santiago was originally settled to be used as a slave trading outpost. Over time the other islands of this volcanic archipelago were inhabited and, today, the Cape Verde Islands offer a spellbinding blend of African and Portuguese influences in their architecture, food, customs and traditions.

Don’t miss…

• Vibrant Santiago
• The old capital of Cidade Velha
• Fogo Volcano
• Island tranquillity
• San Nicolau – the coffee island
• The art and culture of Mindelo
• Old Portuguese Maio

Your Holiday Includes:

• Return flights from the UK
• In-destination transfers
• 7 Night Cruise on a Full board Basis
• 2 Night Hotel in Hilton Cabo Verde Sal Resort on a Bed & Breakfast basis
• Port Charges
• ATOL Protection

Departure dates November 2024 – March 2025 – Applies to bookings made by October 10, 2024

10% Early booking discount for double occupancy cabins
Kids up to 12 years old cruise for FREE (sharing a triple or double cabin with 1 or 2 parents)
No single supplement for solo travelers
2 Free shore excursions: Djiffer (Joal Fadiouth) & James Island (Kunta Kinteh)

Departure dates:

Rivers of West Africa (from Dakar)

• 11th, 18th, 25th January 2025
• 1st & 8th February 2025

Rivers of West Africa (from Banjul)

• 13th, 20th, 27th January 2025
• 3rd & 10th February 2025

10-Day package holidays

This is a cruise with a difference, deep into the interior of West Africa along the length of the Gambia River. In many ways it’s a chance to follow in the footsteps of famous Explorers and discover the ‘dark continent’ at a leisurely pace, stopping at traditional fishing villages and colourful bustling market towns.

Don’t miss…

• Incredible bird-life
• Wonderful wild life on the river bank
• The Bao Bolong Wetland Reserve
• Native markets
• A trip in a traditional pirogue
• The school funded by Variety Cruises’ clients
• The incredible Gambian people

 

Your Holiday Includes:

• Return flights from the UK
• In-destination transfers
• 7 Night Cruise on a Full board Basis
• 2 Night Hotel in Dakar on a Bed & Breakfast basis
• Port Charges
• ATOL Protection

-10% for bookings sailing on March & April 2025, valid until the 10th of October 2024
and for bookings sailing on November 2025, valid until the 31st of January 2025

A voyage of discovery, unravelling the wonders of Antiquity and Byzantium

20% OFF on double occupancy OR No Single Supplement ABOARD M/S GALILEO

20% OFF on double occupancy OR No Single Supplement

This cruise comes complete with a guest lecturer, Eugenia Alexiou.

Don’t miss…

• The mystical island of Delos
• Insights from our resident lecturer
• The amphitheatre at Epidaurus
• Medieval Monemvasia
• Byzantine Mystra
• Ancient Olympia
• The Oracle at Delphi
• The Corinth Canal

10% OFF E.B.D. applied to all bookings confirmed by January 31st 2026

A voyage of discovery, unravelling the wonders of Antiquity and Byzantium

20% OFF on double occupancy OR No Single Supplement ABOARD M/S GALILEO

20% OFF on double occupancy OR No Single Supplement

This cruise comes complete with a guest lecturer, Eugenia Alexiou.

Don’t miss…

• The mystical island of Delos
• Insights from our resident lecturer
• The amphitheatre at Epidaurus
• Medieval Monemvasia
• Byzantine Mystra
• Ancient Olympia
• The Oracle at Delphi
• The Corinth Canal

To all reservations for May, July, August & October 2025 made until the 31st of January 2025

Don’t miss…

• Wonders of ancient Athens
• The mystical island of Delos
• Mykonos and its hedonistic delights
• Volcanic Santorini and Akrotiri
• The Minoan  Palace of Knossos on Crete
• Kythira – old school Greece
• Medieval Nafplion
• The artists paradise of Hydra

Your Holiday Includes:

• Return flights from the UK
• In-destination transfers
• 7 Night Cruise on a Half-board Basis
• 2 Night Hotel in Athens on a Bed & Breakfast basis
• Port Charges
• ATOL Protection

 -10 Early Booking Discount

12-Day package holidays

You need a small craft with a comparatively shallow draft to best explore these waters where every next stop is a little further away from life’s beaten track than the last. So, a small ship is the ultimate way to really discover the unspoilt 115-strong archipelago of the Seychelles, hopping from island to island, visiting places which will captivate your senses with their amazing and unique flora and fauna. It’s a little taste of paradise.

Don’t miss…

• Translucent island waters
• The amazing natural beauty
• Stunning snorkelling
• Centuries-old rain forests
• Wonderful wild-life
• Brilliant bird life and giant tortoises
• ‘Coco de Mer’ palm trees

 
Your Holiday Includes:

• Return flights from the UK
• In-destination transfers
• 7 Night Cruise on a Full-board Basis
• 3 Night stay in Savoy Resort & Spa on a Bed & Breakfast basis
• Port Charges
• ATOL Protection

Applies to January – June 2025 sailings, booked by the 30th of November 2024
and to July – December 2025 sailings, booked by the 31st of January 2025

10% E.B.D

10-Day package holidays

A cruise voyage exploring the most authentic Cycladic and Dodecanese islands of Greece. Discover unknown gems with rich history, incomparable light, translucent water, and heavenly beaches. None of these islands have an airport, that keeps them off the beaten track, so they retain their authentic charm and character and traditional way of life away from the crowds and 21st-century commercialism.

 

Don’t miss…

• Wonders of ancient Athens
• The world famous Grotto and Monastery of St John The Divine on Patmos
• The wild landscapes and stunning scenery of Ikaria – the island of centenarians
• The almost uninhabited, one family island of Levitha
• The Sponge Divers Museum plus the wonderful walking trails of Kalymnos
• The scenic medieval ‘Chora’ of Amorgos and the amazing 11th-century cliff face Monastery
• The Castle Village ‘Chora’ of Serifos with uninterrupted Aegean Views

 

Your Holiday Includes:

• Return flights from the UK
• In-destination transfers
• 7 Night Cruise on a Half-board Basis
• 2 Night Hotel in Athens on a Bed & Breakfast basis
• Port Charges
• ATOL Protection

Applied to July and August 2025 Sailings, booked by 31st of January 2025

JEWELS OF THE CYCLADES on M/S GALILEO

• 10% E.B.D

Don’t miss…

• Wonders of ancient Athens
• Tiny Greek islands you’ve probably never heard of
• The famous volcanic island of Santorini
• Learning to dance the Greek way
• Delos, a UNESCO World Heritage Site – birthplace of Apollo
• The unchanged authenticity of Syros
• Mykonos – party central!
• The Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion

Applies to bookings on the below sailings
May, July and October sailings booked by the 31st of January 2026

JEWELS OF THE CYCLADES on M/S GALILEO

• 5% E.B.D

Don’t miss…

• Wonders of ancient Athens
• Tiny Greek islands you’ve probably never heard of
• The famous volcanic island of Santorini
• Learning to dance the Greek way
• Delos, a UNESCO World Heritage Site – birthplace of Apollo
• The unchanged authenticity of Syros
• Mykonos – party central!
• The Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion

Applied to July, August and October sailings booked by 31st of January 2025

To all reservations for May, July, August & October 2025 made until the 31st of January 2025

Don’t miss…

• Wonders of ancient Athens
• The mystical island of Delos
• Mykonos and its hedonistic delights
• Volcanic Santorini and Akrotiri
• The Minoan  Palace of Knossos on Crete
• Kythira – old school Greece
• Medieval Nafplion
• The artists paradise of Hydra

Your Holiday Includes:

• Return flights from the UK
• In-destination transfers
• 7 Night Cruise on a Half-board Basis
• 2 Night Hotel in Athens on a Bed & Breakfast basis
• Port Charges
• ATOL Protection

 -10 Early Booking Discount

12-Day package holidays

You need a small craft with a comparatively shallow draft to best explore these waters where every next stop is a little further away from life’s beaten track than the last. So, a small ship is the ultimate way to really discover the unspoilt 115-strong archipelago of the Seychelles, hopping from island to island, visiting places which will captivate your senses with their amazing and unique flora and fauna. It’s a little taste of paradise.

Don’t miss…

• Translucent island waters
• The amazing natural beauty
• Stunning snorkelling
• Centuries-old rain forests
• Wonderful wild-life
• Brilliant bird life and giant tortoises
• ‘Coco de Mer’ palm trees

 
Your Holiday Includes:

• Return flights from the UK
• In-destination transfers
• 7 Night Cruise on a Full-board Basis
• 3 Night stay in Savoy Resort & Spa on a Bed & Breakfast basis
• Port Charges
• ATOL Protection

Applies to January – June 2025 sailings, booked by the 30th of November 2024
and to July – December 2025 sailings, booked by the 31st of January 2025

10% E.B.D

10-Day package holidays

A cruise voyage exploring the most authentic Cycladic and Dodecanese islands of Greece. Discover unknown gems with rich history, incomparable light, translucent water, and heavenly beaches. None of these islands have an airport, that keeps them off the beaten track, so they retain their authentic charm and character and traditional way of life away from the crowds and 21st-century commercialism.

 

Don’t miss…

• Wonders of ancient Athens
• The world famous Grotto and Monastery of St John The Divine on Patmos
• The wild landscapes and stunning scenery of Ikaria – the island of centenarians
• The almost uninhabited, one family island of Levitha
• The Sponge Divers Museum plus the wonderful walking trails of Kalymnos
• The scenic medieval ‘Chora’ of Amorgos and the amazing 11th-century cliff face Monastery
• The Castle Village ‘Chora’ of Serifos with uninterrupted Aegean Views

 

Your Holiday Includes:

• Return flights from the UK
• In-destination transfers
• 7 Night Cruise on a Half-board Basis
• 2 Night Hotel in Athens on a Bed & Breakfast basis
• Port Charges
• ATOL Protection

Applied to July and August 2025 Sailings, booked by 31st of January 2025

JEWELS OF THE CYCLADES on M/S GALILEO

• 10% E.B.D

Don’t miss…

• Wonders of ancient Athens
• Tiny Greek islands you’ve probably never heard of
• The famous volcanic island of Santorini
• Learning to dance the Greek way
• Delos, a UNESCO World Heritage Site – birthplace of Apollo
• The unchanged authenticity of Syros
• Mykonos – party central!
• The Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion

Applies to bookings on the below sailings
May, July and October sailings booked by the 31st of January 2026

JEWELS OF THE CYCLADES on M/S GALILEO

• 5% E.B.D

Don’t miss…

• Wonders of ancient Athens
• Tiny Greek islands you’ve probably never heard of
• The famous volcanic island of Santorini
• Learning to dance the Greek way
• Delos, a UNESCO World Heritage Site – birthplace of Apollo
• The unchanged authenticity of Syros
• Mykonos – party central!
• The Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion

Applied to July, August and October sailings booked by 31st of January 2025

To all reservations for May, July, August & October 2025 made until the 31st of January 2025

Don’t miss…

• Wonders of ancient Athens
• The mystical island of Delos
• Mykonos and its hedonistic delights
• Volcanic Santorini and Akrotiri
• The Minoan  Palace of Knossos on Crete
• Kythira – old school Greece
• Medieval Nafplion
• The artists paradise of Hydra

Your Holiday Includes:

• Return flights from the UK
• In-destination transfers
• 7 Night Cruise on a Half-board Basis
• 2 Night Hotel in Athens on a Bed & Breakfast basis
• Port Charges
• ATOL Protection

 -10 Early Booking Discount

12-Day package holidays

You need a small craft with a comparatively shallow draft to best explore these waters where every next stop is a little further away from life’s beaten track than the last. So, a small ship is the ultimate way to really discover the unspoilt 115-strong archipelago of the Seychelles, hopping from island to island, visiting places which will captivate your senses with their amazing and unique flora and fauna. It’s a little taste of paradise.

Don’t miss…

• Translucent island waters
• The amazing natural beauty
• Stunning snorkelling
• Centuries-old rain forests
• Wonderful wild-life
• Brilliant bird life and giant tortoises
• ‘Coco de Mer’ palm trees

 
Your Holiday Includes:

• Return flights from the UK
• In-destination transfers
• 7 Night Cruise on a Full-board Basis
• 3 Night stay in Savoy Resort & Spa on a Bed & Breakfast basis
• Port Charges
• ATOL Protection

Applies to January – June 2025 sailings, booked by the 30th of November 2024
and to July – December 2025 sailings, booked by the 31st of January 2025

10% E.B.D

10-Day package holidays

A cruise voyage exploring the most authentic Cycladic and Dodecanese islands of Greece. Discover unknown gems with rich history, incomparable light, translucent water, and heavenly beaches. None of these islands have an airport, that keeps them off the beaten track, so they retain their authentic charm and character and traditional way of life away from the crowds and 21st-century commercialism.

 

Don’t miss…

• Wonders of ancient Athens
• The world famous Grotto and Monastery of St John The Divine on Patmos
• The wild landscapes and stunning scenery of Ikaria – the island of centenarians
• The almost uninhabited, one family island of Levitha
• The Sponge Divers Museum plus the wonderful walking trails of Kalymnos
• The scenic medieval ‘Chora’ of Amorgos and the amazing 11th-century cliff face Monastery
• The Castle Village ‘Chora’ of Serifos with uninterrupted Aegean Views

 

Your Holiday Includes:

• Return flights from the UK
• In-destination transfers
• 7 Night Cruise on a Half-board Basis
• 2 Night Hotel in Athens on a Bed & Breakfast basis
• Port Charges
• ATOL Protection

Applied to July and August 2025 Sailings, booked by 31st of January 2025

JEWELS OF THE CYCLADES on M/S GALILEO

• 10% E.B.D

Don’t miss…

• Wonders of ancient Athens
• Tiny Greek islands you’ve probably never heard of
• The famous volcanic island of Santorini
• Learning to dance the Greek way
• Delos, a UNESCO World Heritage Site – birthplace of Apollo
• The unchanged authenticity of Syros
• Mykonos – party central!
• The Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion

Applies to bookings on the below sailings
May, July and October sailings booked by the 31st of January 2026

JEWELS OF THE CYCLADES on M/S GALILEO

• 5% E.B.D

Don’t miss…

• Wonders of ancient Athens
• Tiny Greek islands you’ve probably never heard of
• The famous volcanic island of Santorini
• Learning to dance the Greek way
• Delos, a UNESCO World Heritage Site – birthplace of Apollo
• The unchanged authenticity of Syros
• Mykonos – party central!
• The Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion

Applied to July, August and October sailings booked by 31st of January 2025

JEWELS OF THE CYCLADES on M/S GALILEO

• 10% E.B.D

Don’t miss…

• Wonders of ancient Athens
• Tiny Greek islands you’ve probably never heard of
• The famous volcanic island of Santorini
• Learning to dance the Greek way
• Delos, a UNESCO World Heritage Site – birthplace of Apollo
• The unchanged authenticity of Syros
• Mykonos – party central!
• The Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion

Applies to bookings on the below sailings
May, July and October sailings booked by the 31st of January 2026

JEWELS OF THE CYCLADES on M/S GALILEO

• 5% E.B.D

Don’t miss…

• Wonders of ancient Athens
• Tiny Greek islands you’ve probably never heard of
• The famous volcanic island of Santorini
• Learning to dance the Greek way
• Delos, a UNESCO World Heritage Site – birthplace of Apollo
• The unchanged authenticity of Syros
• Mykonos – party central!
• The Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion

Applied to July, August and October sailings booked by 31st of January 2025