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Greece

I visited one of my top dream destinations, GREECE, with the Virgin Voyages and I had the time of my life!

So, Virgin Voyages is the world’s #1 cruise line and now I understand why. Through Virgin, you can visit over 100 gorgeous destinations and they have 20+ eateries with Michelin star chef-curated menus. Relax in their Virgin-red balcony hammocks and “sea” why everyone is getting on board their luxuriously designed, exclusively adult cruises.

On to GREECE! I have written down my itinerary from each destination for you.

PIRAEUS (ATHENS)

I arrived in Athens, after being flown over by Delta AND I carried on (I know, shocking!).

  • Departed Athens Airport (use Uber or hire a private driver)
  • I had our private driver take us by the Panathenaic Stadium (original Olympic stadium), Parthenon, Acropolis and Areopagus (where Paul preached to the Athenians)

3:30 p.m. Boarded the ship!

SANTORINI

  • Santorini & Oia  (Fira Town to Oia) – this is where you will find the famous white buildings with the blue domes! MY PERSONAL BUCKET LIST.
  • Then had lunch in Ammoudi – this is such a charming spot and I definitely recommend it if you are ever in Santorini.

RHODES

9:00 AM – 6:00 PM, local time

  • Kallithea Springs and swam in the Aegean Sea, enjoyed the cabana, delish food and of course, a few aperol spritz 😉

  • Walked around old town Rhodes before heading back to the ship.

BODRUM

8:00 AM – 8:00 PM, local time

  • 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Bodrum Hills 

      • Myndos Gate
      • Gümüşlük
  • Melengec Balik Restaurant
  • Turgutretis
  • Marmara Hotel – where I first tried authentic Turkish coffee 

MYKONOS (did an overnight)

  • Arrived at 9:00 AM
  • 10:00 a.m. Nammos Village  – Dior, Chanel, Fendi and more designer stores

  • 1:00-3:00 p.m. Lunch at NAMMOS 

  • 3:00 p.m. Back to the ship to change for dinner
  • 4:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.: Daybeds at ZUMA

  • 9:00 p.m. – ??? Scorpios Mykonos 

MYKONOS

  • 8:30 a.m. Brunch at Veranda Bar (Little Venice) 
  • The Windmills

  • Pasta Fresca Barkia
  • Cocktails at Negrita (they are open from 10 a.m. to 5 a.m.)

This was the trip of a lifetime and I cannot thank Virgin Voyages enough for this amazing experience! See you in Spain and the South of France soon, Virgin Voyages!

 

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