Ancient Greece and Sicily
From
£8,211pp
From
£8,211pp
Ancient Greece and Sicily
Uncover the cultural treasures and ancient sights of Greece and its idyllic islands during this 22-night, all-inclusive cruise to the Eastern Mediterranean in 2026.
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Itinerary
✓ Day 1: Portsmouth
Embark Spirit of Adventure
✓ Day 2-4: At Sea
✓ Day 5: Gibraltar
Discover Gibraltar’s Palladian architecture and typically British sights, such as red pillar boxes and familiar highstreet chains. Alternatively, visit the military museum or ascend the limestone monolith by cable car for panoramic views and to meet the mischievous Barbary macaques.
✓ Day 6-7: At Sea
✓ Day 8: Valletta, Malta
Cruise into the Grand Harbour of Valletta, overlooked by honey hued forts built by the Knights of St John in the 16th century.
✓ Day 9: At Sea
✓ Day 10: Gythio, Greece
Set on the eastern shore of the Mani Peninsula, the traditional Greek town of Gythio was once the main gateway to the ancient city of Sparta. Today, it has an extensive waterfront with views over the Laconian Gulf, a warren of quaint streets, sandy beaches and several Roman ruins, including a theatre.
✓ Day 11: Syros, Greece
The little island of Syros is part of the Cyclades archipelago in the South Aegean. Its charming capital Ermoupouli features pastel-coloured buildings and pedestrianised lanes shaded by canopies of pink bougainvillea.
✓ Day 12: Volos, Greece
Cruise into the Pagasetic Gulf to visit the city of Volos, located at the foot of Mount Pelion. Volos was the starting point of the ancient expedition of Jason and the Argonauts, one of the best-known chapters of Greek Mythology.
✓ Day 13: Mykonos, Greece
Mykonos is framed by sandy beaches and dotted with whitewashed villages and windmills that have attracted sightseers and celebrities alike for decades. The cosmopolitan main town bustles with life and is a warren of flagstone lanes fringed with chic boutiques, pavement cafes and galleries.
✓Day 14: Piraeus (For Athens), Greece
'The Cradle of Western Civilisation’, ancient Athens was the birthplace of democracy as well as a crucible of creativity, leading to great advances in philosophy, art, literature and architecture.
✓ Day 15: At Sea
✓ Day 16: Catania, Sicily
This ancient port city sits on the east coast of Sicily at the foot of Mount Etna and is a new port of call for Saga Cruises. The grand, UNESCO-listed central square, Piazza del Duomo, is overlooked by the elaborate cathedral dedicated to St Agata, the patron saint of Catania.
✓ Day 17-18: At Sea
✓ Day 19: Motril, Spain
The charming town of Motril sits between mountains and the Mediterranean Sea in Spain’s Costa Tropical.
✓ Day 20-22 At Sea
✓ Day 23: Portsmouth
- Guests: 2 Adults
- Duration: 22 nights
- Board: All Inclusive
- Departing: Sailing from Portsmouth
- Offer Date: 3rd April 2026
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Spirit of Adventure
Alongside her sister, Spirit of Adventure has been designed just for our guests with a large theatre, all-inclusive bars, a promenade deck, spa and an amazing alfresco lido. And of course, every cabin has a balcony as standard.
But this ship makes an impact all her own. Styled with a bold, contemporary and elegant design throughout, she also has an exciting selection of speciality restaurants, all included in the price. This includes the world’s first Nepalese restaurant on the ocean wave, Khukuri House.
Free Chauffeur Service
With Saga, your holiday starts a few hours earlier.
Your own private chauffeur will pick you up from your door, so you can sit back and relax. They'll be there to meet you when you return to the UK, too.
Room Facilities
Spirit of Adventure’s stunning cabins have been designed by top design firm AD Associates.
Standard cabins are a generously-sized 19.6 square metres, with a classic boutique feel. Best of all, all have their own private balcony, for your own outside space at sea.
All cabins include 24-hour room service, complimentary WiFi, tea and coffee making facilities, filtered water bottles, a complete set of toiletries, bathrobes, slippers, a hairdryer, fridge and safe.
Entertainment
Spirit of Adventure has multiple entertainment venues for you to choose from including The Playhouse theatre, which offers shows and live music. Alternatively, venture to the Britannia Lounge where you can show off your dance moves or take a seat for entertainment from singers and bands. The theatre and lounge are just two of the ship's entertainment spaces. Day and night you'll be spoilt for choice with a full line-up of talks, crafts, activities and to sociable quizzes.
Food and Drink
Spirit of Adventure has a fantastic choice of restaurants for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks throughout the day. The Dining Room and The Grill, which also offers alfresco dining on the adjoining Verandah, offer single seat dining so you can arrive at any time and the table will be yours for the evening.
In addition to our main restaurants guests can choose to dine in one of our three free-to-dine speciality restaurants. Be sure to reserve your table once on board for a truly unforgettable culinary experience!
All Saga cruises are all inclusive so complimentary drinks will be served throughout the cruise.
Come and Say Hello!
With 16 local branches, proud to call Wales home, we’re always here to offer you a travel experience that’s as easy and personal as a chat with an old friend. Pop into your local branch or give us a call today. We look forward to seeing you - Edrych ymlaen I'ch gweld chi!
