Skip to navigation Skip to content
Skip to content
Back Back to Insurance menu Go to Insurance
Back Back to Holidays menu Go to Holidays
Back Back to Saga Magazine menu Go to Magazine

Spirit of Adventure blog

Rhodes & Heraklion

13th April, 2023

Over to Greece we sailed from Turkey, landing first on the island of Rhodes – and more specifically, in the UNESCO heritage site town of Rhodes. This old town is simply marvellous to get lost in, with umpteen winding cobblestone streets lined with countless quaint looking bars, restaurants and local shops with residences above.

Further afield lies the acropolis of Lindos, overlooking a whitewashed town and beautiful lagoon ideal for anchoring one’s boat in. Much of the island is filled with picturesque hamlets, lush vineyards and scenic olive groves – and the weather that day, although rather breezy, was perfectly sunny for exploring.

Culturally enriched (or otherwise) everyone made it back to the ship in time for 18:00 – pre-dinner drinks – before we sailed to our next Greek stop: Heraklion. Berthed by 08:00 under clear blue skies, with Greece’s highest prominent and snow-capped mountain peak of Mount Ida (circa 8000ft) easily in view not far off.

There are all sorts of wonderful and old sounding spots to visit on this, Greece’s largest and most populous island. Knossos (the legendary birthplace of that half bull, half man Minotaur), Arkadi (a lovely old monastery), Rethymnon and Plaka (both described as a ‘friendly old towns’) are all worth a visit.

Some of Europe’s oldest recorded civilisations can be found down in places called Gortyn and Phaestos, in the form of the ancient Minoans of course. Needless to say, we offered tours to all such highlights here, so that everyone could brush up on their history prior to returning to the ship for a jolly good supper and evening of entertainment.

Next was a much-needed day of rest whilst we steamed westward, bound for some Italian islands…

Kind Regards
Captain Kim Tanner

The opinions expressed are those of the author and are not held by Saga unless specifically stated.

The material is for general information only and does not constitute investment, tax, legal, medical or other form of advice. You should not rely on this information to make (or refrain from making) any decisions. Always obtain independent, professional advice for your own particular situation.

More Spirit of Adventure blog blogs

  • Leixões beach

    May 19, 2023

    Lisbon
  • An artist's impression of Spirit of Adventure

    May 17, 2023

    Guernsey & La Coruña
  • A view of Lysefjorden from Pulpit Rock in Norway

    May 12, 2023

    Stavanger & homeward bound
  • Spirit of Adventure in Geiranger

    May 11, 2023

    Bergen & Geiranger
  • King’s Toast aboard Spirit of Adventure

    May 4, 2023

    Cagliari & Lisbon
  • Ajaccio

    Apr 30, 2023

    Ajaccio & Olbia
See all Spirit of Adventure blog blogs