2025 South Aegean Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in February)

✅Departure City: Shanghai ✅Departure Date: May 4, 2024 🚢Cruise Introduction: Odyssey of the Seas: A striking giant at sea, with 16 decks, a total tonnage of 169,300 tons, a length of 347 meters, capable of accommodating 4,805 passengers and 1,312 crew members, in service since 2021. 🌟Highlights of the Trip: Chania/Crete: Explore this beautiful seaside town with its elegant Venetian architecture and diverse cultural origins. Mykonos Island: Celebrate the "island closest to heaven" with its unique dreamy scenery and beautiful origins. Kusadasi/Ephesus: Stroll through the ruins of the ancient Roman city and feel the historical origins. Limassol: Visit the fruits of Finland and experience the Mediterranean and Asian origins. Santorini: Admire the famous white walls and blue domes of the Aegean Sea and explore ancient civilization sites. 📅Itinerary Overview: 🌈Day 1 (May 4): Shanghai to Rome, start the exciting journey. 🌈Day 2 (May 5): Sightseeing in Rome, including the Colosseum, Arch of Constantine, etc., then head to Civitavecchia to board the ship. 🌈Day 3 (May 6): Sea cruising, experience various entertainment facilities on the cruise. 🌈Day 4 (May 7): Dock at Chania/Crete, Greece, explore the history and culture of this seaside town. 🌈Day 5 (May 8): Visit Mykonos Island, appreciate the "island closest to heaven" in the Aegean Sea. 🌈Day 6 (May 9): Dock at Kusadasi/Ephesus, Turkey, visit the ruins of the ancient Roman city. 🌈Day 7 (May 10): Sea cruising, enjoy the leisure facilities on the cruise. 🌈Day 8 (May 11): Destination Limassol, visit Paphos Archaeological Park. 🌈Day 9 (May 12): Dock at Rhodes, Greece, visit the Acropolis of Lindos and the ancient Temple of Athena. 🌈Day 10 (May 13): Visit Santorini Island, experience the famous white walls and blue domes. 🌈Day 11 (May 14): Piraeus/Athens, including the Acropolis of Athens and other ancient sites. 🌈Day 12 (May 15): Sea cruising, enjoy the leisure and entertainment facilities on the cruise. 🌈Day 13 (May 16): Dock at Naples, Italy, visit Sorrento and the ancient city of Pompeii. 🌈Day 14 (May 17): The cruise returns to Civitavecchia, tourists visit and then drive to Rome. 🌈Day 15 (May 18): Fly back to Shanghai from Rome, ending the wonderful journey. Cost Includes: Shanghai/Rome round-trip international air tickets + Italian visa fees + cruise tickets + Chinese tour guide + insurance + shore excursions + hotel ✔Visa formal outbound travel contract ✔For more cruise itineraries, please click me

Astypalea Greece is a little island of the Dodecanese island group in the southeastern Aegean Sea. Thanks to its secluded location, it has managed to stay off the radar and has emerged as a great alternative destination. Although it belongs to the Dodecanese island group, Astypalea has the characteristic Cycladic architecture. Cubic whitewashed houses and churches, narrow alleys, blue windows, and wooden balconies create a unique Cyclades-like atmosphere that will blow you away! In Chora, you’ll find many Astypalea hotels, shops, restaurants, and other amenities. Chora, the island’s capital is built on the slopes on a hill, boasting a breathtaking view to the Aegean Sea. On the top of the hill overlooking the village, sits Querini castle, a vestige of the Venetian era. This castle used to protect the island during medieval times, but now it is the main attraction of Astypalea. As for Astypalea beaches, those that are close to Chora are organized with sunbeds and umbrellas, while along the beach you’ll find many taverns and Astypalea accommodation. A drive around Astypalea will get you to more secluded beaches, where you can relax and take a plunge in privacy. Agios Konstantinos, Pera Yalos, and Livadi are among the best Astypalea beaches. The tourism has yet to gasp itself upon the island, thus Astypalea makes a great destination for relaxing holidays. #mynovgetaway #mynovgetaway

|The Pearl of Rhodes. Rhodes is located in the southeastern Aegean Sea, at the junction of the Aegean Sea and the Mediterranean Sea. It is the fourth largest island in Greece and the largest tourist center in Greece. The city of Rhodes is located at the northern end of Rhodes, where half of the island's population lives. It is also the capital of the island and the tourist center. In 1988, the medieval city of Rhodes was selected as a cultural world heritage site by UNESCO. The medieval city of Rhodes was built in 408 BC. Historically, it was a military fortress on the eastern Mediterranean civilization of ancient Greece and a port for Christian ships during the Crusades. It is one of the most beautiful cities in the Gothic era. Walking in the streets and alleys of the ancient city of Rhodes in Rhodes, Rhodes, what comes to the face is a strong sense of history and art.

|Once the religious center of Greece. The Acropolis of Lindos is located on a cliff 116 meters above the sea in the southeastern part of Rhodes Island. It is about 60 kilometers away from Rhodes City. The Acropolis of Lindos is magnificent, guarding the surrounding ports, towns, and coastlines. In the 6th century BC, it began to build walls, which were continuously reinforced afterwards. A large number of brilliant architectural ruins from different periods from Greece to Rome have been left in the Acropolis of Lindos, including the Temple of Athena Lindia, the colonnade with 20 Greek-style columns, and the ruins of the Byzantine church. The Temple of Athena Lindia was built in the 6th century BC and was once the religious center of all Greece. It suffered a major fire in 342 BC. In the 2nd century AD, people rebuilt the temple on the original site. Today, we can still see the glory of the past from the ruins of the walls.