The legendary island embodies barefoot luxury, with awesome vistas and chances to indulge at every turn:

• Wake up to a stunning view just outside your ship—whitewashed, domed churches and thatched-roof windmills blanketing cliffs that plunge into the brilliant blue waters below.

• Browse the boutiques that line the island’s narrow, cobblestone streets, where traditional handicrafts and high-end designers mingle.

• Hop aboard a ferry and travel back to the 6th century B.C. as you boat around the tiny island of Delos, the mythical birthplace of Apollo dotted with ancient ruins!

Get off the busy beaten tourist path when you pull into port at charming Ermoupoli, on the Greecian island of Syros:

• Climb to the top of the hill to take in Aghios Georgios Cathedral, its imposing bell tower standing sentinel over the island.

• Relax on the picturesque main square Piatsa, as the mournful refrains of rebetiko—Greek blues—waft over from open-air taverns.

• Get a little lost as you wander through the town’s delightful maze of winding stairways and arches, past private mansions and colorful hillside homes!

An ancient Greek port city on the Ionian coast, Ephesus—in Turkey—stuns with its archeological wonders:

• Marvel at the soaring, well-preserved ruins in one of the greatest outdoor museums in the world, which includes the remnants of the mythical Temple of Artemis.

• Trek up to the top of Bulbul Mountain, past grazing herds of sheep and green countryside, to spy uniquely terraced houses and a shrine to the Virgin Mary.

• Dine under the stars—with Ephesus’ most iconic landmark, the Celsus Library, as your backdrop—as you’re serenaded by classical musicians during an exclusive concert just for your ship’s guests