Treat yourself to a Greek getaway this spring

Enjoy a five-night Rhodes retreat followed by a dream cruise around the stunning islands

Picture yourself basking in the Grecian sunshine, sipping on wine and tucking into that worldfamous Mediterranean cuisine after a day of exploring one of those breathtaking Greek Isles.

Well, that’s exactly what Imagine Cruising is offering as part of its brand new 12-night Rhodes Retreat & Greek Isles cruise. With prices starting from £1,299pp, it offers amazing value too, working out at approximately £108pp a night.

The holiday kicks off with a five-night stay at the luxurious, five-star Mitsis Grand Hotel Beach Hotel in Rhodes – which happens to be the only beachfront city hotel in Rhodes Town.

The all-inclusive resort has everything you need for total R&R, with a choice of three pools (one indoor), six restaurants, two bars, a state-of-the-art spa and other perks such as concierge and transfer services.

For those who want to do some exploring, the hotel is within walking distance of Rhodes’ best sights and landmarks, including the picturesque Old Town, where buildi ngs dating back to the 14th century sit alongside a host of shops, bars and tavernas.

You may not want your stay to end – but the next part of the trip offers up just as much sunshine, luxury and wanderlust. That’s because you’ l l be embarking on Princess Cruises’ lavish Regal Princess, an ultramodern cruise liner that oozes class and delivers a cornucopia of activities and dining options. Highlights include adults-only retreat Sanctuary, restaurants ranging from grills to pizzerias and plenty of Princess classics such as a Movies Under the Stars® giant poolside film screen and the ScholarShip@Sea special interest programme.

For unrivalled ocean views, make sure to head to the top deck for a stroll over the glassbottomed SeaWalk® walkway, cantilevered from the ship to offer unique panoramics.

As for the itinerary?

Your first port of call will be in Santorini. You may have already seen those iconic whitewashed buildings and blue- domed

churches all over your social media feeds, but now it’s time to discover them for yourself. Wander through the cobbled streets and take in the views over the sapphire waters of the Aegean Sea before settling down at one of the countless traditional t avernas, where delicious cocktails (or a glass of Ouzo) and meze platters await.

Next on the itinerary will be a trip to the rugged coastline of the

Bay of Kotor, an old port in Montenegro which has long drawn in intrepid explorers, thanks to its jagged, mountainous surroundings, c h a r mi n g red-roofed Venetian buildings and artificial island Our Lady of the Rocks, built on sunken ships.

Messina, the gateway to Sicily, will be the third destination on the itinerary, boasting wide boulevards and an impressive cathedral. Foodies will want to try swordfish, which is a local delicacy here, while hikers can take a trip to take in views of Mount Etna. From Messina it’s on to the historic Italian city of Naples, where you can expect views of awe-inspiring Mount Vesuvius, sample someof the world’s best pizza, andsoak up heaps of history and culture – including a trip to Pompeii.

Your holiday will end i n Barcelona, where you’ll disembark from Regal Princess and head to the airport for your flight back home.