Discover the delights of your fab 12-night holiday
IMAGINE Cruising’s 12-night Rhodes Retreat & Greek Isles cruise offers luxury all-inclusive break, a cruise on Princess Cruises’ glamorous Regal Princess, and ports of call to sun-soaked Greek Isles. We take a look at what you can expect on the dreamy getaway…
Days 1-5: Rhodes
Your holiday begins with a flight to Rhodes, where you’ll spend five nights at the luxurious all-inclusive Mitsis Grand Hotel Beach Hotel, the only five-star beachfront city hotel in Rhodes Town. You can make the most of the three pools, six restaurants, two bars, a state-of-the-art spa and the concierge and transfer services. The hotel is within walking distance of Rhodes’ Old Town where you’ll find bustling bars, restaurants and shops, plus highlights such as the ruins of the Colossus of Rhodes.
Day 6: Athens
You’ll fly to Athens, where you’ll embark on Princess Cruises’ ultra-modern liner Regal Princess. The ship oozes elegance and has dazzling entertainment, dining and activities on offer. We’re talking Movies Under the Stars® poolside, restaurants from gourmet dining to pizzerias, a casino, theatre, and the adults-only retreat, Sanctuary.
Day 7: Santorini
Beautiful Santorini is the first port of call on the
Greek Isles cruise, where you can explore the charming villages, discover the volcanic beaches peppered with black, red and white sand, or take a scenic stroll along the winding coastal paths through incredible rock formations. Need a rest from all of the exploring? Stop at one of the many family-run tavernas to sample Ouzo and stacked meze platters.
Day 8: At Sea
Today you’ll have a day at sea, meaning heaps of time to explore some of the amenities of Regal Princess. Indulge with a spa treatment, treat yourself to a spot of shopping, or unwind with a pre-dinner drink in one of the many bars and lounges before heading to the theatre to watch a dazzling show. At the end of the night, you can head back to your elegant cabin where a big soft bed awaits for some well-deserved rest!
Day 9: Kotor
The next stop on your holiday is in the beautiful Bay of Kotor, surrounded by rugged mountainous landscape. Expect plenty of waterfront restaurants and quirky attractions from an artificial island built on sunken ships to a museum dedicated entirely to cats.
Day 10: Messina
Today you’ll be sailing into
Messina, nicknamed the gateway to Sicily. Wide boulevards, elegant buildings, a beautiful cathedral and brilliant eateries await. (Foodies, you’ll want to sample the swordfish, a local delicacy in the area).
Meanwhile adventurers can visit the island’s pretty towns just inland, the smouldering peak of Mount Etna, one of the world’s most active volcanoes, or the sleek, hilly
Taormina.
Mount Vesuvius in Naples today, wander around the bustling city and then leave time on the itinerary to sample some of that world famous Neapolitan pizza.
Day 12: At Sea
Enjoy another day at sea on Regal Princess – your last chance to try some of the ship’s unrivalled dining options from the buffets to decadent desserts. For a really memorable meal, the specialty restaurants deliver an extraordinary experience. For example, a meal at Chef ’s Table Lumiere includes being enclosed in a dazzling curtain of light!
Day 13: Disembark
Alas, your holiday is nearing its end, as you’ll disembark the ship in Barcelona before heading to the airport for your flight back home.