Kalos Orisate (Welcome!)! Be ready to discover everything beautiful in Greece!

From the pearl of Ancient Greek civilisation, home to the greatest philosophers and mythological characters, you’ll experience everything genuine of a typical Greek island with its authentic texture from the beautiful harmony of colours…

From Santorini with its gorgeous romantic little villages, streets like scenes from a film and amazing famous beaches with volcanic sand to Rhodes, the medieval city surrounded by walls and is under the protection of UNESCO, to the heart of freedom and entertainment, Mykonos...

All the mesmerising natural beauties of Greece, the hub of the world’s oldest and most deeply rooted civilisations, awaits you with its streets full of history and amazing entertainment! With Miray Cruises and shore excursions, discover a unique culture still very similar to Turkish culture and get ready to get to know our neighbour closer in their home, with all their hospitality…

ATHENS

The magical city of Athens is the capital of Greece and the largest city of the country with a population of approximately 4.000.000 people. The city, home to magnificent monuments worshipped by ancient Greek Gods and which is the cradle of ancient Hellenic and Greek culture, was the centre of economics, politics, social life and philosophy during its time. Athens, named after the most important goddess of mythology, Athena, is known as the f rst city to establish democracy. You can visit the Acropolis, nominated as the 7th World Wonder, and spend a day among the traces of the ancient era while visiting the holy places which are the most important remains of the Acropolis.

Shore Excursions

PIR-01 / CITY TOUR & ACROPOLIS

Duration: 5 hours        Price: Adult: 80 Euro              Child (03-12): 55 Euro

Departing from the Port of Piraeus, we reach Athens city centre after a 20-minute drive. After a break to take pictures at the Olympic Stadium built entirely from white marble for the Olympics in 1896, we arrive at the Athens Parliament Building guarded by the famous Evzones. Once you have had the opportunity to take pictures with the guards in their traditional uniforms, we continue our panoramic tour with visiting the National Library which has been built in neoclassical style, the Academy of Art and the University.

At Athens’ symbol, the Acropolis, we will visit the Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechtheum Temple with its formidable female statues, the gateway to the monumental area Propylaea, Parthenon which was dedicated to the goddess Athena – patron of the city – and the Herodes Atticus Theatre with its extraordinary acoustics. After our tour of the Acropolis we return to the cruise ship moored at Piraeus with coaches.

Includes:          Entry to the Acropolis Site, transport with air conditioned luxury coaches, guide.

Excludes:         Food, beverages and personal expenditure.

Please note:     We recommend to wear casual clothing, comfortable shoes and have water with you. Approximately 1 hour of walking has been scheduled for the Acropolis Site.

PAYMENTS/CANCELLATIONS CONDITIONS

Payment conditions: 3DAY: Upon confirmation a deposit of €150 per cabin is required 45 days prior to departure balance is required 

Cancellation Policy: 60 days – 46 days Deposit is Refundable 45 days – 30 days prior to departure Loss of Deposit 29 days – 15 days prior to departure 75% cancellation fees will apply on cruise fare (not on port taxes) 14 days - till departure date 100% cancellation fees will apply on cruise fare (not on port taxes)

2023 SHORE EXCURSIONS

Kalos Orisate (Welcome!)! Be ready to discover everything beautiful in Greece!

From the pearl of Ancient Greek civilisation, home to the greatest philosophers and mythological characters, you’ll experience everything genuine of a typical Greek island with its authentic texture from the beautiful harmony of colours…

From Santorini with its gorgeous romantic little villages, streets like scenes from a film and amazing famous beaches with volcanic sand to Rhodes, the medieval city surrounded by walls and is under the protection of UNESCO, to the heart of freedom and entertainment, Mykonos...

All the mesmerising natural beauties of Greece, the hub of the world’s oldest and most deeply rooted civilisations, awaits you with its streets full of history and amazing entertainment! With Miray Cruises and shore excursions, discover a unique culture still very similar to Turkish culture and get ready to get to know our neighbour closer in their home, with all their hospitality…

ATHENS

The magical city of Athens is the capital of Greece and the largest city of the country with a population of approximately 4.000.000 people. The city, home to magnificent monuments worshipped by ancient Greek Gods and which is the cradle of ancient Hellenic and Greek culture, was the centre of economics, politics, social life and philosophy during its time. Athens, named after the most important goddess of mythology, Athena, is known as the f rst city to establish democracy. You can visit the Acropolis, nominated as the 7th World Wonder, and spend a day among the traces of the ancient era while visiting the holy places which are the most important remains of the Acropolis.

PIR-01 / CITY TOUR & ACROPOLIS

Duration: 5 hours        Price: Adult: 80 Euro              Child (03-12): 55 Euro

Departing from the Port of Piraeus, we reach Athens city centre after a 20-minute drive. After a break to take pictures at the Olympic Stadium built entirely from white marble for the Olympics in 1896, we arrive at the Athens Parliament Building guarded by the famous Evzones. Once you have had the opportunity to take pictures with the guards in their traditional uniforms, we continue our panoramic tour with visiting the National Library which has been built in neoclassical style, the Academy of Art and the University.

At Athens’ symbol, the Acropolis, we will visit the Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechtheum Temple with its formidable female statues, the gateway to the monumental area Propylaea, Parthenon which was dedicated to the goddess Athena – patron of the city – and the Herodes Atticus Theatre with its extraordinary acoustics. After our tour of the Acropolis we return to the cruise ship moored at Piraeus with coaches.

Includes:          Entry to the Acropolis Site, transport with air conditioned luxury coaches, guide.

Excludes:         Food, beverages and personal expenditure.

Please note:     We recommend to wear casual clothing, comfortable shoes and have water with you. Approximately 1 hour of walking has been scheduled for the Acropolis Site.

SANTORINI

Santorini is the southernmost island of the Cyclades group of islands located in the South of the Aegean Sea. In 1500 BC, the island and surrounding small islands were formed asa result of a large volcanic eruption. This catastrophe is believed to be referenced by Plato a monument about the continent of Atlantis. The blue-domed churches are Santorini’s most characteristic features. Perhaps, the most beautifully decorated bars, restaurants and accommodation areas are located on the amazing cliffs of Thira with romantic sea views. The volcanic beaches stretching on the north-south strip make the island an even more attractivedestination.

During the extra tours organised by Miray Cruises (upon request), you can view the entire island from St. Elias Mountains, which is the highest point of the island, visit the unique villages of Oia and Fira,enjoy the sea at the beaches covered with volcanic sand, and in the village of Megalochori, taste wine made from grapes indigenous to the island.

SAN-01 / OIA VILLAGE & FIRA

Duration: 4 hours        Price: Adult:    60 Euro                        Child ( 3-12): 40 Euro

We transfer from the cruise ship to Athinios Pier with tender boats and then drive onto the highest part of the island, the Profi tis Ilias Mountain. Here, you will get a panoramic view of the island, take pictures and visit the Monastery named after the mountain. At Oia Village, you will see stainless, chalk-white houses along spotless and narrow alleys, blue doors, chairs and architectural outlines, terraced buildings featuring Greek architecture; just like a painting made to tastefully portray sheer pleasure. A romantic walk on the steps and round the lovely Oia houses, all which are in indefi nable harmony and present an array of countless colours, will stay in your memories for ever...

After an introduction and orientation by your guide in Fira, the island’s centre, you will have some free time to discover the town on foot or do some shopping. After reaching the Port of Fira via cable car, we return to the cruise ship with the tender boats.

Includes:          Tender boat service, cable car ticket, transport with luxury coaches, guide.

Excludes:         Food, beverages and personal expenditure.

Please note:     We recommend to wear casual clothing, comfortable shoes and have water with you. Approximately 2 hours of walking have been scheduled for our tour. A wait of more than half an hour can sometimes be expected at the cable cars to reach the Port of Fira.

MYKONOS

SHUTTLE TO CITY CENTER

Price: Adult: 10 Euro                                     Child  (03-12): 6 Euro

Regular return transfers to the town centre will be arranged from the Tourlos Port where the ship will be moored. During the times indicated on your transfer tickets, you may use it for unlimited return journeys. Tickets can be obtained from the shore excursion office one day in advance. Upon arrival at the town centre, our personnel will give you an orientation about the town.

Please note:     Transportation service only.

CESME (EPHESUS)

CES-01 / ANCIENT EPHESUS

Duration: 6 hours        Adult: 85 Euro      Child (03-12): 65 Euro

Leave the port of Cesme, from here you’ll carry on to the world famous archaeological site of Ephesus for your walking tour. Ephesus is an exceptional testimony to the cultural traditions of the Hellenistic, Roman Imperial and early Christian periods. Ephesus is an important site for Christianity; being one of the seven Churches of Revelation. Apostle Paul probably spent two and half years in Ephesus during his third missionary journey.

In one hour, you will be exploring the city by walking on the marble streets. In our tour, we will be seeing The Odeon, The State Agora, the Prytaneion, the Memmius Monument, the Domatian Temple, Hercules Gate, Curetes Street, the Hadrian temple and the latriens. We will carry on with our exploration with the Celsus library, The Marble Road, The Commercial Agora, The Great Theather and The Arcadiane (harbour road).

Includes:         Entry to the Ephesus Site, transport with air conditioned luxury coaches, guide.

Excludes:         Food, beverages and other personal expenditure.

Please note:     We recommend that you have water with you when joining the tour, wear casual clothes and comfortable shoes for walking. Approximately 1 hour of walking has been scheduled for our tour.

Athens (Piraeus), Greece

Visit the capital of Modern and Ancient Greece and explore , the "Old City" of Athens, Plaka, with its neoclassical buildings and shops for gifts and souvenirs.
Climb the Acropolis hill, where the Parthenon Temple dominates, and enjoy the wonderful view. Also, take a trip along the beautiful Saronic Gulf - Cape Sounion and ancient Corinth, where you can sunbathe and admire thousand years of history.

Cesme, Turkey

Cesme is a coastal town and the administrative centre of the district of the same name in Turkey's westernmost end, on a promontory on the tip of the peninsula which also carries the same name and which extends inland to form a whole with the wider Karaburun Peninsula. It is a popular holiday resort and the district center, where two thirds of the district population is concentrated. Located 85 km west of İzmir is the largest metropolitan center in Turkey. There is a six-lane highway connecting the two cities. Has two neighboring districts, Karaburun to the north and Urla to the east, both of which are also part of İzmir Province. The name "Cesme" means "fountain" and possibly draws reference from the many Ottoman fountains scattered across the city.

Mykonos, Greece

Mykonos, the most cosmopolitan island in Europe with the most beautiful beaches.

Mykonos is an island of Cyclades in the Aegean Sea. Mykonos was a famous touristic destination since 1960. Nowadays, the nightlife of Mykonos still is the most intense and interesting throughout Europe. Here you will find picturesque villages with whitewashed houses and cobble paved narrow streets, with open door cafes serving Greek specialties. Taste delicious frash seafood from the deep blue Aegean Sea and visit the nearby island of Delos, the island of Apollo with the Temple of Apollo and hellenistic mansions with beautiful mosaics.

Santorini, Greece

Santorini is a unique island of extraordinary beauty and rich culture going back to praehistoric ages

Perched high above the beaches with black sand and crystal sea waters, access to Fira town becomes in three ways - by cable car, donkey or on foot. Regardless the way you choose to get there, the amazing sight of whitewashed houses that hang on the edge of the cliff will enchant you. Visit the site of Akrotiri , one of the most important archaeological sites in the world, and have a sightseeing tour to this prehistoric settlement, a city like Pompeii. Do not miss the opportunity to visit a local "Bodega" in the stunning village of Oia at the top of the cliff.

Miray Cruises

Truly committed in our Strategic Business Plan for developing new destinations in the Aegean, Miray Cruises is deploying the M/V GEMINI in the Aegean Sea, offering the truly unique and very popular 3 and 4 day short cruises enhanced with new destinations (Syros, Greece and Cesme, Turkey). Our short cruises are ideal for weekend break lovers and complement in the best way any land package featuring land programs in Greece or Turkey. M/V Gemini (has undergone recent upgrade in 2017) is a modern, human sized vessel, with spacious sundecks, offering 400 cozy cabins in various categories and a maximum of 1.048 beds).

The purpose of our itineraries, is to give to the passengers of our M/V Gemini ample time for experiencing some of the real jewels among the Aegean Islands and Cesme in just 3 or 4 days, enjoying the services of our experienced and friendly crew:

Our 3 day itinerary gives our passengers the opportunity to visit in just three days four (3) top destinations (Mykonos, Santorini, Cesme), with highlights a full day stay in Santorini (experiencing the breath taking sunset), and an evening call in Mykonos (giving to our passengers a good feeling of the island’s famous night life).

Our 4 day itinerary calls five (4) top destinations: Mykonos, Santorini, Rhodes, Cesme. 

Sailing on the M/V Gemini in the Aegean is all about experiencing some of the best destinations in the world in a hassle free way: Our Shore Excursions specialists, have picked from the wealth of must-see places on the visited islands, some of the most popular tours, tailor made according to the needs of our passengers: from a wide range of optional shore excursions, there are tours for every interest and age, which are bookable either in advance (at the time of booking your cruises) or even on board.

While in Cesme, our passengers have the opportunity either to experience this picturesque destination, visit the rich in history vivid city of Izmir, or the famous Ancient Ephesus.

Our cruises are designed for introducing to our passengers the unique lifestyle and the delicious local cuisine, offering meals from all destinations, a truly unique deep dive in the enograstronomy of the area. The experience can be further enhanced with the specially selected drink packages (bookable either in advance or onboard) and the warm-hearted hospitality of our crew.

• All rates are person in double cabin
• Single Supplement 50% on cruise fare
• 3rd & 4th Pax 40% Discount
• 0-11,99 years only port charges

Rates include :

• Port Charges of Euro 125 (3 day) and Euro 150 (4 day)
• Tips
• Glass of Soft drinks, wine or beer during meals, Lunch & Dinner
• Full Board accommodation (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
• Tea Time, Midnight Snack
• Entertainment and Activities on board
• Rates exclude :
• Drinks (alcoholic & non-alcoholic)
• Laundry, Beauty Saloon, Personal expenses
• Shore Excursions
• Shuttle Bus Service in Mykonos Euro 10, Round Trip

Payment conditions:

3DAY:

• Upon confirmation a deposit of €150 per cabin is required
• 45 days prior to departure balance is required

4DAY:

• Upon confirmation a deposit of €200 per cabin is required
• 45 days prior to departure balance is required

Cancellation Policy:

The 1992-built MS Gemini cruise ship  was launched as "Crown Jewel" for Crown Cruise Line. The luxurious passenger liner features a unique yacht-like design, stylish lounges, cozy dining venues, open promenades. The boat was previously operated by Louis Cruises (rebranded in 2014 to Celestyal Cruises). The boat was last refurbished by Celestyal in 2016. During the drydock in 2022 (by Miray International) the hull's color was changed from white to blue.

Fun fact is that during the "Barcelona 1992 Olympic Games" (July 25-Aug 9) and the "2012 Summer Paralympics" (Aug 29-Sept 9) the liner was chartered as a floating hotel. In September 2007, Star Cruises announced that SuperStar Gemini had been sold and in December 2008 left the fleet. Reportedly the new shipowner was Jewel Owner Ltd, which in 2009 chartered the vessel to a new operator. In 2008, Clipper Group announced that it would rename the vessel "Vision Star" and lease it to Vision Cruceros.

In early-2009, Mediterranean Classic Cruises was booking voyages in the Aegean Sea aboard Vision Star. In July 2020, Miray International started its own brand ("Miray Cruises") by a multi-year chartering of MV Gemini (inaugural cruise for Miray was scheduled for August 31st). On March 1, 2023, Miray International announced its new travel brand "Life at Sea Cruises" and opened for booking the "Ultimate Adventure" voyage. Creating a unique travel experience, Miray Cruises scheduled a 3-year World Voyage (on MV Gemini) allowing tourists along with the cruising to also enjoy living and working on the ship.

Tons 19,093
Length 163.81 m
Width 22.50 m
Draft 5.50 m
Speed 17.5 knots
Passenger decks 7
Elevators 4
Stabilizers YES
Electricity 110-220V C
Categorization Bureau Veritas

• Interior cabins 123
• External cabins 277
• Suites with balcony 10

Total : 400

Crew: 340 people

All cabins have a shower, toilet, air condition, telephone, hairdryer, safe & TV. All Suites have a fridge & mini bar.