The world accredited Greek poet Constantine Cavafy writes in “Ithaca”, one of his most famous and vastly translated poems: “…when, with what pleasure, what joy, you come into harbours seen for the first time”. This is what sets a cruise apart from other forms of travel: The opportunity to discover a number of destinations in one single journey and as per the poet to leave “wealthy with all you have gained on the way”. Whether it is exploring the breathtaking Parthenon, the multi-cultural magic of Istanbul, the grandness of the ancient city of Ephesus, the stunning beauty of the Greek islands where each features its unique identity and civilization, a shore excursion is the ultimate way to truly live the cultures and harbours which form this great Sea!

“Memory is a child walking along seashore. You never can tell what small pebble it will pick up and store away among its treasured things” Pierce Harris could not have been more precise when describing what memories are when he wrote this in the Atlanta Journal. Louis Cruises sails you on an unforgettable journey of storing away pebbles of history, culture, civilisations, experiences and beauties. True treasures that remain valuable for a lifetime.

Depending on which cruise ship you are boarding, click on the image below to view our exciting excursions.