Easycruise, the operator that brought us bargain basement cruising in the Med, has injected a bit of culture into its itineraries with the launch of a 'Classical Greece' tour from Athens. The seven-day trip on Easycruiseone provides an opportunity to visit historical sites such as the Acropolis, ancient Corinth, the ruins of Mycenae and Nemea, Ithaca, the birthplace of Odysseus, the ruins of the Temple of Zeus, Olympia and the Temple of Apollo. The first departure is on 21 October and costs from £70 per person, excluding flights. Contact 0871 210 0001.