Istanbul to Athens Cruise

Day 1 - Istanbul

Arrive: Sun 27 July 2025 / Depart: Sun 27 July 2025 at 18:00

Indulge your eyes and senses in this magnificent city astride two continents. Visit beautiful Topkapi Palace, the awesome Hagia Sophia and the impressive Blue Mosque. Cruise the Bosphorus to see the city and its surroundings from another perspective. Visit one of the many museums or stroll through the spice market and the famous Grand Bazaar.

Day 2 - Dikili

Arrive: Mon 28 July 2025 at 10:00 / Depart: Mon 28 July 2025 at 20:00

Perched on the Aegean Sea, the fishing village of Dikili abounds in natural beauty. A drive through the countryside reveals spectacular mountains, pine forests, olive groves and thermal springs. The region presents a genuine look at rural Turkish life, and you will feel that same authenticity as you meander the cobbled streets of Dikili. History lovers will marvel at the ruins of Pergamum, considered to be among the best in the world.

Day 3 - Izmir

Arrive: Tue 29 July 2025 at 07:00 / Depart: Tue 29 July 2025 at 18:00

Izmir is a city on Turkey’s Aegean coast. Known as Smyrna in antiquity, it was founded by the Greeks, taken over by the Romans and rebuilt by Alexander the Great before becoming part of the Ottoman Empire in the 15th century. Today, its expansive archaeological sites include the Roman Agora of Smyrna, now an open-air museum. The hilltop Kadifekale, or Velvet Castle, built during Alexander’s reign, overlooks the city.

Day 4 - Samos

Arrive: Wed 30 July 2025 at 08:00 / Depart: Wed 30 July 2025 at 19:00

Day 5 - Bodrum

Arrive: Thu 31 July 2025 at 07:00 / Depart: Thu 31 July 2025 at 21:00

A playground for yachters, tourists and jet setters, modern Bodrum stands on the site of the ancient city of Halicarnassus. You can still see the foundations of the mausoleum, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, which was destroyed by earthquakes. The Knights of St. John used its stones to build Bodrum Castle, fascinating not only as a medieval monument but also for the Museum of Underwater Archaeology within its walls, which includes a display of the oldest known shipwreck.

Day 6 - Rhodes

Arrive: Fri 01 August 2025 at 07:00 / Depart: Fri 01 August 2025 at 18:00

Enjoy a walking tour of the old fortified city and stand in awe of the impressive Grand Master's Palace. See where the Colossus of Rhodes once stood and savor the charm of this remarkable walled town. Or drive along the scenic coast to Lindos. Enjoy the whitewashed little town and climb to the ancient acropolis, its temples and wonderful views.

Day 7 - Antalya

Arrive: Sat 02 August 2025 at 08:00 / Depart: Sat 02 August 2025 at 19:00

Discover this delightful ancient town and its many treasures, from the superb artifacts in the museum to Ottoman mansions, Byzantine churches and mosques, Hadrian's Gate, and the ancient Roman harbor now restored and alive with cafés and pleasure boats. Or head for the magnificent ruins of Perge and Aspendos and imagine the history of these cities, from Alexander to St. Paul and from the Romans to the Arabs. Stand in awe of the huge Roman theater and the crumbling aqueduct.

Day 8 - Alanya, Turkey

Arrive: Sun 03 August 2025 at 08:00 / Depart: Sun 03 August 2025 at 18:00

Alanya rose to prominence during the Middle Ages under the Seljuks, a tribe from central Asia that built the fortress and protective wall that still dominate the city. Several other buildings from that time also remain, including the octagonal Red Tower and the Seljuk Shipyard. Thousands of archaeological pieces in the Alanya Museum attest to the city's importance through the ages. But history only touches on Alanya's considerable allure. The city sits on a lovely gulf, backed by the pine-forested Taurus Mountains on Turkey's beautiful Mediterranean coast.

Day 9 - Limassol

Arrive: Mon 04 August 2025 at 08:00 / Depart: Mon 04 August 2025 at 16:00

Limassol is the jumping off point to explore the ancient riches of Cyprus. See ruins, majestic mountains and scenery, stunning beaches, and vast groves of lemons, oranges and olives. Visit Lemesos Castle, where Richard the Lionheart married Berengaria of Navarre, and its fascinating museum. Or stroll through ancient Curium and admire its stunning mosaics, theater, basilica and panoramic views over the sea. Venture inland to Nicosia and its wonders like the Cathedral of St. John, the Venetian fortifications, a restored old town and mosque, and the Cyprus Museum.

Day 10 - Kos

Arrive: Tue 05 August 2025 at 11:00 / Depart: Tue 05 August 2025 at 18:00

Kos may also refer to roughly 0.2 km (18 mile) Arthashastra Standard unit of Kos or krosh is equal to 200 metres in SI units and 0.125 miles in Imperial units.

Day 11 - Heraklion

Arrive: Wed 06 August 2025 at 08:00 / Depart: Wed 06 August 2025 at 18:00

Visit the great Minoan ruins of the Palace of Knossos, famous as the home of the labyrinth where the Minotaur roamed, and the archaeological museum that houses many superb artifacts from the complex. Explore the stunning, mountain-fringed Lassithi plateau with its orchards, 7,000 windmills and ancient villages.

Day 12 - Santorini

Arrive: Thu 07 August 2025 at 08:00 / Depart: Thu 07 August 2025 at 18:00

Visit the beautiful whitewashed hilltop towns of Oia and Fira and their breathtaking views of the caldera below. See the stunning artifacts in Fira's museum, including recent finds from the excavation of Akrotiri, thought by many to be the legendary city of Atlantis, or visit a winery. Stroll through the winding streets with fantastic views around every corner.

Day 13 - Athens

Arrive: Fri 08 August 2025 at 08:00 / Depart: Fri 08 August 2025

Climb up the magnificent Acropolis and stand in awe of the Parthenon, the beautiful temples and the view over Athens stretched out before you. See city highlights including the new and old Olympic stadiums. Journey to Cape Sounion and the temple of Poseidon overlooking the sea, or visit ancient Corinth and the narrow Corinth Canal cut through miles of solid rock.