Istanbul to Athens Cruise

Day 1 - Istanbul

Arrive: Fri 31 July 2026 / Depart: Fri 31 July 2026 at 17:00

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 - Kepez (Canakkale)

Arrive: Sat 01 August 2026 at 07:00 / Depart: Sat 01 August 2026 at 17:00

Day 3 - Kavala, Greece

Arrive: Sun 02 August 2026 at 07:00 / Depart: Sun 02 August 2026 at 17:00

Built on a promontory on the site of ancient Neapolis, Kavala offers fine beaches and numerous historic sites. A Byzantine castle lords over Kavala, and its 16th century aqueduct is still intact. The ruins of nearby Philippi include a Roman forum and a 5th century cathedral.

Day 4 - Thessaloniki

Arrive: Mon 03 August 2026 at 07:00 / Depart: Mon 03 August 2026 at 16:00

With a history spanning more than two millennia, Thessaloniki reigned alongside Constantinople as a capital of the Byzantine Empire. So numerous are the outstanding Paleochristian and Byzantine monuments that as a group they have been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Don’t miss the ornate church and sacred crypt of St. Demetrius, the city’s martyred patron saint, or the palace complex of Galerius and the mosaics in the Rotunda. The Archaeological Museum holds even more ancient treasures.

Day 5 - Mytilene, Lesbos

Arrive: Tue 04 August 2026 at 08:00 / Depart: Tue 04 August 2026 at 17:00

Explore this bustling city's ancient roots, and visit the huge castle perched on the hill - the beautiful Greek theater that the Romans repaired and then copied back in Rome! See the impressive Cathedral and the Church of St. Nicholas, converted from a mosque. Enjoy the Archaeological Museum or one of the fine art museums with collections of important works. Venture into the old quarter near the waterfront to enjoy the old Turkish mansions or into the countryside and discover quaint villages where time has stopped.

Day 6 - Kusadasi

Arrive: Wed 05 August 2026 at 07:00 / Depart: Wed 05 August 2026 at 18:00

Meander through the ruins of ancient Ephesus and marvel at the famed Library of Celsus, the huge amphitheater, the marble roads with their chariot marks, the amazing mosaic sidewalks and the superb, rarely opened Terrace Houses. Or journey to three monumental cities of antiquity - Priene, Miletus and Didyma - renowned for their majestic temples and impressive, beautifully preserved stadiums.

Day 7 - Rhodes

Arrive: Thu 06 August 2026 at 08:00 / Depart: Thu 06 August 2026 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 8 - Heraklion

Arrive: Fri 07 August 2026 at 08:00 / Depart: Fri 07 August 2026 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 9 - Santorini

Arrive: Sat 08 August 2026 at 08:00 / Depart: Sat 08 August 2026 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 10 - Mykonos

Arrive: Sun 09 August 2026 at 08:00 / Depart: Sun 09 August 2026 at 21:00

Enjoy wandering through the narrow, winding streets of this delightful seaside village with its whitewashed houses, flowers and brightly painted shutters and doors. Stand beneath the windmills on the hill. Visit the archaeological museum and an old bakery still using a 15th century wood-burning stove.

Day 11 - Athens

Arrive: Mon 10 August 2026 at 05:00 / Depart: Mon 10 August 2026 at 17:00

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.