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Istanbul to Athens Adventure 2026

8 days
From Istanbul to Athens
4.1
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River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 182
Ages 12+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Istanbul

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  2. Day 2

    Kepez

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of the legendary city of Troy including the Troy Museum (extra expense, must be pre-booked, moderate activity level, 4.5 hours)
    • Guided tour of ANZAC Cove and Gallipoli Peninsula including Lone Pine, Beach Cemetery, and Chunuk Bair (extra expense, must be pre-booked, moderate activity level, 5 hours)
    Landmarks
    Troy
    ANZAC Cove
    Gallipoli Peninsula
    Lone Pine
    Beach Cemetery
    Chunuk Bair
    Troy Museum
  3. Day 3

    Kusadasi

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of Ephesus including local cooperative visit, folklore show by folk-dance students, and local delicacies (extra expense, moderate activity level, 5.5 hours)
    Landmarks
    Ephesus
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  4. Day 4

    Patmos

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Chora, Monastery of Saint John the Theologian and the Cave of the Apocalypse (strenuous activity, 3.5 hours)
    • Downhill hike starting with scenic drive to Chora, visit Monastery of St. John, Old Town exploration, and Cave of the Apocalypse (strenuous activity, 3 hours)
    • Local folklore performance on board by local folkloric group (1 hour)
    Landmarks
    Cave of the Apocalypse
    Monastery of Saint John the Theologian
    Chora
    House of Simandiris
  5. Day 5

    Delos - Mykonos

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Delos including exploration of ancient sanctuaries and remains of prosperous civilizations (moderate activity level, 2.5 hours)

    Optional Activities

    • Mykonos Town & Mosaic Art Experience with celebrated local artist Irene Syrianou including hand-cut and shape tiles mosaic-making workshop and walk through town (extra expense, moderate activity level, 3.5 hours)
    Landmarks
    Delos
    Mykonos Town
    Cine Manto
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  6. Day 6

    Santorini

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Akrotiri, Oia and winery visit including remnants of prehistoric city of Akrotiri (Greek Pompeii), wine-tasting experience at famous winery overlooking Santorini caldera, and visit to charming village of Oia before arriving to Thira (extra expense, moderate activity level, 5.5 hours)
    Landmarks
    Akrotiri
    Oia
    Thira
    Santorini caldera
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  7. Day 7

    Milos

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Landscapes of Milos including dramatic Milos coastline toward Papafranga, Sarakiniko white stone inlet, traditional village architecture and local pastry shops, ruins of ancient Melos and Roman amphitheatre, site where Venus of Milo was discovered, and Plaka traditional capital (extra expense, moderate activity level, 5.5 hours)
    Landmarks
    Sarakiniko
    Ancient Melos
    Roman amphitheatre
    Plaka
    Papafranga
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  8. Day 8

    Athens (Piraeus)

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Athens

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Emerald Cruises

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Emerald Cruises Ship

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    Reaching an impressive 110 metres in length, our spectacular luxury yachts will exceed your ocean cruising expectations An abundance of spac… Read more
    Capacity
    Capacity
    Built
    2022
    Built
    2022
    Guests
    100
    Guests
    100
    Crew
    68
    Crew
    68
    Length
    110 metres / 360.9 feet
    Length
    110 metres / 360.9 feet
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    Suites
    Staterooms
    Staterooms
    Registry
    Registry
    Gross Tonnage
    5300 gt
    Gross Tonnage
    5300 gt
    Electricity
    Electricity
    Beam
    Beam
    Cruising Speed
    22 kn / 41 kph / 25 mph
    Cruising Speed
    22 kn / 41 kph / 25 mph
    Generators
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    Engines
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    Draft
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    Cabin
    50
    Cabin
    50
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