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Aegean Explorer Istanbul → Athens (2026)

8 days

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From Istanbul to Athens

3.7

17 traveler reviews

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Operator: Travel Marvel
Sailing: Catch the wind and set sail for new horizons
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
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 38 - 48
Ages 12+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Istanbul
Accommodation
Hotel (MS Caledonian Sky)
Day 2
Gallipoli Peninsula
Meals
Dinner (Gala Welcome Dinner)
Included Activities
- Visit Anzac Cove
- Visit Australian Memorial at Lone Pine
- Visit New Zealand Memorial at Chunuk Bair
- Explore preserved trenches and memorials at Gallipoli Peninsula
Landmarks
Anzac Cove
Australian Memorial at Lone Pine
New Zealand Memorial at Chunuk Bair
Day 3
Mytilene
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Mytilene and the Byzantine Castle
- Guided tour of Venetian Castle with exploration of historic 16th-century church and marketplace
- Visit historic Vrana Olive Press (established 1887) and museum
- Ouzo tasting with light regional snacks in Perama village
- Local tavern experience with fresh fish and traditional ouzo
Landmarks
Byzantine Castle
Vrana Olive Press
Day 4
Kusadasi and Ephesus
Meals
Lunch (Authentic home-cooked lunch)
Included Activities
- Visit Ephesus ancient city
- Explore library of Celsus
- Authentic home-cooked lunch
- Folklore show
Landmarks
Ephesus
Library of Celsus
Day 5
Patmos
Optional Activities
- Island tour of Patmos including Skala port, Cave of St. John, windmills of Chora, Grikos village, and Greek meze tasting with wine
- Visit UNESCO World Heritage Site Monastery of St John and Holy Grotto of the Revelation
Landmarks
Cave of St. John
Monastery of St John
Holy Grotto of the Revelation
Day 6
Delos and Mykonos
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Mykonos town (chora) including old port, windmills and Cycladic architecture
- Coach tour through Mykonos including Ano Mera village, Panagia Tourliani Monastery, and Kalafatis beach
- Combination tour of Delos archaeological site and Mykonos Old Town including Archaeological Museum of Delos and Terrace of the Lions
Landmarks
Delos
Terrace of the Lions
Archaeological Museum of Delos
Panagia Tourliani Monastery
Kalafatis beach
Day 7
Milos
Meals
Dinner (Captain's Farewell Dinner)
Included Activities
- Island tour including Plaka, Sarakiniko beach, and Pollonia village
Optional Activities
- Relax at Paleochori beach
Landmarks
Venus de Milo
Plaka
Sarakiniko beach
Pollonia
Paleochori beach
Day 8
Departure
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Anzac Cove
Australian Memorial at Lone Pine
New Zealand Memorial at Chunuk Bair

Landmarks
Byzantine Castle
Vrana Olive Press

Landmarks
Ephesus
Library of Celsus

Landmarks
Cave of St. John
Monastery of St John
Holy Grotto of the Revelation

Landmarks
Delos
Terrace of the Lions
Archaeological Museum of Delos
Panagia Tourliani Monastery
Kalafatis beach

Landmarks
Venus de Milo
Plaka
Sarakiniko beach
Pollonia
Paleochori beach

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Guide
Meals
Additional Services
Transport

What's Not Included

Flights
Insurance
Optional
Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

MS Caledonian Sky
Hotel
day 1

Operated by

Travel Marvel

3.7

(17 reviews)

Number of tours

362

Age Range

12 to 99 years old

Response time

within 3 days

Response rate

95%

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Cancellation Policy

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Reviews from other tours by Travel Marvel

Tour Operator
3.7

Hilkat
December 5th, 2025
5.0
Our river tour from Amsterdam to Budapest with Travel Marvel was simply exceptional. It was one of those...
Our river tour from Amsterdam to Budapest with Travel Marvel was simply exceptional. It was one of those once-in-a-lifetime experiences that we will never forget. The entire crew was outstanding — the Hotel Manager’s warm professionalism, the Tour Manager’s energy and knowledge, the Kitchen Manager and culinary team’s delicious meals, and the attentive service staff who made every moment feel special. The excursions were well-organised, the onboard activities were fun, and the music group added magic to every evening. We truly enjoyed every part of this journey.Show more
Elly
September 28th, 2025
5.0
The staff were fabulous, great locations, nice food. The only thing that marred a perfect trip was the laundry...
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Vaccines
- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
- Hepatitis A - Recommended for Greece.Turkey. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for Greece.Turkey. Ideally 2 months before travel.
- Typhoid - Recommended for Turkey. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
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- Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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- For any tour departing before August 13th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after August 13th, 2026, a minimum payment of $750 is required to confirm your booking with Travel Marvel. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 120 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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Aegean Explorer Istanbul → Athens (2026)

Itinerary

Istanbul

Gallipoli Peninsula

Included Activities

Mytilene

Optional Activities

Kusadasi and Ephesus

Included Activities

Patmos

Optional Activities

Delos and Mykonos

Optional Activities

Milos

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Departure

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What's Included

What's Not Included

Where You'll Stay