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Aegean Explorer Athens → Istanbul (2026)

8 days

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From Athens to Istanbul

3.7

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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
Athens
Accommodation
Hotel (MS Caledonian Sky)
Day 2
Milos
Meals
Dinner (Gala Welcome Dinner)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Milos
- Visit Plaka
- Visit Sarakiniko beach
- Visit Pollonia fishing village
- Leisure time at Paleochori beach
- Gala Welcome Dinner
Landmarks
Sarakiniko Beach
Paleochori Beach
Day 3
Mykonos
Included Activities
- Leisure exploration of Delos
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Mykonos town (Chora)
- Island tour by coach including Ano Mera village, Panagia Tourliani Monastery, and Kalafatis beach
- Delos Sacred Site and Mykonos Walking Tour combination (includes Archaeological Museum of Delos visit and guided walking tour of Mykonos Old Town)
Landmarks
Delos
Terrace of the Lions
Archaeological Museum of Delos
Panagia Tourliani Monastery
Kalafatis Beach
Day 4
Patmos
Included Activities
- Leisure time in Patmos town
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Patmos including port of Skala, Cave of St. John, windmills of Chora, village of Grikos, and Greek meze dinner at a local restaurant
- Sacred Monastery and Grotto tour including Greek Orthodox 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 5
Kusadasi
Included Activities
- Visit to ancient city of Ephesus
- View Library of Celsus
Landmarks
Ephesus
Library of Celsus
Day 6
Mytilene
Included Activities
- Leisure time in Mytilene
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Mytilene and the Venetian Castle including historic churches and marketplace
- Olives and Ouzo tour including visit to Vrana Olive Press museum in Papados village and ouzo tasting with regional snacks in Perama
Landmarks
Venetian Castle
Vrana Olive Press
Day 7
Gallipoli
Meals
Dinner (Captain's Farewell Dinner)
Included Activities
- Visit to Gallipoli Peninsula
- View trenches and World War I memorials
- Visit Anzac Cove
- Visit Australian Memorial at Lone Pine
- Visit New Zealand Memorial at Chunuk Bair
- Captain's Farewell Dinner
Landmarks
Gallipoli Peninsula
Anzac Cove
Lone Pine Memorial
Chunuk Bair Memorial
Day 8
Departure
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Sarakiniko Beach
Paleochori Beach

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

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

Landmarks
Ephesus
Library of Celsus

Landmarks
Venetian Castle
Vrana Olive Press

Landmarks
Gallipoli Peninsula
Anzac Cove
Lone Pine Memorial
Chunuk Bair Memorial

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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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Travel Insurance

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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.
- Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
Payment information
- For any tour departing before August 12th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after August 12th, 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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Accessibility
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Aegean Explorer Athens → Istanbul (2026)

Itinerary

Athens

Milos

Included Activities

Mykonos

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Patmos

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Kusadasi

Included Activities

Mytilene

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Gallipoli

Included Activities

Departure

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What's Included

What's Not Included

Where You'll Stay