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Greek Islands from the Corinth Canal to the Bosporus

12 days
Start and end in Athens
4.1 (39 reviews)
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Ancient Wonders
Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks
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. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Athens (Piraeus)

    Athens (Piraeus)
    Landmarks
    Athens
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 2

    Corinth Canal - Itea

    Corinth Canal - Itea
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Transit the Corinth Canal

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of Delphi including Sanctuary of Apollo, Sacred Way, Temple of Apollo, ancient Theatre, Castalian Spring, and Delphi Archaeological Museum (4 hours, Active level, extra expense, must be pre-booked)
    Landmarks
    Corinth Canal
    Sanctuary of Apollo
    Temple of Apollo
    Delphi Archaeological Museum
    Castalian Spring
  4. Day 3

    Katakolon

    Katakolon
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of Olympia including Temple of Zeus, Temple of Hera, Shrine of Pelops, Treasury, Palaestra, Gymnasium, and Archaeological Museum of Olympia visit (Moderate level, 4 hours, extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Ancient Olympia
    Temple of Zeus
    Temple of Hera
    Archaeological Museum of Olympia
  5. Day 4

    Chania, Crete

    Chania, Crete
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Local folklore performance on board featuring four dancers performing traditional Greek dances with live traditional music (1 hour)

    Optional Activities

    • EmeraldACTIVE - Guided visit of Chania and Botanical Gardens including Botanical Park and Old Town exploration with free time (Moderate level, 4 hours 30 minutes)
    • DiscoverMORE - Walking Tour of Chania with Cretan Olive Oil Tasting including traditional olive estate visit with tasting of four distinctive olive oils, historic Venetian Harbour visit, and Municipal Market browsing (Active level, 3 hours 45 minutes, extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Chania
    Venetian Harbour
    Botanical Park
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 5

    Santorini

    Santorini
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Round-trip cable car ticket from Old Port of Gialos to Fira with views of the caldera
    • Independent exploration of Fira including caldera rim walks, local shops, and panoramic viewpoints

    Optional Activities

    • Akrotiri archaeological site visit (Greek Pompeii)
    • Traditional Santorini winery tour with wine tasting overlooking the caldera
    • Visit to Oia village with whitewashed houses and blue-domed churches
    • Exploration of Thirassia Island views
    Landmarks
    Old Port of Gialos
    Fira
    Akrotiri Archaeological Site
    Oia
    Itinerary Image 1
  7. Day 6

    Mykonos

    Mykonos
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • DiscoverMORE - Explore Mykonos Town Highlights on Foot including Panagia Paraportiani church visit, Church of St. Nicholas, Little Venice waterfront district, Mykonos Windmills, traditional Greek cheese pie at local bakery, and free time to browse boutiques (Moderate level, 2 hours 30 minutes, extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Mykonos Town
    Panagia Paraportiani
    Church of St. Nicholas
    Mykonos Windmills
    Little Venice
    Itinerary Image 1
  8. Day 7

    Kusadasi

    Kusadasi
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Ephesus including Magnesia Gate entry, Forum, Library of Celsus, Great Theatre, Terrace Houses with mosaics and frescoes, local cooperative visit with traditional Turkish folklore performance and regional delicacies, local drinks, and wine (Active level, 5 hours 30 minutes)
    Landmarks
    Ephesus
    Library of Celsus
    Great Theatre
    Terrace Houses
    Itinerary Image 1
  9. Day 8

    Kepez (Çanakkale)

    Kepez (Çanakkale)
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • DiscoverMORE - The Legendary City of Troy including archaeological site exploration with guide explaining Troy's history, ancient defensive walls, Trojan War stories, modern Wooden Horse replica, and Troy Museum visit with artefacts and interactive displays (Moderate level, 4 hours 30 minutes, extra expense)
    • DiscoverMORE - Guided Tour of ANZAC Cove and Gallipoli Peninsula including Anzac Cove, Lone Pine Cemetery, Beach Cemetery, 57th Regiment Memorial and Cemetery, Chunuk Bair visit with New Zealand Memorial and Mustafa Kemal Atatürk statue, with guide insights into events and personal stories (Moderate level, 5 hours, extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Dardanelles Strait
    Ancient Troy
    Troy Museum
    Gallipoli Peninsula Historical National Park
    Anzac Cove
    Lone Pine Cemetery
    Beach Cemetery
    Chunuk Bair
  10. Day 9

    Istanbul

    Istanbul
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and Grand Bazaar guided tour including Sultanahmet Square visit (Hippodrome site, Egyptian Obelisk, Serpentine Column, German Fountain), Blue Mosque exploration with domes, minarets, and blue Iznik tiles, Hagia Sophia visit as Byzantine cathedral and current mosque, and Grand Bazaar exploration with nearly 4,000 shops offering carpets, ceramics, jewellery, spices, textiles, and traditional handicrafts (Moderate level, 5 hours)
    Landmarks
    Istanbul
    Sultanahmet Square
    Blue Mosque
    Hagia Sophia
    Grand Bazaar
    Hippodrome
    Egyptian Obelisk
    Serpentine Column
    Itinerary Image 1
  11. Day 10

    Istanbul

    Istanbul
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Topkapi Palace tour including Harem exploration
    • Basilica Cistern visit with 336 marble columns and Medusa head column bases
    • Grand Bazaar shopping and local goods browsing
    • Spice Bazaar exploration with traditional Turkish cuisine sampling
    • Turkish Bath Experience at Hurrem Sultan Hamam with full-body cleansing ritual and foam massage
    Landmarks
    Topkapi Palace
    Basilica Cistern
    Grand Bazaar
    Spice Bazaar
    Hurrem Sultan Hamam
    Blue Mosque
    Hagia Sophia
  12. Day 11

    At Sea

    At Sea
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Use of infinity-style pool
    • Sky Deck access with panoramic views
    • Observation Lounge access
  13. Day 12

    Athens (Piraeus)

    Athens (Piraeus)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Transfer to airport

    Optional Activities

    • Athens City tour with Acropolis including guided visit to Acropolis, Parthenon, Erechtheion, Temple of Athena Nike, Propylaea, Odeon of Herodes Atticus, and charming neighbourhood of Plaka with market streets and sampling of authentic Greek specialities (5 hours, Active level, extra expense, book on board)
    Landmarks
    Acropolis
    Parthenon
    Erechtheion
    Temple of Athena Nike
    Propylaea
    Odeon of Herodes Atticus
    Plaka

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    Capacity
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    Built
    2022
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    2022
    Guests
    100
    Guests
    100
    Crew
    68
    Crew
    68
    Length
    110 metres / 360.9 feet
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    110 metres / 360.9 feet
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    5300 gt
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    5300 gt
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    Cruising Speed
    22 kn / 41 kph / 25 mph
    Cruising Speed
    22 kn / 41 kph / 25 mph
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