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Ancient Empires: Istanbul to Athens

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From Istanbul to Athens
4.4
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  • A waiter in a uniform holding a tray with a teapot and teacups, standing beside white orchids.
  • Lit-up ruins of the Celsus Library at night with visitors walking by.
  • A fine dining table with elegantly plated dishes and glasses of wine by the window.
  • A couple toasting with glasses of wine at a restaurant overlooking a scenic view.
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  • Large mosque with multiple minarets overlooking the sea under a clear sky.
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Istanbul

    Meals
    Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Board Scenic Ikon Discovery Yacht
    • Meet Captain and crew
    • Receive butler service orientation
    Landmarks
    Istanbul
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  2. Day 2

    Istanbul

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Explore Hagia Sophia
    • Visit Topkapi Palace
    • Wander Grand Bazaar

    Optional Activities

    • Turkish culinary experiences along waterways
    • Mint tea in traditional settings
    Landmarks
    Hagia Sophia
    Topkapi Palace
    Grand Bazaar
  3. Day 3

    Dardanelles - Kepez

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Cruise the Dardanelles Strait
    • Explore Kepez Old Town
    • Visit Hadrian's Gate

    Optional Activities

    • Hiking in surrounding parks and forests
    • Cycling in verdant forests
    • Beach relaxation
    Landmarks
    Dardanelles Strait
    Hadrian's Gate
    Kepez Old Town
  4. Day 4

    At Sea

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Cruise ANZAC Cove (weather permitting)
    • Onboard entertainment activities
    • Access to spa facilities
    • Gym, yoga and Pilates classes
    • Daily theatre entertainment

    Optional Activities

    • Spa treatments and services
    Landmarks
    ANZAC Cove
  5. Day 5

    Dikili (Pergamon)

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Pergamon Acropolis
    • Explore ancient theatre
    • View Altar of Zeus

    Optional Activities

    • Marina strolls
    • Seaside café dining
    Landmarks
    Pergamon Acropolis
    Ancient Theatre of Pergamon
    Altar of Zeus
  6. Day 6

    Kusadasi (Ephesus)

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Ephesus Library of Celsus
    • Explore Temple of Artemis
    • Wander Kusadasi bazaars

    Optional Activities

    • Turkish cuisine dining in Kusadasi
    Landmarks
    Library of Celsus
    Temple of Artemis
    Ephesus
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  7. Day 7

    Naxos

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Temple of Apollo

    Optional Activities

    • Explore old town with Venetian architecture
    • Beach relaxation
    • Local culinary experiences
    Landmarks
    Temple of Apollo
    Naxos Old Town
  8. Day 8

    Santorini

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Cycladic architecture
    • Visit blue-domed churches
    • Sunset viewing
    • Navigate narrow alleyways
    Landmarks
    Santorini Caldera
  9. Day 9

    Heraklion, Crete

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Palace of Knossos
    • Explore old town markets
    • View historic Venetian harbour

    Optional Activities

    • Authentic Cretan cuisine at waterfront tavernas
    Landmarks
    Palace of Knossos
    Venetian Harbour
  10. Day 10

    Milos

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Explore coloured rock formations
    • Beach exploration
    • Island landscape viewing
    Landmarks
    Adamas Harbour
  11. Day 11

    Hydra

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Explore cobblestone streets
    • Waterfront strolls
    • Beach relaxation
    Landmarks
    Hydra Port
  12. Day 12

    Piraeus (Athens)

    Meals
    Breakfast (Final indulgent breakfast on board)

    Included Activities

    • Final breakfast on board Scenic Ikon
    • View Acropolis
    • View Parthenon
    Landmarks
    Acropolis
    Parthenon
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