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Ancient Empires: Istanbul to Athens

12 days
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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.
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Istanbul

    Meals
    Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Board Scenic Ikon Discovery Yacht
    • Meet Captain and crew
    • Champagne welcome reception on deck
    Landmarks
    Hagia Sophia
    Topkapi Palace
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  2. Day 2

    Istanbul

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • Turkish cuisine dining experiences
    • Mint tea experiences
    Landmarks
    Grand Bazaar
    Hagia Sophia
    Topkapi Palace
  3. Day 3

    Dardanelles - Kepez

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Cruise through Dardanelles Strait
    • Visit Old Town, Kepez
    • Visit Hadrian's Gate, Kepez

    Optional Activities

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

    At Sea

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Cruise ANZAC Cove (weather permitting)
    • Onboard activities and entertainment
    • Access to onboard amenities

    Optional Activities

    • Spa treatments and services
    • Helicopter experiences
    • Submersible experiences
    Landmarks
    ANZAC Cove
  5. Day 5

    Dikili (Pergamon)

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • Waterfront strolls along marina
    • Local Turkish cuisine at seaside cafés
    Landmarks
    Pergamon Acropolis
    Altar of Zeus
    Pergamon Ancient Theatre
  6. Day 6

    Kusadasi (Ephesus)

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • Turkish cuisine dining experiences
    Landmarks
    Library of Celsus
    Temple of Artemis
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  7. Day 7

    Naxos

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Temple of Apollo, Naxos
    • Explore Naxos old town

    Optional Activities

    • Historic site exploration
    • Local cuisine tasting
    • Beach relaxation
    Landmarks
    Temple of Apollo
  8. Day 8

    Santorini

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Sunset viewing
    • Cycladic architecture exploration
    • Beach and waterfront activities
    Landmarks
    Santorini Caldera
  9. Day 9

    Heraklion, Crete

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Palace of Knossos

    Optional Activities

    • Explore old town markets
    • Venetian harbour viewing
    • Cretan cuisine dining experiences
    Landmarks
    Palace of Knossos
    Venetian Harbour
  10. Day 10

    Adamas Harbour, Milos

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Rock formation viewing and exploration
    • Beach activities
    • Island terrain exploration
    Landmarks
    Milos Island
  11. Day 11

    Hydra

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Explore Hydra port town

    Optional Activities

    • Cobblestone street exploration
    • Beach and waterfront activities
    Landmarks
    Hydra Port Town
  12. Day 12

    Piraeus (Athens)

    Meals
    Breakfast (Final indulgent breakfast on board ultra-luxury Discovery Yacht)

    Included Activities

    • Final breakfast on board Scenic Ikon
    • Disembarkation at Piraeus

    Optional Activities

    • Athens sightseeing and Acropolis visits
    Landmarks
    Acropolis
    Parthenon

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    Perfect trip Excellent to have everything included
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    Solid execution of itinerary and shipboard activities and service. Food was less than excellent but generous and...
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