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Istanbul to Athens Adventure 2027

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From Istanbul to Athens
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  • Hagia Sophia in Istanbul glowing in warm sunset light, framed by gardens with autumn foliage.
  • Circular marina filled with fishing boats and yachts bordered by white city buildings on a bright day.
  • Colorful hillside town with large ‘KUSADASI’ sign overlooking the Aegean coast.
  • Aerial view of Mykonos whitewashed town, iconic windmills, and turquoise Aegean Sea.
  • Iconic blue-domed churches of Oia perched on Santorini’s caldera cliffs above a shimmering sea.
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Sailing
Catch the wind and set sail for new horizons
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 182
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Istanbul

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Welcome and Farewell Reception & Dinner)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Hagia Sophia
    • Visit Grand Bazaar
    • Explore Istanbul's historic skyline
    Landmarks
    Hagia Sophia
    Grand Bazaar
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Dardanelles - Kepez

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Sail through the Dardanelles Strait

    Optional Activities

    • Explore World War I memorials at Gallipoli
    • Visit Troy's archaeological ruins
    • Enjoy Kepez's seaside cafés and natural landscapes
    Landmarks
    Dardanelles Strait
    Gallipoli
    Troy
  3. Day 3

    Kusadasi

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Explore the ancient city of Ephesus
    • Wander marble streets and view grand columns and temples
    • Visit the Library of Celsus
    • Browse vibrant bazaars in Kusadasi
    • Walk along seaside promenades
    Landmarks
    Ephesus
    Library of Celsus
  4. Day 4

    Patmos

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Visit the Monastery of Saint John the Theologian
    • Explore Chora's cobblestone lanes and whitewashed houses
    • Visit the Cave of the Apocalypse
    • Explore traditional villages
    • Visit pristine coves
    • Enjoy authentic Greek cuisine with freshly caught seafood
    Landmarks
    Monastery of Saint John the Theologian
    Cave of the Apocalypse
    Chora
  5. Day 5

    Delos - Mykonos

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Explore Delos archaeological site

    Optional Activities

    • Wander among ancient ruins and temples in Delos
    • View grand mosaics in Delos
    • Explore Mykonos's narrow lanes
    • Visit whitewashed houses and chapels in Mykonos
    • Browse chic boutiques in Mykonos
    • Dine at waterfront tavernas in Mykonos
    • Visit iconic windmills in Mykonos
    Landmarks
    Delos
    Mykonos
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  6. Day 6

    Santorini

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Fira for caldera views
    • Explore Oia's blue-domed churches and narrow lanes
    • Relax on volcanic-sand beaches
    • Sample crisp local wines
    Landmarks
    Fira
    Oia
    Itinerary Image 1
  7. Day 7

    Milos

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Sarakiniko landscape
    • Visit fishing villages of Klima
    • Visit fishing villages of Pollonia
    • Explore the island's archaeological museum
    Landmarks
    Sarakiniko
    Klima
    Pollonia
  8. Day 8

    Athens (Piraeus)

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Visit the Acropolis
    • View the Parthenon
    • Explore contemporary Athens
    Landmarks
    Acropolis
    Parthenon
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