Day 1 |
Embarkation! Athens (Piraeus), Greece |
Welcome on board!
After embarkation this afternoon, on board, a range of activities are available to you; sip a cocktail by the pool, try your luck in the casino, work-out in the fitness center or just relax and soak up the glorious Mediterranean sun.
You will be wined and dined with an array of enticing international and Greek cuisine.
Set sail for the first port of call, the amazing Istanbul.
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Day 2 |
Istanbul |
Arival in Istanbul!
Istanbul, formerly Constantinople, ancient Byzantium, largest city and principal seaport of Turkey. It was the capital of both the Byzantine Empire and the Ottoman Empire.
Lauded in antiquity as "the second Rome", this is a city where you most certainly should roam culture and excitement lie around every corner and more than 2000 years of history await you.
Highlights include the Hippodrome, the Blue Mosque and the Topkapi Palace, the official residence of the Ottoman Sultans and the home to the Spoonmaker`s Diamond, the 7th largest diamond in the world.
The ship will dock in the late afternoon. After lunch, optional tours will allow you to explore Istanbul to its fullest.
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Day 3 |
Istanbul |
Your second day in Istanbul. Take the opportunity to explore this amazing city; for centuries it has been the connection between east and west.
Apart from the very interesting sightseeing tours; the city itself is well worth exploring and finding your favorite parts.
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Day 4 |
Canakkale |
Canakkale a city on the Dardanelles Strait. It’s a gateway to the Gallipoli WWI battlefields, north of the narrow strait. The archaeological site at Troy, including an ancient theater, is southwest of the city.
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Day 5 |
Volos |
Volos, cradled within a bay at the northern end of the Pagasitikos Gulf, a superb natural harbour that’s sheltered by the long arm of the Pelion Peninsula.
Both a lively university town and a major Greek port.
Although not a tourist destination it has a beautiful waterfront, and is a gateway to the majestic Meteora monasteries.
If you chose not to go to Meteora, Volos is also known for its local cuisine and small restaurants offering the traditional drink “Tsipouro” with local tastes.
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Day 6 |
Crete |
Early morning breakfast will be served onboard as the ship docks at the port of Heraklio (Crete). The capital city of Crete is a bustling town with centuries of history.
In Heraklion you have the opportunity to participate in a marvelous excursion to Knossos, Crete’s must-see historical attraction, the Palace of Knossos, the capital of Minoan Crete.
Alternatively explore the town of Heraklion and enjoy a coffee in one of the outdoor cafes.
In the afternoon a walk through the town and the main market is interesting; and of course Crete is known for excellent food options!
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Day 7 |
Santorini (morning) Mykonos (Afternoon and overnight) |
Today the cruise visits the two beautiful islands, Santorini and Mykonos.
Early morning breakfast will be served onboard as the ship arrives in Santorini. Marvel at the captivating views of this magnificent island. As you approach Santorini from the water, it's hard not to be awed by the sheer cliffs that soar above a turquoise sea, by the fact that you're sailing in an immense crater of a drowned volcano and that before you lies an island shaped by an ancient eruption cataclysmic beyond imagining.
Passengers participating in the optional tour to Oia and Thira will disembark first via tender boats to Athenios Port where motor coaches will await. All other passengers will disembark via tender boats to Santorini`s small port where you can experience a fantastic journey up the caldera by cable car.
Departure from Santorini at 13:00 and sail to Mykonos.
In the late afternoon, the ship will dock in Mykonos; an island that needs little introduction! A summer holiday meeting point for jet setters worldwide, this glittering, glamorous island has everything you expect: fantastic beaches with crystal clear water, whitewashed sugar-cube houses with blue wooden shutters, narrow streets to stroll around, and last, but not least an incredible nightlife!
One of most known islands in Greece with a beautiful port (old town). For the avid shoppers there are souvenir shops scattered everywhere, and fashion lovers will find top shops especially for fashion and jewelry. Walk the narrow alleyways of Mykonos town, the pebble streets with the white washed houses, and uncover more of the secrets of the island!
In the evening the pictoresque port and the area of little Venice are great locations to enjoy the local cuisine or a coffee at one of the numerous cafes.
At 02:00 the ship will sail for the port of Athens (Piraeus).
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Day 8 |
Disembarkation. Athens (Piraeus), Greece |
An early breakfast is served onboard before we disembark our cruise ship.
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