Seven Day Cruise to Istanbul and the Greek Islands (2025).
A spectacular Cruise from Athens!
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| Seven day Greek island cruise to Istanbul |
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Cruise per day Itinerary
An incredible itinerary including calls at Istanbul and some of the most iconic Greek islands.
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| Day 1 Saturday |
| 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 of the cruise; 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 cruise ship will dock in the 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 7 |
| Santorini |
Today the cruiseship will call at the beautiful island of Santorini.
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
(disembaktion ports and procedure are weather permitting).
In the late evening the ship will sail from Santorini to the port of Athens (Piraeus).
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| Day 8 |
| Disembarkation. Athens (Piraeus), Greece |
| An early breakfast is served onboard before you disembark the cruise ship.
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The seven day Eclectic Aegean cruise is one of the most interesting of the cruises as the itinerary includes the visit to Istanbul.
The Eclectic Aegean cruise sails on Saturdays from Piraeus on selected dates (see below).
With very few sailings, this cruise is in very high demand.
Seven Day cruise itinerary (2024)
Eclectic Itinerary
Timetable of the 7 day Cruise to Istanbul and the Greek islands
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Ports |
Arrival |
Departure |
| Sat |
Athens, Greece |
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15:00 |
| Sun |
Istanbul, Turkey |
15:00 |
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| Mon |
Istanbul, Turkey |
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18:00 |
| Tue |
Kavala, Greece |
11:00 |
20:00 |
| Wed |
Thessaloniki, Greece |
08:00 |
19:00 |
| Thu |
Volos, Greece |
08:00 |
18:30 |
| Fri |
Santorini*, Greece |
09:00 |
20:00 |
| Sat |
Athens, Greece |
07:00 |
- |
| * disembarkation by tenders (weather permitting) |
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2024 Seven Day Aegean Eclectic [Istanbul] cruise Departure Dates
Cruising from Piraeus on Saturdays [2024]
Seven Day Cruise to Istanbul and the Greek islands
2024 Seven Day Eclectic Aegean Cruise - useful information
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Dining and Diets on the Greek island cruise
Meals Included
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner are included in the price of the cruise ticket.
These are served in the dining areas and on occasion also on deck (lunches when weather permits).
The meals are nice and cater to the tastes of all, there is good choice and a Greek flavor to the menus.
Diets
If you have any specific dietary requirements, allergies or intolerance to any ingredients, you need to advise the cruise line in advance so necessary adjustments be made, wherever this is possible.
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Dress Code on the Cruise Ship
General
If you are traveling during the hot months (May-Sep), light, light colored, cotton clothes which “breathe” will keep you cool. Take with you your bathing suits if you wish to swim. It is good to have with you sunglasses, a hat and of course sun protection for the open spaces and the pool. For the evening it is best to bring a cardigan or light jacket, as it is possible that the weather may be cool on open decks; also remember the vessel is air conditioned). If you intend to use the gym aboard the ship, ensure to pack sports clothes and shoes, as well as the necessary accessories.
Dinning dress code
In both the restaurants and the public spaces on the ship, one ought to be country club casually dressed. Bathing suits & shorts are not allowed in the restaurants where casual dress is compulsory, for aesthetical and hygiene reasons. If you wish to have a meal on deck in your swimwear, you can enjoy the great range of the buffet on the deck (weather permitting), without having to change for lunch.
Formal Nights
Formal wear should be worn for the Gala Night and Captains Cocktail which take place during Seven day cruises. Formal dress entails, for women: Cocktail dress or a smart outfit, for men: Suit (trousers, shirt, jacket) and a necktie.
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Drinks on the Cruise ship
The cruise rates include drink packages.
There are different options to choose from including alcoholic and non-alcoholic packages.
(we will quote with packages included)
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Aegean Sea Shore Excursions
Cruising this amazing area of the world has an added bonus: the very interesting ports of call. Aegean cruises can be categorized as destination cruises as the main highlight are actually the ports of call. On all the islands there are excursions organized by the ship, in which you can participate at an extra cost.
The shore excursions are a highlight of the cruise and you should examine what options are available to you and choose the ones that you find interesting.
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Mobile Phones usage on the Greek Island Cruise
Aegean Sea cruises have an extra good thing going for them…. Mobile phone reception is available during most of the cruise. All the Greek islands have excellent mobile phone coverage this means that on the greater part of the cruise you will have good signal. The only times when you will not be able to use the phone is on long crossings, even though these are few and mostly done at night.
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Internet on the Cruise ship
You can browse the internet on the ship but this is quite expensive and done at a designated area of the ship that has computers with access, or where the WIFI of the vessel has coverage.
A good “tip” to have in mind is that in Greece most cafes offer free Wi-Fi to all their customers. So if you want to use Wi-Fi, and as the ship is in port for many hours, it is a good option to enjoy some time at a local café and use the free Wi-Fi.
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Smoking on the Cruise ship
Smoking is not allowed in any of the indoor areas of the cruise ship.
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