Greek Islands from the Corinth Canal to the Bosporus
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Greek Islands from the Corinth Canal to the Bosporus

11 nights · Athens (Piraeus), Greece → Istanbul, Turkey

Departure
4 Sep 2027
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$12,345 per person
Traveling solo
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Cruises › The Mediterranean › Greek Isles & Aegean

11 nights9 portsAthens (Piraeus), Greece → Istanbul, Turkey

The Journey

Day by Day

11 nights · 9 ports · 2 departures

Day 1Athens (Piraeus)
Day 2Itea
Day 3Katakolon
Day 4Chania
Day 5Santorini
Day 6Mikonos
Day 7Kusadasi
Day 8Cruising through the Dardanelles - Kepez, Turkey
Day 9Istanbul
Day 10Istanbul
Day 11At Sea
Day 12Athens (Piraeus)
Athens (Piraeus)
Day 1
Athens (Piraeus)

The Acropolis above, the world’s first democracy below, and dinner in Plaka after the crowds sail on.

Embark

Itea
Day 2
Itea

Ashore

Katakolon
Day 3
Katakolon

The little port for Olympia, where the games began.

Ashore

Chania
Day 4
Chania

Crete’s Venetian harbor, lighthouse and all.

Ashore

Santorini
Day 5
Santorini

The caldera rim at golden hour is the single most photographed view in the Mediterranean.

Ashore

Mikonos
Day 6
Mikonos

Whitewashed lanes, windmills, and the best people-watching in the Aegean.

Ashore

Kusadasi
Day 7
Kusadasi

The gateway to Ephesus, where the Library of Celsus still stands two millennia on.

Ashore

Cruising through the Dardanelles - Kepez, Turkey
Day 8
Cruising through the Dardanelles - Kepez, Turkey

Scenic cruising: the ship eases through the day’s best water with the deck rails lined.

Cruising through the Dardanelles - Kepez, Turkey

Istanbul
Day 9
Istanbul

Two continents, one skyline: minarets, bazaars and the Bosphorus between.

Ashore

Istanbul
Day 10
Istanbul
At Sea
Day 11
At Sea

Nothing on the schedule but the sea. This is the part of the sailing people book it for.

At Sea

Athens (Piraeus)
Day 12
Athens (Piraeus)

The Acropolis above, the world’s first democracy below, and dinner in Plaka after the crowds sail on.

Disembark

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The Route

Where You Sail

Your Ship

Emerald Raiya

A 100-guest superyacht built for warm water: marina platform off the stern, and every itinerary written around swimming.

Emerald Raiya
Emerald Raiya
Emerald Cruises · 11 Nights · Athens (Piraeus), Greece → Istanbul, Turkey

A 100-guest superyacht built for warm water: marina platform off the stern, and every itinerary written around swimming.

  • 100 guests, superyacht scale
  • Marina platform with water toys off the stern
  • Al fresco dining and an infinity pool aft
  • Wine and beer with lunch and dinner included
  • Anchorages the big ships cannot enter

The Emerald Brochure›

Cabins & Suites

Category Per person
Oceanview Stateroom$12,345
Balcony Suite$15,920
Balcony Suite$16,415
Balcony Suite$16,965
Terrace Suite$21,530
Yacht Suite$22,685
Owner's Suite$34,125

Fares are per person, cruise only. Airfare arranged separately.

Ready When You Are

Sail Greek Islands from the Corinth Canal to the Bosporus.

From $12,345 per person, and our planning from first question to the flight home.

Fares are per person, cruise only. Airfare additional. Fares are capacity-controlled and may change or be withdrawn without notice. Elevida Luxury Journeys is an independent affiliate of Travel Planners International.