A Journey Through A Tapestry Of Serenity & Island Delights
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A Journey Through A Tapestry Of Serenity & Island Delights

7 nights · Istanbul → Athens · Explora II

Departure
13 Sep 2027
From
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Cruises › The Mediterranean › Greek Isles & Aegean

7 nights7 portsIstanbul → AthensExplora II

The Journey

Day by Day

7 nights · 7 ports

Day 1Istanbul
Day 2At Sea
Day 3Marmaris
Day 4Patmos
Day 5Syros Island
Day 6Agios Nikolaos
Day 7Mikonos
Day 8Athens (Piraeus)
Istanbul
Day 1
Istanbul

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

Embark

At Sea
Day 2
At Sea

A full day at sea: the pools, the spa, a long lunch, and the horizon doing all the work.

At Sea

Marmaris
Day 3
Marmaris

Ashore

Patmos
Day 4
Patmos

The island of the Revelation, its hilltop monastery ringed in white.

Ashore

Syros Island
Day 5
Syros Island

Ashore

Agios Nikolaos
Day 6
Agios Nikolaos

A lake-hearted harbor town on Crete’s gentlest gulf.

Ashore

Mikonos
Day 7
Mikonos

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

Ashore

Athens (Piraeus)
Day 8
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

Explora II

The Aponte family’s luxury project: ocean-front suites, nine culinary experiences, and an unhurried European sensibility.

Explora II
Explora II
Explora Journeys · 7 Nights · Istanbul → Athens

The Aponte family’s luxury project: ocean-front suites, nine culinary experiences, and an unhurried European sensibility.

  • All ocean-front suites with terraces
  • Nine distinct culinary experiences
  • Four pools including an adults-only retreat
  • Generous included drinks and gratuities

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From $5,010 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 Fares are capacity-controlled and may change or be withdrawn without notice.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.