A Journey Through Mythical Isles & Captivating Shores
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A Journey Through Mythical Isles & Captivating Shores

7 nights · Athens → Istanbul · Explora II

Departure
10 May 2027
From
$4,425 per person
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Cruises › The Mediterranean › Greek Isles & Aegean

7 nights7 portsAthens → IstanbulExplora II

The Journey

Day by Day

7 nights · 7 ports · 3 departures

Day 1Athens (Piraeus)
Day 2Nafplion
Day 3Paros
Day 4Skiathos
Day 5Volos
Day 6Kusadasi
Day 7At Sea
Day 8Istanbul
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

Nafplion
Day 2
Nafplion

Greece’s prettiest town: Venetian fortresses and a harbor made for an evening stroll.

Ashore

Paros
Day 3
Paros

Ashore

Skiathos
Day 4
Skiathos

Ashore

Volos
Day 5
Volos

Ashore

Kusadasi
Day 6
Kusadasi

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

Ashore

At Sea
Day 7
At Sea

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

At Sea

Istanbul
Day 8
Istanbul

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

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 · Athens → Istanbul

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 $4,425 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 Fares are capacity-controlled and may change or be withdrawn without notice.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.