Classical World Unfolded
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Classical World Unfolded

9 nights · Istanbul → Athens · Seven Seas Explorer

Departure
24 Sep 2028
From
$8,299 per person
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Cruises › The Mediterranean › Greek Isles & Aegean

9 nights9 portsIstanbul → AthensSeven Seas Explorer

The Journey

Day by Day

9 nights · 9 ports

Day 1Istanbul
Day 2Canakkale
Day 3Izmir
Day 4Bodrum
Day 5Marmaris
Day 6Cruising The Mediterranean Sea
Day 7Rhodes
Day 8Heraklion
Day 9Milos
Day 10Athens (Piraeus)
Istanbul
Day 1
Istanbul

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

Embark

Canakkale
Day 2
Canakkale

The Dardanelles crossing, with Troy and Gallipoli on either shore.

Ashore

Izmir
Day 3
Izmir

Ashore

Bodrum
Day 4
Bodrum

Ashore

Marmaris
Day 5
Marmaris

Ashore

Scenic Cruising
Day 6
Scenic Cruising

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

Scenic Cruising

Rhodes
Day 7
Rhodes

The Knights’ walled city, still standing guard over its harbor.

Ashore

Heraklion
Day 8
Heraklion

Crete’s capital and the door to Knossos, older than myth.

Ashore

Milos
Day 9
Milos

Lunar white coves and the Aegean’s most extraordinary swimming.

Ashore

Athens (Piraeus)
Day 10
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

Seven Seas Explorer

The most inclusive luxury fare at sea: unlimited shore excursions, drinks, gratuities and specialty dining, all in the price.

Seven Seas Explorer
Seven Seas Explorer
Regent Seven Seas · 9 Nights · Istanbul → Athens

The most inclusive luxury fare at sea: unlimited shore excursions, drinks, gratuities and specialty dining, all in the price.

  • Unlimited shore excursions included
  • All-suite, nearly all-balcony ships
  • Specialty restaurants at no charge
  • Pre-cruise hotel night on most fares

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Ready When You Are

Sail Classical World Unfolded.

From $8,299 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 Fares are capacity-controlled and may change or be withdrawn without notice.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.