Ancient Empires: Athens to Istanbul Loyalty Departure
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Ancient Empires: Athens to Istanbul Loyalty Departure

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

Departure
5 May 2028
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$16,595 per person
Traveling solo
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Cruises › The Mediterranean › Greek Isles & Aegean

11 nights10 portsPiraeus (Athens), Greece → Istanbul, Turkey

The Journey

Day by Day

11 nights · 10 ports

Day 1Athens
Day 2Hydra
Day 3Adamas, Milos
Day 4Heraklion
Day 5Santorini
Day 6Naxos
Day 7Kusadasi
Day 8Dikili
Day 9At Sea
Day 10Canakkale
Day 11Istanbul
Day 12Istanbul
Athens
Day 1
Athens

Embark

Hydra
Day 2
Hydra

Ashore

Adamas, Milos
Day 3
Adamas, Milos

Ashore

Heraklion
Day 4
Heraklion

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

Ashore

Santorini
Day 5
Santorini

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

Ashore

Naxos
Day 6
Naxos

Ashore

Kusadasi
Day 7
Kusadasi

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

Ashore

Dikili
Day 8
Dikili

Ashore

At Sea
Day 9
At Sea

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

At Sea

Canakkale
Day 10
Canakkale

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

Ashore

Istanbul
Day 11
Istanbul

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

Disembark

Istanbul
Day 12
Istanbul

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The Route

Where You Sail

Your Ship

Scenic Ikon

A 6-star discovery yacht: all-verandah suites, butlers throughout, and a garage of toys from kayaks to a submersible.

Scenic Ikon
Scenic Ikon
Scenic · 11 Nights · Piraeus (Athens), Greece → Istanbul, Turkey

A 6-star discovery yacht: all-verandah suites, butlers throughout, and a garage of toys from kayaks to a submersible.

  • All-verandah suites with butler service
  • Truly all-inclusive: drinks, dining, tips
  • Helicopter and submersible aboard (optional)
  • Up to 10 dining experiences
  • Discovery team leads Zodiac and kayak outings

The Scenic Brochure›

Cabins & Suites

Category Per person
Grand Deluxe Verandah Suite$17,975
Grand Deluxe Verandah Suite$19,065
Master One Bedroom Suite$19,210
Master One Bedroom Suite$20,445
Signature Spa Suite$25,710
Horizon Suite$30,245
Scenic Yacht Suite$46,475
Grand Terrace Suite$49,085
Ikon Penthouse$58,200

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

Ready When You Are

Sail Ancient Empires: Athens to Istanbul Loyalty Departure.

From $16,595 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.