Ancient Empires: Istanbul to Athens
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Ancient Empires: Istanbul to Athens

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

Departure
16 May 2028
From
$17,395 per person
Traveling solo
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Cruises › The Mediterranean › Greek Isles & Aegean

11 nights9 portsIstanbul, Turkey → Piraeus (Athens), Greece

The Journey

Day by Day

11 nights · 9 ports · 2 departures

Day 1Istanbul
Day 2Istanbul
Day 3Cruising the Dardanelles, Turkey > Kepez (Çanakkale), Turkey
Day 4At Sea
Day 5Dikili
Day 6Kusadasi
Day 7Naxos
Day 8Santorini
Day 9Heraklion
Day 10Adamas, Milos
Day 11Hydra
Day 12Athens
Istanbul
Day 1
Istanbul

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

Embark

Istanbul
Day 2
Istanbul
Cruising the Dardanelles, Turkey > Kepez (Çanakkale), Turkey
Day 3
Cruising the Dardanelles, Turkey > Kepez (Çanakkale), Turkey

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

Cruising the Dardanelles, Turkey > Kepez (Çanakkale), Turkey

At Sea
Day 4
At Sea

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

At Sea

Dikili
Day 5
Dikili

Ashore

Kusadasi
Day 6
Kusadasi

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

Ashore

Naxos
Day 7
Naxos

Ashore

Santorini
Day 8
Santorini

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

Ashore

Heraklion
Day 9
Heraklion

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

Ashore

Adamas, Milos
Day 10
Adamas, Milos

Ashore

Hydra
Day 11
Hydra

Ashore

Athens
Day 12
Athens

Disembark

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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 · Istanbul, Turkey → Piraeus (Athens), Greece

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

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Cabins & Suites

Category Per person
Deluxe Verandah Suite$18,770
Grand Deluxe Verandah Suite$18,825
Grand Deluxe Verandah Suite$19,980
Master One Bedroom Suite$20,090
Master One Bedroom Suite$21,410
Signature Spa Suite$26,910
Horizon Suite$31,640
Scenic Yacht Suite$48,635
Ikon Penthouse$60,845

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

Ready When You Are

Sail Ancient Empires: Istanbul to Athens.

From $17,395 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.