Ancient Empires: Turkey, Istanbul & Athens - Cruise & Land Journey
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Ancient Empires: Turkey, Istanbul & Athens - Cruise & Land Journey

16 nights · Istanbul → Piraeus (Athens), Greece

Departure
11 May 2028
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$20,270 per person
Traveling solo
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Cruises › The Mediterranean › Greek Isles & Aegean

16 nights9 portsIstanbul → Piraeus (Athens), Greece

The Journey

Day by Day

16 nights · 9 ports · 2 departures

Day 1Istanbul
Day 2Cappadocia
Day 3Cappadocia
Day 4Konya
Day 5Pamukkale
Day 6Pamukkale to Istanbul
Day 7Istanbul
Day 8Cruising the Dardanelles, Turkey > Kepez (Çanakkale), Turkey
Day 9At Sea
Day 10Dikili
Day 11Kusadasi
Day 12Naxos
Day 13Santorini
Day 14Heraklion
Day 15Adamas, Milos
Day 16Hydra
Day 17Athens
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

At Sea
Day 3
At Sea

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

At Sea

At Sea
Day 4
At Sea

A quiet day between ports, the deck unhurried and the water in every direction.

At Sea

At Sea
Day 5
At Sea

Time to slow down: a lounger, the observation deck, and open ocean to the rail.

At Sea

At Sea
Day 6
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 7
Istanbul
Cruising the Dardanelles, Turkey > Kepez (Çanakkale), Turkey
Day 8
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 9
At Sea

A quiet day between ports, the deck unhurried and the water in every direction.

At Sea

Dikili
Day 10
Dikili

Ashore

Kusadasi
Day 11
Kusadasi

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

Ashore

Naxos
Day 12
Naxos

Ashore

Santorini
Day 13
Santorini

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

Ashore

Heraklion
Day 14
Heraklion

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

Ashore

Adamas, Milos
Day 15
Adamas, Milos

Ashore

Hydra
Day 16
Hydra

Ashore

Athens
Day 17
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 · 16 Nights · Istanbul → 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

The Scenic Brochure›

Cabins & Suites

Category Per person
Deluxe Verandah Suite$21,645
Grand Deluxe Verandah Suite$21,700
Grand Deluxe Verandah Suite$22,855
Master One Bedroom Suite$22,965
Master One Bedroom Suite$24,285
Signature Spa Suite$29,785
Horizon Suite$34,515
Scenic Yacht Suite$51,510
Ikon Penthouse$63,720

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

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Sail Ancient Empires: Turkey, Istanbul & Athens - Cruise & Land Journey.

From $20,270 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.