Admire the stunning jewels of the Aegean Sea on this 8-day Turkey to Greece cruise. Beginning in cultural Istanbul, explore the Turkish coast before sailing the lesser-known islands of Greece. Disembark daily to explore the fascinating ports of call of Canakkale, Dikili, Kusadasi, Patmos, Santorini, and more. Fall in love with the magic of the islands as you sail across the Aegean to Athens.
Highlights
Optional visits to Troy, Pergamon, and Ephesus
Explore Mykonos, Greece's most famous cosmopolitan island
Tour the ruins of Delos, a World Heritage Site
Swim and snorkel at Manganari, one of the most beautiful Aegean beaches
Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.
In the morning, arrive in Canakkale and enjoy an optional full day excursion to the cities of Troy and Assos. Troy, the legendary city of Homer's Iliad, fell during the Trojan War and have since been excavated. In the afternoon, visit the settlements of Alexandria Troa and Assos.
Arrive in Dikili and enjoy an optional excursion to the Greco-Roman city of Pergamon, which is famous for its Asclepion, the Acropolis, the Altar of Zeus, and the Temples of Athena, Trojan, and Dionysos.
Continue your explorations of ancient civilizations with an optional tour of Ephesus, one of the greatest archaeological sites in the Aegean region. As you tour this remarkably preserved Greek and Roman city, you may feel as if you’re about to encounter a toga-garbed resident or hear a chariot clattering down the main avenue, the same avenue down which Cleopatra and Mark Anthony rode in procession more than 2,000 years ago. In the afternoon, enjoy some free time shopping in the bazaar.
Spend the morning at a secluded beach, either Arkous or Lipsous Island. After lunch, sail to nearby Patmos and join an optional excursion to the Grotto and Monastery of St. John and the historic center of medieval Chora.
In the early morning, arrive in Delos, once the capital of Greece. Take an optional guided walking tour and visit the ruins of this UNESCO World Heritage Site which was unearthed in the 19th century. Return to the ship for an early afternoon swim, then sail for Mykonos. Arrive in the early afternoon and take the time to explore this glittering town.
Spend the morning at Manganari, one of the most beautiful beaches in the Aegean, for excellent swimming and snorkeling opportunities. Set sail for Santorini and enjoy an optional excursion to visit the Akrotiri excavations, the Museum, and the Villages. The tour ends in Oia just in time to experience one of Santorini's world famous sunsets.
Day 8: Athens
1 Breakfast
Arrive in Athens in the early morning and disembark after breakfast. Transfer either into the city or the airport for your continued independent journeys.
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Lower Deck, two twin beds or one double bed. Port hole windows, private bath facilities.
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Lower/Main Deck, two twin beds or one double bed. Port hole windows (Lower) or windows (Main), private bath facilities.
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Main Deck, two twin beds or one double bed. Double windows and private bath facilities.
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Upper "Horizons" Deck, double windows, special amenities and private marble bath facilities.
Child Discount:
Children between the ages of 7-10 sharing a cabin with two paying adults receive a 50% discount. Children between the ages of 10-16 sharing a cabin with two paying adults receive a 35% discount.
Initial deposit is 30%, and most travelers will call our office and pay the deposit with a credit card.
Final payment is due 70 days prior to departure by bank transfer, check or credit card. All final payments by credit card may be subject to a surcharge and maximum of $20,000 charge
The trip was terrific with great planning on your part. Most of the adventures were not mainstream and somewhat off the beaten path which made it especially enjoyable!! We felt taken care of and you all were readily available to respond to questions and issues. I would highly recommend your company and friends have already expressed interest based on our pictures and excitement.
Gale Cantor
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The response from Adventure Life to my first inquiry was prompt and promising. I worked with Jamie Broeckel, Trip Planner, via text, email, and phone calls- always extremely responsive and thorough with information and explaining the process to arrange a private tour for me to Malaysia Borneo. Within about week, the booking was complete and I made decisions because of Jamie's great customer service , friendly manner, and overall competence on behalf of the company's travel expertise. Now I have an itinerary, additional Trip Planner Assistants, several links for vital information for traveling to Maylasia, etc. Still many details for Sept. trip, but now the heavy lifting is done and I can enjoy the rest of the anticipation and research!! Thanks Jamie- you are amazing!!!!
Susan Campo
2 days ago
The trip was not only memorable for the amount of animals we saw but also for the people and accommodations at the two camps where we stayed. Our first guide, BK, was a wealth of information about the animals, landscape and down to the plants and what they were used for. Everyday out was a learning experience with him. All the people at the camps were gracious and the food was excellent.
Our second camp in the Okavanga was just as good as the first as far as the staff, accommodations, food and animals. After our experience at the first camp we amazed that the high quality remained the same. Our guide, G, made sure we were able to enjoy every experience including a rush through the bush to witness a cheetah and an ensuing hunt that he heard over his radio.
In both camps there were enough guides out that if they saw something the other guides were informed which helped in seeing as much as possible. It was also nice that the concessions were large enough that we did not have vehicles following each other throughout the day.
Normally there is always something in a trip of this length that we think could be improved upon but this is the rare case where we cannot think of anything. From the time we left the States to when we returned it was one of the most hassle free vacations we took.
Perhaps emphasizing the use of the laundry facilities at the camps would be useful because of the luggage restrictions would be the only thing I can think of as an improvement to future clients.
Kenneth Dropek
3 days ago
Mary was so pleasant and professional. She made sure all of our questions were answered.