12 nights. Turcaí, Greece, Cyprus

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dikili - turkey

Arrival: 10:00 - Departure: 20:00

Day 3

izmir - turkey

Arrival: 07:00 - Departure: 18:00

Day 4

samos, greece

Arrival: 08:00 - Departure: 19:00

Day 5

bodrum, turkey

Arrival: 07:00 - Departure: 21:00

Day 6

rhodes, greece

Arrival: 07:00 - Departure: 18:00

Day 7

antalya, turkey

Arrival: 08:00 - Departure: 19:00

Day 8

alanya - turkey

Arrival: 08:00 - Departure: 18:00

Day 9

limassol, cyprus

Arrival: 07:00 - Departure: 13:00

Day 10

kos - greece

Arrival: 11:00 - Departure: 18:00

Day 11

heraklion (iraklion), crete

Arrival: 08:00 - Departure: 18:00

Day 12

santorini, greece

Arrival: 08:00 - Departure: 18:00

Day 13

athens (piraeus), greece

Arrival: 05:00

Day 1

istanbul, turkey

Departure: 18:00

Istanbul owes its historical significance and its incredible cultural and architectural heritage to its perfect strategic location, straddling the Bosphorus straits which separate Europe and Asia Minor. Throughout most of its 2,500-year-long history, the city (first known as Byzantium, then as Constantinople and since 1930 as Istanbul) was a cultural melting pot. Today, its population of over 13 million is almost exclusively Turkish, and many of its people are recent migrants from provincial Turkey, drawn by the promise of jobs and careers in this vibrant, rapidly growing city. Istanbul is no longer the nation's capital, but is Turkey's economic and cultural powerhouse - a status emphasised by its role as a European City of Culture in 2010 and the award of UNESCO World Heritage listing to many of its most important landmarks, which range from stunning Ottoman mosques and Byzantine churches and catacombs to the columns of Hellenistic temples and the remains of massive medieval city walls. But there's more to Istanbul than Byzantine and Ottoman heritage. A rapidly growing economy has contributed to a thriving arts and music scene, with a wealth of new bars, clubs, private art galleries, restaurants and designer fashion outlets.

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Day 2

dikili - turkey

Arrival: 10:00 - Departure: 20:00

Day 3

izmir - turkey

Arrival: 07:00 - Departure: 18:00

İzmir is a city in the western extremity of Anatolia and the third most populous city in Turkey, after Istanbul and Ankara. The metropolitan area of İzmir extends along the outlying waters of the Gulf of İzmir and inland to the north across the delta of the Gediz River, to the east along an alluvial plain created by several small streams and to a slightly more rugged terrain in the south. MAIN TOURIST ATTRACTIONS • Beaches. Izmir has many beaches which are not too far from the city centre. • Konak Square • Asansör • Beaches. • Alsancak. • Karsiyaka • Kadifekale • Teleferik

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Day 4

samos, greece

Arrival: 08:00 - Departure: 19:00

Day 5

bodrum, turkey

Arrival: 07:00 - Departure: 21:00

Bodrum is a world-famous holiday and bustling resort that never sleeps. Located on the southern Aegean coast of Turkey, Bodrum is popular with tourists from all over the world because of its warm climate, deep-blue sea, natural beauty, magnificent coves and history, as well as for its exciting nightlife. Bodrum is a fascinating place as it has a pleasing contrast between the Ancient city and the modern resort. The castle of St Peter, dating back to medieval times, is a beautiful fortress that towers over the harbour area. There is also an underwater museum in the castle of St Peter, the Museum of Underwater Archaeology. Other major attractions in the city are the Bodrum Amphitheatre, the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus, Myndos Gate and Karakaya Village. There are lots to see and do in Bodrum, there is a huge variety of shops and a large bazaars with locals selling everything and anything you can think of. The evenings in Bodrum are for sitting idly in one of the many restaurants, dining on fresh seafood and other Aegean specialties.

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Day 6

rhodes, greece

Arrival: 07:00 - Departure: 18:00

Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese islands in terms of land area and also the island group's historical capital. Administratively the island forms a separate municipality within the Rhodes regional unit, which is part of the South Aegean region. The principal town of the island and seat of the municipality is Rhodes. It is located northeast of Crete, southeast of Athens and just off the Anatolian coast of Turkey. Rhodes' nickname is The Island of the Knights. MAIN TOURIST ATTRACTIONS • Asklipio Inland from Kiotari. In the little church there are fascinating displays, honouring the continuity of the cult of healing from ancient times to a modern midwife and nurse. • Cape Prasonisi. The southern-most tip of Rhodes. There is a peninsula connected to the main island by a sand bar. • Castle with acropolis over Lindos • Castle of Kastellos. • Castle of Monolithos. • Epta Piges. • Filerimos Hill. Medieval remains, a monastery and chapel. • Kamiros. Ancient ruins. • Tsambika Peak. • Rhodes Old Town - Palace of the Prince Grand Master. - Street of Knights. - Fortifications. • Valley of the Butterflies.

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Day 7

antalya, turkey

Arrival: 08:00 - Departure: 19:00

Antalya is the largest city on the Turkish Mediterranean coast, and is one of the hubs of the so-called Turkish Riviera. Boasting the most beautiful and cleanest shores of the Mediterranean, along with the long coastal line of Antalya, one encounters antique sites, old ports, monumental graves, dramatic shores, endless beaches, green forests, rivers and waterfalls. Kaleici, enclosed in ancient city walls, is Antalya’s Old Quarter. It is one of the liveliest parts in the city with shops, bars, restaurants and entertainment facilities. The streets of Kaleici extend to the old harbour, which is used as an international yacht marina today. In the picturesque Old Quarter, you’ll find examples of Hellenistic, Roman, Byzantine, Seljuk and Ottoman eras and numerous archaeological cities and historic buildings to explore. Antalya is an attractive city with shady palm-lined boulevards, considered by many as a paradise on earth and the pearl of the Mediterranean. Not bad, huh?

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Day 8

alanya - turkey

Arrival: 08:00 - Departure: 18:00

Alanya is a spa town on the central Mediterranean coast of Turkey (also known as the Turkish Riviera). Among its wide and hotel-lined beaches is Cleopatra Beach where, it is said, the Egyptian queen swam. Alanya Castle, a massive fort from the Seljuk era transformed into an open-air museum, is located on a rocky cliff on the beach line, next to the Ottoman villas with red roofs and the Octagonal Red Tower, a symbol of the city dating back to 1226.

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Day 9

limassol, cyprus

Arrival: 07:00 - Departure: 13:00

Limassol is the second largest city in Cyprus. After the Turkish invasion in 1974, it became the main sea port and has also developed into a significant tourist destination. Limassol Castle holds a dominant position among the landmarks and tourist attractions in the city. In Limassol, shore excursions offer a unique experience of exploring the city's various monuments and landmarks amidst the elaborate luxury of a cruise. Shore excursions bring tourists to places and attractions in and around Limassol, including Kolossi Castle, the Troodos Mountains, Omodos Village, Larnaka and Lefkara, Paphos and Nicosia.

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Day 10

kos - greece

Arrival: 11:00 - Departure: 18:00

Day 11

heraklion (iraklion), crete

Arrival: 08:00 - Departure: 18:00

Day 12

santorini, greece

Arrival: 08:00 - Departure: 18:00

Formed by the massive volcanic eruption which gave rise to the Atlantis legend, Santorini is the most striking island in the Aegean. The island is actually the outer rim of a sunken volcano, its entire eastern coast is a succession of small towns perched on high hills. Fira is the island’s dramatically situated capital. Perched on the cliffs, overlooking the sea, the town of Fira shares with the Parthenon the fame of the best known images of Greece. The narrow streets are filled with souvenir shops, lovely boutiques and a lot of jewellery shops. It has two beautiful churches, the Greek Orthodox and the Catholic Cathedral of St John the Baptist. It also has a small local museum. Nightlife in Fira is also quite lively with good restaurants and bars, plus a few nightclubs. The city is a spectacle in itself, with a climax at sunset. Another great place to enjoy the sunset is the town of Ia, a small village clinging to the rocky point of land at the northern tip of the island, 300m above the sea. The beaches in Santorini are much different than other beaches in Greece due to their special geographical features. Red and black volcanic pebbles lay the shores of Santorini beaches and steep cliffs provide a picturesque ambience. The most famous of Santorini beaches is the Red beach, while particularly popular are Perissa, Kamari and Perivolos. Santorini is a truly wonderful destination. The siting of some of its major towns along the clifftop rim of the caldera is one of the most spectacularly lovely sights in the world. The buildings seem to defy gravity in the way they cling to the cliffs and are stacked one on top of the other like so many sugar cubes. The sandy, multicoloured beaches are simply the icing on the cake.

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Day 13

athens (piraeus), greece

Arrival: 05:00

What you should know:

Itinerary

The order of the ports may vary depending on the date of departure.
Check your itinerary for exact departure and arrival times. The hours correspond to the local time of the port.
Itineraries can change at any time without prior notice.

Boarding and landing

For safety reasons, all passengers must board 2 hours before departure on day 1 of the cruise.
Disembarkation usually begins 2 hours after docking on the last day of the cruise.

12 nights. Turcaí, Greece, Cyprus

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