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Greek Islands from the Corinth Canal to the Bosporus 2026

12 days

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Start and end in Athens

4.3

28 traveler reviews

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Gold Operator: Emerald Cruises
In-depth Cultural: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 182
Ages 12+

Places You’ll See

Athens
Piraeus
Olympia
Santorini
Mykonos
Kusadasi
Istanbul

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Highlights

Cruise through the historic Corinth Canal
Explore ancient Olympia, birthplace of the Games
Stroll through Chania's Venetian harbour
Watch the sunset in Santorini's Oia village
Discover Istanbul's rich cultural landmarks

Itinerary

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Introduction

Day 1 Athens (Piraeus), Greece
Day 2 Transit the Corinth Canal - Itea, Greece
Day 3 Katakolon, Greece
Day 4 Chania, Greece
Day 5 Santorini, Greece
Day 6 Mykonos, Greece
Day 7 Kusadasi, Turkey
Day 8 Cruise the Dardanelles - Kepez, Turkey
Day 9 Cruise the Sea of Marmara & Bosporus - Istanbul, Turkey
Day 10 Istanbul, Turkey
Day 11 At sea
Day 12 Athens (Piraeus), Greece

What's Included

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What's Not Included

Flights
Insurance
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Additional Services

Operated by

Emerald Cruises

4.3

(28 reviews)

Number of tours

568

Age Range

12 to 90 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

92%

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Cancellation Policy

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Customer Reviews

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Emerald Cruises
4.3

Lynn
· July 23rd, 2025
This is the best river cruise we have had. The itinerary, staff, and organisation was excellent. The atmosphere was friendly and warm. We made some new, life-long friends. What a shame it had to end.
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Good to Know

Tour ID: 284126

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Vaccines
- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
- Hepatitis A - Recommended for Greece and Turkey. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for Greece and Turkey. Ideally 2 months before travel.
- Typhoid - Recommended for Turkey. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
Visa
- Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
- Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
Payment information
- For any tour departing before February 20th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after February 20th, 2026, a minimum payment of $1,000 is required to confirm your booking with Emerald Cruises. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 95 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
- The following cards are accepted for "Emerald Cruises" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
Cancellation Policy
- TourRadar can request Emerald Cruises to hold spaces for you for up to 48 hours without any credit card details.
- TourRadar is an authorized Agent of Emerald Cruises. Please familiarize yourself with the Emerald Cruises payment, cancellation and refund conditions.
Accessibility
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