Itinerary
- Day 1
Athens
You'll land at Athens Airport where an English-speaking assistant meets you and handles your transfer to the hotel in the city centre. From there, the day is yours to settle in and get your bearings around the city.
- Day 2
Athens
After breakfast, you'll join a guided tour of Athens starting around 08:45. The route covers the Panathenaic Stadium, Temple of Olympian Zeus, Hadrian's Arch, Parliament, and then the Acropolis where you'll see the Parthenon and other classical structures. You're back by 13:30, leaving the afternoon and evening open to explore on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Athens Sightseeing Tour with expert guide
- Panathenaic Stadium visit
- Acropolis visit including Propylaea, Temple of Athena Nike, Erechtheion, and Parthenon
Landmarks Panathenaic Stadium Temple of Olympian Zeus Hadrian's Arch Parliament Acropolis Propylaea Temple of Athena Nike Erechtheion Parthenon Academy of Athens Syntagma Square - Day 3
Athens to Mykonos
Head to the port and board your cruise ship heading to Mykonos. By evening, you'll walk through the Old Town with its whitewashed buildings and narrow lanes, checking out the iconic white windmills that overlook the water.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise ship transfer from Athens to Mykonos
Optional Activities
- Evening walk in Mykonos Old Town
Landmarks Mykonos Old Town 
- Day 4
Kusadasi - Patmos
You arrive in Kusadasi this morning, which sits near the ancient city of Ephesus and the Temple of Artemis ruins, one of the Seven Wonders. In the afternoon, the ship sails to Patmos, a quiet Dodecanese island traditionally linked to St John and his Revelation.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise ship port stop in Kusadasi
- Cruise ship transfer to Patmos
Optional Activities
- Visit to Ephesus
- Temple of Artemis ruins exploration
Landmarks Temple of Artemis Ephesus 
- Day 5
Heraklion - Santorini
Sail to Heraklion in Crete, Greece's largest island with deep Minoan roots. You'll get a free visit to the Palace of Knossos, the legendary seat of King Minos. Later, sail toward Santorini where dramatic cliffs meet whitewashed villages, and you'll see the famous blue-domed church in Oia and sweeping caldera views.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise ship port stop in Heraklion
- Palace of Knossos visit
- Cruise ship transfer to Santorini
Optional Activities
- Visit to Fira
- Visit to Oia and blue-domed church
- Dining at restaurants along the caldera edge
Landmarks Palace of Knossos Fira Oia - Day 6
Athens - Istanbul - Ankara
Have a final breakfast onboard as the cruise heads back to Athens. After disembarking and transferring to the airport, you'll catch your included domestic flight to Ankara via Istanbul. Once in Ankara, you'll transfer to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cruise ship return to Athens
- Domestic flight Athens to Ankara via Istanbul
- Day 7
Cappadocia
Start at the Anatolian Civilisations Museum to see Neolithic and Palaeolithic artifacts from ancient cultures like Urartu, Hatti, Hittite, and Phrygia. Then visit the Mausoleum of Ataturk, founder of the Turkish Republic. In the afternoon, drive toward Cappadocia and stop to explore an underground city built by early Christians seeking shelter.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Anatolian Civilisations Museum visit
- Mausoleum of Atatürk visit
- Underground city exploration
Optional Activities
- Cave Hotel accommodation upgrade
Landmarks Anatolian Civilisations Museum Mausoleum of Atatürk 
- Day 8
Cappadocia
This morning you can choose to join an early hot air balloon tour for views of Cappadocia's rock formations and landscapes. After breakfast, begin a full-day tour starting with the UNESCO Goreme Open Air Museum featuring cave churches, then visit Uchisar Village and its fairy chimneys. In Derbent Valley, you'll see unique rock formations and stop at traditional carpet and onyx workshops.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Göreme Open Air Museum visit
- Uchisar Village visit
- Fairy chimneys exploration
- Derbent Valley rock formations and workshops visit
Optional Activities
- Hot air balloon tour at sunrise
Landmarks Göreme Open Air Museum Uchisar Village Derbent Valley - Day 9
Pamukkale
Head toward Pamukkale and stop along the way to visit the Sultanhan Caravanserai, a historical Seljuk-era rest stop that once hosted merchants and travelers. Later, arrive at Pamukkale to explore the Cotton Castle, a UNESCO site known for its thermal waters thought to have healing properties.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sultanhan Caravanserai visit
- Pamukkale Cotton Castle visit
Landmarks Sultanhan Caravanserai Pamukkale - Day 10
Ephesus - Izmir
After breakfast, drive to Selcuk and spend the day exploring the ancient city of Ephesus. You'll see the Ephesus Ruins dedicated to Artemis, visiting key sites like the Odeon, Temple of Hadrian, House of Love, Library of Celsus, and the Agora.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Ephesus Ruins visit
- Odeon visit
- Temple of Hadrian visit
- House of Love visit
- Library of Celsus visit
- Agora visit
Landmarks Ephesus Ruins Temple of Hadrian Library of Celsus - Day 11
Bergama - Canakkale
After breakfast, drive to Pergamon in the Bergama region to check out the Asclepion, recognized as Asia Minor's first hospital. Then continue to Troy to see the ancient city celebrated in Homer's Iliad. You'll arrive in Canakkale by evening with time to yourself.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Asclepion visit
- Troy ancient city exploration
Landmarks Asclepion Troy - Day 12
Gallipoli - Istanbul
After breakfast, head by car to catch the ferry across the Dardanelles Strait to Gallipoli Peninsula. Spend the day exploring Turkey's significant WWI battlefields, including Brighton Beach, ANZAC Cove, the Lone Pine Australian Memorial, the 57th Regiment Turkish Memorial, The Nek, and Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial. Later, travel to Istanbul.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Dardanelles Strait ferry crossing
- Gallipoli WWI battlefields exploration
- Brighton Beach visit
- ANZAC Cove visit
- Lone Pine Australian Memorial visit
- Turkish and Allied trenches and tunnels exploration
- Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial visit
Landmarks Gallipoli Peninsula ANZAC Cove Lone Pine Australian Memorial Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial 
- Day 13
Istanbul
After breakfast, visit the grand Topkapi Palace, once home to Ottoman sultans. Grab lunch at a local restaurant, then visit Istanbul's key landmarks: the Sultanahmet (Blue) Mosque, the ancient Hippodrome, and Hagia Sophia. In the afternoon, wander the vibrant Spice Market with free time to browse local goods and spices. End the day with a 1.5-hour Bosphorus cruise sailing between Europe and Asia, taking in Istanbul's skyline, palaces, and wooden waterfront buildings.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Local restaurant), Dinner
Included Activities
- Topkapi Palace visit
- Sultanahmet (Blue) Mosque visit
- Hippodrome visit
- Hagia Sophia visit
- Spice Market visit
- Bosphorus cruise
Landmarks Topkapi Palace Sultanahmet Mosque Hippodrome Hagia Sophia Spice Market - Day 14
Istanbul
After your final breakfast, you'll have free time until your airport transfer. This marks the conclusion of your trip.
- Meals
- Breakfast
