Aegean Voyage: Istanbul to Athens - Southbound 2026
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- Explore and set sail on an eight-night odyssey to storied Greek Isles immortalized in legend and lore
- from the cultural hub of Turkey
- Istanbul
- ending with a two-night stay in Athens where you indulge in viewsof the mighty Acropolis from your luxurious grand hotel...Transit the historic Corinth Canal linking the Ionian Sea with the Aegean
- explore archaeologically rich Delphi and succumb to the seduction of Santorini
- sun kissed and scenic
- cliffs to shore. Bask in the beauty and history of Bodrum by boat and guided walks
- have lunch in Kusadasi
- meeting rug makers whose work astounds
- and dine under the stars in ancient Ephesus
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- Tauck Exclusive TAUCK EXCLUSIVE –Dinner under the stars in ancient Ephesus with live music and life-long memories All gratuities to Tauck Directors, ship staff and local guides Tauck's private shore excursions and distinctive inclusions valued at $6,079 2 nights at Athens Hotel Grand Bretagne with views of the Acropolis 8-night Cruise aboard Windstar's all suite m/v Star Legend, newly refurbished with more amenities 3 nights at Intercontinental Hotel Istanbul where views of landmark sights enrich your stay
Itinerary
Begin your day with a visit to the Hippodrome, also known as Sultanahmet Square, once the chariot, horse racing and social center of Constantinople, and the site of several historic
monuments including the Obelisk of Theodosius....Guided sightseeing today includes a visit to 15th-century Topkapi Palace, home of the Ottoman Sultans for almost four centuries. One of the world's largest surviving palaces, it was built under the orders of Sultan Mehmed II a few years af...
Learn about the Five Pillars of Islam from a local guide during a fascinating visit this morning to one of Istanbul's most revered mosques, Rusem Pasha or Yeni Cami Mosque. Continue on to Misir Çarsisi, the center for the spice trade in Is...
This morning, dock at Lemnos for a choice of shore excursions. Blessed with abundant agricultural riches and a millennia-long historically strategic position in the northern Aegean, Lemnos is one of Greece's best kept secrets. Discover it ...
From its sparkling white architecture against an Aegean blue backdrop to the iconic windmills of its Little Venice neighborhood, its maze of whitewashed alleyways, captains' homes, churches and wells in its artistic capital of Chora – and ...
Dock in the port city of Kusadasi this morning and head out to explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ephesus. Evoking the grandeur of ancient Roman Empire, Ephesus, founded in the Bronze Age and important from ancient Greek times, serv...
The gateway to the Bodrum Peninsula in the Republic of Türkiye, the picturesque port of Bodrum, dubbed the "St. Tropez of Turkey," sits on the country's South Aegean coast amidst crystal-clear waters, gorgeous landscapes, and historical si...
Your morning arrival into Santorini inspires with visions of towering multicolored cliffs and white-washed houses and blue-domed buildings, along with volcanic beaches pebbled in red, white and black and kissed by a deep blue sea. Created ...
Relax aboard your Windstar ship today on a full day cruise, spending time by the pool and attending an informative presentation on the region by your Tauck Director. Recently refurbished with added onboard comforts including two new dining...
Arrive in the port town of Itea in central Greece this morning. Disembark for a guided visit to the nearby archaeological site of Delphi. A UNESCO World Heritage Site dating to the 8th century BC, Delphi was an ancient religious sanctuary ...
Disembark ship this morning for a drive to Athens and a panoramic tour of the city, with a visit to the National Archaeological Museum. Considered one of the greatest museums in the world, the museum contains a rich collection of Greek art...
Begin your exploration of ancient Greece at the citadel of the Acropolis today, perched atop a hill overlooking Athens since the fifth century BC and designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site as "the greatest architectural and artistic compl...
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Renovated: 2015 Length: 440 ft. Draft: 16.5 ft. Beam: 63 ft. Tonnage: 9,975 gross registered tons Cruising Speed: 15 knots Air Conditioned: Yes Elevator: Yes Number of Guests: 212 Crew Members: 145 Registry: Bahamas Crew Nationality: International Internet: Send / Receive / Surf
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