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A Journey through Greek Mythology to the Gallipoli straits

Explora
Includes flights, 3 night hotel stays in Athens & Istanbul with breakfast
see Athens (Piraeus), Monemvasia, Mykonos (overnight), Patmos, Volos, Thessaloniki, Istanbul
All cabins feature spacious private terraces

Destination

Mediterranean Sea

Trip Duration

14 nights

Cruise Ship

Cruise Company

End Port

Itinerary

Day 1. Sydney, Australia

Flight

Day 2 - 5. Athens

Flight,

Hotel,

Hotel,

Hotel

Day 5. Athens (Piraeus), Greece

Depart 19:00

Cruise Departure

Day 6. Monemvasia, Greece

Arrive 09:00

Depart 20:00

Day 7 - 8. Mykonos, Greece

Day 8. Patmos, Greece

Arrive 10:00

Depart 18:00

Day 9. Volos, Greece

Arrive 09:00

Depart 21:00

Day 10. Thessaloniki, Greece

Arrive 09:00

Depart 22:00

Day 11. At sea

Day 12. Istanbul

Arrive 07:00

Hotel,

Cruise Arrival

What’s included:

7 nights cruise

  • A cruise from Athens (Piraeus), Greece to Istanbul on board the EXPLORA I
  • Transfers from port to city and vice versa (where available)
  • Port taxes
  • Accommodation in booked cabin
  • Wellness and fitness programmes on board and at destinations (some exclusions and conditions apply)
  • Infotainment system with Smart TVs and Netflix
  • Nine exceptional culinary experiences with various refined cuisine options
  • Unlimited drinks, fine wines and premium spirits, coffee specialities, tea and soft drinks, also in the minibar in the Suite
  • Tips on board
  • Main meals, snacks, late breakfast, coffee and tea specialities, patisserie and midnight snacks
  • 24-hour room service, including in-Suite dining
  • Unlimited access to the wellness area
  • Twice a day housekeeping, nightly turndown and shoe shine services
  • 24-hour concierge service
  • Welcome bottle of champagne
  • Video on demand (VoD) with various movies and series
  • Extensive pillow selection, plus bathrobes and slippers in the Suite
  • Unlimited high-speed Wi-Fi on board
  • Onboard entertainment

Return economy class airfare from Sydney to Athens, return from Istanbul

    Air taxes

      3 nights accommodation in a hotel in Athens

      3 nights accommodation in a hotel in Istanbul

      You will be sailing on:

      EXPLORA I

      Get on board the brand new EXPLORA I, Explora Journey's first luxury liner, and discover comfort and hospitality like never before. With an incredible guest-to-crew ratio of 1,25:1 you will feel well taken care of. The ship is designed with preserving the environment in mind and boasts all the latest clean technology. No matter what cabin category you decide to go with, you'll enjoy spectacular ocean views from your own private terrace.

      Launch Date:

      2023

      Currency:

      EUR, USD
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      Who is traveling?

      Adults18+ years
      2
      Kids0-17 years
      0

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      A Journey through Greek Mythology to the Gallipoli straits