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7 Night Cruising the Aegean Turkey and the Greek Isles with Smithsonian Journeys

From Athens (Port of Piraeus) to Istanbul
  • Le Boreal
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Le Boreal

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4 Stars
  • Cruise #: 13966309
  • Departs: Thu, Jun 25, 2026
  • Returns: Thu, Jul 2, 2026
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    Oceanview $6,130
    Balcony $6,610
    Suite $11,040
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    Thursday - Jun 25, 2026
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    Athens (Port of Piraeus), Greece
    • Athens (Port of Piraeus), Greece
    • Depart: 18:00:00
    The Greek capital city is located on the edge of the Saronic Gulf in the east of the country. It bears a plural name in reference to the first villages that surround the Acropolis. You will be enchanted by the rocky plateau presided by its monuments listed as UNESCO World Heritage. In the city below, you can visit some of the liveliest districts in Athens: Plaka with its maze of colourful streets and where in the evenings the drifting aroma of moussaka and garlic prawns will tickle your taste buds. The National Archaeological Museum and the Cycladic Art Museum are also some of the city's key attractions and allow visitors to discover the region's cultural past. ...
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    Friday - Jun 26, 2026
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    Nafplion, Greece
    • Nafplion, Greece
    The engaging town of Nafplio is staggered up green hillsides of the Argolic Gulf, to the east of the Peloponnese. Do not be surprised by its extremely varied cultural heritage. Some of the must-see visits are the ancient agora on the plateau of Akronafplia, Italianate arcades in Syntagma square, as well as the Baroque fortress of Palamidi on a hillside of the same name. At the top of the hill, views of the gulf and the surrounding mountains are simply awesome. If you want to chill out by the water's edge, walk along the Arvanitia promenade to a beautiful creek in the shade of cedars and cypresses. ...
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    Saturday - Jun 27, 2026
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    Paros, Greece
    • Paros, Greece
    Famous for its white marble, the island of Paros is located in the Cyclades. Along the quays of Parikia, its main town, you'll see Byzantine churches and neoclassical buildings. To make the most of the turquoise waters, you can stop over in Naoussa. This little fishing port is bounded by a very beautiful cove. ...
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    Sunday - Jun 28, 2026
    Day
    4
    Delos, Greece
    • Delos, Greece
    This legendary Cyclades island of Delos stands just a few miles southwest of Mykonos. The ceremonial solemnity of this ancient holy sanctuary will not leave you indifferent. The sheer size and importance of this UNESCO World Heritage Site, which covers over half of the island, is thrilling in itself. From the Stoa of Antigonos to the Terrace of the Lions, the carved marble animal statues, you will make discovery after discovery against a backdrop of the Aegean stretching to the horizon. The theatre steps on the hillside are a particularly good place from which to enjoy the expansive view. ...
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    • Mykonos, Greece
    Nicknamed "little Venice", Mykonos is famous for its Alefkandra district where houses are built right on the water's edge. Their multi-coloured loggias are emblematic of this Cycladic island, as are the pelicans and windmills. You can get close up to the birds on the quaysides of the old port. Up on the hillside, you can see the windmill sails turning. In the cobbled streets of the pedestrian centre, bougainvillea bedeck immaculate facades. As you weave in and out of the little streets, snatches of coastline will undoubtedly call you to the island's beaches, the quietest of which can be found on the northern coast. ...
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    Monday - Jun 29, 2026
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    5
    Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey
    • Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey
    The attractive seaside resort of Kusadasi is located in a gulf on the western coast of Turkey. You can bathe there in clear waters or stroll along the coastal walk in the shade of palms. In the historical district, you can take a mosey down the narrow streets and explore the colourful shops in the bazaar. Close by, the Ephesus archaeological site in the hillsides provides an opportunity to discover the ruins of one of the most famous cities of Antiquity. ...
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    Tuesday - Jun 30, 2026
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    6
    Patmos, Greece
    • Patmos, Greece
    Patmos is one of the legendary must-see islands in the Dodecanese. This is where Saint John resided, presumed author of the last book in the Bible. The Cave of the Apocalypse and the Saint John Monastery are dedicated to him. These sites, which are listed by UNESCO as World Heritage, are located at the top of a hillside planted with vines and orchards. On the shore, the crystalline coves of Kambos and Lampi offer absolutely gorgeous swimming areas. ...
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    Wednesday - Jul 1, 2026
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    Canakkale, Turkey
    • Canakkale, Turkey
    Canakkale is located on the edge of the Dardanelles strait, in the north-west of the country. On the promenade alongside the harbour, you'll come across a contemporary sculpture of an immense wooden horse evoking Odysseus' legendary scheme to take Troy. In the Archaeological Museum, you'll see artefacts found during the excavations made in the ancient city. Thirty or so kilometres south of Canakkale, you can also visit the archaeological site of Troy, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Rising out of the luxuriant Mediterranean vegetation, you'll see many stone walls, sculptures, and inscriptions, as well as a theatre with stone tiers. ...
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    • Cruising the Dardanelles
    The Dardanelles Strait is an emblematic 61-kilometre-long waterway connecting the Aegean Sea with the Sea of Marmara. It is strategic for controlling passage between the Mediterranean Sea and the Black Sea. Like the Bosporus, or Strait of Istanbul, it separates Europe from Asia. A surface current flows along it, while a more saline undercurrent flows in the opposite direction. Along the strait, you will be able to admire hilly landscapes and arid lowlands brightened by fields and groves of olive trees. ...
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    Thursday - Jul 2, 2026
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    Istanbul, Turkey
    • Istanbul, Turkey
    Located on the Bosphorus, Istanbul is one of the most beautiful of all Turkish cities. Named Byzantium when founded by the Greeks, and then Constantinople under the Roman Empire, this city is steeped in history and, for this reason, is a listed UNESCO World Heritage Site. Located on Sultanahmet hill, the great Blue Mosque, the mysterious Hagia Sophia, and the vast Topkapi Palace and its countless mosaics dominate the Marmara Sea. In the Beyazit district, the Grand Bazaar allows to discover elegant covered passages. A little further away, delicate aroma of loukoum and spices will draw the visitors' attention at the Egyptian Bazaar. ...
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