7 Day Cruise “Splendours of Greece & Turkey”

Our seven day cruise is the perfect introduction to the Aegean. In just seven days, you will cruise through the most beautiful waters of the Mediterranean to ports that have captured man’s imagination for centuries.

Istanbul with its blend of East and West has resulted in some of the most magnificent architecture in the world such as Agia Sofia, Blue Mosque and furthermore the Topkapi Palace with its treasures of the Ottoman Empire.The world renowned land mark of Mykonos, the white-washed windmills and cobbled streets will enchant you, especially in the evening sitting on the waterfront watching the sun set over the sea and the distant islands.Visit Patmos and the monastery of St. John and the grotto, where he wrote the “Book of Revelations”.Stroll along the marble streets of ancient Ephesus home to one of the Seven Wonders of the World.Walk through the medieval city of Rhodes, where crusaders gathered before sailing to the Holy Land or visit the Acropolis of Lindos perched on a hill high above the sea with spectacular views in all directions.You will also have the opportunity to visit the Minoan Palace at Knossos (Heraklion) and see the throne room and the ancient Labyrinth. Sail into the dramatic harbor of Santorini formed by the eruption of the volcano in 1700 BC, and be captivated by the cliff-top village of Thira.

ITINERARY

1280 nautical miles onboard the CRISTAL

Itinerary Notes :Disembarkation by tender boats, weather permitting.