Istanbul Icons & Aegean Artifacts via the Corinth Canal Cruise Tour
With four days to explore glorious Istanbul and another eight to discover what lies beyond the Golden Horn, you don't need an oracle to tell you this is one auspicious voyage. Everywhere you look in Istanbul you'll find some fascinating remnant of days gone by - places where chariots raced, sultans ruled, and architects' greatest aspirations were realized. After you've oohed and aahed over the world-renowned mosques, palaces, and bazaars, board your yacht to see more jewels of the Aegean. Islands glowing with whitewashed houses and blue-domed churches; origin stories of gods, oracles, and Atlantis; a canal so narrow you'll only share it with small mail boats, private yachts, and paddleboarders. Plus, enjoy a complimentary Destination Discovery Event - dinner and a concert in the moonlight in ancient Ephesus.
What's Included
•Three nights' accommodation at Pera Palace Hotel in a Deluxe Golden Horn Room
Breakfast at the hotel, lunch at Hamdi Restaurant
•All transfers to and from the included sites
•Two full days and one half day sightseeing in a luxury air conditioned vehicle with a professional driver and English speaking tour guide.
•2-hour Bosphorus cruise on a private motor boat
•Entrance fees to Byzantine Hippodrome, Topkapi Palace, the Harem Section, Underground Cistern, Suleymaniye Mosque, Dolmabahce Palace, Ayasofya, and Rustem Pasa Mosque
•8-day cruise between Athens and Istanbul
Please note: Bring your hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, insect repellent, and comfortable walking shoes. This tour is not wheelchair accessible and is not suitable for people with mobility issues. Order of sites visited may vary based on availability and dates.
Leaving from:
Athens
Cruise ship:
Star Legend
Visiting:
Athens •
Delphi •
Santorini •
Bodrum •
Windstar Cruises
Windstar Cruises operates a fleet of small luxury cruise ships. The cruise line has six yachts - three of which are masted sailing ships - and offers laid-back luxury with a tinge of historic seafaring adventure.
Wind Star and Wind Spirit each carry 148 guests, whereas Wind Surf carries 342. 'Power yachts' Star Pride, Star Breeze and Star Legend all carry 312 passengers. It's a unique experience, by all means!
312
Passengers
204
Crew
1992
Launched
2021
Last refit
12995t
Tonnage
159m
Length
19m
Width
15kts
Speed
6
Decks
USD
Currency
Cruise Itinerary
Day 1
Athens, Greece
Day 2
Delphi, Greece
Day 4
Santorini, Greece
Day 5
Bodrum, Turkey
Day 6
Kusadasi, Turkey
Day 7
Mykonos, Greece
Day 8
Myrina, Lemnos, Greece
Day 9
Istanbul, Turkey
Day 1
Athens, Greece
Day 2
Delphi, Greece
Day 4
Santorini, Greece
Day 5
Bodrum, Turkey
Day 6
Kusadasi, Turkey
Day 7
Mykonos, Greece
Day 8
Myrina, Lemnos, Greece
Day 9
Istanbul, Turkey
Ship Details
Windstar Cruises
Star Legend
Star Legend is large enough to pamper and entertain you, yet small enough to tuck into delightful tiny harbors and hidden coves that others can’t reach.
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