Istanbul to Piraeus (Athens)
Ancient history, delicious cuisine, and a sprinkling of glamor provide a heady mix on this cruise between two historic cities in Turkey and Greece. Embarking in Istanbul for an overnight stay allows plenty of time to discover how East meets West on the banks of the River Bosphorus in this Turkish city at the edge of Europe and Asia. Next, we travel along the coast to Çanakkale, the gateway to ancient Troy, then sample the exciting culinary offerings of Thessaloniki in mainland Greece. As we travel along the shores of Greece, we encounter Volos, at the foot of Mount Pelion, the starting point for the mythological journey of Jason and the Argonauts. Next, we head for one of the ritziest Greek islands, beautiful Mykonos, before our final destination, Piraeus, gateway to Athens.
Crystal Cruises - originally founded in 1988 - offers a range of stylish luxury and expedition cruises, bringing a sense of occasion and high-end service to far-flung parts of the world. For over three decades, Crystal has gained awards and accolades by the shipload – and it’s not hard to see why.
Operating a fleet of impressive ships decked out with opulent décor and contemporary innovations, Crystal Cruises takes comfort and adventure to the next level. From succulent dining to perfectly-organised onshore excursions, not to mention helicopter trips and submarine expeditions, the cruise line boasts of serious attention to detail, for the ultimate trip of a lifetime.
With an industry-leading space to guest ratio across an array of social areas, Crystal Serenity offers the utmost comfort, quality, personalisation and choice.
