Isles of the Turquoise Coast

Alexandria to Istanbul

The Classics come alive as you sail from the Mediterranean to the Aegean Sea on this voyage into history and myth. You’ll explore Paphos, birthplace of Aphrodite. Visit Hadrian’s Gate, constructed by the 2nd-century Roman Emperor. Experience ancient Troy, where history and Homeric legend met. Get a tantalizing glimpse of traditional Greek life on Lesvos. And end your voyage at the very gate of the Western world: Istanbul.

Itinerary

Day 1 - Cairo, Egypt
Arrive in Cairo, Egypt, your gateway to Alexandria, and check into your included hotel.

Day 2 - Alexandria, Egypt
Transfer to Alexandria, embark and set sail for Paphos.

Day 3 - At Sea

Day 4 - Paphos, Cyprus
Explore the tombs of kings, Paphos castle, and the intricate mosaics of Roman villas.

Day 5 - Antalya, Turkey
A highlight of your visit to Antalya is Hadrian’s Gate. Constructed in A.D. 130, it testifies to the importance of this seaport.

Day 6 - Kas, Turkey
Relax in a waterfront café, visit a Hellenistic theater, view the Lycian-era rock-cut tombs or explore nearby Xanthos, Lycia’s former capital.

Day 7 - Bodrum, Turkey
Revisit the past of this cosmopolitan city with a trip to the Old Venetian Fortress and underwater archeological museum.

Day 8 - Kusadasi, Turkey
A short drive takes you to the amazing ruins of Ephesus, once rescued from Persian occupation by Alexander the Great.

Day 9 - Samos, Greece
Take a walk through the village and stop at a local taverna to sample the tzatziki, Greek salad and a view of the Aegean.

Day 10 - Patmos, Greece
Visit the ancient temple of Apollo and the monastery of Saint John the Divine built in A.D. 1088.

Day 11 - Chios, Greece
Experience the quintessential Greek island: windmills scattered on a rocky coastline jutting into the Aegean Sea. (Zodiac landing or touring)

Day 12 - Lesvos, Greece
You’ll find Lesvos, the third largest Greek island, to be lush, unspoiled and the picture of a traditional Greek village.

Day 13 - Canakkale, Turkey (Troy)
This is your day to explore a legend on an excursion to ancient Troy, where wily Greeks turned a wooden horse into a sneak attack.

Day 14 - Istanbul, Turkey
Tour Istanbul, where east meets west, and see such treasured landmarks as the Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace.

Day 15 - Istanbul, Turkey
Disembark or continue your journey with the next voyage.

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