Istanbul, Gallipoli, Kayseri, Cappadocia, Izmir, Kusadasi, Ephesus, Patmos, Rhodes, Crete, Santorini, Mykonos
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Discover the best of Turkey and the Greek Islands in one unforgettable cruise and stay adventure.
Transfer from New Airport to your hotel. The rest of your day is at leisure. Overnight in Istanbul.
Enjoy a guided tour including Topkapi Palace (closed Tuesdays), the Hippodrome, the Blue Mosque, St. Sophia (external visit only*), and the Grand Bazaar (closed Sundays).
*Internal visit to St. Sophia is not included.
Pick up from Istanbul hotel at 6:30am. Drive along the Marmara Sea to Gallipoli and visit ANZAC Cove, Lone Pine Cemetery, Johnston’s Jolly, The Nek and Chunuk Bair. Return to Istanbul.
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Kayseri (flight included) where you will be picked up and taken to Cappadocia. Visit the Devrent Valley to see the unique fairy-chimneys. Drive to Pasabagi (Monk’s Valley) to see the most interesting mushroom-shaped pinnacles. In the afternoon visit Open Air Museum in Goreme where the remains of rock-cut churches and Christian settlements date back hundreds of years. Overnight in Cappadocia.
Optional balloon tour. Depart from the hotel at 09.30am-10.00pm depending on the arrival time of the other participants and drive to Ihlara Valley, created from the ashes of the volcanic Mt. Hasan. After hiking through the valley, which is watered with Melendiz River by Belisirma, proceed to Selime with hollowed out citadel and churches where fairy chimneys rest on the steep hillside. Stop at Yaprakhisar village to take photos. In the afternoon, visit to Derinkuyu Underground Village where dwellings with stables, cellars, storage rooms, refectories, churches and wineries were used as refuges for the Christian communities. Thereafter transfer to your hotel.
After breakfast, transfer to Kayseri Airport for your flight to Izmir (flight included). Upon arrival transfer to your hotel.
Full day tour of the ancient site of Ephesus with its theatre, library of Celsius, gymnasium, and Hadrian’s Temple. Continue with a visit to the stone cottage of the Virgin Mary. Overnight Kusadasi.
After breakfast, transfer to Kusadasi port to board your Celestyal Cruise vessel. Depart at 13:00pm and cruise the deep blue waters of the Aegean to Patmos. Late night departure.
Morning arrival to Rhodes, arriving at 07:00am. Depart Rhodes at 18:00pm.
Early arrival into Heraklion at 07:00am. Departure Heraklion at 12:00. Late afternoon arrival into Santorini. Depart at 21:30pm.
Early arrival into Lavrion, Athens at 06:00am. Depart Athens at 13:00am and arrival into Mykonos at 18:00pm. Late departure at 23:00pm.
Note: Option available to end the package in Athens.
Early arrival into Kusadasi at 07:00am. Disembark after breakfast. End of services
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In Türkiye:
7 nights accommodation in either 3 or 4* hotels, with a possible option to stay in a cave hotel in Cappadocia
On Celestyal Cruise:
4 night cruise on the Celestyal Discovery (your choice of cabin)
Touring with English speaking guide
Tours as per itinerary
11 Breakfasts, 9 Lunches, 6 Dinners
DINING
Delicious dining at breakfast, lunch and dinner, plus extra snacks from the Greek Deli and Pizza Over* throughout the day. *Pizza Oven on Celestyal Discovery only, fresh pizza slices available on Celestyal Journey during selected hours.
DRINKS
Unlimited filter coffee, tea, water and juice stations available during the day (during main restaurant opening times, usually 6:30am-10:00pm). Unlimited free pour sodas in all main restaurants with meals. (Excludes Greek Deli)
Return transfers in Istanbul, Cappadocia and Kusadasi
Transportation by air conditioned vehicle during sightseeing tours
Flights: Istanbul – Kayseri – Izmir
Hot air balloon in Cappadocia on day 5
Shore Excursions:
Contact us for more information on shore excursions available on the cruise.
Entrance fees to sites listed in the itinerary
Port taxes, fees and port charges (excluding the Tourism Sustainability Fee that came into affect July 21, 2025)
Entertainment and daily activities on board
Gratuities
Passport or visa fees
Tourism Sustainability Fee
Gratuities where not mentioned
Drinks with meals where not mentioned
Any meals purchased in speciality restaurants
Passengers’ personal expenses
Any items of personal nature
Tours do not include any tourist taxes that apply. These will need to be paid locally.
All rates are based on twin/double share. Please enquire for single and triple rates. Rates are based on AUD. Availability is conditional on final confirmation from the supplier and is subject to change.
Some sites may be closed during special event periods and religious holidays.
Tours can be a combination of different regular tours and therefore coach changes may be required.
The same people may not be travelling throughout your tour.
All cruise itineraries and vessels are subject to change without notice.
Sailing is at the Captain’s discretion.
Some islands can only be reached by tender boat.
Visit is subject to weather conditions.
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