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Trails of Türkiye & Greece Cruise & Stay | Cruise & Stay Package

From $4,724 AUD
  • 12 Days
  • Cities Visited

    Istanbul, Kayseri, Cappadocia, Izmir, Kusadasi, Rhodes, Crete, Santorini, Mykonos

    Age Range:
    1 to 99
    Languages: English
    Type: Cruising with Land, Package

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Tour at a Glance

Tour at a Glance

Discover the best of Turkey and the Greek Islands with a land and cruise package

  • Discover Istanbul’s historic sites and experience the surreal landscapes of Cappadocia with guided tours, including cave dwellings and fairy chimneys.
  • Set sail on a Celestyal cruise visiting iconic Greek Islands including Santorini, Mykonos, and Crete.
  • Enjoy the ease of cruising with multiple destinations and no need to constantly repack.
  • Immerse yourself in the rich blend of Turkish and Greek culture, cuisine, and history—all in one unforgettable journey.
  • Start Point:
  • End Point:
  • Stops:
  • Map is an indication of destinations visited and may not depict the exact route taken.

Itinerary

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.

Meals Included:
Breakfast, Lunch

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.

Meals Included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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.

Meals Included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, transfer to Kayseri Airport for your flight to Izmir (flight included). Upon arrival transfer to your hotel.

Meals Included:
Breakfast

After breakfast, transfer to Kusadasi port to board your Celestyal Cruise vessel. Depart at 18:00pm and cruise the deep blue waters of the Aegean.

Meals Included:
Breakfast, Dinner

Morning arrival to Rhodes, arriving at 08:00am. Depart Rhodes at 18:00pm.

Meals Included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Early arrival into Agios Nikolaos, Crete at 08:00am. Late departure from Crete at 20:00pm.

Meals Included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Early arrival into Santorini at 08:00am. Late departure at 22:00pm.  

Meals Included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Early arrival into Mykonos at 08:00am. Overnight in Mykonos.

Meals Included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Early departure from Mykonos, set sail to Milos arriving at 08:00am. Depart Milos at 18:00pm.

Meals Included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Early arrival into Athens at 08:00am. Disembark after breakfast. End of services

Meals Included:
Breakfast

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What’s included?

In Türkiye:

5 nights accommodation in either 3 or 4* hotels, with a possible option to stay in a cave hotel in Cappadocia

On Celestyal Cruise:

6 nights cruise on the Celestyal Journey (your choice of cabin)

In Türkiye:

Touring with English speaking guide

Tours as per itinerary

11 Breakfasts, 8 Lunches, 8 Dinners

On Celestyal Cruise:

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)

In Türkiye:

Return transfers in Istanbul, Cappadocia and Kusadasi

Transportation by air conditioned vehicle during sightseeing tours

In Türkiye:

Flights: Istanbul – Kayseri – Izmir

In Türkiye:

Hot air balloon in Cappadocia on day 4

On Celestyal Cruise:

Shore Excursions:

Contact us for more information on shore excursions available on the cruise.

In Türkiye:

Entrance fees to sites listed in the itinerary

On Celestyal Cruise:

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.

Pricing & Availability

Filter Dates
2026
2027
Departing Ending
 

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.

Hotel List (or similar)

Asur Hotel Istanbul
Hoca Paşa, İbni Kemal Cd. No:16, 34110 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
Tel: +90 212 513 35 87
Rating
4
Asur Hotel Istanbul
Yasmak Sultan Hotel
Hoca Paşa, Ebussuud Cd. No:12, 34110 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
Tel: +90 212 528 13 43
Rating
5
Yasmak Sultan Hotel
Burcu Kaya Hotel Cappadocia
50650 Ortahisar Belediyesi/Ürgüp/Nevşehir, Turkey
Tel: +90 384 343 3200
Rating
3.5
Burcu Kaya Hotel Cappadocia
Yusuf Yigitoglu Konagi Cappadocia
Yunak Mah. Tevfik Fikret Cad. No: 34, 50400, Turkey
Tel: +90 384 341 89 96
Rating
4.5
Yusuf Yigitoglu Konagi Cappadocia
Carina Hotel
1, Hacıfeyzullah, Yılancı Burnu Sk No:1 No:1, 09400 Kuşadası/Aydın, Türkiye
Tel: +90 256 216 01 51
Rating
4
Carina Hotel
İlayda Avantgarde
Türkmen, Atatürk Blv. No:42, 09400 Kuşadası/Aydın, Türkiye
Tel: +90 256 614 76 08
Rating
4.5
İlayda Avantgarde

Ship Details

  • Refurbished: 2023
  • Length: 219.30 m
  • Speed: 23 km/h
  • Passengers: 1260
  • Cabins: 630
  • Voltage: 110-220 V
  • 9 Decks
  • 7 Restaurants
  • 8 Lounges and Bars
  • Sun-deck
  • 2 Pool’s, one with retractable roof
  • Outdoor jacuzzis
  • Theater
  • Sports Deck
  • Spa and fitness centre
  • Steam room
  • Beauty center
  • Duty free
  • Fully equipped gym
  • Kids room and video arcade
Interior Stateroom
  • Code: IA
  • Deck 4
  • Bedding: 2 lower beds, 1 upper bed, 1 single or double sofa with bunk beds
  • Size(sqm): 17
  • En-suite with shower
  • Window: No
Interior Stateroom
  • Code: IB
  • Deck 5 & 9
  • Bedding: 2 lower beds, 1 upper bed, 1 single sofa
  • Size(sqm): 17
  • En-suite with shower
  • Window: No
Interior Stateroom
  • Code: IC
  • Deck 5, 6, 9 & 10
  • Bedding: 2 lower beds, 1 upper bed, 1 single or double sofa with bunk beds
  • Size(sqm): 17
  • En-suite with shower
  • Window: No
Exterior Stateroom
  • Code: XA
  • Deck 4 & 5
  • Bedding: 2 lower beds, double bed sofa with bunk beds
  • Size(sqm): 19
  • En-suite with shower or bathtub
  • Porthole: Yes
Exterior Stateroom
  • Code: XBO
  • Deck 6
  • Bedding: 2 lower beds
  • Size(sqm): 19
  • En-suite with shower and bathtub
  • Window: Yes with obstructed view
Exterior Stateroom
  • Code: XB
  • Deck 4 & 6
  • Bedding: 2 lower beds, 1 upper bed, 1 single or double sofa with bunk beds
  • Size(sqm): 19
  • En-suite with shower or bathtub
  • Window: Yes
Exterior Stateroom
  • Code: XC
  • Deck 4 & 5
  • Bedding: 2 lower beds, 1 upper bed, 1 single or double sofa with bunk beds
  • Size(sqm): 19
  • En-suite with bathtub
  • Window: Yes
Exterior Stateroom
  • Code: XD
  • Deck 5 & 9
  • Bedding: 2 lower beds, 1 single or double sofa with bunk beds
  • Size(sqm): 19
  • En-suite with bathtub
  • Window: Yes
Junior Balcony Suite
  • Code: SJA
  • Deck 9
  • Bedding: 2 lower beds, single sofa bed
  • Size(sqm): 21
  • En-suite with shower or jet tub
  • Balcony
  • Minibar
Junior Balcony Suite
  • Code: SJB
  • Deck 9
  • Bedding: 2 lower beds, single sofa bed
  • Size(sqm): 21
  • En-suite with jet tubs
  • Balcony
  • Minibar
Junior Balcony Suite
  • Code: SJC
  • Deck 10
  • Bedding: 2 lower beds, single sofa bed
  • Size(sqm):21
  • En-suite with jet tubs
  • Balcony
  • Minibar
Grand Suite with Balcony
  • Code: SG
  • Deck 10
  • Bedding: 2 lower beds, double sofa bed
  • Size(sqm): 35
  • En-suite with shower
  • Balcony
  • Minibar
Penthouse Suite with Balcony
  • Code: SP
  • Deck 10
  • Bedding: 1 double bed, double sofa bed
  • Size(sqm): 88
  • En-suite with shower and jacuzzi bathtub
  • Large balcony
  • Minibar
  • En-suite
  • Adjustable air conditioning
  • Telephone
  • TV
  • Safe
  • Hair dryer
  • Minibar (certain cabins)
  • Suites also include a refrigerated minibar and an additional seating area

Important things to note

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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Trails of Türkiye & Greece Cruise & Stay | Cruise & Stay Package

From $4,724 AUD
  • 12 Days
  • Cities Visited

    Istanbul, Kayseri, Cappadocia, Izmir, Kusadasi, Rhodes, Crete, Santorini, Mykonos

    Age Range:
    1 to 99
    Languages: English
    Travel Style: Cruising with Land, Package

Or contact your local travel agent.

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