Cruise Description

Explore a World of Wonders on a Cruise to Turkey and Greece

Your Turkey and Greece cruise with Azamara begins with an overnight stay in Istanbul, giving you plenty of time to explore its many UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Wake up in Kepez, the gateway to Canakkale, Troy, and Gallipoli. The next day, enjoy a late-night stay in Kusadasi, where the nearby spectacular sights of Ephesus await. It’s another late stay in Bodrum, “the Saint Tropez of Turkey” and home to one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. 

Then, it’s off to Greece and a late-night stay in Santorini, which means you’ll be able to see one of its legendary sunsets. The following day, explore the many attractions of Nafplio, one of the country’s most romantic towns. Your cruise to Turkey and Greece ends where modern civilization began, in Athens.

Cruise Highlights

In Istanbul, explore famed sites like the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, and Basilica Cistern—and be sure to visit the Grand Bazaar for fantastic shopping. 

Stroll along the Kordon (waterfront promenade) and vibrant cobbled lanes of Kepez. 

Walk in the footsteps of St. Paul at the Great Theatre in Ephesus, and visit the House of Virgin Mary, where Mary is supposed to have spent her last days. 

Visit Bodrum’s Amphitheater (dating back to the 4th century BC) and the Myndos Gate, where Alexander the Great staged one of his epic battles during a siege of the city. 

Sail in a traditional kaiki around Santorini’s caldera for a different perspective of the island. 

Meander Nafplio’s idyllic narrow streets and see its beautiful Venetian homes, neoclassical mansions, Palamidi fortress, and stunning views of the Argolic Gulf. 

Go on an archaeological walk of Athens to tour legendary landmarks such as the Acropolis, Temple of Olympian Zeus, and Ancient Agora.