Istanbul to Piraeus

Overview

A 7-night voyage aboard Allura, departing Istanbul on 6 Jul 2028 and arriving in Athens (Piraeus), Greece, calling at 8 destinations along the way.

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   Day 1 ·Istanbul, TurkeyEmbark

   6 Jul 2028

   Arrive 07:00Depart 17:00

   Indulge your eyes and senses in this magnificent city astride two continents. Visit beautiful Topkapi Palace, the awesome Hagia Sophia and the impressive Blue Mosque. Cruise the Bosphorus to see the city and its surroundings from another perspective. Visit one of the many museums or stroll through the spice market and the famous Grand Bazaar.
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   Day 2 ·Canakkale

   7 Jul 2028

   Arrive 07:00Depart 17:00
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   Day 3 ·Kavala

   8 Jul 2028

   Arrive 07:00Depart 17:00

   Built on a promontory on the site of ancient Neapolis, Kavala offers fine beaches and numerous historic sites. A Byzantine castle lords over Kavala, and its 16th century aqueduct is still intact. The ruins of nearby Philippi include a Roman forum and a 5th century cathedral.
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   Day 4 ·Thessaloniki

   9 Jul 2028

   Arrive 07:00Depart 17:00

   With a history spanning more than two millennia, Thessaloniki reigned alongside Constantinople as a capital of the Byzantine Empire. So numerous are the outstanding Paleochristian and Byzantine monuments that as a group they have been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Don’t miss the ornate church and sacred crypt of St. Demetrius, the city’s martyred patron saint, or the palace complex of Galerius and the mosaics in the Rotunda. The Archaeological Museum holds even more ancient treasures.
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   Day 5 ·Volos, Greece

   10 Jul 2028

   Arrive 07:00Depart 17:00

   Located at the foot of Mount Pelion, Volos wasn't founded until the mid-19th century, and its neoclassical architecture lends it a contemporary feel. The broad streets along the waterfront are excellent for strolling. Still, history hasn't been completely disregarded as the Archaeological Museum of Volos displays vast collections of ancient coins and glass vessels.
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   Day 6 ·Patmos

   11 Jul 2028

   Arrive 09:00Depart 18:00

   Since John the Apostle wrote the Book of Revelations here, Patmos - the "Jerusalem of the Aegean" - is hallowed ground, with hundreds of churches that attest to the fact. One of the island's chief attractions is the Cave of the Apocalypse, where St. John is said to have lived during his exile. The other is the Monastery of St. John, adorned with frescoes dating back to the 12th century. Some of the more popular secular activities revolve around the island's lovely beaches shaded by tamarisk trees and walking Patmos' many country trails, which are often donkey paths.
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   Day 7 ·Mykonos

   12 Jul 2028

   Arrive 07:00Depart 17:00

   Enjoy wandering through the narrow, winding streets of this delightful seaside village with its whitewashed houses, flowers and brightly painted shutters and doors. Stand beneath the windmills on the hill. Visit the archaeological museum and an old bakery still using a 15th century wood-burning stove.
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   Day 8 ·Athens (Piraeus)Disembark

   13 Jul 2028

   Arrive 07:00

   Climb up the magnificent Acropolis and stand in awe of the Parthenon, the beautiful temples and the view over Athens stretched out before you. See city highlights including the new and old Olympic stadiums. Journey to Cape Sounion and the temple of Poseidon overlooking the sea, or visit ancient Corinth and the narrow Corinth Canal cut through miles of solid rock.

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