Mediterranean Mosaic:Turkey & Greece

Overview

A 7-night voyage aboard Celestyal Journey, departing Istanbul on 25 Dec 2027 and arriving in Athens (Piraeus), Greece, calling at 5 destinations along the way.

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   Day 1 ·Istanbul, TurkeyEmbark

   25 Dec 2027

   Depart 23:59

   Istanbul is a major city in Turkey that straddles Europe and Asia across the Bosphorus Strait. Its Old City reflects cultural influences of the many empires that once ruled here. In the Sultanahmet district, the open-air, Roman-era Hippodrome was for centuries the site of chariot races, and Egyptian obelisks also remain. The iconic Byzantine Hagia Sophia features a soaring 6th-century dome and rare Christian mosaics.
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   Day 2 ·Istanbul, Turkey

   26 Dec 2027

   Arrive 00:01Depart 12:00

   Istanbul is a major city in Turkey that straddles Europe and Asia across the Bosphorus Strait. Its Old City reflects cultural influences of the many empires that once ruled here. In the Sultanahmet district, the open-air, Roman-era Hippodrome was for centuries the site of chariot races, and Egyptian obelisks also remain. The iconic Byzantine Hagia Sophia features a soaring 6th-century dome and rare Christian mosaics.
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   Day 3 ·At Sea

   27 Dec 2027

   Arrive 10:30Depart 21:00
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   Day 4 ·Volos, Greece

   28 Dec 2027

   Arrive 08:00Depart 18:00

   Volos is a coastal port city in Thessaly situated midway on the Greek mainland, about 330 kilometres north of Athens and 220 kilometres south of Thessaloniki. It is the sixth most populous city of Greece. It is the capital of the Magnesia regional unit of Thessaly Region.
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   Day 5 ·Kusadasi, Turkey

   29 Dec 2027

   Arrive 09:30Depart 17:00

   Kuşadası is a beach resort town on Turkey’s western Aegean coast. A jumping-off point for visiting the classical ruins at nearby Ephesus (or Efes), it’s also a major cruise ship destination. Its seafront promenade, marina, and harbor are lined with hotels and restaurants. Just offshore on Pigeon Island is a walled Byzantine castle that once guarded the town, connected to the mainland via causeway.
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   Day 6 ·Heraklion (Crete)

   30 Dec 2027

   Arrive 08:00Depart 18:00

   Heraklion, also known as Iraklio, is a port city and the capital of the Greek island of Crete. It’s known for the Palace of Knossos, just outside the city. The huge archaeological site dates back thousands of years to the Minoan civilization, and includes frescoes and baths. Guarding the city’s Venetian port is the 16th-century Koules fortress. Heraklion Archaeological Museum has a large collection of Minoan art.
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   Day 7 ·Athens (Piraeus), Greece

   31 Dec 2027

   Arrive 07:30Depart 23:59

   Piraeus is a port city within the Athens urban area, in the Attica region of Greece. It is located in the Athens Riviera, 8 kilometres southwest of Athens’ city centre, along the east coast of the Saronic Gulf.
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   Day 8 ·Athens (Piraeus), GreeceDisembark

   1 Jan 2028

   Arrive 07:30

   Piraeus is a port city within the Athens urban area, in the Attica region of Greece. It is located in the Athens Riviera, 8 kilometres southwest of Athens’ city centre, along the east coast of the Saronic Gulf.

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