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Aegean Explorer Athens → Istanbul (2025)

8 days
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From Athens to Istanbul
4.1
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Aegean Explorer Athens → Istanbul (2025) - APT
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Tour Operator:
APT
Max group size:
200
Age range:
8 to 99
Operated in:
English
Tour id:
287923

Places You’ll See

  • Athens
    Athens
  • Mykonos
    Mykonos
  • Patmos
    Patmos
  • Kusadasi
    Kusadasi
  • Gallipoli
    Gallipoli
  • Istanbul
    Istanbul
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Highlights

  • Explore Ephesus, one of the best-preserved classical cities of the Eastern Mediterranean
  • Visit Anzac Cove, the Australian Memorial at Lone Pine and the New Zealand Memorial at Chunuk Bair

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Arrive Athens, Embark Ship
  2. Day 2 Milos
  3. Day 3 Delos, Mykonos
  4. Day 4 Patmos
  5. Day 5 Kusadasi, Ephesus
  6. Day 6 Mytilene, Lesbos
  7. Day 7 Canakkale, Gallipoli Peninsula
  8. Day 8 Disembark Ship, Depart Istanbul
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

  • MS Caledonian Sky

    Hotel
    day 1

Operated by

APT

4.1
(24 reviews)

Number of tours

210

Age Range

8 to 99 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

100%

A family-owned company since its conception in the 1920s. APT had its beginnings when Bill McGeary built a bus body on a tray truck after a tram strike affected the city of Melbourne. Through Bill's son Geoff, APT pioneered Australia's dynamic travel industry in the 1960s and 1970s via a diverse...

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Cancellation Policy

A transparent overview of applicable fees.

Travel Insurance

Be covered for any unforseen circumstances.

APT Ship

  • ms Caledonian Sky
    ms Caledonian Sky
    Welcome aboard APT’s award-winning expedition ship, the MS Caledonian Sky. The advantages of cruising on this intimate vessel are numerous… Read more
    Capacity
    99
    Built
    Last Refurbished: 2018
    Guests
    Crew
    75
    Length
    90.6m
    Width
    15.3m
    Suites
    Staterooms
    Registry
    Gross Tonnage
    4200
    Electricity
    Beam
    Cruising Speed
    12 knots
    Generators
    Engines
    Draft
    Cabin
    Deck
    Deck with Cabins
    Staterooms / SuitesDeck PlansDining

Customer Reviews

  • Lenore
    · July 20th, 2023
    The tour was an absolute delight. Everything from the food to the tours to the company, we loved it. The staff were...
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Dates & Availability

8 days
Aegean Explorer Athens → Istanbul (2025)
From Athens to Istanbul

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  • Currencies
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    Greece
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    US Dollar
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveller from USA, Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F, D, M. As a traveller from South Africa you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F.

    Type C
    Greece and Turkey
    Type E
    Greece and Turkey
    Type F
    Greece and Turkey
    Type D
    Greece
    Type M
    Greece
  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Greece and Turkey. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Greece and Turkey. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Turkey. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before March 26th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after March 26th, 2025, a minimum payment of $750 is required to confirm your booking with APT. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 120 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • The following cards are accepted for "APT" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
  • Cancellation Policy
  • Accessibility
    Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveller, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.
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