Aegean Sea Odyssey
Sail the Aegean on a seven night journey that links the sunlit Greek isles with the storied coast of Turkey. Aboard the exclusively chartered, five star Le Dumont d’Urville, glide from Athens to Mykonos, Santorini, Rhodes, Kuşadası, Çanakkale and Istanbul while visiting sacred islands, Bronze Age ruins, and legendary cities that shaped the ancient world. Walk through excavated towns frozen in volcanic ash, stand where the myths of Troy took shape, and enjoy the relaxed rhythm of small ship cruising between whitewashed villages and dramatic coastlines.
Tour Highlights
- Enjoy seven nights of deluxe accommodations on Le Dumont d’Urville, an ultra modern, environmentally friendly luxury yacht with an intimate onboard atmosphere.
- Visit Akrotiri on Santorini, one of the most advanced Bronze Age settlements of its time, preserved in volcanic ash and often compared to a prehistoric Pompeii.
- Explore Delos, sacred birthplace of Apollo and Artemis, with temples, terraces and ancient streets that reveal its role as a religious and commercial hub.
- Spend time on Mykonos and Santorini, taking in whitewashed lanes, waterfront cafés and sweeping views over the Aegean.
- Trace the region’s dynamic history on guided tours of Rhodes and Kuşadası, including the UNESCO listed ruins of Ephesus with its well preserved streets, terraces and the Temple of Hadrian.
- Sail to Çanakkale and visit Troy, encountering the archeological layers behind the legendary city immortalized in Homer’s Iliad.
- Choose from optional excursions such as a winery visit and tasting on Santorini, a tour of the acropolis of Lindos on Rhodes, or an outing to Assos near Çanakkale.
- Conclude in Istanbul, where minarets, domes and bustling bazaars showcase one of the most compelling cities at the crossroads of Europe and Asia.
Itinerary at a Glance
Day 1: Depart from home
Day 2: Athens, Greece | Piraeus | Embark
Day 3: Delos | Mykonos
Day 4: Santorini, Greece
Day 5: Rhodes, Greece
Day 6: Kuşadası, Türkiye
Day 7: Turkish Coast Cruising
Day 8: Çanakkale, Türkiye
Day 9: Istanbul, Türkiye | Disembark | Depart for home
Operator
Orbridge
Day 2: Athens, Greece | Piraeus | Embark
Day 3: Delos | Mykonos
Day 4: Santorini, Greece
Day 5: Rhodes, Greece
Day 6: Kuşadası, Türkiye
Day 7: Turkish Coast Cruising
Day 8: Çanakkale, Türkiye
Day 9: Istanbul, Türkiye | Disembark | Depart for home
Operator
Orbridge