Organizer:	Explora Journeys
Cruise line:	Explora Journeys
Destination:	Eastern Mediterranean
Departure port:	Istanbul (Turkey)
Arrival port:	Fusina / Venice (Italy)
Dates:	May 2026 - October 2026

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Route

Day	Travel station	Arrival	Departure
1.	Istanbul (Turkey) Excursion tips (3)
	A world city with a unique character. A city filled with beauty and contrast, with a breathtaking history - from Byzantium to Constantinople to the present day. But Istanbul has more to offer than culture - inexpensive shopping, oriental cuisine or meeting new people are just examples of the many things one can do here. The city is full of buildings, monuments, churches and mosques, all steeped in history.
2.	Istanbul (Turkey) Departure: 02:00 Excursion tips (3)		02:00
	A world city with a unique character. A city filled with beauty and contrast, with a breathtaking history - from Byzantium to Constantinople to the present day. But Istanbul has more to offer than culture - inexpensive shopping, oriental cuisine or meeting new people are just examples of the many things one can do here. The city is full of buildings, monuments, churches and mosques, all steeped in history.
3.	Kusadasi / Ephesus (Turkey) Arrival: 08:00 Departure: 21:00	08:00	21:00
	The former pirate's stronghold Kusadasi has developed into a well-known holiday destination in Turkey. The many fish restaurants by the harbour, the tempting boutiques, oriental antiques shops, bars and pavement cafés at the beach promenade are characteristic of this town. Sights include: the old "Mehmet Pascha Karawanserei" which dates from the 17th century, the beautiful marina, one of the most modern yacht marinas in Turkey and the fort on the little island known as 'bird island'.
4.	Mykonos (Greece) Arrival: 08:00 Departure: 22:00 Excursion tips (3)	08:00	22:00
	Die Hafenstadt beherbergt den größten Teil der ca. 3.500 Einwohner der griechischen Insel Mykonos. Die Altstadt ist am besten vom Ufer aus zu betreten. Im Zentrum der Stadt befindet sich der Drei-Brunnen-Platz "Platia Tria Pigadia" mit drei Ziehbrunnen, die noch bis in die Fünfzigerjahre des 20. Jh. hinein die Altstadt mit Wasser versorgen. Sehenswürdigkeiten: "Nautiko Moussío", eines der reizvollsten Museen aus dem 19. Jh. zum Thema Seefahrt in Griechenland mit schönem schattigen Garten, das "Haus der Lena", das ca. 200 Jahre alt, mit Möbeln und Kunst ausgestattet ist und einen Einblick in ein Bürgerhaus des 19. Jh. gibt, die kleine "Agios-Nikolaos-Kirche", das Rathaus mit rotem Ziegeldach.
5.	Piraeus / Athens (Greece) Arrival: 07:00 Departure: 20:00 Excursion tips (3)	07:00	20:00
	Piraeus, today a modern port town, has been Athens' port since ancient times and used to be connected with the capital by means of city walls. Only remnants of these wall remain. Piraeus has made a name for itself primarily on account of its appealing nightlife and the romantic fish restaruants by the sea. Sights include: the ancient harbour Zea Marina, the remnants of the long walls (5th century B.C.), the Archaeological Museum with ancient shipwrecks, statues of Apollo and Athena, the Hellenic Marine Museum and the Veakio Theatre.
6.	Paros (Greece) Arrival: 09:00 Departure: 20:00	09:00	20:00

7.	Rhodes (Greece) Arrival: 09:00 Departure: 20:00	09:00	20:00
	Rhodes, the island of the Sun God Helios, is the largest and most popular island in the south-eastern Aegean. Due to its favourable geographic position it was once an important link between the Orient and the Occident. The 220 km long coastline is a mix between coves with beautiful flat sandy beaches and steep cliffs. The landscape inland is dominated by mountains, valleys and plateaus. Rhodes' history goes back more than 3,000 years. There are many archaeological excavation sites of ancient buildings, bearing witness to Rhodes' eventful past. Sights include: ruins from the Mycaean era, the ancient theatre, the gothic buildings, the round fort dating from the time of the Knights of St. John, the Turkish mosque and the Turkish baths.
8.	At Sea

9.	Corfu (Greece) Arrival: 09:00 Departure: 19:00	09:00	19:00
	The inviting capital city is located on a peninsula at the centre of the East coast. The old town is full of narrow strees and tall houses. It combines Venetian, French, British and traditional Greek architectural elements to a harmonious overall style that is truly unique. The city was heavily fortified by the Venetians; visitors still always immediately notice the two citadels. Sights worth seeing include: the new fort (Nero Frourio), the old fort (Paleo Frourio), the esplanade or 'Spinada', the Museum.
10.	Hvar (Croatia) Arrival: 12:00 Departure: 20:00	12:00	20:00

11.	Rijeka (Croatia) Arrival: 09:00 Departure: 20:00	09:00	20:00

12.	Fusina / Venice (Italy) Arrival: 08:00	08:00

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Standard included services

Included

Cruise from Istanbul (Turkey) / to Fusina / Venice (Italy)
All harbour charges and taxes
Participation in board events and use of most of the ship facilities
Fine wines and premium spirits, specialty coffees, teas and soft drinks are always available, including in-suite minibars
Welcome champagne in the cabin
Tips on board
All meals (in some speciality restaurants surcharges are possible)
24-hour cabin service
Free use of the shuttle buses between the ship and the city center (if available)
Access to the wellness area
Unlimited Highspeed Wi-Fi

Not included

Personal expenses on board
Additional services, such as, e.g. hairdressers, massages, etc.
Shore excursions, coach tours, walking tours
Travel insurance

Package: Cruise All Inclusive Extra + e-hoi flight

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Scheduled flights in the selected class (excl. transfer to/from port) ¹

1) One piece of free luggage included per person

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Package: Cruise All Inclusive Extra + e-hoi complete package

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Scheduled flights in the selected class ¹
Transfer airport - ship
Transfer ship - airport

1) One piece of free luggage included per person

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Package: Cruise All Inclusive Extra

This package does not include any additional services to the standard included services.

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