Eastern Mediterranean cruise 125741 - Oceania cruise aboard the Oceania Sonata from Piraeus / Athens (Greece) to Istanbul (Turkey)

Organizer:	Oceania Cruises
Cruise line:	Oceania
Destination:	Eastern Mediterranean
Departure port:	Piraeus / Athens (Greece)
Arrival port:	Istanbul (Turkey)
Dates:	October 2027

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Route

Day	Travel station	Arrival	Departure
1.	Piraeus / Athens (Greece) Departure: 17:00 Excursion tips (3)		17:00
	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.
2.	Paros (Greece) Arrival: 07:00 Departure: 17:00	07:00	17:00

3.	Heraklion (Crete, Greece) Arrival: 07:00 Departure: 17:00 Excursion tips (2)	07:00	17:00
	The capital of Crete, also known as "Iraklion" or "Heraklion" is a town with many attractions and a buzzing nightlife. Its many cafés, restaurants and bars are the perfect place to spend an exciting and enjoyable evening. Sights include: the Archaeological Museum, the Venetian fort, churches with icons dating from the 16th century, and the oldest town in Europe, Knossos, which is 5 km from the capital.
4.	Rhodes (Greece) Arrival: 07:00 Departure: 17:00	07:00	17:00
	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.
5.	Patmos (Greece) Arrival: 07:00 Departure: 17:00	07:00	17:00
	Patmos is a small island measuring around 12 kilometres in length in the Dodecanese Islands not far from Turkey and is called the "Jerusalem of the Aegean". This is because the island is home to many beautiful monasteries as well as the cave where St. John the Apostle wrote his "Apocalypse". The port of Skala, the capital of the island, can be reached by sea via a long, narrow inlet. The city lies in the shadow of the medieval castle-convent of St. John. It can be seen from all directions from sea and many pilgrims travel here each year. A visit to the village of Chora with its narrow streets is also a must. Some of the taverns provide a breathtaking view right down to Skala. Other sights include: the monastery of St. Christodoulos, the holy cave of the revelation and Agia Anni chapel.
6.	Izmir (Turkey) Arrival: 07:00 Departure: 16:00	07:00	16:00
	Lovingly referred to by the Turks as "beautiful Izmir", the town lies at the opening of a broad gulf, busy with ships and yachts. Behind the palm-lined waterside promenade the city is built in terraces up the slopes of the surrounding mountains. The Jewish quarter 'Asansör' has many lovingly restored houses. The Archaeological Museum not far from Konak square has an excellent collection of ancient works of art. The Hisar mosque is the largest and most important in the city.
7.	Istanbul (Turkey) Arrival: 11:00 Excursion tips (3)	11:00
	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.
8.	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.

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Standard included services

Included

Cruise from Piraeus / Athens (Greece) / to Istanbul (Turkey)
All harbour charges and taxes
Participation in board events and use of most of the ship facilities
All soft drinks on board
Daily gratuities for the crew
All meals (free speciality restaurants) ¹
- 1) La Reserve restaurant for a fee
Use of different sports offers
24-hour cabin service
Free use of the shuttle buses between the ship and the city center (if available)
Free Internet ²
- 2) 2 Internet logins per cabin during the whole voyage

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

This package includes the following services in addition to the standard included services:

200 USD shore excursion credit per200 USD crédito para excursões por camarote ^1,2

1) Alternatively Wine & Beer by the Glass (Selection of alcoholic beverages as well as a selection of international beers in the restaurants and bars during meal times), please specify during the booking process/request in the comments section.
2) Valid for selected depature dates

For this package the following General terms and conditions apply

Package: Cruise + e-hoi complete package

This package includes the following services in addition to the standard included services:

Scheduled flights in the selected class ¹
Transfer airport - ship
Transfer ship - airport
200 USD shore excursion credit per200 USD crédito para excursões por camarote ^2,3

1) One piece of free luggage included per person
2) Alternatively Wine & Beer by the Glass (Selection of alcoholic beverages as well as a selection of international beers in the restaurants and bars during meal times), please specify during the booking process/request in the comments section.
3) Valid for selected depature dates

For this package the following General terms and conditions apply

Package: Cruise + e-hoi flight

This package includes the following services in addition to the standard included services:

Scheduled flights in the selected class (excl. transfer to/from port) ¹
200 USD shore excursion credit per200 USD crédito para excursões por camarote ^2,3

1) One piece of free luggage included per person
2) Alternatively Wine & Beer by the Glass (Selection of alcoholic beverages as well as a selection of international beers in the restaurants and bars during meal times), please specify during the booking process/request in the comments section.
3) Valid for selected depature dates

For this package the following General terms and conditions apply

Conditions of travel:

The indicated cruise prices are special rates that can be subject to special terms of payment and cancellation according to the Terms and Conditions of the organizer.

The advertised cruises, prices, itineraries, etc. are not binding and all information is subject to change by the tour operators.

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