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Eastern Med 7 nights from £999
Sail from exotic Istanbul to gorgeous Greek
islands and beyond in just seven nights away.
Want an even bigger adventure? Choose a
14 night sailing (see pages 46-47) and add
Dubrovnik, Venice and Corfu as well.
Istanbul, Turkey Mytilene, Lesbos
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Ephesus, Turkey
Dotted with ancient domes and With lush landscapes and mountain Kusadasi is your springboard into
classic buildings, buzzing Istanbul peaks, you’ll soon see why Lesbos is ancient Ephesus, where the
serves an instant hit. known as the ‘Emerald Island’. impressive ruins still stand proud.
Wander around the bustling Grand Bazaar, Sat on a sweeping bay just off the coast of Don’t do dusty old stuff? Wander around
people-watch over a glass of apple tea or Turkey, the island capital of Mytilene is where Kusadasi’s streets brimming with shops and
explore the Topkapi Palace, historical Hagia you can head to the impressive Venetian bag some exotic-smelling spices, pointy
Sophia or the aptly-named Blue Mosque. fortress, people-watch from a waterfront café leather slippers or a colourful Turkish carpet.
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or peel down to your swimming gear and Foodie? Head for a local restaurant and
hot-foot it to the nearby hot springs. sample lobster, grilled octopus and succulent
Learn about Istanbul’s history and tick off the
highlights as you go.
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sea bass just pulled from the sea.
Watch the experts perform a traditional Turkish
Join a guided tour of the island highlights.
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belly dance then have a go yourself.
Knock back some ouzo, the traditional Greek
Explore the awesome archaeological site of
Hone your haggling skills in the Grand Bazaar
apéritif, at a local distillery.
ancient Ephesus (pictured), with its 25,000
and spice market.
Pull on your walking shoes and mosey around
seat theatre, brothel and communal toilets!
Ogle at Ottoman treasures in the stunning
the pretty village of Molyvos (pictured), where
Get off the beaten track on a jeep adventure.
Topkapi Palace and explore the famous harem.
you can wander the maze of narrow streets
Take a trip to a Turkish bath for that
Cycle past Istanbul’s famous buildings on a
and check out the medieval fortress.
super-clean feeling.
mountain bike ride.
Take a bike ride to a local beach.
Get wet and wild at Adaland water park.
Join a motorboat cruise along the scenic
Learn how to scuba dive or dive straight in and
Strap on a scuba tank and flippers and
Bosphorus Strait.
spy on the sea life.
dive, dive, dive.
Cycle off along the coast on a mountain bike.
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Passengers taken ashore by tender boat.
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