Varying shades of blue are beautiful to behold on Tauck’s Aegean cruise... from a brilliant blue sky above Istanbul’s inimitable Blue Mosque (left), to the azure sea and blue-domed treasures of Santorini...
Treasures of the Aegean
Imagine sailing to the Greek Isles and the antiquities along Turkey’s Aegean coast aboard a private yacht, casting anchor in harbors that have welcomed mariners for thousands of years. That’s the experience you’ll have on our two-week cruise between Athens and Istanbul aboard the yacht-like Le Levant, filled with moments you’ll remember for a lifetime. Like enjoying breakfast in view of the Acropolis on the terrace of the Hotel Grande Bretagne during your two-night stay in Athens... walking back in time at ancient Epidaurus and Mycenae during an overnight at the Amphitryon Hotel overlooking Nafplion’s harbor... following in the footsteps of Greek mortals and gods as you explore mythical Mykonos and Delos... observing your ship’s early morning arrival into legendary Santorini... making your way up to the blue-domed houses of Fira, and riding back down to shore atop a donkey. Sail on to a whirling array of Turkish delights along the coast, touring St. Peter’s Castle and seeing reconstructed shipwrecks from centuries past in Bodrum... viewing vestiges of the Roman Empire in the Library of Celsus and other wonders at Ephesus... watching weavers work on handcrafted carpets that are magic to behold. More unforgettable moments await during three nights at Ceylan InterContinental Istanbul in this truly amazing city, cruising the Bosphorus... perusing the Covered Bazaar... pausing to reflect inside the Harem of Topkapi Palace, the vast Basilica Cistern, the inspirational Blue Mosque, and iconic Hagia Sophia...
Maximum Elevation: 500 ft. Istanbul MARMARA SEA OF GREECE
AEGEAN SEA
TURKEY
Corinth Canal Nafplion
Mycenae
IONIAN SEA
PELOPONNESE SANTORINI SEA OF CRETE CRETE 30
Athens Piraeus
Epidaurus MYKONOS
Kusadasi Ephesus
Bodrum
Rhodes Town
RHODES
14 DAYS FROM $7,990*
(13 Breakfasts, 10 Lunches & 10 Dinners) BEGINS ATHENS
Northbound – Athens to Istanbul Aug 31⁄ Sep 14⁄ , 28
BEGINS ISTANBUL
Southbound – Istanbul to Athens Sep 7, 21
⁄ = Sold Out!
LAND / CRUISE PRICE PER PERSON August – September
Champlain Deck Double $7990 Single $11,045 Triple $7626
La Pérouse Deck Double $8290 Single $11,345 Triple $7926
Bougainville Deck Double $8790 Single $11,845 Triple N/A
*Airfare is additional. Go to
www.tauck.com for space availability and day-by-day itinerary; cruise runs north from Athens and south from Istanbul.
Note: Land portion of this cruise involves significant walking, as vehicle access to antiquities and ruins is often limited. Sightseeing in Athens, Istanbul, and the Greek Islands features ancient sites with many steps and uneven terrain, where walking is more difficult and vehicle access is often limited.
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