Istanbul Icons & Aegean Artifacts Cruise Tour
 
Athens, Greece to Istanbul
Sun Oct 11, 2026 - Thu Oct 22, 2026,
 11 days
 on Star Legend
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Starting from $6,299 USD
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Athens, Greece to Istanbul
With four days to explore glorious Istanbul and another eight to discover what lies beyond the Golden Horn, you don’t need an oracle to tell you this is one auspicious voyage. Everywhere you look in Istanbul you’ll find some fascinating remnant of days gone by – places where chariots raced, sultans ruled, and architects’ greatest aspirations were realized. After you’ve oohed and aahed over the world-renowned mosques, palaces, and bazaars, board your yacht to see more jewels of the Aegean. Islands glowing with whitewashed houses and blue-domed churches; origin stories of gods, oracles, and Atlantis; a canal so narrow you’ll only share it with small mail boats, private yachts, and paddleboarders. Plus, enjoy a complimentary Destination Discovery Event – dinner and a concert in the moonlight in ancient Ephesus.
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What’s Included?

  • Three nights’ accommodation at Pera Palace Hotel in a Deluxe Golden Horn Room
  • Breakfast at the hotel, lunch at Hamdi Restaurant
  • All transfers to and from the included sites
  • Two full days and one half day sightseeing in a luxury air conditioned vehicle with a professional driver and English speaking tour guide.
  • 2-hour Bosphorus cruise on a private motor boat
  • Entrance fees to Byzantine Hippodrome, Topkapi Palace, the Harem Section, Underground Cistern, Suleymaniye Mosque, Dolmabahce Palace, Ayasofya, and Rustem Pasa Mosque
  • 10-day cruise round trip Istanbul

 
Please note:  Bring your hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, insect repellent, and comfortable walking shoes. This tour is not wheelchair accessible and is not suitable for people with mobility issues. Order of sites visited may vary based on availability and dates.
Popular Highlights
Blue Mosque
Visit the historic area of Istanbul, a UNESCO site and count the 6 elegant minarets of the Blue Mosque in Istanbul
Bodrum and Kusadasi
Late night stays in Bodrum and Kusadasi allow for plenty of time to get a flavor of local life there
Bosphorus
Cruising the Bosphorus will reveal the beautiful Dolmabahce Palace, encompassing 1,960 feet of the shore
Itinerary at a Glance
Date
Port
Arrive
Depart
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Sun Oct 11
Athens, Greece
Arrive:  
Depart:  5:00 PM
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Mon Oct 12
Corinth Canal
Arrive:  8:00 AM
Depart:  10:00 AM
Watersports Platform: 
Mon Oct 12
Delphi
Arrive:  3:00 PM
Depart:  9:00 PM
Watersports Platform: 
Tue Oct 13
AT SEA
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Wed Oct 14
Santorini
Arrive:  8:00 AM
Depart:  9:00 PM
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Thu Oct 15
Bodrum
Arrive:  8:00 AM
Depart:  10:00 PM
Watersports Platform: 
Fri Oct 16
Kusadasi
Arrive:  9:00 AM
Depart:  11:59 PM
Watersports Platform: 
Sat Oct 17
Mykonos
Arrive:  8:00 AM
Depart:  5:00 PM
Watersports Platform: 
Sun Oct 18
Myrina
Arrive:  7:00 AM
Depart:  12:00 PM
Watersports Platform: 
Mon Oct 19
Istanbul
Arrive:  7:00 AM
Depart:  
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Mon Oct 19
Disembark and Istanbul Sightseeing
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Tue Oct 20
Istanbul Full Day of Sightseeing
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Wed Oct 21
Istanbul Full Day of Sightseeing
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Thu Oct 22
Flight Home
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Accommodations & Pricing
Guaranteed Suite** (chosen by Windstar)
Guaranteed Suite** (chosen by Windstar)
Guaranteed Suite** (chosen by Windstar)
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The Windstar Life
The Windstar staff-to-guest ratio is 1:1.5, and it shows.The moment you board you’ll feel it: an ever-attentive crew at your service, providing you with what you want and need, when you want and need it.
Friendly and Relaxed Atmosphere
Signature Onboard Barbecue
Cooking Demonstrations
ALL DATES &
FARES
Local Season Mediterranean
Go All-Inclusive — On Us
Great cruise-only fares or make it an all-inclusive voyage with Wi-Fi, unlimited select beer, wine, and cocktails, and gratuities. From $99 per guest per day.
Date
Ship
All-Inclusive
From
Cruise Only
From
Sun, Sep 28 - Thu, Oct 9, 2025
STAR LEGEND
$6,399
$6,399
Fri, Oct 3 - Tue, Oct 14, 2025
STAR LEGEND
$6,499
$6,499
Wed, Apr 8 - Sun, Apr 19, 2026
STAR LEGEND
$6,791
$5,999
Mon, Apr 13 - Fri, Apr 24, 2026
STAR LEGEND
$6,691
$5,899
Wed, Apr 29 - Sun, May 10, 2026
STAR LEGEND
$6,891
$6,099
Sun, Oct 11 - Thu, Oct 22, 2026
STAR LEGEND
$7,091
$6,299
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SAILING
Fri, Oct 16 - Tue, Oct 27, 2026
STAR LEGEND
$6,891
$6,099
Istanbul Icons & Aegean Artifacts Cruise Tour
Port to port
Athens, Greece to Istanbul
Duration
11 days
Day
Port
Day 1
Athens, Greece
Day 2
Corinth Canal
Day 2
Delphi
Day 3
AT SEA
Day 4
Santorini
Day 5
Bodrum
Day 6
Kusadasi
Day 7
Mykonos
Day 8
Myrina
Day 9
Istanbul
Day 9
Disembark and Istanbul Sightseeing
Day 10
Istanbul Full Day of Sightseeing
Day 11
Istanbul Full Day of Sightseeing
Day 12
Flight Home
ALL DATES &
FARES
Local Season Mediterranean
Go All-Inclusive — On Us
Great cruise-only fares or make it an all-inclusive voyage with unlimited select beer, wine, and cocktails, Wi-Fi, and gratuities. From $99 per guest per day.
Date
Ship
All-Inclusive
From
Cruise Only
From
Sun
Sep 28
2025
STAR LEGEND
$6,399
$6,399
Fri
Oct 3
2025
STAR LEGEND
$6,499
$6,499
Wed
Apr 8
2026
STAR LEGEND
$6,791
$5,999
Mon
Apr 13
2026
STAR LEGEND
$6,691
$5,899
Wed
Apr 29
2026
STAR LEGEND
$6,891
$6,099
Sun
Oct 11
2026
STAR LEGEND
$7,091
$6,299
Fri
Oct 16
2026
STAR LEGEND
$6,891
$6,099
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