Aegean Explorer with APT Travelmarvel

Your Grecian exploration begins with included airport lounge access before your flight from the UK to Athens. On arrival, transfer to the port to board the MS Caledonian Sky this afternoon. After some time to settle in, join your Cruise Director and fellow travellers for a welcome reception and dinner onboard.

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The original home to the iconic Venus de Milo, volcanic Milos arches gracefully around its central caldera and is ringed with almost surreal rock formations, giving it an otherworldly feel.

Disembark your ship this morning to set out on a guided tour of the island, including its capital of Plaka, the beach of Sarakiniko, and the small fishing village of Pollonia. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure to explore at your own pace, perhaps choosing to relax at Paleochoria, arguably the island’s most picturesque beach.

Back onboard this evening, join your fellow travellers for a welcome gala dinner.

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Spend your morning in beautiful Delos, one of Greece’s most important historic sites. Explore this ancient location at your own pace.

Afterwards, set sail for sun-drenched Mykonos, one of the most famous Greek isles. On arrival, explore on your own or join an optional walking tour through the main town of Chora. Discover its tiny lanes, whitewashed buildings, and iconic blue shutters with matching, blue-domed churches. You’ll feel as though you’ve stepped into a postcard when you spy the old port and famous windmills.

Your ship stays docked until late evening, giving you the opportunity to dine on shore at a local eatery if you so choose. Of course, your included dinner will still be served onboard as well.

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Today’s visit brings to you the tiny island of Patmos to discover a hidden jewel of the Greek islands. Settled in 1088, Patmos was deserted for centuries after repeated raids by pirates and the Turks. These days, it’s a quiet respite from the oft-visited neighbouring Greek Isles.

Discover Patmos on your own with time at leisure in town, delighting at the panoramic views over the bay and the string of islands in the archipelago beyond. Alternatively, join in on an optional sightseeing tour.

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Make your way to Turkey today for a special day including an Insider Experience. After docking in Kusadasi on Turkey’s Anatolian coast, you’ll be driven to the nearby ancient city of Ephesus. This is one of the Eastern Mediterranean’s best-preserved classical cities.

Immerse yourself in ancient Roman life, effectively stepping back in time as you imagine the city’s former splendour. Along its broad streets are impressive buildings such as the Library of Celsus, built in memory of Roman senator Celsus Polemeanus, who was said to be a bibliophile. 

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Dock in Mytilene, the capital of Lesbos, for a day at leisure. Alternatively, join an optional guided tour to admire 19th-century mansions, imagining them in their grander days, and to wander ancient streets and spot the Byzantine castle. This imposing structure is one of the largest in the Mediterranean, built on a hill covered in pines and enjoying magnificent views from the top of Mytilene and the glistening Aegean Sea.

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Today, legends come to life as you arrive in Canakkale and travel to the Gallipoli Peninsula. While many Greek explorations revolve around Ancient Greece, today features a sombre array of trenches and memorials to those who lost their lives in the First World War. Some especially memorable moments in today’s explorations includes visits to Anzac Cove, the Australian Memorial at Lone Pine, and the New Zealand Memorial at Chunuk Bair.

Back onboard this evening, join your fellow travellers for the Captain’s Farewell Dinner.

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Your ship docks in Istanbul this morning. After breakfast onboard, disembark and transfer to the airport for your flight back to the UK.

If you would like to extend your holiday by including pre- or post-cruise time in Athens, Istanbul, or both, speak to one of our travel specialists for more information.

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