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Istanbul to Athens Regatta 2026-07-31-Hellenic explorer
10 nights | 31 July 2026 | Regatta
Sleek and elegantly charming, Regatta is the flagship of the Oceania Cruises fleet. Her decks are resplendent in the finest teak, custom stone and tile work, and her lounges, suites and staterooms boast luxurious, neo-classical furnishings. Regatta offers every luxury you may expect on board one of our stylish ships. She features four unique, open-seating restaurants, the Aquamar Spa + Vitality Center, eight lounges and bars, a casino and 342 lavish suites and luxurious staterooms, nearly 70% of which feature private verandas. With just 684 guests to pamper, our 400 professionally trained European staff ensure you will wait for nothing.
Prices are per person including all taxes, based on 2 adults sharing one cabin on a twinshare basis.
Itinerary and port stops
Day 1
Istanbul, Turkey
Arrive 17:00
Depart 00:00
17:00
00:00
31/07/2026
Indulge your eyes and senses in this magnificent city astride two continents. Visit beautiful Topkapi Palace, the awesome Hagia Sophia and the impressive Blue Mosque. Cruise the Bosphorus to see the city and its surroundings from another perspective. Visit one of the many museums or stroll through the spice market and the famous Grand Bazaar.
Day 2
Canakkale
Arrive 17:00
Depart 07:00
17:00
07:00
Day 3
Kavala
Arrive 17:00
Depart 07:00
17:00
07:00
02/08/2026
Built on a promontory on the site of ancient Neapolis, Kavala offers fine beaches and numerous historic sites. A Byzantine castle lords over Kavala, and its 16th-century aqueduct is still intact. The ruins of nearby Philippi include a Roman forum and a fifth-century cathedral.
Day 4
Thessaloniki
Arrive 16:00
Depart 07:00
16:00
07:00
03/08/2026
With a history spanning more than two millennia, Thessaloniki reigned alongside Constantinople as a capital of the Byzantine Empire. So numerous are the outstanding Paleochristian and Byzantine monuments that as a group they have been designated a Unesco World Heritage site. Dont miss the ornate church and sacred crypt of St Demetrius, the citys martyred patron saint, or the palace complex of Galerius and the mosaics in the Rotunda. The Archaeological Museum holds even more ancient treasures.
Day 5
Mitilini (Lesbos)
Arrive 17:00
Depart 08:00
17:00
08:00
04/08/2026
Explore this bustling citys ancient roots, and visit the huge castle perched on the hill the beautiful Greek theatre that the Romans repaired and then copied back in Rome. See the impressive cathedral and the Church of St Nicholas, converted from a mosque. Enjoy the Archaeological Museum or one of the fine-art museums with collections of important works. Venture into the old quarter near the waterfront to enjoy the old Turkish mansions, or into the countryside and discover quaint villages where time has stopped.
Day 6
Kusadasi, Turkey
Arrive 18:00
Depart 07:00
18:00
07:00
05/08/2026
Meander through the ruins of ancient Ephesus and marvel at the famed Library of Celsus, the huge amphitheatre, the marble roads with their chariot marks, the amazing mosaic sidewalks and the superb, rarely opened Terrace Houses. Or journey to three monumental cities of antiquity Priene, Miletus and Didyma renowned for their majestic temples and impressive, beautifully preserved stadiums.
Day 7
Rhodes
Arrive 18:00
Depart 08:00
18:00
08:00
06/08/2026
Enjoy a walking tour of the old fortified city and stand in awe of the impressive Grand Masters Palace. See where the Colossus of Rhodes once stood and savour the charm of this remarkable walled town. Or drive along the scenic coast to Lindos. Enjoy the whitewashed little town and climb to the ancient acropolis, its temples and wonderful views.
Day 8
Heraklion (Crete), Greece
Arrive 18:00
Depart 08:00
18:00
08:00
07/08/2026
Visit the great Minoan ruins of the Palace of Knossos, famous as the home of the labyrinth where the Minotaur roamed, and the archaeological museum that houses many superb artefacts from the complex. Explore the stunning, mountain-fringed Lassithi plateau with its orchards, 7,000 windmills and ancient villages.
Day 9
Santorini, Greece
Arrive 18:00
Depart 08:00
18:00
08:00
08/08/2026
Visit the beautiful whitewashed hilltop towns of Oia and Fira and their breathtaking views of the caldera below. See the stunning artefacts in Firas museum, including recent finds from the excavation of Akrotiri, thought by many to be the legendary city of Atlantis, or visit a winery. Stroll through the winding streets with fantastic views around every corner.
Day 10
Mykonos
Arrive 21:00
Depart 08:00
21:00
08:00
09/08/2026
Enjoy wandering through the narrow, winding streets of this delightful seaside village with its whitewashed houses, flowers and brightly painted shutters and doors. Stand beneath the windmills on the hill. Visit the archaeological museum and an old bakery still using a 15th-century wood-burning stove.
Day 11
Piraeus (Athens), Greece
Arrive 17:00
Depart 05:00
17:00
05:00
10/08/2026
Climb up the magnificent Acropolis and stand in awe of the Parthenon, the beautiful temples and the view over Athens stretched out before you. See city highlights including the new and old Olympic stadiums. Journey to Cape Sounion and the temple of Poseidon overlooking the sea, or visit ancient Corinth and the narrow Corinth Canal cut through miles of solid rock.
