Sail aboard Emerald Azzurra on this 8-day Vibrant Greece and Turkey Cruise from Rhodes to Istanbul. Begin your cruise at the port of Rhodes before embarking on your discovery of Greece and Turkey. In the north of Greece’s Dodecanese Islands, explore the sacred Aegean Island of Patmos, the famous place where Saint John wrote the Book of Revelation. Reaching from Turkey’s southwest coast into the Aegean Sea, the stunning twin bays of Bodrum are home to one of the Seven Wonders of the World, the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, built between 350 and 353BC Mausolus. The next stop is Kusadasi, a modern city that retains some of its vestiges from long ago and is the main gateway to Ephesus, the UNESCO-listed, 4,000-year-old city.
Highlights
Visit Patmos, the island where Saint John wrote the Book of Revelation
See the twin bays of Bodrum, home to the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus
Explore the ancient city of Ephesus, a UNESCO-listed site over 4,000 years
Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.
Your luxurious yacht cruise begins in Rhodes, where you are transferred to your Emerald Cruises luxury yacht and embark on your discovery of Greece and Turkey.
Please book your flight to arrive into Rhodes prior to 03:00 PM.
In the north of Greece’s Dodecanese Islands, the sacred Aegean Island of Patmos is famous as the place where Saint John wrote the Book of Revelation. Patmos is a wonderful stop for those inspired by nature, architecture, history or, simply, for sun worshippers.
Reaching from Turkey’s southwest coast into the Aegean Sea, the stunning twin bays of Bodrum are home to one of the Seven Wonders of the World, the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, built between 350 and 353BC for Mausolus. While Bodrum has a rich history, the city is a modern playground for Turkish and foreign visitors alike, with two contrasting sides, east and west.
With a history that includes chapters of Persian, Roman, Greek, Byzantine, and Venetian rule, Kusadasi is today a modern city that retains some of its vestiges from long ago and it is the main gateway to Ephesus – the UNESCO-listed, 4,000-year-old city.
Bozcaada is a small island of 39 km2, lined with beautiful beaches and land covered with vineyards. It is well preserved and protected by its inhabitants. The sea is crystal clear, the cuisine simple and healthy where mezzes are honored while tasting a local wine.
In the Marmara region of north-western Turkey, the Çanakkale Province is a destination of all-round intrigue. From the historic battlefields of Gallipoli to the serenity of beautiful beaches, wineries, and unique local food.
Included Excursion:
Guided tour of ANZAC Cove and Gallipoli peninsula
Turkey’s economic, cultural, and historic center, Istanbul connects Europe and Asia, something evident from the wonderful east-meets-west vibe. Learn about its cultural heritage from architectural masterpieces and enjoy strong culinary diversity.
Included Excursion
Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and Grand Bazar
Day 8: Istanbul, Turkey | Disembark
1 Breakfast
Your time aboard your Emerald Cruises luxury yacht comes to an end in Istanbul. After bidding farewell to the crew and your fellow guests, you are transferred to the airport for your return flight home.
Please book your flight to depart out of Istanbul after 12:00 PM.
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Please confirm embark/disembark locations before reserving flights, as this itinerary operates in reverse on alternating departures.
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Oceanview Stateroom (D)
182ft² - 204ft² (17m² - 19m²). Situated on the Emerald Deck, towards the front of the yacht, Oceanview Staterooms are bigger than the average standard.
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Balcony Stateroom (B)
285ft² - 306ft² (26.5m² - 28.5m²). Situated on the Observation deck, Balcony Staterooms are stylish home-away-from-home. With everything you need for a great night’s sleep.
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Balcony Stateroom (A)
285ft² - 306ft² (26.5m² - 28.5m²). Situated on the Panorama deck, Balcony Staterooms are stylish home-away-from-home. With everything you need for a great night’s sleep.
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Deluxe Balcony Stateroom (S)
382ft² - 403ft² (35.5m² - 37.5m²). Deluxe Balcony Staterooms are conveniently located on the Pool Deck and feature their own private balcony. With just two per yacht, you’ll benefit from having extra space for the assured comfort.
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Terrace Suite (T)
648ft² - 669ft² (60.2m² - 62.2m²) (includes outside terrace). Spacious Terrace Suites take pride of place at the back of the Panorama Deck. As the name suggests, you’ll enjoy a private oversized terrace, where you’ll be able to relax and take in the views as you sail into the world’s prettiest ports.
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Yacht Suite (Y)
700ft² - 721ft² (65m² - 67m²) (includes outside terrace). Positioned at the back of the Observation Deck, you’ll be treated to sensational ocean and coastal views from the private terrace. Receive a number of inclusions to help you make the most of your time in your Yacht Suite.
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Owner's Suite (SA)
1,162ft² - 1,192ft² (108m² - 110.8m²) (includes outside terrace). Oversized Owner’s Suites are the largest and most opulent, located on the Pool Deck. Boasting a separate bedroom and lounge area, also enjoy the large private terrace, from which to see the stunning views of each port you visit.
Notes
- Single accommodations are available on some, but not all, tours for a single supplement rate, payable at the time of booking.
- Children under 12 years old are ineligible to participate in tours, except for applicable Christmas tours and cruises and only if accepted by operator in its sole direction.
- Due to the availability of alcohol on many of vacation packages, children and other persons under 21 years of age must be accompanied by a person over the age of 21 (an "Adult") and must share their accommodation with that Adult.
- Most transportation services are not equipped with elevators or wheelchair ramps, and cabin doors and rest rooms may not be wide enough to provide access for standard wheelchairs.
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