Oceania CruisesALU260507
Athens To Istanbul
Date
2026-05-07
Duration
10 nights
Departure Port
Athens (Piraeus)
Greece
Arrival Port
Istanbul
Turkey
Rating
Luxury
Theme
—
Oceania Cruises
Allura
Launched
2023
Refitted
—
Tonnage
67,000 GT
Passengers
1,200
Cabins
612
Crew
800
Length
785 m
Width
32 m
Speed
20 knots
Adults Only
No
Itinerary
Day 1
Day 1
Piraeus
Depart 21:00
The port that launched Athenian democracy's naval supremacy at the Battle of Salamis, Piraeus remains Greece's maritime heartbeat — and the most convenient gateway to both the Acropolis and the Aegean island chains. Dine on grilled sea bream at a Mikrolimano harbourside taverna, visit the extraordinary bronze Piraeus Apollo, and set sail for Hydra or Santorini by afternoon. Late April through June and September offer the Aegean at its most golden and uncrowded.
Day 2
Day 2
Heraklion (Iraklion)
Arrive 10:00Depart 19:00
Heraklion, the capital of Crete, is a historic port city rich in Minoan heritage and Venetian architecture, making it an essential stop for cruise travelers. Must-do experiences include exploring the Palace of Knossos and indulging in local dishes like moussaka and dakos. The best season to visit is during the spring and early fall when the weather is mild and the local festivals are in full swing.
Day 3
Day 3
Santorini
Arrive 08:00Depart 22:00
Santorini, the ancient volcanic caldera rising from the Aegean, is Greece's most theatrical landscape — a crescentic island of sheer white cliffs plunging into an indigo sea, its clifftop villages of Fira and Oia draped in bougainvillea and culminating in the world's most photographed sunset. The island's unique Assyrtiko wine, grown on ancient ungrafted vines in volcanic pumice, is one of the Mediterranean's greatest expressions of terroir. Byzantine frescoes of extraordinary beauty fill the Prehistoric Museum of Thera. The volcanic black and red sand beaches of Perissa and Perivolos are unlike any others in Greece. April through June and September through October offer the finest conditions.
Day 4
Day 4
Mykonos
Arrive 07:00Depart 16:00
Mykonos is the Aegean at its most seductive — a labyrinth of bougainvillea-draped whitewashed alleys designed to disorient pirates (and occasionally visitors) leading to Kástro, the medieval hilltop quarter overlooking Little Venice, where balconied houses hang directly above the sea. The island's famous windmills, perched on a ridge above the old harbour, are best photographed at golden hour as pelicans patrol the waterfront below. Visit the sacred archaeological island of Delos — a 30-minute boat crossing — for one of the most significant ancient sites in the Greek world. May, June, and September offer the perfect balance of warmth, light, and bearable crowds.
Day 5
Day 5
Fethiye
Arrive 07:00Depart 17:00
Fethiye is a compelling Mediterranean port in Turkey where centuries of history, vibrant local cuisine, and luminous coastal scenery converge. Visitors should explore the historic quarters on foot and surrender to the local dining culture, where fresh seafood and regional wines provide a masterclass in Mediterranean living. Best visited October through April, when cooler temperatures and lower humidity create ideal conditions. Cruise lines including Star Clippers feature this port on their most compelling itineraries. Whether you have a few hours or a full day, the port rewards exploration at every pace and in every direction.
Day 6
Day 6
Bodrum
Arrive 07:00Depart 17:00
Bodrum is the site of ancient Halicarnassus and one of the Seven Wonders, now a whitewashed Aegean resort town where the Knights Hospitaller castle houses the world's finest underwater archaeology museum. Visit June or September via Explora Journeys or Virgin Voyages for peninsula village dining, Bronze Age shipwreck treasures, and Turkey's most seductive balance of ancient heritage and contemporary Mediterranean sophistication.
Day 7
Day 7
Izmir
Arrive 08:00Depart 17:00
Izmir is Turkey's cosmopolitan Aegean capital, a three-thousand-year-old port city with a vibrant waterfront kordon, the labyrinthine Kemeraltı bazaar, and easy access to the ancient city of Ephesus. Must-do experiences include tasting boyoz pastries, exploring the Roman Agora, and day-tripping to Ephesus and its Library of Celsus. April through June and September through November offer the most pleasant temperatures for exploration.
Day 8
Day 8
Chios
Arrive 07:00Depart 17:00
Chios is an eastern Aegean island uniquely famous for producing mastic resin—a precious aromatic gum harvested nowhere else on Earth—and for the Mastichochoria, medieval fortified villages covered in extraordinary geometric sgraffito patterns. Must-dos include exploring the labyrinthine village of Pyrgi, tasting mastic-flavored delicacies, and understanding the resin's 2,000-year history. May through October offers warm Mediterranean weather, with June and September avoiding peak heat.
Day 9
Day 9
Kavala
Arrive 07:00Depart 17:00
Kavala, Greece is a compelling Mediterranean port in Greece where centuries of history, vibrant local cuisine, and luminous coastal scenery converge. Visitors should explore the historic quarters on foot and surrender to the local dining culture, where fresh seafood and regional wines provide a masterclass in Mediterranean living. Best visited May through October, when the climate is at its most welcoming for outdoor exploration. Cruise lines including Celebrity Cruises feature this port on their most compelling itineraries. Whether you have a few hours or a full day, the port rewards exploration at every pace and in every direction.
Day 10
Day 10
Lemnos
Arrive 07:00Depart 14:00
Lemnos is a windswept Aegean island rich in mythology and history, home to possibly Europe's oldest city at Poliochni, the staging harbour for Gallipoli at Mudros, and outstanding local wines and cheeses largely unknown beyond Greece. Must-do experiences include exploring the Bronze Age ruins, tasting Muscat wine and melichloro cheese, and windsurfing in the reliable meltemi. May through October offers the best conditions, with peak winds in July-August.
Day 11
Day 11
Istanbul
Arrive 07:00
For more than fifteen centuries, Istanbul has been the pivot upon which empires turned — Byzantium, Constantinople, the Ottoman capital — and nowhere else on earth compresses so much history into a single horizon. The Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, and the Topkapi Palace form an incomparable trinity of architectural genius along the Golden Horn; the Grand Bazaar's four thousand shops offer a sensory immersion unlike any other marketplace. Must-dos include a Bosphorus sunset cruise and a meal of mezze along the waterfront at Karaköy. Spring (April–May) and autumn (September–October) offer the most gracious climate for this inexhaustible city.
Day 1
Piraeus
Depart 21:00
The port that launched Athenian democracy's naval supremacy at the Battle of Salamis, Piraeus remains Greece's maritime heartbeat — and the most convenient gateway to both the Acropolis and the Aegean island chains. Dine on grilled sea bream at a Mikrolimano harbourside taverna, visit the extraordinary bronze Piraeus Apollo, and set sail for Hydra or Santorini by afternoon. Late April through June and September offer the Aegean at its most golden and uncrowded.
Day 2
Heraklion (Iraklion)
Arrive 10:00Depart 19:00
Heraklion, the capital of Crete, is a historic port city rich in Minoan heritage and Venetian architecture, making it an essential stop for cruise travelers. Must-do experiences include exploring the Palace of Knossos and indulging in local dishes like moussaka and dakos. The best season to visit is during the spring and early fall when the weather is mild and the local festivals are in full swing.
Day 3
Santorini
Arrive 08:00Depart 22:00
Santorini, the ancient volcanic caldera rising from the Aegean, is Greece's most theatrical landscape — a crescentic island of sheer white cliffs plunging into an indigo sea, its clifftop villages of Fira and Oia draped in bougainvillea and culminating in the world's most photographed sunset. The island's unique Assyrtiko wine, grown on ancient ungrafted vines in volcanic pumice, is one of the Mediterranean's greatest expressions of terroir. Byzantine frescoes of extraordinary beauty fill the Prehistoric Museum of Thera. The volcanic black and red sand beaches of Perissa and Perivolos are unlike any others in Greece. April through June and September through October offer the finest conditions.
Day 4
Mykonos
Arrive 07:00Depart 16:00
Mykonos is the Aegean at its most seductive — a labyrinth of bougainvillea-draped whitewashed alleys designed to disorient pirates (and occasionally visitors) leading to Kástro, the medieval hilltop quarter overlooking Little Venice, where balconied houses hang directly above the sea. The island's famous windmills, perched on a ridge above the old harbour, are best photographed at golden hour as pelicans patrol the waterfront below. Visit the sacred archaeological island of Delos — a 30-minute boat crossing — for one of the most significant ancient sites in the Greek world. May, June, and September offer the perfect balance of warmth, light, and bearable crowds.
Day 5
Fethiye
Arrive 07:00Depart 17:00
Fethiye is a compelling Mediterranean port in Turkey where centuries of history, vibrant local cuisine, and luminous coastal scenery converge. Visitors should explore the historic quarters on foot and surrender to the local dining culture, where fresh seafood and regional wines provide a masterclass in Mediterranean living. Best visited October through April, when cooler temperatures and lower humidity create ideal conditions. Cruise lines including Star Clippers feature this port on their most compelling itineraries. Whether you have a few hours or a full day, the port rewards exploration at every pace and in every direction.
Day 6
Bodrum
Arrive 07:00Depart 17:00
Bodrum is the site of ancient Halicarnassus and one of the Seven Wonders, now a whitewashed Aegean resort town where the Knights Hospitaller castle houses the world's finest underwater archaeology museum. Visit June or September via Explora Journeys or Virgin Voyages for peninsula village dining, Bronze Age shipwreck treasures, and Turkey's most seductive balance of ancient heritage and contemporary Mediterranean sophistication.
Day 7
Izmir
Arrive 08:00Depart 17:00
Izmir is Turkey's cosmopolitan Aegean capital, a three-thousand-year-old port city with a vibrant waterfront kordon, the labyrinthine Kemeraltı bazaar, and easy access to the ancient city of Ephesus. Must-do experiences include tasting boyoz pastries, exploring the Roman Agora, and day-tripping to Ephesus and its Library of Celsus. April through June and September through November offer the most pleasant temperatures for exploration.
Day 8
Chios
Arrive 07:00Depart 17:00
Chios is an eastern Aegean island uniquely famous for producing mastic resin—a precious aromatic gum harvested nowhere else on Earth—and for the Mastichochoria, medieval fortified villages covered in extraordinary geometric sgraffito patterns. Must-dos include exploring the labyrinthine village of Pyrgi, tasting mastic-flavored delicacies, and understanding the resin's 2,000-year history. May through October offers warm Mediterranean weather, with June and September avoiding peak heat.
Day 9
Kavala
Arrive 07:00Depart 17:00
Kavala, Greece is a compelling Mediterranean port in Greece where centuries of history, vibrant local cuisine, and luminous coastal scenery converge. Visitors should explore the historic quarters on foot and surrender to the local dining culture, where fresh seafood and regional wines provide a masterclass in Mediterranean living. Best visited May through October, when the climate is at its most welcoming for outdoor exploration. Cruise lines including Celebrity Cruises feature this port on their most compelling itineraries. Whether you have a few hours or a full day, the port rewards exploration at every pace and in every direction.
Day 10
Lemnos
Arrive 07:00Depart 14:00
Lemnos is a windswept Aegean island rich in mythology and history, home to possibly Europe's oldest city at Poliochni, the staging harbour for Gallipoli at Mudros, and outstanding local wines and cheeses largely unknown beyond Greece. Must-do experiences include exploring the Bronze Age ruins, tasting Muscat wine and melichloro cheese, and windsurfing in the reliable meltemi. May through October offers the best conditions, with peak winds in July-August.
Day 11
Istanbul
Arrive 07:00
For more than fifteen centuries, Istanbul has been the pivot upon which empires turned — Byzantium, Constantinople, the Ottoman capital — and nowhere else on earth compresses so much history into a single horizon. The Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, and the Topkapi Palace form an incomparable trinity of architectural genius along the Golden Horn; the Grand Bazaar's four thousand shops offer a sensory immersion unlike any other marketplace. Must-dos include a Bosphorus sunset cruise and a meal of mezze along the waterfront at Karaköy. Spring (April–May) and autumn (September–October) offer the most gracious climate for this inexhaustible city.
Cabin Categories
Oceania Suite
Suite
1000–1200 m²Max 4
OC
Complimentary laundry service - up to 3 bags per stateroom (some restrictions apply)
Priority Noon ship embarkation with priority luggage delivery
Exclusive card-only access to private Executive Lounge staffed by a dedicated Concierge featuring complimentary soft drinks, coffees and snacks throughout the day
24-hour Butler service
Complimentary in-suite bar setup with 6 full-size bottles of premium spirits and wines from our suite beverage menu
Complimentary welcome bottle of Champagne
Fresh fruit basket replenished daily
Priority online specialty restaurant reservations
Unlimited access to Aquamar Spa Terrace
iPad upon request for your enjoyment on board
Optional private in-suite embarkation day lunch from noon to 2 pm in Owner’s Suites
Customized entertainment system
Bulgari gift set and variety of amenities
Choice of daily printed newspaper
Complimentary Oceania Cruises logo tote bag and personalized stationery
Cashmere lap blankets
Choice of pillow from a luxurious selection
Complimentary shoe shine service
Complimentary pressing of garments upon embarkation (certain limitations apply)
Smoking in suites, staterooms and on verandas is strictly prohibited
Queen or Twin ConfigurationVanity AreaShowerBathRoom Service AvailableButler Service+10
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Owners Suite
Suite
2200–2400 m²Max 4
OS
Complimentary laundry service - up to 3 bags per stateroom (some restrictions apply)
Priority Noon ship embarkation with priority luggage delivery
Exclusive card-only access to private Executive Lounge staffed by a dedicated Concierge featuring complimentary soft drinks, coffees and snacks throughout the day
24-hour Butler service
Complimentary in-suite bar setup with 6 full-size bottles of premium spirits and wines from our suite beverage menu
Complimentary welcome bottle of Champagne
Fresh fruit basket replenished daily
Priority online specialty restaurant reservations
Unlimited access to Aquamar Spa Terrace
iPad upon request for your enjoyment on board
Optional private in-suite embarkation day lunch from noon to 2 pm in Owner’s Suites
Customized entertainment system
Bulgari gift set and variety of amenities
Choice of daily printed newspaper
Complimentary Oceania Cruises logo tote bag and personalized stationery
Cashmere lap blankets
Choice of pillow from a luxurious selection
Complimentary shoe shine service
Complimentary pressing of garments upon embarkation (certain limitations apply)
Smoking in suites, staterooms and on verandas is strictly prohibited
Queen or Twin ConfigurationLounge AreaDining AreaVanity AreaShowerBath+7
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Penthouse Suite
Suite
440 m²Max 4
PH1PH2PH3
In addition to Stateroom Amenities:
Complimentary laundry service – up to 3 bags per stateroom (certain limitations apply)
Priority 11 am ship embarkation with priority luggage delivery
Exclusive card-only access to private Executive Lounge staffed by a dedicated Concierge featuring complimentary soft drinks, coffees and snacks throughout the day
24-hour Butler service
Complimentary welcome bottle of Champagne
Priority online specialty restaurant reservations
Unlimited access to Aquamar Spa Terrace
iPad upon request for your enjoyment on board
Cashmere lap blankets
Complimentary shoeshine service
Complimentary pressing of garments upon embarkation (certain limitations apply)
Smoking in suites, staterooms and on verandas is strictly prohibited
Queen or Twin ConfigurationShowerBathRoom Service AvailableButler ServiceTV+8
US$8,649 /person+ US$982 taxes & fees
Vista Suite
Suite
1450–1850 m²Max 4
VS
Complimentary laundry service - up to 3 bags per stateroom (some restrictions apply)
Priority Noon ship embarkation with priority luggage delivery
Exclusive card-only access to private Executive Lounge staffed by a dedicated Concierge featuring complimentary soft drinks, coffees and snacks throughout the day
24-hour Butler service
Complimentary in-suite bar setup with 6 full-size bottles of premium spirits and wines from our suite beverage menu
Complimentary welcome bottle of Champagne
Fresh fruit basket replenished daily
Priority online specialty restaurant reservations
Unlimited access to Aquamar Spa Terrace
iPad upon request for your enjoyment on board
Optional private in-suite embarkation day lunch from noon to 2 pm in Owner’s Suites
Customized entertainment system
Bulgari gift set and variety of amenities
Choice of daily printed newspaper
Complimentary Oceania Cruises logo tote bag and personalized stationery
Cashmere lap blankets
Choice of pillow from a luxurious selection
Complimentary shoe shine service
Complimentary pressing of garments upon embarkation (certain limitations apply)
Smoking in suites, staterooms and on verandas is strictly prohibited
Queen or Twin ConfigurationLounge AreaDining AreaVanity AreaBathRoom Service Available+9
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Concierge Level Solo Veranda
Balcony
270 m²Max 1
S
Concierge Level Solo Veranda
Queen or Twin ConfigurationShowerRoom Service AvailableSafeHair DryerTelephone+5
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Concierge Level Veranda
Balcony
291 m²Max 4
A1A2A3A4
In addition to Stateroom Amenities:
Expanded lunch and dinner room service menu from The Grand Dining Room
Complimentary laundry service – up to 3 bags per stateroom (certain limitations apply)
Priority noon ship embarkation
Exclusive card-only access to private Concierge Lounge staffed by a dedicated Concierge featuring complimentary soft drinks, coffees and snacks throughout the day
Complimentary welcome bottle of Champagne
Priority online specialty restaurant reservations
Unlimited access to the Aquamar Spa Terrace
iPad upon request for your enjoyment on board (certain limitations apply)
Complimentary Oceania Cruises logo tote bag
Cashmere lap blankets, perfect for relaxing on your veranda
Complimentary pressing of garmets upon embarkation (certain limitations apply)
Complimentary shoeshine service
Smoking in suites, staterooms and on verandas is strictly prohibited
Queen or Twin ConfigurationShowerRoom Service AvailableTVSafeHair Dryer+5
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French Veranda
Outside
240 m²Max 2
B5
Tranquility Bed, an Oceania Cruises exclusive, with 1,000-thread-count linens
Complimentary soft drinks replenished daily in your refrigerated mini-bar
Complimentary still & sparkling Vero Water
Private teak veranda
Bulgari amenities
Room service menu 24 hours a day
Twice-daily maid service
Oversized rainforest shower
Belgian chocolates with turndown service
Interactive television system with on-demand movies, weather and more
Wireless Internet access and cellular service
Writing desk and stationery
Plush cotton towels
Thick cotton robes and slippers
Handheld hair dryer
Security safe
Smoking in suites, staterooms and on verandas is strictly prohibited
Queen or Twin ConfigurationShowerRoom Service AvailableTVSafeHair Dryer+5
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Veranda Stateroom
Balcony
291 m²Max 2
B1B2B3B4
Tranquility Bed, an Oceania Cruises exclusive, with 1,000-thread-count linens
Complimentary soft drinks replenished daily in your refrigerated mini-bar
Complimentary still & sparkling Vero Water
Private teak veranda
Bulgari amenities
Room service menu 24 hours a day
Twice-daily maid service
Oversized rainforest shower
Belgian chocolates with turndown service
Interactive television system with on-demand movies, weather and more
Wireless Internet access and cellular service
Writing desk and stationery
Plush cotton towels
Thick cotton robes and slippers
Handheld hair dryer
Security safe
Smoking in suites, staterooms and on verandas is strictly prohibited
Queen or Twin ConfigurationShowerRoom Service AvailableSafeHair DryerTelephone+5
View Details
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