Oceania CruisesALU260721
Istanbul To Athens
Date
2026-07-21
Duration
7 nights
Departure Port
Istanbul
Turkey
Arrival Port
Athens (Piraeus)
Greece
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
Istanbul
Depart 17:00
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 2
Day 2
Troy National Park
Arrive 07:00Depart 20:00
Troy National Park in northwestern Turkey preserves the legendary Bronze Age city that inspired Homer's Iliad, with 4,500 years of archaeological layers and an award-winning modern museum. Must-dos include walking the Troy VI citadel walls, exploring the 2018 museum's interactive displays, and contemplating the Troadic plain where myth and history merge. April through June and September-October offer the best weather for site exploration.
Day 3
Day 3
Lesbos
Arrive 07:00Depart 20:00
Lesbos (Lesvos), Greece's third-largest island, is the birthplace of Sappho and Greece's ouzo capital, where 11 million olive trees, a UNESCO Petrified Forest, and the Aegean's largest medieval castle create one of the most culturally layered Greek island experiences. Must-dos include tasting Plomari ouzo with grilled sardines, exploring the 20-million-year-old Petrified Forest, and bathing in the Eftalou thermal springs. May through June offers wildflowers and the most pleasant Mediterranean temperatures.
Day 4
Day 4
Izmir
Arrive 07:00Depart 20:00
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 5
Day 5
Chios
Arrive 07:00Depart 20:00
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 6
Day 6
Kos
Arrive 07:00Depart 20:00
Kos 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 October through April, when cooler temperatures and lower humidity create ideal conditions. Cruise lines including Emerald Yacht 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 7
Day 7
Santorini
Arrive 07:00Depart 20:00
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 8
Day 8
Piraeus
Arrive 05:00
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 1
Istanbul
Depart 17:00
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 2
Troy National Park
Arrive 07:00Depart 20:00
Troy National Park in northwestern Turkey preserves the legendary Bronze Age city that inspired Homer's Iliad, with 4,500 years of archaeological layers and an award-winning modern museum. Must-dos include walking the Troy VI citadel walls, exploring the 2018 museum's interactive displays, and contemplating the Troadic plain where myth and history merge. April through June and September-October offer the best weather for site exploration.
Day 3
Lesbos
Arrive 07:00Depart 20:00
Lesbos (Lesvos), Greece's third-largest island, is the birthplace of Sappho and Greece's ouzo capital, where 11 million olive trees, a UNESCO Petrified Forest, and the Aegean's largest medieval castle create one of the most culturally layered Greek island experiences. Must-dos include tasting Plomari ouzo with grilled sardines, exploring the 20-million-year-old Petrified Forest, and bathing in the Eftalou thermal springs. May through June offers wildflowers and the most pleasant Mediterranean temperatures.
Day 4
Izmir
Arrive 07:00Depart 20:00
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 5
Chios
Arrive 07:00Depart 20:00
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 6
Kos
Arrive 07:00Depart 20:00
Kos 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 October through April, when cooler temperatures and lower humidity create ideal conditions. Cruise lines including Emerald Yacht 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 7
Santorini
Arrive 07:00Depart 20:00
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 8
Piraeus
Arrive 05:00
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.
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
US$7,999 /person+ US$840 taxes & fees
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$5,399 /person+ US$840 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
US$4,599 /person+ US$840 taxes & fees
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
US$3,599 /person+ US$840 taxes & fees
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
US$4,349 /person+ US$840 taxes & fees
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