Treasures of Turkey with Adriatic and Aegean Seas

On arrival in Venice, transfer to your ship and settle into your spacious suite.

This evening, get to know your crew and fellow travellers at a welcome dinner.

Relax as your ship sails towards Losinj island. Take a walking tour of the main town, Mali Losinj, and admire the pastel-coloured villas lined up along the waterfront.

Today, head to beautiful Krka National Park to explore its dramatic waterfalls. The most famous is Skradinski Buk, a large natural pool with high waterfalls at one end and countless cascades at the other as the rushing river forces its way through a barrier of tiny islets. Take a walk along wooden jetties and bridges to admire the falls, as well as the unique flora and fauna.

Later, enjoy a walking tour of Sibenik.

Cruise the stunning fjord of Kotor Bay in Montenegro.

Upon arrival in Kotor, enjoy a walking tour of the Old Town. During time at leisure, those feeling energetic may like to climb the 1,350 steps to the top of the town's fortifications, or alternatively, delve into history at the Maritime Museum.

This evening, relax on board with fellow passengers as your vessel sails towards Italy.

This morning, arrive in the Greek port of Itea and set off on an excursion to the sacred site of Delphi. In ancient times, Delphi was considered the centre of the known world. Explore the Sanctuary of Apollo and visit the partially reconstructed Treasury of the Athenians. You'll also visit the impressive museum, which houses one of the greatest collections of archaeological treasures.

Later, your ship will traverse the famous Corinth Canal, which is just 21.3 metres wide.

On a tour of Athens, take in the city's most popular attractions including the Acropolis, the Parthenon and the historic neighbourhood of Plaka.

Land on the dazzling Greek isle of Mykonos and embark on a guided tour. Visit Ano Mera, the second largest village of the island and enjoy free time to stroll through the main square, before travelling to Kalafatis beach where you will have time to relax and take in the beautiful setting.

Later, take a walking tour through the main town of Chora. Stroll through the tangle of tiny lanes and take in the whitewashed buildings with iconic blue shutters, and see the blue-domed churches. See the old port and the famous windmills so often featured on post cards. You might even see Petros the Pelican, Mykonos' mascot. With the afternoon at leisure, perhaps spend some time by the beach.

This morning you will dock in Kusadasi, located on Turkiye's Anatolian coast. Drive to the nearby ancient city of Ephesus, one of the best-preserved classical cities of the Eastern Mediterranean. Step back in time today as you immerse yourself in ancient Roman life and imagine the city's former splendour. Broad streets are lined with impressive buildings including the library of Celsus which was built in memory of Celsus Polemeanus, a Roman senator and reportedly a great book lover.

Later, enjoy lunch and a folklore show at a local handicraft museum before returning to your ship.

This morning after breakfast, disembark your ship for the final time and set out on a tour of Istanbul. Visit the Blue Mosque, aptly named due to the colour of the tiles that surround its interior. You will also wander through St Sophia Museum and head to the underground Basilica Cistern. After lunch explore the Grand Bazaar.

Be transferred to the airport for your included flight to Cappadocia, home to 36 underground cities. After lunch at a local restaurant, explore the troglodyte caves of Kaymakli Underground City, which were excavated in Hittite times, but did not open for tourism until 1964.

Afterwards, visit Pigeon Valley to see some of the pigeon houses for which the valley is named.

Later, dine at a local restaurant for dinner.

Set off this morning for a guided exploration of the Göreme Open Air Museum and discover its rock-hewn churches. Continue to the Pasabag Monks Valley, known for its mushroom-shaped rocks. After lunch, see the local way of life with a visit to Avanos, where handmade pottery can be found.

Afterwards, call in to see the uniquely shaped pillars of the Love Valley. The evening is yours at leisure.

On the way to Konya, call in at the Sultan Han, a 13th-century Seljuk Turkish caravanserai on the Silk Road.

Afterwards, visit Galata Mevlevi House, the museum devoted to the Whirling Dervishes, a Sufi religious order that first appeared in the 12th century.

Later, arrive at your hotel in time for dinner.

Gaze out to the beautiful landscapes of Lake Egirdir while travelling to Pamukkale (meaning Cotton Castle) and Hierapolis (meaning Holy City). After lunch, explore the natural springs found within the region's white calcium terraces, which have been used as a spa since the second century BC.

This evening, arrive at your hotel in time for dinner.

Explore the ruins of Aphrodisias, the ancient temple dedicated to Aphrodite, the love goddess. You will then transfer to İzmir Airport for your included flight back to Istanbul. .

This morning after breakfast, disembark your ship for the final time and transfer to the airport for your onward flight.