Vibrant Greece & Turkey

Your luxurious yacht cruise begins in Rhodes, where you’ll be transferred to your Emerald Cruises luxury yacht and embark on your discovery of Greece and Turkey. (D)

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.

Included Excursion Walking tour of the old town

EmeraldACTIVE Downhill hike from the Monastery of St John to the cave of the Apocalipse (B/L/D)

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.

DiscoverMORE Aegean Feast-From farmers' market to table (extra expense)

DiscoverMORE Knights' Castle and Mausoleum of Halicarnassus (extra expense) (B/L/D)

With a history which 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.

Included Excursion Guided tour of Ephesus

EmeraldPLUS Folklore show with local tasting

DiscoverMORE Priene, Miletus & Didyma (extra expense) (B/L/D)

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.

DiscoverMORE Walking tour and wine tasting (extra expense) (B/L/D)

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

DiscoverMORE The legendary city of Troy (extra expense) (B/L/D)

Turkey’s economic, cultural and historic centre, 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

DiscoverMORE Whirling dervishes show (extra expense)

DiscoverMORE Topkapi palace and ancient cisterns (extra expense) (B/L/D)

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 will be transferred to the airport for your return flight home. The itinerary is a guide only and may be amended for operational reasons. As such Emerald Cruises cannot guarantee the cruise will operate unaltered from the itinerary stated above. Please refer to our terms and conditions for further information. (B)