A Journey Of Eastern Echoes & Luminous Coastlines

Embark on a European and Asian adventure packed with a wealth of charm and cultural diversity. Roam the ‘blue' mosque of Sultan Ahmet, the Grand Bazaar, opulent Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia or sink into a serene Turkish Bath experience. Embrace the city's vine-shaded homely district where ladies shop for butter-soaked baklava and freshly picked olives.

Explore further to haggle for gold jewellery, linen and oriental antiques. Dine in the atmospheric old city or take a ferry to Asia for street-served food. Feast over rich platters of meze, moist grilled bluefish and succulent kebabs. Heighten your senses even further in the spice bazaar with enticing aromas and vibrant, colourful displays. After such a sensorial feast, indulge in a restorative raki, whichever continent you're in. By night parties don't start until late, but expect to dance till dawn.

Join the late crowd spilling into the streets overlooking the Bosphorus. Sway at European rooftop bars, shimmer by ferry over to the Asian suburbs or remain ensconced in old-fashioned folk venues. An eclectic fusion of east and west, this city is conservative at heart with a truly modern soul.

Blend world cultural heritage and archaeological findings with exquisite nature, and you get a small outpost along the Dardanelles Straits that's packed with prominent treasures. Soak up local arts as you visit the Ottoman Empire ceramic museums, fortresses, and the Suvla wine factory. Step back in time to a classical world of myth and legend amid Troy's ancient ruins, where the fabled horse was brought ashore.

Then slow down to discover restful green forests, fresh springs and the wild beauty of Mount Ida. Dive into Türkiye's only underwater national park to meet monk seals or find inner calm on one of the area's beautiful beaches. With boundaries touching both Europe and Asia and surrounded by an abundance of nature, you'll enjoy this mythological and historically rich island with great peace of mind.

Prepare for an exclusive explosion of history, culture and carpets. Walk in Cleopatra's steps and pay homage to the Roman ruins of Ephesus. Journey through fields bursting with cotton, olives and peaches until the hills broaden and Ephesus arises. Dedicated to Artemis, visit monuments, shrines, columns and ruins. The place where Popes pray and pilgrims drink (holy water). Fully immerse yourself within this ancient spot of worship; wish for good health and meditate in the sacred thermal pools of Pamukkale.

Travel out to Orthodox villages combining Turkish-Greek culture and feast on organic filo, feta and spinach. Learn about Turkish weavings, natural dyes and different materials; see looms in action, knotting carpets and kilims. Steeped in history and with terrain as diverse as the culture, it won't just be the traditional Turkish coffee that will make you sit up straight.

Athenians don't live in the past. Ahead of its time, Athens exudes glamour and a sense of possibility - housing galleries, gelaterias, bijoux boutiques alongside a plethora of museums. And you can't help but marvel at the archaeological wonders of the Acropolis and the Parthenon. Stroll through vibrant streets and markets, dance at buzzing bouzoukia, sing along in tavernas. At night, head to the harbour, where dimly lit bars serve the local ice cold beer. And, as you inhale the salty air and watch Greek fishing boats peacefully depart for their catch, reflect on this ancient city's progressive attitude.

Imagine an old-world fishing town with high society appeal. Explore breathtaking sights on the sunlit Peninsula of the turquoise coast. Soak up the town's buzzing energy; shop, eat, relax and explore. Pay respect to one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, savour fresh fish and meze and sip coffee of toe-tingling strength. Delve into captivating landscapes bursting with nature; the Bafa Lake, olive groves, bougainvillea and hundreds of different bird species. Feel the wind in your hair on a private gullet as you voyage to crystal clear coves of the Aegean. Lasting memories abound.

Mesmerising Marmaris, overlooked by the mighty castle of Suleiman the Magnificent, crowns Türkiye's Turquoise Coast. Founded by traders and warriors more than 3000 years ago, the city and her sheltered harbour are a gateway to ancient civilisations. Graceful Turkish gulets and sleek-sided superyachts arc through secluded coves, where pine-scented hillsides spill down to timeless beaches and crystal-clear water.

Cast your eyes upon the sacred sands of fabled Cleopatra Island and listen for Apollo's song in the hilltop ruins of fallen empires, or a day trip to Dalyan to delve into King Tombs, mud baths, reed-lined rivers, miles of sandy beach, and the infamous Caretta-Caretta sea turtles. Cleanse body and mind in traditional hammams and Turkish bathhouses, while an emporium of Ottoman arts awaits in the Grand Bazaar.

With more time to reflect, rejuvenate, and embrace the Ocean State of Mind, days at sea with Explora Journeys invite moments of unhurried exploration. Against a backdrop of endless blue, indulge in a varied programme of wellness, dining and entertainment, enriching the mind and indulging the senses, designed to satisfy even the most curious of minds. These moments at sea offer a rare chance to disconnect from the outside world and reconnect with yourself and your loved ones. With so many onboard experiences, each day at sea is unique and memorable.

Tall masts and sleek hulls stand shoulder-to-shoulder in Limassol's gleaming marina, gateway to soul-stirring beaches, Greek and Roman archaeological sites and traditional wine-making in the foothills of the Troodos Mountains. Tread upon ancient footsteps in atmospheric Old Town, where a warren of cobbled streets leads to the medieval walls of Limassol Castle and timeless tavernas tempt with tantalising dishes. Tiptoe beside intricate tile mosaics amongst hillside villas and architectural ruins in nearby Kourion. Beyond the city limits, olive groves and citrus farms dot the lush landscape, which rises skyward to wine-tasting in the vineyards of Omodos and off-road pine forest adventures.

Perched on a limestone plateau at the foot of the Taurus Mountains, Antalya lounges on a sweeping bay that ebbs between ancient civilisation and contemporary cool. Here the breathtaking marble archways of Hadrian's Gate and vestiges of the Roman Empire meet lively cafes and boutiques in Ottoman-era townhouses, where coffee might fuel a meander of cobblestone streets in the harbour-front old town or bustling 15th-century covered bazaar. Beyond the city, ruins at Termessos, Perge and the sprawling ancient city of Aspendos beckon, as beguiling as this area's waterfall, cedar and pine-filled national parks, Palaeolithic caves and sun-baked beaches of the Turkish Riviera.