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Milos island, Greece
Coastal Cruise

Aegean Explorer

2025

Small Ship Cruise

Aegean Explorer

Aegean Explorer

Includes return flights from Ireland. Embark on a journey aboard the MS Caledonian Sky from Istanbul to Athens. Spend seven nights cruising the Mediterranean coastline to iconic locations including the Gallipoli Peninsula, Lesbos and Mykonos. Enjoy captivating architecture, surreal wilderness and historical towns.

8 Days Small Ship Cruise

Itinerary

To view the itinerary in greater depth, simply click on your preferred day from the interactive list to unveil its details. Discover daily activities, immersive experiences and insider local tips that make your travel unforgettable.

Istanbul to Athens

8 days / 7 night Small Ship Cruise

Day 1

Arrive Istanbul, Embark Ship

Day 2

Çanakkale, Gallipoli Peninsula

Day 3

Mytilene, Lesbos 

Enhance Your Journey

Day 4

KuÅŸadasi, Ephesus

Insider Experiences

Day 5

Patmos

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Day 6

Delos, Mykonos

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Day 7

Milos

Day 8

Disembark Ship, Depart Athens

Trip Inclusions

Discover the inclusions provided on your tour, ensuring a stress-free journey where every detail is taken care of.

Seven nights on the MS Caledonian Sky
20 meals – 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 7 dinners
Explore 7 towns, villages and cities
Services of a Travelmarvel  Cruise Director and local guides
Onboard water stations, plus tea and coffee, soft drinks, beer and local wine during lunch and dinner on your cruise
Transfers, port charges and tipping
Explore Ephesus, one of the best-preserved classical cities of the Eastern Mediterranean
Visit Anzac Cove, the Australian Memorial at Lone Pine and the New Zealand Memorial at Chunuk Bair

Tour Highlights

These are carefully crafted experiences designed to take your holiday from amazing to extraordinary.

Ephesus Ancient City, Turkey, acient Rome

Visit Ephesus

Drive to the ancient city of Ephesus, one of the best-preserved classical cities of the Eastern Mediterranean. Step back in time 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. 

Graves at Anzac cove in Anzac day at Gallipoli.

Anzac Cove

Visit Anzac Cove at Gallipoli Peninsula to experience Anzac legend firsthand.

White sand Sarakiniko beach, Milos island, Cyclades, Greece
Milos island, Greece

Milos Island

Discover the dramatic volcanic landscapes on Milos island.

What's On Board

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The ship Caledonian Sky and panoramic view of Valletta waterfront with Carmelite Church dome and St. Pauls Anglican Cathedral at sunset,  Malta

Cruise aboard the MS Caledonian Sky

Explore captivating locations along Mediterranean coastlines including Spain, Italy and Greece aboard the boutique expedition ship, MS Caledonian Sky. With an average of just 100 passengers attended to by a crew of 70, gain a new perspective on cruising and spend less time waiting to embark or disembark. Dock right in the centre of cities and towns including Valletta, Porto and Santorini.

What our customers are saying

What a great way to see some amazing scenery, learn some incredible history and walk in the steps of ancients. I would recommend this tour and this company to everyone i speak to.

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The food was outstanding, the rooms very comfortable - everything was wonderful. There were great sight seeing trips and the guides were very knowledgeable.

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Weather was glorious, food was like Masterchef every night and the team were very friendly and welcoming.

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Thank you for ensuring everything from the major to the minor details were so thoroughly covered so that a perfectly smooth holiday flowed for us...

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Thank you for making our first European trip so memorable. We will treasure our memories.

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Each one of (our Tour Guides) was great, knew their area and history and were very approachable.

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Trip Notes

  • This itinerary is operated by Travelmarvel, part of the APT Travel Group

  • Itinerary, inclusions and pricing are subject to change

  • *Flights from Ireland are subject to flight and booking class availability

  • Prices are for cruise and return flights from Ireland only

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