Editor's Pick4.9Athens, Greece · Mediterranean
Oceania Cruises · Riviera
Greek Isles & Turkish Coast
Oceania's intimate ship traces the Aegean's whitewashed clifftops and the Bosphorus skyline, anchored by a culinary programme among the finest at sea.
10 Nights 4 ports of call987 reviews
Highlights
★Award-winning culinary programme
★Caldera views over Santorini
★Topkapı Palace shore excursion
What's Included
Gourmet dining across 7+ venues
Wine pairings
Shore excursion credit
Onboard & Amenities
Gourmet DiningSpaCulinary CenterLibraryButler Service (suites)
Voyage Itinerary
Embarkation — Athens, Greece
Boarding, cabin check-in and a welcome reception as the ship sets sail.
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Day 2 — Santorini, Greece
A full day in port with shore excursions, or relax onboard at leisure.
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Day 4 — Kuşadası, Turkey
A full day in port with shore excursions, or relax onboard at leisure.
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Day 6 — Mykonos, Greece
A full day in port with shore excursions, or relax onboard at leisure.
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Day 8 — Istanbul, Turkey
Final port of call before disembarkation, with time ashore to explore.
Departure port
Nearest airport
Athens International Airport (ATH)
~20 kmapprox. 25 min transfer
Know before you go
Best time · currency · costs · tipping · power · jet lag · holidays & more
Know before you go
Best time · currency · costs · tipping · power · jet lag · holidays & more
Best time to visit
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Peak months: May–Jun and Sep–Oct.
May–Jun and Sep–Oct: warm seas without the August rush.
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Getting around
Ride-hailing: FreeNow · Uber
Athens metro; ferries between the islands (book ahead in summer).
They drive on the right — look left first when crossing.
Tipping & etiquetteOpenHide
Round up — 5–10%
Restaurants: Round up, or 5–10% at nicer tavernas.
Hotels: €1–2 for porters.
Taxis: Round up.
Good to know
- ·Dress modestly at monasteries; shoulders and knees covered.
- ·Meals are long and shared.
- ·A relaxed sense of time is part of the charm.
Power & connectivity
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230V · 50Hz
Cosmote & Vodafone cover the islands well in season.
Currency
Euro (EUR · €)
Live rate unavailable — check a converter before you travel.
Exchange at the airport, banks or licensed money changers; ATMs usually give the best rate. Cards are widely accepted in cities.
Indicative rate — cards and bureaux add a margin.
Health & safety
Tap water — bottled recommended
- ·Safe on the mainland; use bottled on some islands where it's brackish.
- ·Strong summer sun — hydrate.
General guidance — confirm vaccinations with a travel clinic 4–6 weeks ahead. Comprehensive travel insurance is strongly recommended.
Travel footprint
Flying from
486kg CO₂e · round trip
≈ 1,801 km each way · what 23 trees absorb in a year.
Arrange a verified offsetEstimate only — economy class, including high-altitude effects.
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