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| 7th07 | JunJun | 202828 | Antalya, Turkey, embark on the Star Clipper | | |
As the largest Turkish city on the western Mediterranean coast, Antalya is a mix of antiquity and modernity. It is popular with tourist all year round for its warm climate and sandy white beaches. Framed by the soaring Taurus Mountains and the shimmering Mediterranean, Antalya is a radiant jewel of Türkiye’s southern coast. Passengers arriving here discover a perfect harmony of history, culture, and seaside beauty. The old town of Kaleiçi, with its winding lanes, Ottoman-era houses, and lively bazaars, invites gentle exploration, while the old port below bustles with elegant yachts and wooden gulets. Whether exploring ancient ruins, sampling local cuisine, or simply soaking in the warmth of the Turkish sun, Antalya promises unforgettable moments for every traveler. The cruise port is located 12 km west of the old town. |
| 8th08 | JunJun | 202828 | Kekova Island, Turkey | | |
| Situated just off the Lycian coast, Kekova Island boasts a haunting beauty, with ancient ruins lying beneath its waters. The ship will sail in the area between the island and Simena Castle before staying at anchor. Passengers can go ashore at Çayağzı beach (on the mainland), where they can relax or take an optional tour. A glass-bottom boat tour will take you close to the island, offering glimpses of the sunken city of Kekova, and they you can visit the small coastal village of Kaleköy and Simena Castle. The submerged stone walls and stairways of the ancient Lycian city are visible through the clear, turquoise water. Another optional tour will take you to the ancient city of Myra, home to a remarkable Lycian necropolis. Kekova offers a serene blend of history and nature, providing a timeless vision of the Turquoise Coast of Türkiye. |
| 9th09 | JunJun | 202828 | Kastellorizou (ex Megísti), Greece | | |
| Tiny but utterly enchanting, Kastellorizo is Greece's easternmost island and lies close to the Turkish coast. Kastellorizo is small but full of color. Its harbor glows with pastel houses mirrored in the water, and the sound of waves replaces the rush of time. Stroll along the seafront promenade, where fishing boats bob beside elegant neoclassical houses, or relax at a café beneath flowering bougainvillea. Kastellorizo reminds you how peaceful isolation can feel when beauty is everywhere around you. |
| 10th10 | JunJun | 202828 | At Sea | | |
| At first glance, this is a picture one hardly expects to see in Türkiye - A lovely, unspoiled lake teeming with fish, a lush marshy delta, verdant farmlands, a lazy, reedfringed river meandering into the sea. On shore, you can see ruins of the Lycian city of Caunos, with its basilica and fortifications looming over the green marsh where endangered Caretta loggerhead turtles hatch in the spring. |
| 11th11 | JunJun | 202828 | Datça, Turkey | | |
| Set along a sunlit peninsula where the Aegean meets the Mediterranean, Datça is a tranquil harbour town cherished for its natural beauty and slow-paced charm. Passengers may choose to stay ashore, wandering its flower-lined streets, sampling local honey, or simply enjoying the ship at anchor. Alternatively, an optional excursion to the ancient city of Knidos is available at an additional cost. There, among marble ruins and sweeping sea views, history comes vividly to life. Whether exploring or unwinding, Datça embodies the easy rhythm of coastal Türkiye - serene, sun-kissed, and irresistibly inviting. |
| 12th12 | JunJun | 202828 | Symi, Greece | | |
| One of the most elegant harbours in the Dodecanese, Symi enchants with pastel-coloured neoclassical houses rising steeply above the bay. Approaching Symi by sea is like arriving in a painting. Neoclassical houses climb up the hillsides in shades of ochre and blue, while fishing boats sway gently in the harbor below. The pace of life is unhurried: a stroll through the harbor, a swim in clear water, a quiet meal overlooking the bay. Symi’s charm lies in its simplicity, a small island that seems to exist outside of time. For those wishing to explore further, an optional excursion to the Monastery of Panormitis, dedicated to Saint Michael and located on the island’s western coast, is available at an additional cost. Surrounded by cypress trees and sea views, it is one of the most revered pilgrimage sites in the Aegean. Peaceful, colourful, and full of grace, Symi is pure Greek beauty. |
| 13th13 | JunJun | 202828 | Pátmos, Greece | | |
For better or worse, it can be difficult to reach Patmos—for many travelers, this lack of access is definitely for the better, since the island retains the air of an unspoiled retreat. Rocky and barren, the small, 34-square-km (21-square-mi) island lies beyond the islands of Kalymnos and Leros, northwest of Kos. Here on a hillside is the Monastery of the Apocalypse, which enshrines the cave where St. John received the Revelation in AD 95. Scattered evidence of Mycenaean presence remains on Patmos, and walls of the classical period indicate the existence of a town near Skala. Most of the island's approximately 2,800 people live in three villages: Skala, medieval Chora, and the small rural settlement of Kambos. The island is popular among the faithful making pilgrimages to the monastery as well as with vacationing Athenians and a newly growing community of international trendsetters—designers, artists, poets, and “taste gurus” (to quote Vogue’s July 2011 write-up of the island)—who have bought homes in Chora. These stylemeisters followed in the footsteps of Alexandrian John Stefanidis and the English artist Teddy Millington-Drake who, in the early ’60s, set about creating what eventually became hailed as one of the most gorgeous island homes in the world. The word soon spread thanks to their many guests (who included Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis) but, happily, administrators have carefully contained development, and as a result, Patmos retains its charm and natural beauty—even in the busy month of August. This serene island is known as the site of the apocalyptic revelations of St. John the Divine, The cave where he is said to have lived is now the site of the Monastery of the Apocalypse. It houses priceless icons and manuscripts in its treasury. |
| 14th14 | JunJun | 202828 | Çesme, Turkey | | |
| On Türkiye’s sun-drenched Aegean coast, Çeşme combines laid-back elegance with a touch of old-world charm. Passengers can stroll through its whitewashed streets, shaded by bougainvillea, and browse stylish boutiques or traditional craft shops. The marina buzzes with life - chic cafés, sailing yachts, and the scent of the sea drifting on the breeze. Beyond the harbour, thermal springs and golden beaches invite pure relaxation, while nearby Alaçatı enchants with its stone houses and vibrant atmosphere. Whether savouring local seafood or simply watching the sunset over the castle, Çeşme captures the very essence of the Turkish Riviera. |
| 15th15 | JunJun | 202828 | Bozcaada, Turkey | | |
| Bozcaada has resisted the temptation to become overwhelmed with the usual tourist trappings. If you venture aware from it's glorious uncrowded sandy beaches, you will find yourself wandering around it's ancient cobbled streets, lined with quaint rustic homes adorned with gorgeous flora and fauna. Stop off for refreshments in one of it's many traditional tavernas under the grapevines or visit one of the six wineries on the island. After the tour you can shop next door and enjoy tasting wine samples. |
| 16th16 | JunJun | 202828 | At Sea | | |
| 17th17 | JunJun | 202828 | Istanbul, Turkey, disembark the Star Clipper | | |
The only city in the world that can lay claim to straddling two continents, Istanbul—once known as Constantinople, capital of the Byzantine and then the Ottoman Empire—has for centuries been a bustling metropolis with one foot in Europe and the other in Asia. Istanbul embraces this enviable position with both a certain chaos and inventiveness, ever evolving as one of the world’s most cosmopolitan crossroads. It’s often said that Istanbul is the meeting point of East and West, but visitors to this city built over the former capital of two great empires are likely to be just as impressed by the juxtaposition of old and new. Office towers creep up behind historic palaces, women in chic designer outfits pass others wearing long skirts and head coverings, peddlers’ pushcarts vie with battered old Fiats and shiny BMWs for dominance of the noisy, narrow streets, and the Grand Bazaar competes with modern shopping malls. At dawn, when the muezzin's call to prayer resounds from ancient minarets, there are inevitably a few hearty revelers still making their way home from nightclubs and bars. Most visitors to this sprawling city of more than 14 million will first set foot in the relatively compact Old City, where the legacy of the Byzantine and Ottoman empires can be seen in monumental works of architecture like the brilliant Aya Sofya and the beautifully proportioned mosques built by the great architect Sinan. Though it would be easy to spend days, if not weeks, exploring the wealth of attractions in the historical peninsula, visitors should make sure also to venture elsewhere in order to experience the vibrancy of contemporary Istanbul. With a lively nightlife propelled by its young population and an exciting arts scene that’s increasingly on the international radar—thanks in part to its stint as the European Capital of Culture in 2010—Istanbul is truly a city that never sleeps. It’s also a place where visitors will feel welcome: Istanbul may be on the Bosphorus, but at heart it’s a Mediterranean city, whose friendly inhabitants are effusively social and eager to share what they love most about it. Throughout thousands of years Istanbul's geographical position has maintained its importance. Today it is a huge metropolis connecting continents, cultures and religions and is home to eleven million people and one of the greatest business and cultural centres of the region. |
