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A Mythical Journey through the Greek Isles & Turkey

17 Night Fly, Stay & Cruise Holiday with $4000 Bonus Value Including City Stay, Exclusive Package Savings & More

  • Exclusive Itinerary
  • $4000 Bonus Value
  • Sail | May 2025

Book By 31 May 2024

Set Sail on 24 May 2025

Product Code: MC-30799

A Mythical Journey through the Greek Isles & Turkey

17 Night Fly, Stay & Cruise Holiday with $4000 Bonus Value Including City Stay, Exclusive Package Savings & More

  • Exclusive Itinerary
  • $4000 Bonus Value
  • Sail | May 2025

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Return Full-Service Flights from Australia 

Enjoy return full-service economy flight to Athens 

Kick off your cruise holiday a little sooner with exclusive entry to a private international airport lounge. Feel like a VIP as you dine on delicious dishes, sip from an extensive menu of wine, beer, cocktails and non-alcoholic beverages and freshen up before your flight to embark on your cruise.

Available from Sydney, Brisbane, Perth and Melbourne International Airports.

BONUS Premium private airport to hotel transfer in Athens

Enjoy the convenience of premium private transfers from airport to hotel in Athens

BONUS 2 Night luxury hotel stay to explore the city of Athens

Enjoy a bonus 2 night stay in a hand-selected, centrally located hotel with breakfast daily, perfect for exploring the sights of Athens

BONUS Premium private hotel to cruise port transfer in Athens

Enjoy the convenience of premium private transfers from hotel to cruise port in Athens

Your Luxury Greek Isle Voyage

Enjoy a 15 night luxury Greek Isle voyage from Athens onboard the brand new Explora I in a spacious Ocean Terrace Suite

Experience authentic, intuitive service from The Explora Journeys team of hospitality experts

Enjoy an overnight stay onboard in Mykonos

Indulge in mouthwatering onboard dining across nine distinct culinary experiences and gourmet restaurants, each a celebration of culture, passion, and wholesome ingredients to stimulate the senses
Enjoy in-suite dining for relaxing in seclusion
Pair your dishes with unlimited beverages, fine wines, premium spirits, specialty coffees, teas, and soft drinks available anytime
Sip on in-suite mini bar beverages
Take advantage of onboard facilities like a casino, curated shopping experiences, a day spa, beauty studio, fitness centre, sports court, and three outdoor swimming pools
Immerse in ultimate wellness experiences with access to the thermal area, and well-being and fitness programs onboard and in destinations
Access high-speed unlimited complimentary wifi throughout the ship
Receive an in-suite welcome bottle of champagne gift upon arrival
All on-board gratuities
Relax with shuttle services from port to city centre (where available)
Enjoy expert-led activities like photography workshops, music masterclasses, and mixology lessons onboard

BONUS Private transfer from cruise port to Athens airport

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Athens, Greece

Welcome to Athens, the birthplace of democracy. This vibrant city is steeped in history, which you can discover for yourself at the Acropolis and National Archaeological Museum. Afterwards, take a stroll through Plaka, a neighbourhood teeming with cobblestoned streets, sidewalk cafes and tiny local stores. Enjoy a 2 night luxury hotel stay to explore this beautiful city.

 
Athens, Greece

Be privately transferred from your hotel to Athens cruise port. Embark your 15 night luxury Greek Isles Cruise from Athens onboard the brand new Explora I today.

 
Mykonos, Greece

Welcome to Mykonos, famed for its beautiful beaches and whitewashed houses. Explore Mykonos Town, hop from beach to beach, wander Little Venice and visit the Delos ruins. Finish your day soaking in the sunset with fresh Greek seafood and a glass of wine in hand. Enjoy an overnight onboard stay to explore this beautiful city.

 
Patmos, Greece

Welcome to Patmos! This untapped island boasts cobalt hue waters against a fresh white backdrop of hillside homes, quintessentially Greek. Close to the Turkish coast, you’ll love this island for its ancient Monastery of St.John, Cave of Apocalypse, and various hiking trails with views for days! Explore the villages for local craftsmanship and dine at a local taverna under the stars.

 
Volos, Greece

Welcome to Volos! Located at the foot of Mount Pelion, Volos is steeped in Greek mythology. Discover ancient artifacts at the Athanasakeion Archaeological Museum, enjoy a seafood meal at a beachside taverna or venture inland to the astounding rock formations and clifftop monasteries of Meteora.

 
Thessaloniki, Greece

Welcome to Thessaloniki! The cultural capital of Greece has captivated visitors for centuries, with the Ancient Greeks, Romans and Ottomans all once calling the city home. Explore historic monuments, like the White Tower, the Rotunda and the Arch of Galerius, or head further afield to laze on some of the most beautiful beaches in Greece.

 
Kavala, Greece

Welcome to Kavala. Overlooking the Aegean Sea, this picturesque port offers an enticing blend of history, culture and natural splendour. Explore the nearby ruins of Philippi before diving into the clear blue waters of Ammolofoi Beach.

 
At Sea

Your day at sea will allow you to take full advantage of everything the ship has to offer. Seek out hidden treasures and make the most of the facilities onboard. All of the ships activities can be found on the vessels daily newsletter. If relaxation is on your mind then your sea day will allow you to sit back, soak in ship life and watch the world as it floats by.

 
Istanbul, Turkey

Welcome to Istanbul, the cultural capital of Turkey and meeting place of East and West. This vibrant city is filled with iconic sites, including Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace and Galata Tower. Shop for ceramics, lamps and rugs at the Grand Bazaar and be sure to sample some sweet Turkish delight.

 
At Sea

Enjoy a relaxing day at sea.

 
Bozcaada, Turkey

Welcome to Bozcaada, a hidden gem of the Aegean Sea. Take your time wandering through the city, taking in the monuments, shopping for souvenirs at boutique shops and sampling traditional Turkish delicacies at an island taverna. You can also head to the Turkish mainland to the ancient city of Troy, where you’ll learn more about Greek mythology and the history of the Trojan War.

 
Bodrum, Turkey

Welcome to Bodrum! As the site of the ancient city of Halicarnassus, this coastal city is overflowing with history. Here, you can view the ruins of the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and discover relics of ancient shipwrecks at the Museum of Underwater Archaeology. Of course, no visit is complete without taking a dip in the turquoise waters of the Aegean at one of Bodrum’s many beaches.

 
Rhodes, Greece

Rhodes is positioned off the coast of Turkey and blends history and beauty in to one. You are guaranteed to be in awe of the Grand Masters Palace and the old fortified city provides a great walk back in time.

 
Samos, Greece

Welcome to Samos! Home to ancient legends, like Pythagoras, Epicurus and Hera, it’s no coincidence that this island is steeped in history. Step back in time at Samos’ fascinating ruins, before exploring stone-paved villages adorned with vivid bougainvillea blooms or lazing upon one of many sun-dripped beaches.  

 
Paros, Greece

Welcome to Paros! Considered one of Greece’s best-kept secrets, here you’ll find plenty of picturesque beaches, wineries and historic sites. With 75 miles of coastline to explore, spend your day beach hopping and trying water sports like kayaking and windsurfing. Later, visit the quaint town of Parikia, home to cobblestone streets, whitewashed homes with blue painted doors and harbourside tavernas.

 
Athens, Greece

Disembark Explora I in Athens today and be privately transferred to the airport. Farewell Greece as you board your flight home, or ask us about our flexible flights and extend your stay.

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Price based on cruise sail date 24 May 2025

Price based on departing from Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney

Based on Ocean Terrace 1view stateroom

Upgrade to Ocean Terrace 2 from $699 per personview stateroom

Upgrade to Ocean Terrace 3 from $1299 per personview stateroom

Upgrade to Ocean Terrace 4 from $1999 per personview stateroom

Upgrade to Ocean Grand Terrace from $2799 per personview stateroom

Prices are per person twin share in AUD, and subject to availability and currency fluctuations.
Pricing is subject to change until reservation is confirmed. Please note – Accommodation, itinerary and inclusions are subject to change and availability.
Seasonal and/or flight routing surcharges may apply. Flights may not be direct or operate daily.  Disruptions to cruising and itinerary may occur.

Important – if your cruise holiday package is made up of consecutive back to back sailings, there is a chance that you may be allocated different cabin numbers on each voyage and may be required to change cabins throughout your journey.

Please note upgrade amounts advertised may be based on lead in obstructed view staterooms.

Please note – onboard benefits valued at has been converted into Australian Dollars from the onboard currency. Details of the onboard currency can be provided by your consultant at the time of enquiry.  Shore excursions and other items such as alcoholic beverages & laundry are an additional cost. Should onboard gratuities or hotel service charges not already be included in your package, these are mandatory and charged by the cruise line to your onboard account on a day by day basis.
Itineraries are subject to change at any time without notice.

Due to security reasons, all guests must be on board 2 hours before sailing.
Disembarkation usually begins 2 hours after docking.

Please note: Flight deviations requested by the traveller incur a fee of $150AUD per person plus any additional airfare and or tax charges.  These will be advised by our Cruise After Sales / Air Department at the time of selecting your flights

Please note that a majority of US based (including Hawaii) hotels impose a daily mandatory additional charge that is automatically added to your bill by the hotel. There are various inclusions provided for these resort fees. These fees are separate from, cannot be prepaid prior to arrival and are in addition to our advertised package.
Please note many European hotels charge a nominal daily City Tourist Tax which is utilised locally for tourism-related purposes and to improve the local infrastructure in the area. This tax is collected by the hotels directly from the customer and the amount can vary by region, hotel size or type. Local regulations state this must be collected by the hotel and cannot be prepaid.

It is your responsibility to ensure that you have checked the Visa requirements for all countries visited on this itinerary.
China, Russia, India, Canada, and the USA require visas to be arranged prior to sailing for all Australian passport holders.
For Non-Australian passport holders please check with the appropriate embassy.

** Low Deposit Policy
A second deposit (part payment) will be required/date & amount will be supplied by the consultant at the time of booking.

Product Code: MC-30799

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Book By 31 May 2024

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