Explora I 14 Night Cruise From Piraeus (Athens) - September 12, 2025
14 Night An Extended Journey of Forgotten Empires and Volcanic Visions
14 Night round trip cruise departs from Piraeus (Athens) on Friday September 12, 2025. The 14 day cruise ends with the arrival of Explora I back in Piraeus (Athens) on Friday September 26, 2025.
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Ports of Call
Monemvasia, Greece
Monemvasia is an extremely scenic ancient town on an island (actually connected to the mainland by a bridge) in southeastern Greece. The mountainside town is one of the most photogenic spots in this part of the world.
Mykonos, Greece
This popular resort island is close to the mid-point between Greece and Turkey. Lots to offer for history buffs and fans of sun and fun.
Istanbul, Turkey
In addition to the cruises that begin and end in Istanbul, there are hundreds more that make a visit to this capital city at the point where the Bosporus Strait connects the Sea of Marmara and the Black Sea.
Santorini, Greece
The cruise port for the Greek island of Santorini is at the bottom of a cliff adjacent to the town of Fira (aka Thira). You can get up to town via cable car, donkey ride or 600 steps.
Rhodes, Greece
Rhodes is an ancient port city at the northern tip of the island of the same name. Rhodes, the largest of the Dodecanese islands, is only 13 miles off the southwest coast of Turkey and 270 miles southeast of Athens.
Departure Port: Piraeus Cruise Terminal
Directions: Google Maps - Apple Maps
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