Name: Aegean Odyssey: Athens to Istanbul Cruise
Brand: Emerald Yacht Cruises
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Day 1 - Athens

Arrive: Sun 18 April 2027 / Depart: Sun 18 April 2027

Piraeus, is a port city within the Athens urban area, in the Attica region of Greece. It is located in the Athens Riviera, 8 kilometres southwest of Athens’ city centre, along the east coast of the Saronic Gulf.

Day 2 - Corinth Canal

Day 3 - Katakolon

Arrive: Tue 20 April 2027 / Depart: Tue 20 April 2027

Day 4 - Chania, Crete

Arrive: Wed 21 April 2027 / Depart: Wed 21 April 2027

Day 5 - Santorini

Arrive: Thu 22 April 2027 / Depart: Thu 22 April 2027

Santorini is one of the Cyclades islands in the Aegean Sea. It was devastated by a volcanic eruption in the 16th century BC, forever shaping its rugged landscape. The whitewashed, cubiform houses of its 2 principal towns, Fira and Oia, cling to cliffs above an underwater caldera (crater). They overlook the sea, small islands to the west and beaches made up of black, red and white lava pebbles.

Day 6 - Delos

Arrive: Fri 23 April 2027 / Depart: Fri 23 April 2027

Day 7 - Patmos

Arrive: Sat 24 April 2027 / Depart: Sat 24 April 2027

Patmos, an Aegean island in the north of Greece’s Dodecanese island group, is a significant Christian pilgrimage site. Its Cave of the Apocalypse is where John of Patmos (St. John the Theologian) is said to have written the Book of Revelations. A fortresslike, 11th-century monastery dedicated to the saint overlooks the whitewashed houses of the hilltop capital, Hora (also known as Chora).

Day 8 - Kusadasi

Arrive: Sun 25 April 2027 / Depart: Sun 25 April 2027

Ku?adas? is a beach resort town on Turkey’s western Aegean coast. A jumping-off point for visiting the classical ruins at nearby Ephesus (or Efes), it’s also a major cruise ship destination. Its seafront promenade, marina, and harbor are lined with hotels and restaurants. Just offshore on Pigeon Island is a walled Byzantine castle that once guarded the town, connected to the mainland via causeway.

Day 9 - Mithymna, Greece

Arrive: Mon 26 April 2027 / Depart: Mon 26 April 2027

Day 10 - Kepez

Arrive: Tue 27 April 2027 / Depart: Tue 27 April 2027

Day 11 - Istanbul

Arrive: Wed 28 April 2027 / Depart: Wed 28 April 2027

Istanbul is a major city in Turkey that straddles Europe and Asia across the Bosphorus Strait. Its Old City reflects cultural influences of the many empires that once ruled here. In the Sultanahmet district, the open-air, Roman-era Hippodrome was for centuries the site of chariot races, and Egyptian obelisks also remain. The iconic Byzantine Hagia Sophia features a soaring 6th-century dome and rare Christian mosaics.

Emerald Raiya From Emerald Yacht Cruises

The 2027-built superyacht Emerald Raiya features deck plans with 64 passenger cabins, 4 dining venues, and a full wellness complex (gym, 3 saunas, spa with 3 massage rooms). The aft Marina Platform supports watersports activities, while the Marina Deck offers a sundeck area served by the Marina Lounge & Bar. Additional facilities include 3 tender boats, 2 lifeboats, and 2 Zodiacs (RIB boats). Guest leisure options include a swimming pool (infinity-style), Pool Deck with spa pool, sunbathing area, and bar, as well as multiple lounges: Amici Bar Lounge (main lounge), Observation Lounge (bow-facing indoor lounge), Aqua Cafe (outdoor bar lounge), and Sky Bar (outdoor poolside bar). A Medical Center (infirmary/hospital) is also available onboard. The yacht has 7 decks in total, with 6 accessible to passengers and 4 featuring cabins. Two midship elevators connect all decks. Emerald Raiya belongs to the same class/design as her sisterships Emerald Kaia (2026) and Emerald Xara (2028).

Ship Cabins

Owner's Suite

Owners Suite Cabin Type: Suite Emerald Kaia's oversized Owner's Suites are the largest and most opulent, located on the Pool Deck. Boasting a separate bedroom and lounge area, you'll also enjoy your large private terrace, from which to admire the stunning views of each port you visit. Size: 131 sqm. *Images are artists renderings and subject to change.

Terrace Suite

Terrace Suite Cabin Type: Suite Emerald Kaia's spacious Terrace Suites take pride of place at the back of the Panorama Deck. As the name suggests, you'll enjoy a private oversized terrace, where you'll be able to relax and take in the views as you sail into the world's prettiest ports. Size: 77 sqm. *Images are artists renderings and subject to change.

Aegean Odyssey: Athens to Istanbul

Emerald Raiya 06 October 2027 10 nights

Itinerary: Athens - Katakolon - Chania - Santorini - Delos - Patmos - Kusadasi - Mithymna - Kepez - Istanbul

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