From Istanbul to the Ionian Islands From Istanbul to Corfu

Day 1: Istanbul

On the banks of the majestic Bosphorus, this is a city that straddles continents. With Sultanahmet influenced by the East and Beyoglu by the West, Istanbul is teeming with stunning sights. The city feels at ease with its cultural heritage, creating an atmosphere that blends the cosmopolitan with the traditional. Ship docked, no water sports. Boarding and disembarkation port of call.

Day 2: Istanbul

Departure at 14:00

To dazzle seems to be the millennial vocation of the hinge city between Europe and Asia. At ease in her cultural heritage, she fuse with cosmopolitan and traditional atmospheres. Ship docked in port.

Day 3: Bozcaada

Arrival at 08:00 Departure at 18:00

This heavenly little island is dominated by a mediaeval fort and is a real haven of peace. The narrow streets of white stone houses are built into the mountainside and are a delight to stroll around and try to spot the Turkish and Greek influences. Boat at anchor, beach and water sports available.

Day 4: Chios

Arrival at 08:00 Departure at 18:00

Huddled together, the houses of the medieval villages became fortresses on the heights of this island where Homer was born. Its crystalline waters express all the shades of blue. Ship at anchor, water sports.

Day 5: Milos

Arrival at 08:00 Departure at 15:00

This volcanic island with astonishing landscapes and pink, white and gold beaches is the home of the celebrated Venus. Ship at anchor. Water sports.

Day 6: Pylos

Arrival at 08:00 Departure at 18:00

The Mycenian city of Pylos rises up from a rocky promontory on the western coast of the Peloponnese. You'll have a wonderful surprise when you walk down to the bottom end of the village, and the perfectly semi-circular beach comes into view. Ship at anchor, water sports available, no direct access to a beach.

Day 7: Paxos

Arrival at 09:00 Departure at 18:00

The smallest and most remote Ionian island, home to stunning olive groves and turquoise coves. According to Greek mythology, Poseidon created the island of Paxos as a love nest for his wife Amphitrite. Boat at anchor, water sports available.

Day 8: Corfou

Arrival at 07:00

A coveted location at the gateway to the Adriatic, beautifully green mountains with creeks of white sand and a Venitian-style fortified town give it its own quite unique identity. Ship docked in port. Passengers boarding and disembarking at this port of call.