Athens, the golden Greek Islands and an overnight in Istanbul, all wrapped up in 6 Star luxury. Your summer holiday begins on 13 July 2028 with London flights to Athens and two nights at the 4 Star Meliá Athens with breakfast, giving you time to see the Acropolis and enjoy the city before you join Explora I in Piraeus.
From there, your 7 night journey visits leafy Skiathos, historic Thessaloniki, Mytilene on Lesbos and the famous clifftop views of Santorini, with an overnight stay in Istanbul so you can enjoy the city in the evening as well as by day. Onboard, everything is taken care of, with spacious Ocean Terrace Suites, fine wines, premium spirits and Champagne, multiple gourmet restaurants, unlimited Wi-Fi and gratuities all included, from £4,099pp.
What’s Included
- Return flights from London to Athens
- 2 Night 4 Star Meliá Athens hotel stay with breakfast
- 7 Night Explora I journey
- Ocean Terrace Suite
- Fine wines, premium spirits and Champagne
- Multiple gourmet dining experiences
- Speciality coffees, teas and soft drinks
- Unlimited Wi-Fi
- Onboard gratuities
- Port fees and taxes
Full Itinerary
- 13 July 2028: Fly from London to Athens
- 13 to 15 July 2028: 2 Night 4 Star Meliá Athens hotel stay
- 15 July 2028: Piraeus (Athens), Greece. Embark Explora I
- 16 July 2028: Skiathos, Greece
- 17 July 2028: Thessaloniki, Greece
- 18 July 2028: Istanbul, Türkiye (overnight onboard)
- 19 July 2028: Istanbul, Türkiye
- 20 July 2028: Mytilene (Lesbos), Greece
- 21 July 2028: Santorini, Greece
- 22 July 2028: Piraeus (Athens), Greece. Disembark and fly home to London
Prices
Prices Based on 2 Adults
- Ocean Terrace Suite from £4,099pp
Explora I
Explora I is your home for seven nights as you sail from Athens around the Aegean to Türkiye and back. Explora Journeys is all about relaxed, fully inclusive luxury, with every suite featuring its own private terrace, multiple gourmet dining experiences, and drinks, Wi-Fi and gratuities included in your fare.
How to Book
Ready to book or want to find out more? Our cruise experts are here to help you with flights, hotels and suite choices for your holiday.
Call us on 01724 808800, contact us here, or use our live chat to message the team directly to secure your Greek Islands and Istanbul journey.
Important Information
- Departure date: 13 July 2028
- Deposit from £399pp
- Tourist tax of approximately £20 total is payable locally at the hotel.
- Prices are total package prices per person, based on 2 adults sharing, and include return flights, hotel accommodation, cruise and all mandatory taxes and charges payable to the tour operator known at the time of publication.
- Prices are based on exchange rates in effect at the time of publication and may change before booking confirmation.
- Any resort, destination or city taxes payable locally are charged by the property or local authority and are not included unless stated.
- Optional extras are excluded unless stated.
- Cruises with flights are ATOL protected and the holiday is fully protected by ABTA.
- Other dates are available. Please speak to our team for further information.
- Prices are subject to availability at the time of booking.
- Terms and conditions apply.
Peace of Mind
- Fully protected by ABTA & ATOL
- Book with Need That Cruise, an independent UK cruise specialist
- Our team is available before, during and after your holiday
