Aegean & Turkey – Santorini, Rhodes & Istanbul

About this cruise

You board in Piraeus (Athens) on October 22, 2027 for 7 nights visiting Santorini, Rhodes, Bodrum, Kusadasi, Mykonos and Istanbul, and you come back from this kind of trip wondering why you don't do it more often. The sailing ends in Istanbul. A few ports come in quick succession, which is great for sightseeing but means you'll appreciate the sea days when they arrive. Ancient temples, white-and-blue Greek islands, and warm Aegean water. Hard to argue with. People come back from this cruise talking about Mykonos: Whitewashed glamour under the Aegean sun. Around 11 hours per port on average, which is generous enough to go beyond the obvious. Rhapsody Of The Seas takes the food seriously, with 8 restaurants to choose from. 3 are included, and the rest are worth the splurge. This length suits most people. Enough time to settle in and actually unwind, without the trip dragging on. The autumn timing is underrated too. Good weather, calmer seas, and a more relaxed ship. 6 ports, 2 countries, one suitcase. That's the appeal.