Greek & Turkish Delights – Mykonos, Istanbul & Santorini

About this cruise

Long enough to properly switch off but not so long you need to reorganise your entire life. This 7-night round-trip sailing from Piraeus (Athens) on June 1, 2026 visits Mykonos, Istanbul, Kusadasi and Santorini. The mix of 4 days ashore and 2 at sea means you won't feel like you need a holiday from your holiday. A lot of Western civilisation started around here, and the views haven't changed much since. Don't rush through Istanbul, which is known as Where two continents embrace across the Bosphorus. Roughly 11 hours ashore per stop. No need to rush. Brilliance Of The Seas takes the food seriously, with 8 restaurants to choose from. 2 are included, and the rest are worth the splurge. Long enough that you stop checking your phone. Short enough that you're not bored. And June means long, warm days. Good for the ports, good for the pool. All told, 4 ports across 7 nights covers a lot.