Turkey & Greece Sailing Cruise: Istanbul to Antalya

Spend a full day sailing the open sea aboard a classic tall ship. Feel the wind fill the sails as the ship moves smoothly across the water. Relax by the pools on the top deck, read a book in the quiet library, or climb the ship's rigging with the help of the crew. It is a perfect day to rest and enjoy traditional sailing.

Dikili is a quiet coastal town with a harbor full of local restaurants and small shops. It is an excellent starting point to visit the ancient city of Pergamon. You can take an optional tour to see its impressive historical ruins, which stand high on a hill, including the famous ancient medical center.

Located on Turkey’s sunny Aegean coast, Cesme brings together relaxed elegance and old-world charm. You can walk through its white streets lined with pink flowers and browse local craft shops and boutiques. The marina is full of life, featuring great cafés and sailing yachts. Outside the harbor, you will find warm thermal springs and golden beaches for pure relaxation. Nearby Alacati is also worth a visit for its stone houses and lively atmosphere. Cesme is a wonderful place to enjoy local seafood and watch the sunset over the historic castle.

Named after the famous philosopher and mathematician Pythagoras, the town of Pythagoreio on the island of Samos combines ancient history with authentic island charm. You can walk along the pretty harbor, where fishing boats and yachts sit next to waterside cafés. Nearby, you can visit ancient archaeological ruins, including the impressive Tunnel of Eupalinos. Samos offers a quiet and beautiful stop in the Aegean Sea, full of history and relaxing places to eat by the water.

Patmos is a quiet, beautiful island famous for its religious history. It is known as the place where St. John wrote the Book of Revelation. The cave where he is said to have lived is now part of the Monastery of the Apocalypse, which holds valuable historical manuscripts and religious art. The island also offers peaceful beaches and a calm atmosphere.

Located on a sunny peninsula where the Aegean and Mediterranean seas meet, Datca is a quiet harbor town loved for its natural beauty and slow pace. You can walk along its flower-lined streets, try local honey, or relax by the water. You can also take an optional tour to the ancient city of Knidos. There, among marble ruins and beautiful sea views, history comes to life. Datça offers a relaxing and welcoming coastal experience.

The Dalyan River offers a surprising and beautiful landscape in Turkey. You will find a quiet lake full of fish, a green river delta, and a slow river moving toward the sea. On land, you can see the ruins of the ancient city of Caunos, with its historic walls looking over the green marsh. This area is also famous as a protected nesting place for sea turtles.

Fethiye is a beautiful town on Turkey’s coast, surrounded by green hills and clear blue bays. It mixes ancient history with a lively, modern feel. You can walk along the harbor, explore the narrow streets of the old town filled with shops and cafés, or see the impressive ancient tombs cut directly into the rock walls above the city. It is a great place to enjoy local markets and beautiful coastal views.

Located between high cliffs and the clear blue waters of the Lycian coast, Kas is a wonderful harbor town with a relaxed Mediterranean feel. You can walk its stone streets, where white houses are decorated with bright flowers, and cafés fill the sunny squares. The marina is busy with yachts and diving boats, while nearby bays offer great swimming. You can also visit the ancient ruins of Antiphellos. Kas offers true Turkish coastal beauty and peace.

Small but very beautiful, Kastellorizo is Greece's easternmost island, located close to the Turkish coast. The harbor is full of color, with pastel houses reflecting in the water. You can walk along the seafront, where fishing boats sit next to elegant historic houses, or relax at a café. Kastellorizo shows how wonderful a quiet, isolated island can be.