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Aegean Explorer

2025

Small Ship Cruise

Aegean Explorer

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Travelmarvel Small Ship Cruise
Offering superior comfort at outstanding value, whilst enjoying the perfect balance of inclusions and leisure time.

Aegean Explorer

Includes return flights from the UK. Embark on a seven-night cruise aboard the MS Caledonian Sky from Athens to Istanbul. Explore locations including Milos, Mykonos, Lesbos and Gallipoli, with historical tours and memorable dining experiences. Discover ancient sites, charming towns and scenic landscapes before disembarking in Istanbul.

8 day Small Ship Cruise

Itinerary

8 days / 7 night Small Ship Cruise

Day 1

Arrive Athens, Embark Ship

Day 2

Milos

Day 3

Delos, Mykonos

Enhance Your Journey

Day 4

Patmos

Enhance Your Journey

Day 5

Kuşadasi, Ephesus

Insider Experiences

Day 6

Mytilene, Lesbos 

Enhance Your Journey

Day 7

Çanakkale, Gallipoli Peninsula

Day 8

Disembark Ship, Depart Istanbul

Trip Inclusions

Discover the inclusions provided on your all-inclusive tour, ensuring a stress-free journey where every detail is taken care of.

Seven nights on the MS Caledonian Sky
20 meals – 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 7 dinners
Explore 7 towns, villages and cities
Services of a Travelmarvel Cruise Director and local guides
Onboard water stations, plus tea and coffee, soft drinks, beer and local wine during lunch and dinner on your cruise
Transfers, port charges and tipping

Tour Highlights

These are carefully crafted experiences designed to take your holiday from amazing to extraordinary.

Ephesus Ancient City, Turkey, acient Rome

Visit Ephesus

Drive to the ancient city of Ephesus, one of the best-preserved classical cities of the Eastern Mediterranean. Step back in time as you immerse yourself in ancient Roman life and imagine the city’s former splendour. Broad streets are lined with impressive buildings, including the library of Celsus, which was built in memory of Celsus Polemeanus, a Roman senator and reportedly a great book lover.

What's On Board

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The ship Caledonian Sky and panoramic view of Valletta waterfront with Carmelite Church dome and St. Pauls Anglican Cathedral at sunset,  Malta

Cruise aboard the MS Caledonian Sky

Explore captivating locations along Mediterranean coastlines including Spain, Portugal and Greece aboard the boutique expedition ship, MS Caledonian Sky. With just 100 passengers attended to by a crew of 70, gain a new perspective on cruising and spend less time waiting to embark or disembark. Dock right in the centre of cities and towns including Valletta, Porto and Santorini.

Explore Caledonian Sky

What our customers are saying

Everyone involved - from the nautical crew to Cruise Director, were exceptional and the food was excellent and so much of it. Everything was well organised from the excursions to quiz nights and I would recommend this cruise to anyone who is looking for something amazing.

European Gems cruise

The tours and tour guides top of the line and so knowledgeable. The hot drink when we arrived back onboard was most welcome. Our cabin was comfortable and plenty of room to store everything.

Europe Cruise

Trip Notes

  • Itinerary, inclusions and pricing are subject to change

  • Prices are for cruise only. Flights not included unless specified

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