Featured Regent Seven Seas Cruises itinerary
CLASSICAL WORLD UNFOLDED
Istanbul to Athens (Piraeus)
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September 24-October 3 2028 · Voyage EXP280924
Ports & shore experiences
Each exact destination is shown once. Select a panel for its description and verified call schedule; repeat calls, consecutive overnight stays, and matching sea or passage days are combined without merging different ports.
September 24, 2028 Istanbul
About Istanbul
Istanbul spans Europe and Asia across the Bosphorus, layering Byzantine, Ottoman and modern city life around a busy natural waterway. Sultanahmet brings together Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and Topkapı Palace, while the Grand Bazaar, Galata lanes, waterfront neighborhoods and ferry crossings reveal a city shaped by trade, faith and migration.
Shore planning
No voyage-specific shore-excursion list could be verified for this exact Regent sailing and port call. Deluxe Cruises can help review confirmed cruise-program or independent options when reliable details become available.
September 25, 2028 Canakkale (Troy)
About Canakkale (Troy)
Çanakkale faces the Dardanelles at the meeting point of European and Asian Turkey. Its waterfront, naval museum and Ottoman fortifications explain the strait's strategic importance. The archaeological site of Troy lies nearby, while local ceramics, seafood and views across the busy channel connect ancient legend, military history and everyday coastal life.
Shore planning
No voyage-specific shore-excursion list could be verified for this exact Regent sailing and port call. Deluxe Cruises can help review confirmed cruise-program or independent options when reliable details become available.
September 26, 2028 Izmir
About Izmir
Izmir stretches along a broad Aegean gulf, combining a lively waterfront promenade with bazaars, cafés and layers of ancient history. Konak Square, the landmark Clock Tower and Kemeraltı market anchor the center, while nearby Alsancak offers restaurants and restored streets. The city also provides a practical gateway to Ephesus and the surrounding coast.
Shore planning
No voyage-specific shore-excursion list could be verified for this exact Regent sailing and port call. Deluxe Cruises can help review confirmed cruise-program or independent options when reliable details become available.
September 27, 2028 Bodrum
About Bodrum
Bodrum surrounds a pair of blue Aegean bays beneath the towers of Saint Peter's Castle, now home to an underwater archaeology museum. Whitewashed houses and bougainvillea-lined lanes echo the town's fishing-village past. The remains of the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, traditional boatbuilding and regional seafood reveal deeper layers beyond the modern marina.
Shore planning
No voyage-specific shore-excursion list could be verified for this exact Regent sailing and port call. Deluxe Cruises can help review confirmed cruise-program or independent options when reliable details become available.
September 28, 2028 Marmaris
About Marmaris
Marmaris, Turkey is a verified port call on this Regent itinerary. Available source material confirms the destination and its place in the voyage but does not provide enough reliable local detail for specific attraction claims. Use the arrival, departure, anchoring and overnight information above when planning time ashore for this sailing.
Shore planning
No voyage-specific shore-excursion list could be verified for this exact Regent sailing and port call. Deluxe Cruises can help review confirmed cruise-program or independent options when reliable details become available.
September 29, 2028 Cruising the Mediterranean Sea
About this published route entry
This published sea-day entry marks time under way between port calls. No port arrival, departure, or unverified onboard program is presented for these dates.
Planning note
This is a sea, scenic-cruising, passage, or transit entry rather than a port call. Daily onboard activities can change, so no unverified program details are shown.
September 30, 2028 Rhodes
About Rhodes
Rhodes combines a living medieval city with the bright landscapes of the Dodecanese. Within its fortified UNESCO-listed Old Town, the Street of the Knights leads toward the Palace of the Grand Master. Ottoman details, Byzantine churches, lively squares and nearby beaches reveal the island's layered Mediterranean history and present-day rhythm.
Shore planning
No voyage-specific shore-excursion list could be verified for this exact Regent sailing and port call. Deluxe Cruises can help review confirmed cruise-program or independent options when reliable details become available.
October 1, 2028 Heraklion (Crete)
About Heraklion (Crete)
Heraklion is Crete’s busy capital and the principal gateway to the Minoan palace of Knossos. Venetian walls, a harbor fortress, markets and an outstanding archaeological museum reveal layers of island history. Urban traffic and summer heat make timing important, especially when combining the city center with archaeological sites or countryside farther away.
Shore planning
No voyage-specific shore-excursion list could be verified for this exact Regent sailing and port call. Deluxe Cruises can help review confirmed cruise-program or independent options when reliable details become available.
October 2, 2028 Milos
About Milos
Milos is a volcanic Cycladic island whose mineral-rich geology has created white cliffs, colorful rock formations and beaches ranging from sheltered coves to lunar-looking shores. Plaka crowns a hill above the harbor with whitewashed lanes and sunset views. Ancient catacombs, mining history and fishing villages add depth beyond the island's distinctive coastline.
Shore planning
No voyage-specific shore-excursion list could be verified for this exact Regent sailing and port call. Deluxe Cruises can help review confirmed cruise-program or independent options when reliable details become available.
October 3, 2028 Athens (Piraeus)
About Athens (Piraeus)
Piraeus is Athens' historic harbor and the maritime gateway to the Greek capital. Its waterfront districts, archaeological museum and bustling markets reveal a city shaped by shipping and migration. Inland, Athens brings together the Acropolis, classical civic sites, Byzantine churches and modern neighborhoods, with tavernas and galleries filling the streets between ancient landmarks.
Shore planning
No voyage-specific shore-excursion list could be verified for this exact Regent sailing and port call. Deluxe Cruises can help review confirmed cruise-program or independent options when reliable details become available.
Please note: Shore-experience names, inclusion categories, activity levels, availability, and schedules can change. Only voyage-specific items verified for the exact sailing are shown; no excursion prices or cruise-line links are included.
A closer look at this sailing
CLASSICAL WORLD UNFOLDED aboard Seven Seas Explorer
Scheduled for 24 September–3 October 2028, Regent Seven Seas Cruises' Seven Seas Explorer follows a 9-day voyage between Istanbul, Turkey and Athens (Piraeus), Greece.
In published order, the route moves from Istanbul, Turkey through Canakkale (Troy), Turkey, Izmir, Turkey, Bodrum, Turkey, Marmaris, Turkey, Rhodes, Greece, Heraklion (Crete), Greece, and Milos, Greece before reaching Athens (Piraeus), Greece. For Seven Seas Explorer on 24 September–3 October 2028, one sea day creates a strong balance between the published calls and time under way.
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