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Scenic Ikon August 7-23 2028 Cruise & Offers | Scenic Cruises
Ancient Empires: Turkey, Istanbul & Athens - Cruise & Land Journey: Istanbul to Athens (Piraeus)
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August 7-23 2028 · Voyage OGT9070828.1
Ports & shore experiences
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Published cruise sector: Istanbul (IST) to Athens (Piraeus) (PI2), 12 August 2028, 18:00 to 23 August 2028, 09:30. Scenic does not publish a timezone for these sector timestamps.
August 7 2028Istanbul
About Istanbul
Welcome to Istanbul, one of the world’s most layered and compelling cities – the only metropolis on earth that straddles two continents. Divided by the Bosphorus Strait, a 31-kilometre waterway connecting the Black Sea to the Sea of Marmara, Istanbul’s European and Asian shores face each other across a channel that has defined the city’s identity for millennia.
Experience planning
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August 8 & 9 2028Cappadocia
About Cappadocia
A short flight south-east brings you to one of the world’s most otherworldly landscapes. Cappadocia’s iconic fairy chimneys – towering spires of volcanic tuff – were sculpted over millions of years as differential erosion stripped away softer stone from below, while harder capstone above resisted the elements, leaving nature’s own extraordinary sculptures rising from the valley floors.
Experience planning
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August 10 2028Konya
About Konya
Your journey today follows the contours of one of the ancient world’s great trading corridors. En route, you pause in the Ihlara Valley – a dramatic canyon carved by the Melendiz River into the volcanic plateau – where Byzantine monks cut their churches directly into the canyon walls, beginning in the 10th century.
Experience planning
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August 11 2028Pamukkale
About Pamukkale
The day opens in Konya with a visit to the Mevlana Museum, the former dervish lodge and mausoleum of Jalal ad-Din Muhammad Rumi, one of history’s most beloved poets, Islamic scholars, and Sufi mystics. Rumi settled in Konya in 1228 at the invitation of Seljuk Sultan Alaeddin Keykubad I, and after his...
Experience planning
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August 12 2028Pamukkale to Istanbul
About Pamukkale to Istanbul
Your final morning in Anatolia begins at the ancient city of Hierapolis, which rises above the travertine terraces of Pamukkale. Founded in 190 BC, Hierapolis became part of the Roman Empire in 133 BC, growing into a significant spa city whose thermal waters attracted the infirm and the privileged from across the ancient world.
Day planning
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August 13 2028Istanbul, Turkey
About Istanbul, Turkey
Istanbul is a mesmerising city that straddles two continents. Founded by the Greeks as Byzantium in the 7th century BC, it became Constantinople under the Romans in 330 AD before falling to the Turks of the Ottoman Empire in the 1400s.
Experience planning
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August 14 2028Cruising the Dardanelles, Turkey > Kepez (Çanakkale), Turkey
About Cruising the Dardanelles, Turkey > Kepez (Çanakkale), Turkey
Begin your day with a graceful sail through the legendary Dardanelles Strait, a narrow passage where history and natural beauty converge between Europe and Asia. This narrow passage links the Aegean Sea to the Sea of Marmara and is best known as the site of the Gallipoli campaign in WWI.
Day planning
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August 15 2028At Sea
About At Sea
Enjoy a day at sea on board your next-generation Discovery Yacht, where you can unwind, soak up the sun and take in breathtaking ocean views while indulging in exceptional onboard amenities. Activities are thoughtfully designed to inspire, entertain and elevate your journey.
Day planning
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August 16 2028Dikili (Pergamon), Turkey
About Dikili (Pergamon), Turkey
Today, your yacht will arrive in Dikili, an authentic Turkish coastal town that is the modern port for the ancient city of Pergamon. Once an important cultural, scientific and political centre, the site is well known for its impressive ruins, including the famous Acropolis, ancient theatre, and the remarkable Altar of Zeus...
Experience planning
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August 17 2028Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey
About Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey
Wander lively bazaars and savour Turkish cuisine in the popular seaside resort town of Kusadasi. The port also serves as the gateway to the World Heritage-listed ancient city of Ephesus, renowned for its breathtaking Greco-Roman ruins dating back as far as the 10th century BC.
Experience planning
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August 18 2028Naxos, Greece
About Naxos, Greece
This morning, arrive in Naxos, the largest island in the Cyclades, known for its breathtaking beaches, deep-rooted history and enchanting villages. The picturesque old town is bigger and busier than other island capitals, a tangle of steep laneways with distinctive Venetian architecture and a vibrant atmosphere.
Experience planning
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August 19 2028Santorini, Greece
About Santorini, Greece
One of the most photogenic islands in the world, and known for its world-famous sunsets, Santorini is simply breathtaking. Whitewashed buildings perch atop soaring cliffs, overlooking the caldera of a partially submerged ancient volcano that shaped the island with a thunderous explosion more than 3,600 years ago.
Experience planning
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August 20 2028Heraklion, Crete, Greece
About Heraklion, Crete, Greece
Crete’s dynamic capital is best known for its Minoan legacy. This fascinating Bronze Age civilisation has left behind a wealth of archaeological wonders, including the famed Palace of Knossos, a sprawling Minoan masterpiece. Explore the lively old town’s bustling markets, admire the historic Venetian harbour, and savour authentic Cretan cuisine and fresh seafood in charming waterfront tavernas.
Experience planning
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August 21 2028Adamas Harbour, Milos, Greece
About Adamas Harbour, Milos, Greece
Welcome to Milos, a Greek island known for its unique terrain and often referred to as the ‘Island of Colours’ thanks to its diverse soil shades. This extraordinary landscape, extending to unique rock formations of yellow, orange, red and dazzling white, appears even more dramatic set against the backdrop of sparkling turquoise waters.
Experience planning
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August 22 2028Hydra, Greece
About Hydra, Greece
Renowned for its stunning natural beauty and historic charm, this picturesque island dazzles with its rugged terrain, clear turquoise waters, and lush greenery. The main centre, also named Hydra, is a charming and bustling port town of narrow cobblestone streets and traditional, whitewashed buildings adorned with bougainvillea-covered balconies.
Experience planning
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August 23 2028Piraeus (Athens), Greece
About Piraeus (Athens), Greece
Your Signature Yacht Cruise concludes this morning in Piraeus, where you’ll disembark and be transferred to Athens airport. Considered the birthplace of Western civilisation, Athens is a vibrant tapestry of history and modernity. Standing sentinel above the city is the famous Acropolis, a fortified hill dominated by the Parthenon, atmospheric ruins of...
Experience planning
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A closer look at this sailing
Ancient Empires: Turkey, Istanbul & Athens - Cruise & Land Journey: Istanbul to Athens (Piraeus) aboard Scenic Ikon
On August 7-23 2028, Scenic Ikon follows official voyage OGT9070828.1 from Istanbul, Turkey to Athens (Piraeus), Greece over 17 days. Its published progression includes Istanbul, Cappadocia, Konya, Pamukkale, Pamukkale to Istanbul.
Experience two extraordinary worlds in one unforgettable journey. Uncover Turkey’s timeless wonders, from Istanbul’s imperial treasures to Cappadocia’s dreamlike landscapes, then sail away on the ultra-luxury Scenic Ikon. Cruise the glittering Mediterranean and the enchanting Greek Islands, where ancient history and modern indulgence flow together across every sunlit horizon.
Scenic's official catalog provides 17 day-by-day entries for this departure but does not publish daily arrival and departure times. Those times remain explicitly unpublished here rather than being estimated.
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