Cruise itinerary
8-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Istanbul
8 nights · Mediterranean · 11 ports of call
8-night Mediterranean cruise aboard Le Boréal, departing Istanbul and calling at coastal cruising, Bozcaada, Pátmos, Symi, Santorini and Amorgós and 4 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Le Boréal
- Cruise line
- PONANT EXPLORATIONS
- Duration
- 8 nights
- Region
- Mediterranean
- Departs
- Istanbul
- Returns
- Piraeus
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Istanbul
Depart 18:00
The city straddling Europe and Asia along the Bosphorus, once Byzantium and then Constantinople. Ships dock near the historic peninsula, within reach of the Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and the covered Grand Bazaar's labyrinth of stalls.
- Hagia Sophia
- Blue Mosque
- Grand Bazaar
- Day2
Bozcaada
Arrive 12:00 · Depart 19:00
- Day3
Pátmos
Arrive 12:00 · Depart 23:00
A small Greek island in the Dodecanese, long held sacred in Christian tradition. The hilltop Monastery of Saint John crowns the whitewashed Chóra, near the cave where the Book of Revelation is said to have been written above the harbour at Skala.
- Monastery of St. John
- Cave of the Apocalypse
- Chóra hilltop
- Day4
Symi
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 19:00
- Day5
Amorgós
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 17:00
- Day6
Páros
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 18:00
A Cycladic island in the Aegean Sea, known for its white marble and laid-back harbour villages. The old port of Parikia and the fishing village of Naoussa anchor a landscape of whitewashed lanes, Byzantine churches and a string of sandy bays.
- Naoussa village
- Panagia Ekatontapiliani
- Cycladic beaches
- Day7
Milos
Arrive 18:00 · Depart 18:00
A volcanic island in the Greek Cyclades, ringed by some of the most unusual coastline in the Aegean. The white cliffs and sea caves of Sarakiniko, the fishing village of Klima and the bay of Adamas draw visitors ashore.
- Sarakiniko cliffs
- Klima village
- Adamas harbour
- Day8
Hydra
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 20:00
- Day9
Piraeus
Arrive 08:00
The ancient harbour of Athens and Greece's principal cruise port. Ferries fan out to the Aegean islands from its quays, while the Acropolis, the Plaka district and the National Archaeological Museum sit a short metro ride inland.
- Gateway to Athens
- Acropolis
- Aegean ferries
Upcoming departures
- 2 Jul 2026
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
8-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Istanbul FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 8-night Mediterranean cruise calls at Istanbul, coastal cruising, Bozcaada, Pátmos, Symi, Santorini, Amorgós, Páros, Milos, Hydra and Piraeus.
How many days are spent at sea?
This is a port-intensive itinerary with no full days at sea.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Istanbul and ends in Piraeus.
How long is this cruise?
8 nights aboard Le Boréal.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 2 Jul 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.