The Eastern Mediterranean has captivated travelers for years – you’ll find out why on this epic roundtrip from Athens via the Greek islands and Turkey. The enchantingly romantic Hydra, whose beauty has inspired many a poet and writer, is our first port of call, before we sail on to trendy Mykonos and then the hillside city of Kavala, which is topped with an imposing fortress. We continue to Istanbul, where we overnight to allow maximum time for exploring this dazzling city with one foot in Europe and one in Asia. Visit the architectural marvels of the Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, the Topkapi palace, and the Blue Mosque, and browse in the bazaars for wonderful crafts and curios. After leaving Istanbul, a day at sea takes us to Kusadesi, our final call in Turkey, where you can enjoy the beautiful beaches and historic sites such as the ruins of city Ephesus. Then it’s back into Greek waters, calling in at Rhodes to follow in the footsteps of medieval knights, then Santorini, a striking vision with its white cube dwellings on volcanic soil, visiting the old Venetian port of Chania that is our final call before we return Athens.