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We will be in Istanbul late Sept early Oct'2010. We are taking a 15 day coach tour which starts and finishes in Istanbul.
Thinking of taking a 4 or 5 day cruise Istanbul to Athens including some Greek Isles
or
Ferry from Istanbul to several Greek Isles, finishing in Athens
or
Possibly travel overland Istanbul to Athens, by coach tour.
Would be pleased if VT members provide information/ guidance on each of these options.
We had 3 night stays on Santorini and Rhodes last year, very enjoyable, but open as to how we journey to Athens.
Your experience & recommendations appreciated together with any web page links to service providors.
Mike
Hi.
What you are looking for does not exist.
Max
Hey there,
There are departures from Istanbul but i am not sure if it is for 4-5 days. I know one Including Istanbul-Mykanos-Patmos-Kusadasi-Rhodes-Crete-Santoroni and Athens.
Please contact www.iexploregreece.com , nazli@iexploregreece.com. Such reputable company and few friends of mine enjoyed their cruises.Perhaps they also have few deals.
Enjoy your trip !
Thanks for your info. If we cannot find a ferry , I know I can fly Agean to Athens and connect with flight to many islands. Some time to decide as we will be in Istanbul late Sept , early Oct.
There is no ferry.
Max
Thanks for your replies.
Searching the web I have found ATB Holidays have the cruise I was looking for. Cruise starts in Athens and travels overnight to Istanbul where they have said we can join the 7 day cruise (6 for us). Cruise boat Louis "Cristal" and cruise titled 3 Continents & Istanbul (7 nights).Arrives Istanbul 10th October.
Mike
Hi.
Well, this are not cruises from Istanbul to Athens.
Max
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Istanbul has many many beautiful beaches that you may enjoy if you are visiting during summertime..
The Bosphorus line is not very recommended to swim,however there are many alternative beaches ...
The beaches of Kilyos,Uskumrukoy are located in Black sea coast of Istanbul,where you can reach within an hour from Taksim Square..
Ypu can also reach Princess Islands by ferry from Eminonu and Kabatas ports... My favourites are:
BURC BEACH -Member's only but if you name a member,they let you in..Admission is 15 $
SOLAR BEACH A private beach club for everyone who pays $ 15 :)
and the beaches of Princess Islands..
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