DAY 01 ISTANBUL
After boarding the ship, free time to relax and enjoy the ship's activities. Dinner and overnight on board. Our ship departs from the port at 18:00.
DAY 02 MIKONOS
Mikonos arrival at 15:00. Mikonos town is the most visited and most expensive Greek island with its white narrow streets and cubic-shaped houses. The main visitors of the island are the world jet set society. Mikonos, one of the most spectacular islands of Greece, was founded in 1615. Famous for its beaches, the best beach of this island is located on the southern coast. This beach, located 4 kilometers from Mikonos town, is called Platis Gialos. With hotels and restaurants behind it, this beach is the main beach of the island. Mikonos; a classic of the Aegean with its narrow streets, white houses, and pink and white flowers spilling onto the roads. Its most unique feature is the Nudist Camp located on the island. Our ship departs at 23:00.
DAY 03 CRETE
Crete (Heraklion) arrival at 09:00. Crete island is located south of the Aegean Sea and is one of the 13 administrative regions of Greece. Crete is a world-renowned tourist center. Among its most interesting tourist sites are the archaeological sites of Gortis, Faistos and Knossos, the Venetian fortress in Rethymno, and the natural beauties of Agia Irini, Aradena and Samaria passes. Crete Island is the island where the Minoan Kingdom, one of the first civilizations in Europe between 3000 and 1400 BC, lived. Crete Island has been influenced by the Ottoman and Venetian kingdoms for many years. However, thanks to the cultural richness of the Ottomans, Venetians and Spaniards, it has a diverse and rich cultural mosaic. Our ship departs at 19:00.
DAY 04 RHODES
Rhodes arrival at 07:00; Rhodes Island, the largest of the 12 islands belonging to Greece, is located in the Aegean Sea and directly opposite Marmaris. Rhodes provides almost all of its livelihood from tourism. The city considered the center of the island, Rhodes, is divided into two parts: Old Town and New Town: As the name suggests, the Old Town is the section where historical structures are located. The city, surrounded by walls 12 meters thick, is dominated by the influences of knights and the Ottoman period. The Old Town (Old Town), with its narrow streets once walked by mounted knights, the mystical atmosphere of the castle, its churches and mosques, is the area that attracts more tourists than other regions of the island. The Archaeology Museum, once used as a hospital for knights, and the Aphrodite statue found in this museum are among the places worth seeing. Lindos is the second most visited place on the island after the Old Town center. Located 47 km from Rhodes city, Lindos is among the favorite places of tourists with its whitewashed cubic houses, sapphire blue windows decorated with lavender, narrow and winding streets, and when you reach the top of the city, its ancient castle that opens a page from history for you. The local people have also thought of those who are reluctant to climb the castle and have put donkey taxis into service. Our ship will depart from the port at 18:00.
DAY 05 SANTORINI
Costa Fortuna will arrive at Santorini port at 08:00. After breakfast, passengers will have personal time to visit here. Santorini, one of the most valuable and popular islands of the Aegean, is a fascinating place with its historical structure and mostly natural beauties. When mentioning Greek Islands, Santorini is one of the first to come to mind with its blue-domed houses, luxury white hotels with Caldera views, and sunsets. The most romantic of the Cyclades archipelago! Santorini has a crescent-shaped geography surrounded by very high cliffs. The bay these cliffs overlook is called the Caldera. The most fascinating feature of Santorini is that all villages and almost all hotels overlook this magnificent view. Watching the sunset from the very end of Oia is also a Santorini tradition, and you will be mesmerized by the beauty of this romantic island. Also, for history and architecture lovers, Santorini Blue Dome Church, St. John the Baptist Catholic Cathedral, Thera Archaeological Museum and Oia Castle should be visited. Additionally, Santorini Island is a famous tourist destination known for its beautiful beaches in the Aegean Sea. There are many beaches on the island such as Red Beach, Kamari Beach or Perissa Beach. Our ship will depart from the port at 18:30 in the evening. Dinner and overnight will be done on board. Afterwards, those who wish can shop at duty-free stores, try their luck in casinos, or enjoy different music and entertainment performed in dozens of bars. Different food alternatives await you throughout the day.
DAY 06 PIRAEUS/ATHENS
Costa Fortuna will arrive at Piraeus/Athens port at 07:00. After breakfast, passengers will have personal time to visit here. Piraeus, a vibrant and large city integrated with Athens, is the largest port in Greece. The Pantheon, the strongest symbol of Ancient Greek Civilization, is located on the Acropolis. It is possible to catch the rhythm of night and day in Plaka, where taverns and shopping centers are located further down. Passengers can start a pleasant journey by going to Athens, which is 45 minutes away from Piraeus. When you arrive in Athens, places worth seeing include the Acropolis, Agora, Temple of Zeus, Parliament Building, Syntagma - Omonia Squares, Presidential Mansion, Prime Minister's Residence, Historical Olympic Stadium, Panepistimiou Boulevards, National Library and Academy University that make up the historical richness of Athens. Our ship will depart from the port at 23:00 in the evening. Dinner and overnight will be done on board. Afterwards, those who wish can shop at duty-free stores, try their luck in casinos, or enjoy different music and entertainment performed in dozens of bars.
DAY 07 CRUISING AT SEA
On this day spent cruising at sea, our ship will offer you many alternatives. Those who wish can use the open and closed pools, jacuzzis, and sunbathing areas of the ship. Those who wish can shop at duty-free stores, try their luck in the casino, or enjoy different music and entertainment performed in dozens of bars. Different food alternatives also await you all day.
DAY 08 ISTANBUL
Costa Fortuna will be in Istanbul at 07:00 local time. End of our tour.