Aegean Mosaic Cruise
Member Savings
Sign in to see which companies give additional
savings to Travelstride Members (it’s free)
Overview
Highlights
- Visit the seaport town of Canakkale
- Visit Mykonos town, reaching one of its famous beaches
- Visit the old settlements of Alexandria Troa and of Assos
- Visit the archaeological ruins of this UNESCO World Heritage Site, unearthed here in the 19th century
- Excursion which will include the Akrotiri excavations, the Museum and the Villages. The tour will end in Oia on time to enjoy Oia's world famous sunset
What's this trip about?
Details
Travel Themes
Destinations
Attractions
Activities
Trip includes
- Shipboard accommodations
- Full-board: buffet breakfast and two meals daily
- Including a welcome cocktail, a local theme evening
- Fun BBQs (weather permitting) and Captain's Dinner
- Regular filter coffee, tea and drinking water free all day
- Use of fishing and snorkeling equipment (subject to availability)
- Services of multilingual expedition staff.
Itinerary
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Embarkation from Istanbul at 3pm. Begin sailing at 4:30 pm to Canakkale. Overnight at sea.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Today you will visit the seaport town of Canakkale. Trop and Assos optional excursions is offered today. In the morning you may explore the remains of the legendary city of Troy. Troy, founded in 1300 BC, is where Achilles fou...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Morning arrival in Dikili. From there your optional excursion will take you the Greco-Roman city of Pergamon, which is famous for its Asclepion, the Acropolis, the Altar of Zeus, and the Temples of Athena, Trojan, and Dionysos and the 10,000 seat Ancient Theatre. Late evening sailing to Kusadasi. Overnight at sea.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Today your explorations of ancient civilizations continue with an optional tour to Ephesus, one of the greatest archaeological site in the Aegean region. As you tour this remarkably preserved Greek and Roman city, you may feel...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Morning sailing to a secluded beach on either Arkous or Lipsous Island, where you can take a relaxing morning swim. After lunch, sail to nearby Patmos. An optional Patmos excursion includes two UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Early morning arrival in Delos, once the capital of Greece and the mythical birthplace of Apollo and Artemis. Take an optional guided Delos walking tour where you will visit the archaeological ruins of this UNESCO World Herita...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Early morning arrival in Manganari , one of the most beautiful beaches in the Aegean. Enjoy this spectacular location with plenty of time for swimming and snorkeling. Leave Manganari at lunch time and feast on the BBQ on deck....
Meals: Breakfast
Arrive to port early in the morning and disembark between 8-9:30 am.
Want a tailor-made trip instead?
Your trip, your way, planned by an expert:
- You choose budget, destinations, activities, transport & lodging type
- Expert designs the itinerary for you, and once approved, takes care of logistics
Dates & Availability
Check Current Availability, prices, specials with AdventureSmith.
The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.
AdventureSmith Reviews & Ratings
Other AdventureSmith Reviews
Incredible Experience
We particularly wanted to do this trip because of the abundance of wildlife we expected to encounter and selected this ship because they offered the kayaking experie...
We Could Not Have Been More Thrilled
This trip to Antarctica was our Honeymoon and we could not have been more thrilled. It was the idea of my world-traveling husband, and I am so happy that I agreed to...
Flawless From Start to Finish!
Flawless from start to finish! Incredible experience! The Lemaire Channel is the most beautiful place on earth. Also, every experience with the naturalists were amaz...
Tour Operator
AdventureSmith Explorations is the global leader in small ship, adventure cruise vacations. Company founder Todd Smith helped pioneer the concept of wilderness cruising that combines the comforts of a small cruise ship with the adventure of sea kayaking, hiking and exploring remote wilderness areas ashore. The company matches guests with the top names in small ship cruising as well as with intimate, boutique ships that may not make the radar of most travelers.
In moving through exotic natural environments and exploring vibrant native cultures seldom associated with more mainstream cruise itineraries, AdventureSmith Explorations dedicates its efforts to small footprint, sustainable travel and has launched a carbon-free cruising initiative. Its off-the-beaten-path destinations include Alaska, British Columbia, the Columbia River, Baja’s Sea of Cortez, Costa Rica, Belize, Guatemala, Ecuador and the Galapagos, Peru, Chile, Argentina, Europe, Asia, the Arctic, Antarctica and Australia.
AdventureSmith ads value by helping clients select the right trip at the best price. Travelers maintain personalized service with a single Adventure Specialist throughout the process of research, booking, preparation, travel and follow up. We are true experts with first hand experience aboard every ship and trip we arrange. You'll never pay more and our sales volume means you often pay less than booking direct. 99% of our travelers say they would recommend AdventureSmith Explorations to their family and friends.
About Travelstride
Find your perfect trip
Save time
Save money
Travel confidently
Logistics
What's excluded
- Port taxes ($380 per person for 2015)
- Fuel surcharge (if applicable)
- Travel insurance, transfers, optional air/sea or land programs (unless noted)
- Shore excursions, airport facility charges, taxes/fees
- Personal nature such as alcoholic beverages, soft drinks,
- Gratuities, gift shop purchases, medical services, phone calls, etc.
- Wi-Fi available at a charge. All onboard charges are in Euros.
Recently built in 2012 the Variety Voyager is luxurious by small ship standards. She has a very modern feel with steel, glass, lighted accents on mirrored walls and stylish new accents and amenities. Cabins are small but comfortable ranging from 129 to 248 square feet. Most cabins feature portholes but my Category A portholes were quite large and effectively served as windows, although they could not be opened. There is plenty of storage and a small desk in nearly every room, but note that travelers from the USA should bring an adapter as power outlets are European round style 220 plugs. The bathrooms are modern with beautiful glass doors and furnishing and the shower is fantastic with lots of water pressure and rain option that felt great after a long day of activity. We also appreciated the air conditioning in each room. Common areas aboard the Variety Voyager are spacious and comfortable. It seems that every day I found a new place to relax. I especially like the outdoor alfresco dining area and the Oceans Lounge on the upper deck. Large outdoor couches, chairs and coffee tables served by a full bar with fantastic views made this a popular outdoor deck. The upper observation deck was rarely used by other guests and provided a peaceful resting area with a 360 degree view. The ship has a small workout room with a full spa and on board spa treatments. The crew gave us informal tours of the wheelhouse and engine rooms.
72 guests Year Built: 2012 28 - 32 crew members Length: 223 feet Cruising speed: 13 knots Cabins: 36 Cruise in fine style aboard the Variety Voyager. The 223-foot, 36-cabin mega yacht was launched in May 2012. This sleek high-tech vessel complies with the most stringent SOLAS safety regulations.
Variety Voyager Deck Plan Owner's Suite Located on the Horizons Deck, this double-bedded cabin is the finest on board with two double windows, a seating area and luxurious private bathroom. Double or twin bed plus a sofa bed. Category P Located on the upper Horizons Deck offering double windows, all finished with marble throughout the bathrooms and more luxurious fabrics and special amenities. All cabins offer flexible bedding configuration while 4 of the 7 include an extra sofa bed. Twin beds or double bed. Category A Located on the Riviera Deck offering double windows, bathroom with marble floors as well as glass and Corian showers. 9 of the 11 cabins offer flexible bedding configuration. Twin beds or double bed. Cabins 210-211 have fixed twin beds.
In order to confirm this trip, a deposit of 25% is required at the time of booking. A Reservation Form, which includes a release of liability, must be completed and signed by all travelers. The balance of the trip price is due 90 days before the departure date. Guests who must cancel their trip for any reason must do so in writing. Cancellations are subject to the following fees, based on number of days prior to departure:
Up to 91 days - 50% of deposit
90 to 31 days - 50% of total trip cost
30 to 0 days - 100% of total trip cost
8 Breakfast, 7 Lunches and 7 Dinners
Families & Children Children between the ages of 7-10 sharing a cabin with two paying adults receive a 50% discount on the cruise fare per person in Cabins B or Cabin P. Children between the ages of 10-16 sharing a cabin with two paying adults receive a 35% discount in Cabins B or P. Port taxes are not discounted
Reservations
All persons wishing to make a reservation, and all persons who will be traveling, must complete and sign the Traveller Information Form. All reservations are made with Adventure Smith Travel Services Inc., d/b/a Adventure Smith Explorations. No person has any authority on Adventure Smith Explorations’ behalf to vary these terms and conditions.
Unused services & personal expenses
Regardless of any other term in this agreement, partial refunds are not available for unused services including but not limited to hotel rooms, meals, air or land transportation, activity days or other sightseeing excursions. You will not be reimbursed for any personal expenses such as airfare, hotel or other travel expenses due to changes in itineraries or cancellations. If a portion of the services of your tour are cancelled by us or our third party supplier because of an event within our control or the control of our third party supplier, and you are not offered a replacement or alternative, we will refund the cost of that portion of the services.
Severability
If any provision of this agreement shall be unenforceable or invalid under any applicable law, such unenforceability or invalidity shall not render the agreement unenforceable or invalid as a whole. Such unenforceable provision will be replaced with one that is valid and enforceable and which achieves, to the extent possible, the original objectives and intent of the original provision.
Medical Insurance
It is mandatory that all clients have personal, travel-related medical insurance at the time of travel. It is the client’s responsibility to obtain personal travel-related medical insurance. Often, your personal medical insurance may not cover you for medical services, whether basic, urgent, emergency, catastrophic, or otherwise, while you are traveling. It is your responsibility to determine if your existing medical coverage is adequate for the duration of your tour. It is also your responsibility to have or to obtain sufficient coverage for any medical services you might require, including up to catastrophic, long-term medical services coverage. This insurance must cover personal accident, medical expenses, air ambulance, loss of effects, repatriation costs and all other expenses which might arise as a result of loss, damage, injury, delay or inconvenience occurring to the client
Travel Documents
The client must obtain and have possession of a valid passport, all visas, permits and certificates, and vaccination certificates, required for the entire tour. The client accepts responsibility for obtaining these documents and any other necessary documents. It is the client’s responsibility to assure that the name on your airline ticket, cruise tickets, or any other travel documents matches your name as printed in your passport (or domestic identification, where applicable) by providing the exact name as it appears on your passport (or domestic identification, where applicable) to AdventureSmith Explorations before tickets are issued.
Become a member
- Save up to $700 per person
- Access members-only specials
- Personalize trip recommendations