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Istanbul Icons & Aegean Artifacts via the Corinth Canal Cruise Tour
Apr 9, 2027 — Apr 20, 2027
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PIRAEUS, ATHENS → ISTANBUL
11 Nights on Star Legend
With four days to explore glorious Istanbul and another eight to discover what lies beyond the Golden Horn, you don’t need an oracle to tell you this is one auspicious voyage. Everywhere you look in Istanbul you’ll find some fascinating remnant of days gone by – places where chariots raced, sultans ruled and architects’ greatest aspirations were realized. After you’ve oohed and aahed over the world-renowned mosques, palaces and bazaars, board your yacht to see more jewels of the Aegean. Islands glowing with whitewashed houses and blue-domed churches; origin stories of gods, oracles, and Atlantis; a canal so narrow you’ll only share it with small mail boats, private yachts and paddleboarders. Plus, enjoy a complimentary Destination Discovery Event – dinner and a concert in the moonlight in ancient Ephesus.






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Visit the historic area of Istanbul, a UNESCO site and count the six elegant minarets of the Blue Mosque in Istanbul.
Visit memorable Ephesus and the House of Mary from Kusadasi.
Shop the 64 streets of the Grand Bazaar.
Transit the narrow Corinth Canal only accessible to small ships like ours.
From Canakkale see the ruins of Troy and the Trojan Horse statue.
Late night stays in Bodrum and Kusadasi allow for plenty of time to get a flavor of local life there.
Cruising the Bosphorus will reveal the beautiful Dolmabahce Palace, encompassing 1,960 feet of the shore.

Complimentary Windstar Destination Discovery Event
Evening in Ephesus
Join us for a once-in-a-lifetime experience after hours during this Evening in Ephesus event exclusive to Windstar guests on this and other select voyages. Enjoy a 5-course, white-glove-service dinner under the stars accompanied by a trio from the Aegean Chamber Orchestra. Surround yourself in the magic of these ancient ruins, and delight in every detail.
Wind Star/Wind Spirit: This event takes place in the Ephesus Library.
Star Legend/Star Pride: This event takes place on Harbor Street.
Please note: This Destination Discovery Event: Evening in Ephesus has been scheduled in a way that will allow you to book and experience another shore excursion on the same day and you will not miss anything.

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With 3,000 years of history, you can't turn around in Athens without encountering the past. The Acropolis, a UNESCO site, the Plaka, and the Acropolis Museum are must-sees. But leave time if you can to climb Pnyx Hill for photos of the Parthenon at sunset, to buy your own set of Greek komboloi (worry beads), and to explore the metro stations that serve as mini-museums for the relics that are constantly being unearthed.
Athens, Acroplolis Museum & Scenic Tour Transfer to Airport
Athens, Acropolis Museum & Scenic Tour Transfer to WSC Hotel
Athens, Concierge Collection: Half Day Private CAR *
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Athens, Concierge Collection: Half Day Private VAN *


You'll want to be on deck today as we transit the narrow Corinth Canal with other private yachts and Greek mail steamers. It's a shortcut reserved for petite ships like ours, and as we cruise between the narrow limestone walls we are the envy of all the ancient Romans who once portaged their ships along this very route before there was a canal. Canal transit time and duration is subject to change based on traffic and canal authorities.

Before there were fortune cookies there was the oracle of Delphi, dating back to 1400 B.C. The oracle gave cryptic guidance to the leaders of the day and was so highly respected that Delphi, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, became known as the center of the world. An optional tour lets you go exploring, from the Temple of Apollo to the Delphi Archaeological Museum, which contains some of the finest works of art in Greece.

As our yacht approaches the spectacular cliffs rising from the deep azure sea, you'll understand the magic of this area, where some say the ruins of Atlantis remain hidden. Visit the village of Oia and see the iconic Santorini blue domes or take a guided tour of Bronze Age excavations at the UNESCO site of Akrotiri. Toast the day with a crisp, cold glass of local Assyrtiko wine and appreciate the magic accessible to small ships like ours.

The 15th century Castle of St. Peter, built by the Crusaders, presides over the city's dual harbors. Colorful peacocks strut their stuff trying to claim your attention, but they have nothing on the white sugar cube houses, palm-lined boulevards, and shockingly blue Aegean below. For a picture-perfect seaside playground, Bodrum offers a surprisingly rich history, or maybe it's the other way around. Visit the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus, one of the original Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Surrender to the captivating magic of bathtub-warm waters and the Marina. Shop the bazaar for Milas cloth scarves and silver jewelry. Stroll the marina to see the other private yachts in port. (None as grand as yours, of course.)

Few places offer such a rich combination of history and scenic beauty. In Ephesus, one of the greatest outdoor museums in the world, you'll explore legendary sites steeped in history. Also visit the houses of Bulbul Mountain, where the roof of one forms the terrace of the next. This evening we present our Destination Discovery Event -- dinner in the moonlight and a concert near the Celsus Library or on Harbour Street in ancient Ephesus.

Wake this morning to the postcard-like scene of Mykonos, the classic Greek isle dotted with hundreds of whitewashed churches and thatch-roofed windmills, in a harbor bobbing with fishing boats and luxurious private yachts. An optional tour including a scenic ferry ride takes you back to the 6th century B.C. to the tiny island of Delos, a UNESCO site and the mythical birthplace of Apollo.
Mykonos: Mykonos Cooking Class *

Mykonos, Delos and Rhenia Island with Private Rib Boat *

Mykonos, Delos Discovery *

Mykonos, Concierge Collection: Five Senses of Mykonos

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| Date | Yacht | Starting from | Actions |
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| Apr 8 (Wed) – Apr 19 (Sun), 2026April 8 (Wed) – April 19 (Sun), 2026 | Star Legend | ||
| Apr 24 (Fri) – May 5 (Tue), 2026April 24 (Fri) – May 5 (Tue), 2026 | Star Legend | ||
| Oct 11 (Sun) – Oct 22 (Thu), 2026October 11 (Sun) – October 22 (Thu), 2026 | Star Legend | ||
| Apr 25 (Sun) – May 6 (Thu), 2027April 25 (Sun) – May 6 (Thu), 2027 | Star Legend | ||
| Sep 8 (Wed) – Sep 19 (Sun), 2027September 8 (Wed) – September 19 (Sun), 2027 | Star Legend | ||
| Oct 2 (Sat) – Oct 13 (Wed), 2027October 2 (Sat) – October 13 (Wed), 2027 | Star Legend |

