Cruise 587B Itinerary |
Sat 14 Apr London - Athens |
Fly from London to Athens to join Minerva. |
Sun 15 Apr Tinos - Patmos |
On Easter Sunday, spend the morning on the holy island of Tinos followed by an evening ashore on nearby Patmos. |
Mon 16 Apr Patmos - Gulluk |
Discover the influential Monastery of St John this morning, where it is believed that the Book of Revelation was written. |
Tue 17 Apr Gulluk - Kusadasi |
Visit the Castle of St Peter and the tomb of Mausolus in the nearby town of Bodrum before enjoying a leisurely afternoon sailing to Kusadasi. |
Wed 18 Apr Kusadasi |
This morning we discover the ancient city of Ephesus. Spend the afternoon exploring on your own or join our full-day supplementary excursion inland to the atmospheric ruins of Aphrodias and Nysa. |
Thu 19 Apr Dikili |
Our excursion this afternoon is to ancient Pergamum, with its commandingly set Acropolis. |
Fri 20 Apr Canakkale * |
Visit the emotive Gallipoli peninsula to see the Commonwealth memorials, or the famous site of Troy. |
Sat 21 Apr Istanbul |
Minerva makes a fascinating approach towards Istanbul before visiting the major sites of this colourful and historic city. |
Sun 22 Apr Istanbul - London |
Disembark Minerva for our return flight to London. |
* Land by ship's boat or local tender |