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Antalya – Istanbul · 4–14 August 2027 – Main voyage image

Antalya – Istanbul · 4–14 August 2027

4 August 2027 – 14 August 2027
10 nights
Antalya, Türkiye – Istanbul, Türkiye
Star Flyer
from~€1,843/ person

Operator price: £1,580

Approximate conversion using the ECB reference rate from 27 August 2026. The operator's final charge may differ.

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Antalya - Istanbul

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Antalya, TürkiyeIstanbul, Türkiye

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Photo: Esginmurat, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Falezlerden_Antalya_Konyaalt%C4%B1_Plaj%C4%B1na_do%C4%9Fru_bir_g%C3%B6r%C3%BCn%C3%BCm.jpg)

Arriving by ship in Antalya, you come to a busy stretch of Mediterranean coast backed by steep hills and a modern city spreading inland. Nearby, visitors can head toward the old harbour and historic quarter, while the wider shoreline is known for bright water, palm-lined promenades, and a warm holiday atmosphere.

Arriving at Kekova, you enter one of Türkiye’s most serene stretches of coast, where clear turquoise water, rocky shores, and low green hills create a quiet, almost timeless atmosphere. Nearby, the island-dotted bay and traces of ancient ruins along the shoreline are the main sights, best enjoyed from the water or on a short excursion ashore.

Photo: Chris Vlachos, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Port_of_Castelorizo.jpg)

Kastellorizo greets ships with a small, sheltered harbour framed by steep, sunlit hills and pastel houses rising above the water. Near the waterfront you can enjoy the quiet, far‑eastern Aegean atmosphere, with rocky coves, clear blue sea and the compact island settlement close at hand.

Fethiye greets ships with a wide turquoise bay, pine-covered hills and a laid-back Mediterranean atmosphere. From the harbour, the town stretches around the waterfront, while nearby you can look out for the rock tombs in the cliffs and the yacht-filled marina that gives the coast its lively, nautical feel.

Arriving by ship, the Dalyan River area feels calm and scenic, with reed-lined waterways, low green hills, and a laid-back small-town atmosphere rather than a busy commercial port. Nearby, visitors can look out for the river landscape, traditional boats, and the dramatic Lycian rock tombs set high in the cliffs above the water.

Photo: INDALOMANIA, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Ano_Symi_856_00,_Greece_-_panoramio_(6).jpg)

Arriving by sea, Symi makes a striking first impression with its steep hillsides, calm natural harbour and rows of elegant pastel houses rising above the waterfront. Near the port you can soak up the relaxed island atmosphere, watch the small boats in the bay and enjoy views toward the colourful town and the rocky coast beyond.

Photo: Chris Vlachos, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Chora-of-Patmos.JPG)

Approaching Patmos by sea, you are met by a dry, sunlit island landscape, whitewashed houses climbing above the harbour, and a calm Aegean atmosphere. From the port, the main town and nearby hilltop sights make an inviting backdrop, while the waterfront itself feels relaxed, with ferries, fishing boats, and café life setting the scene.

Arriving in Cesme, you are welcomed by a bright Aegean coast of clear water, low hills and a lively marina atmosphere shaped by ferries, fishing boats and seaside promenades. Nearby, the town is known for its relaxed resort feel, with waterfront cafés, beaches and the historic castle overlooking the bay.

Photo: NASA, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Bozcaada_-_ISS027.JPG)

Approaching Bozcaada by ship, you see a compact harbour town backed by low hills, with a relaxed Aegean atmosphere and clear light over the sea. Nearby, you can wander toward the old streets, the waterfront, and views of the island’s vineyards and rocky coastline.

Photo: Mustafa Alali2, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Istanbule_Bah%C3%A7e%C5%9Fehir_g%C3%B6let_park.jpg)

Arriving by ship in Istanbul, you are greeted by a vast waterfront where busy harbour traffic meets the domes and minarets of the historic skyline. From the port, the great sights lie nearby across the shore and hills, with the Bosphorus adding a restless, dramatic energy to the whole city.

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Places you'll visit

Antalya

Arriving by ship in Antalya, you come to a busy stretch of Mediterranean coast backed by steep hills and a modern city spreading inland. Nearby, visitors can head toward the old harbour and historic quarter, while the wider shoreline is known for bright water, palm-lined promenades, and a warm holiday atmosphere.

Photo: Esginmurat, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Falezlerden_Antalya_Konyaalt%C4%B1_Plaj%C4%B1na_do%C4%9Fru_bir_g%C3%B6r%C3%BCn%C3%BCm.jpg)
Photo: Esginmurat, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Falezlerden_Antalya_Konyaalt%C4%B1_Plaj%C4%B1na_do%C4%9Fru_bir_g%C3%B6r%C3%BCn%C3%BCm.jpg)

Kekova

Arriving at Kekova, you enter one of Türkiye’s most serene stretches of coast, where clear turquoise water, rocky shores, and low green hills create a quiet, almost timeless atmosphere. Nearby, the island-dotted bay and traces of ancient ruins along the shoreline are the main sights, best enjoyed from the water or on a short excursion ashore.

Kastellorizo

Kastellorizo greets ships with a small, sheltered harbour framed by steep, sunlit hills and pastel houses rising above the water. Near the waterfront you can enjoy the quiet, far‑eastern Aegean atmosphere, with rocky coves, clear blue sea and the compact island settlement close at hand.

Photo: Chris Vlachos, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Port_of_Castelorizo.jpg)
Photo: Chris Vlachos, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Port_of_Castelorizo.jpg)

Fethiye

Fethiye greets ships with a wide turquoise bay, pine-covered hills and a laid-back Mediterranean atmosphere. From the harbour, the town stretches around the waterfront, while nearby you can look out for the rock tombs in the cliffs and the yacht-filled marina that gives the coast its lively, nautical feel.

Dalyan River

Arriving by ship, the Dalyan River area feels calm and scenic, with reed-lined waterways, low green hills, and a laid-back small-town atmosphere rather than a busy commercial port. Nearby, visitors can look out for the river landscape, traditional boats, and the dramatic Lycian rock tombs set high in the cliffs above the water.

Symi

Arriving by sea, Symi makes a striking first impression with its steep hillsides, calm natural harbour and rows of elegant pastel houses rising above the waterfront. Near the port you can soak up the relaxed island atmosphere, watch the small boats in the bay and enjoy views toward the colourful town and the rocky coast beyond.

Photo: INDALOMANIA, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Ano_Symi_856_00,_Greece_-_panoramio_(6).jpg)
Photo: INDALOMANIA, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Ano_Symi_856_00,_Greece_-_panoramio_(6).jpg)

Patmos

Approaching Patmos by sea, you are met by a dry, sunlit island landscape, whitewashed houses climbing above the harbour, and a calm Aegean atmosphere. From the port, the main town and nearby hilltop sights make an inviting backdrop, while the waterfront itself feels relaxed, with ferries, fishing boats, and café life setting the scene.

Photo: Chris Vlachos, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Chora-of-Patmos.JPG)
Photo: Chris Vlachos, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Chora-of-Patmos.JPG)

Cesme

Arriving in Cesme, you are welcomed by a bright Aegean coast of clear water, low hills and a lively marina atmosphere shaped by ferries, fishing boats and seaside promenades. Nearby, the town is known for its relaxed resort feel, with waterfront cafés, beaches and the historic castle overlooking the bay.

Bozcaada

Approaching Bozcaada by ship, you see a compact harbour town backed by low hills, with a relaxed Aegean atmosphere and clear light over the sea. Nearby, you can wander toward the old streets, the waterfront, and views of the island’s vineyards and rocky coastline.

Photo: NASA, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Bozcaada_-_ISS027.JPG)
Photo: NASA, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Bozcaada_-_ISS027.JPG)

Istanbul

Arriving by ship in Istanbul, you are greeted by a vast waterfront where busy harbour traffic meets the domes and minarets of the historic skyline. From the port, the great sights lie nearby across the shore and hills, with the Bosphorus adding a restless, dramatic energy to the whole city.

Photo: Mustafa Alali2, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Istanbule_Bah%C3%A7e%C5%9Fehir_g%C3%B6let_park.jpg)
Photo: Mustafa Alali2, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Istanbule_Bah%C3%A7e%C5%9Fehir_g%C3%B6let_park.jpg)

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Many leisure and introductory voyages accept guests without sailing experience. Training and expedition voyages may require active participation, minimum ages or a particular level of mobility. Check the operator's conditions for the exact voyage before booking.
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