Crossroads of The Ancient World – Exploring Greece and Turkey
National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions · National Geographic Orion · 10 days
Day 1: Arrive in Athens, the capital city of Greece, and transfer to Lavrio, where you'll embark National Geographic Orion in the afternoon. Settle into your cabin and take in your first Aegean sunset at sea. Or explore more on a pre-voyage extension in Athens. Day 2: The island of Delos is one of the most important mythical and historical sites in Greece and a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site. In myth, it's the birthplace of the twin immortals Artemis, goddess of animals and the hunt, and Apollo, god of healing, music, and light. Spend a morning discovering the Terrace of the Lions and exquisite Temple of Apollo, two of the many incredible ruins preserved here. Day 3: In 1999, UNESCO…
The sailing, in facts
| Operator | National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions |
|---|---|
| Ship | National Geographic Orion |
| Length | 10 days |
| Region | Mediterranean |
| Departures | 5 listed · 2026-09-08 to 2027-09-11 |
Day by day
| Day | Where |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | Athens, Greece |
| Day 1 | Lavrion, Greece |
| Day 2 | Delos, Greece |
| Day 3 | Pátmos, Greece |
| Day 4 | Sámos, Greece |
| Day 5 | Kusadasi, Türkiye |
| Day 5 | Ephesus (Kusadasi), Türkiye |
| Day 5 | Kusadasi, Türkiye |
| Day 6 | Didim, Türkiye |
| Day 7 | Bodrum, Türkiye |
| Day 8 | Leros, Greece |
| Day 9 | Taormina, Italy |
| Day 10 | Páros, Greece |
| Day 11 | Lavrion, Greece |
| Day 11 | Athens, Greece |
Every departure
| Departs | Returns | Days | Ship | Offer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-08 | 2026-09-18 | 10 | National Geographic Orion | Yes |
| 2026-09-18 | 2026-09-28 | 10 | National Geographic Orion | Yes |
| 2027-05-03 | 2027-05-13 | 10 | National Geographic Orion | Yes |
| 2027-05-27 | 2027-06-06 | 10 | National Geographic Orion | Yes |
| 2027-09-11 | 2027-09-21 | 10 | National Geographic Orion | Yes |
Current offers
- Celebrate Life's Milestones! — Valid for Travel Now Through 27 Nov 2027
- 50% Reduced Deposit — Valid for Travel 01 Oct 2026 - 31 Dec 2027
- 5% Savings on Groups of 8 or more — Valid for Travel Now Through 24 Aug 2029
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