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Perast, Montenegro on the Bay of Kotor, Spire of St, Nicholas church in background
Coastal Cruise

Dalmatian Coast, Greek Isles & Türkiye

2025

Ocean Cruise

Dalmatian Coast, Greek Isles & Türkiye

Dalmatian Coast, Greek Isles & Türkiye

Venture from Dubrovnik to Istanbul on a 15-day ocean cruise. Embark on walking tours of charming Mediterranean towns, soak in medieval history and admire magnificent architecture. Enjoy time on board the Seabourn Encore as you set sail for the next location.

15 day Ocean Cruise

Itinerary

15 days / 14 night Ocean Cruise

Day 1

Arrive Dubrovnik, Embark Ship

Day 2

Kotor, Prcanj

Signature Experience

Day 3

Gallipoli, Lecce

Day 4

Sarandë  

Day 5

Zakynthos 

Day 6

Day at Sea

Day 7

Nafplion

Day 8

Athens

Day 9

Gythion 

Signature Experience

Day 10

Chania

Day 11

Mykonos

Day 12

Kusadası, Ephesus

Signature Experience

Day 13

Cesme, Alacati

Day 14

Day at Sea 

Day 15

Istanbul, Disembark Ship, Depart

Coach/Vehicle
Cruise

Trip Inclusions

Discover the inclusions provided on your tour, ensuring a stress-free journey where every detail is taken care of.

Experiences in up to seven destinations
Travel in a small group on board Seabourn Encore, hosted by an APT Tour Leader
A total of 41 meals and a wide range of onboard beverages
Transfers, port charges and gratuities
Take in a private performance at the Church of St. Nicholas near Kotor
Be treated to an extraordinary after-hours visit to Ephesus for a classical performance amongst the ruins
Sail through the famous Corinth Canal aboard a local boat
Visit a historical bakery in the Peloponnese for a traditional Greek brunch

Tour Highlights

These exclusive or unique events are designed to deepen your experience, taking you on an inspiring journey beneath the surface of local history, culture and traditions. What's more, these once-in-a-lifetime moments are often not available to a regular traveller. The following experiences are just a taste of what we have prepared especially for you.

Perast, Montenegro on the Bay of Kotor, Spire of St, Nicholas church in background

Private Concert

Visit the church of St. Nicholas, built in the early 1700s in the baroque style, and home to a Franciscan monastery. Enjoy a welcome drink on arrival, followed by a private concert performed by a guitarist duo.

Traditional Greek dessert Koulourakia or Koulouria.

Areopolis

Explore the historic Diros Caves, thought to be the entrance to the underworld in Greek mythology. Embark on a boat ride to take in the array of geological formations, the network of stalactites and stalagmites, and discover the underground river system. Then, savour an authentic Greek brunch at Milia Bakery in Areopolis, renowned as one of the oldest bakeries in the Peloponnese region. The bakery produces a variety of traditional baked goods, including sesame bread rings, a selection of handmade pies, rusks and sweet biscuits known to locals as koulourakia.

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Ephesus After Hours

Indulge in a spectacular after-hours experience at the ancient site of Ephesus, a destination known for its exceptional historic ruins. On arrival, stroll along the ancient Roman road and soak in the history of your surroundings as centurion guards mark the way. Delight in the remarkable landscape around you as you listen to a chamber orchestra's beautiful repertoire of classical music.

What's On Board

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Come aboard the Seabourn Encore and Ovation

Experience unparalleled luxury and service aboard the Seabourn Ovation and Seabourn Encore. These exquisite ships redefine elegance at sea, offering discerning travellers a haven of sophistication and indulgence. From spacious suites adorned with fine amenities to world-class dining, embark on a journey of discovery to the world's most captivating destinations, where personalised experiences and intimate ports of call await.

Explore the Seabourn Venture

Trip Extensions

More days means more to discover, with extension packages you can add before or after your cruise. Enjoy additional days to explore your embarkation or disembarkation city, or see a new destination altogether with a choice of exciting cities.

What our customers are saying

What a amazing tour. The countries and the villages we visited with all different history. Special thanks to our tour director. What a loving, caring and knowledgeable person.

Europe

What a cruise it was. Everything was excellent, from the crew, accommodation, meals, tours - we could not find a fault in anything.

Europe

What an experience, words are hard to find to describe these tours, anybody thinking of travelling with APT will never regret it.

The APT river cruise from Amsterdam to Budapest has to be the measure that all other travel is measured against. It was living the dream! APT will be our recommendation to all.

Europe

We will recommend our friends to travel with your company and I am sure they will share the same experiences as we did. The entertainment, you provided was again first class.

Europe

This trip was the holiday of a lifetime for us and thanks to the excellent team of APT staff we had a wonderful experience. We will certainly be planning another trip using APT in the future.

Europe

We will recommend APT River Cruising highly, and hopefully may even be able to join in again one day. Thank you for showing us a wonderful part of the world....

Europe

The on-board entertainment was great and we danced many a night away as well as meeting some lovely people. What a wonderful introduction to Europe - loved every minute.

Europe

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Trip Notes

  • Cruise operated by APT’s partner, Seabourn 

  • Itinerary, inclusions and pricing are subject to change  

  • Prices are for land/cruise only. Flights not included unless specified  

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