Athens, Greece to Istanbul

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Istanbul photo — Day 17 Sep 16, 2027 Istanbul Arrives 07:00 A shore excursion on your MSC Mediterranean cruise can be the opportunity to discover İstanbul which stands astride two continents, Europe and Asia. As if its spectacular geographical location were not enough, it can also boast of being the only city to have played capital to consecutive Christian and Islamic empires, a role that has shaped the region’s history for more than 2500 years and bequeathed to İstanbul a staggering wealth of attractions. Most cruise visitors spend all their holiday time in Sultanahmet, home to İstanbul’s main sightseeing attractions: the church of Aya Sofya, the greatest legacy of the Byzantine Empire; the Topkapı Palace, heart of the Ottoman Empire; and the massive Sultanahmet Camii (Blue Mosque). Here also are the ancient Hippodrome, the Museum of Turkish and Islamic Art (housed in the former Palace of İbrahim Paşa), the eerily lit Yerebatan Sarnıcı, a fascinating Byzantine underground cistern, and the Grand Bazaar (Kapalı Çarşı), the largest covered bazaar in the world. The monumental architecture, attractive parks and gardens, street-side cafés, and the benefits of a relatively traffic-free main road combine to make this area pleasant for both sightseeing and staying on an MSC Mediterranean cruise excursion. İstanbul’s Ottoman-era Grand Bazaar gets more than its fair share of souvenir-hungry visitors. The area around it, however, is relatively little explored, which is a shame as it holds some very worthwhile attractions, from the historic Cembirlitaş Hamamı, one of the best Turkish baths in the country, to the city’s very best mosque, the hilltop Süleymaniye Camii. The best single reason to head across to the Asian shore of the city is to experience a Bosphorus cruise. The views from the Bosphorus are superb, with domes and minarets dominating the skyline of the Old City, and skyscrapers the business districts beyond Beyoğlu. Istanbul port guide Search cruises visiting Istanbul

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Lowest fare we've tracked over the observed 89-day span: $7,264 · range $7,264–$9,699

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from $7,264

$454 / night

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Star Porthole Suite

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from $7,264

$454 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Ocean View Suite

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from $8,512

$532 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Ocean View Suite

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from $8,704

$544 / night

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Star Ocean View Suite

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from $8,832

$552 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Ocean View Suite

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from $8,960

$560 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Balcony

from $11,584

$724 / night

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Balcony Suite

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from $11,584

$724 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Star Balcony Suite

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from $11,872

$742 / night

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Balcony Suite

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from $12,224

$764 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Suite

from $17,728

$1,108 / night

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Classic Suite

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from $17,728

$1,108 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Prices verified Jun 27, 2026

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Name	Supplier code	Type
Balcony Suite	BS	Balcony
Balcony Suite	BS1	Balcony
Star Balcony Suite	SBS	Balcony
Star Balcony Suite	SBS1	Balcony
Ocean View Suite	S	Oceanview
Ocean View Suite	S1	Oceanview
Ocean View Suite	S2	Oceanview
Ocean View Suite	S3	Oceanview
Star Porthole Suite	SP	Oceanview
Star Ocean View Suite	SS1	Oceanview
Classic Suite	CS	Suite
Deluxe Suite	DS	Suite
Owner's Suite	OW	Suite

Ship

Your ship Star Legend 4★ **9,975** GT **212** guests Built **1991** With only 212 guests, a Star Legend cruise will make you feel like you're on board your own private small ship almost as soon as you step aboard. The sitting area of your spacious, newly refurbished suite gives you an expansive ocean view — making it a welcome retreat. When you're ready to make an appearance, the lounges, club, and library are waiting to be explored. Take some "you" time in the tranquil WindSpa . . . enjoy a dip in the pool . . . work off that decadent dessert in the Fitness Center . . . and, of course, you are always welcome to visit the Bridge to examine navigation charts with the Captain. Star Legend is large enough to pamper and entertain you, yet small enough to tuck into delightful tiny harbors and hidden coves that others can’t reach. Take a tour to see her beautiful spaces. Star Legend ship guide Search cruises on Star Legend

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	from $7,552 $472 / night	Sep 24, 2027Voyage LE20270924-16D

Athens, Greece to Istanbul

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