Jewels of the Eastern Mediterranean

A cruise on the Bosphorus is a fantastic way to see the varied skyline of Istanbul from a different perspective.

The Mediterranean Sea has played an important role throughout history, enabling the exchange of culture and trade between the continents. This voyage of discovery includes six sightseeing tours, and visits some of the region’s most fascinating archaeological sites and monuments. Greece has one of the richest historical legacies in the world, as well as an enviable climate, laid-back culture, delicious cuisine and beautiful natural scenery. During your visit you can look forward to exploring the impressive relics of Delos, the ancient ruins of Knossos Palace and the mighty Acropolis of Athens with its famous Parthenon.

While in Turkey, a visit to Canakkale gives you the chance to go in search of the legendary city of Troy, brought to life through stories of love, war and heroism in Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey. You’ll also visit Istanbul, the country’s melting pot of civilization, where Byzantine, Roman and Ottoman Empires have left an indelible mark. This remarkable city has a wealth of culture and traditions, as well as a variety of architecture that features a blend of ancient and modern. Perhaps see more of Istanbul’s treasures during a visit to Hagia Sophia or, for a different perspective of the city, take to the water for a cruise on the Bosphorus.

What's included:

• A chauffeur service to the port up to 250 miles each way† or included car parking, domestic flights (subject to availability), coach or rail travel
• Optional travel insurance underwritten by Great Lakes Insurance SE, UK Branch, and additional cancellation rights, unless you have your own insurance in which case a reduction is available. Cover is subject to a few medical questions.
• Included sightseeing excursions on cruises from April-December 2021
• A balcony cabin aboard Spirit of Discovery and Spirit of Adventure
• All meals, snacks and daily afternoon tea
• Speciality dining
• All-inclusive drinks
• All on-board 'tips' and bar service charges
• A full programme of live music, entertainment and talks
• Gym, sauna and exercise classes
• 24-hour room service
• Wi-Fi
• Welcome sailaway party with complimentary drinks
• Unlimited tea, coffee and fruit juices in selected venues
• Porterage of luggage at the port
• Shuttle bus at most ports

Included sightseeing tours

• Málaga, Spain
• Valletta, Malta
• Istanbul, Turkey
• Piraeus, Greece
• Cagliari, Sardinia
• Almeria, Spain

Hand Picked By

"As a main agent for Saga we were excited about the launch of the new ship, Spirit of Discovery, in summer 2019. She features cuisine and levels of service you can expect in the world’s finest boutique hotels and her luxurious world class design heralds a new era for Saga Cruises. Every cabin has a balcony and Spirit of Discovery boasts an array of restaurants from the grand dining room, to oriental and seafood eateries too and the best news is that there are no cover charges for them and they are all included in the price."

Mandy Shilling

Spirit of Discovery

Spirit of Discovery features the design cues, cuisine and levels of service you expect in the world’s finest boutique hotels. Except here you can wake up in a new idyllic location different to the one you went to sleep in. The luxurious, world-class design on board heralds a new era for Saga Cruising, and will offer the chance to experience so much more. All backed by Saga’s famous personal service and inclusive value.