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Cruising from Istanbul, Turkey, to Athens aboard the Wind Star

The Blue Mosque in Istanbul, Turkey. Istanbul is a cosmopolitan, welcoming Islamic city with a population of 14 million, no graffiti, spotlessly clean streets, and tourists and ancient sites everywhere.

The Blue Mosque in Istanbul, Turkey. Istanbul is a cosmopolitan, welcoming Islamic city with a population of 14 million, no graffiti, spotlessly clean streets, and tourists and ancient sites everywhere.   (Sandy Northrop / For The Times)

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Istanbul’s spice market.   (Sandy Northrop / For The Times)

Ephesus

The Ephesus library. Earthquakes and destructive invaders led to the city’s demise more than 1,000 years ago. But after 150 years of ongoing excavation, archaeologists have rebuilt 16% of the city, column by column. Today, Ephesus is Turkey’s most popular tourist destination, attracting 5 million visitors a year.   (David Lamb / For The Times)

Bodrum, Turkey

Bodrum, a pleasant and lively coastal town in Turkey. It is the home of the Museum of Underwater Archaeology, where an 11th century shipwreck is on display.  (David Lamb / For The Times)

Santorini

The Greek isle of Santorini. Its tranquility is often interrupted by the arrival of huge cruise ships disgorging thousands of passengers for a few hours, but it’s still a charming island with good restaurants, narrow alleyways and quaint hotels.  (Sandy Northrop / For The Times)

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