My Solo Trip to Greece and Turkey | Cruising from Athens to Istanbul

Come along with me as I cruise from Athens, Greece to Istanbul, Turkey.
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Huge thank you to Seabourn for hosting me on this adventure! This sailing was the 7-Day Classic Greek Isles and Ephesus www.seabourn.com/
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00:00 Introduction
00:43 Athens
01:12 Patmos
01:38 Crete
02:17 Kusadasi
04:16 Mykonos
04:47 Skiathos
06:24 Bozcaada
08:46 Istanbul
11:13 Seabourn Encore

[@allisonanderson]

Sun, sea, and cats galore - what more do you need from a trip?? What's the next destination on your travel bucket list?

[@wildzenventures]

My husband is a musician and we’re traveling to Nashville in October for the first time, looking forward to seeing the culture and music.

[@lamarmartin4084]

Tanzania

[@qinranzhang8695]

Iceland and Hawaii. Can't wait to go! Hope I can visit those gorgeous places next year.🥲

[@ebinbabz]

Turkey nd u❤️

[@Anjali_m97]

Which drone did you use ???

[@raquel2438]

I love watching your videos because you have the perfect balance between giving insightful information and showing beautiful scenery with fun things to do. You are one of my favorite KZbinrs because you’re genuine and have amazing filmmaking skills!

[@allisonanderson]

Thank you!! I try really hard to strike a balance of sharing some destination info without boring people with too many facts, so this comment means a lot to me!

[@fatimahameed4586]

@@allisonanderson your vedios deserve alot 🙌🙌🙌

[@gauravverma6681]

True

[@topscalppro]

💖💖

[@sadiqandnature]

You are so amazing. Im always amazed with your filmmaking skills and way of presenting. Stunning

[@allisonanderson]

Thanks! That really means a lot.

[@themystguy]

You make every place look beautiful & make travel vlogging look so easy. Hats off!!

[@allisonanderson]

Thank you!! The beautiful scenery does a lot of the work for me :) hard to take a bad shot somewhere this beautiful!

[@athenaabarnes]

Heading to Turkey in a few weeks, so this is right on time 🙌🏾

[@sherrywright2614]

I just got back from Greece and Turkey and really want to go back already. There is a peace and beauty to these countries. Thank you for showing others these beautiful countries!

[@denizkeles7288]

Actually, the bridge you've crossed connects different parts of European soil, not Europe and Asia. The actual bridges that connect the continents are not open to pedestrian traffic

[@grravitie]

+1

[@allisonanderson]

Ah, you're right! My map reading skills failed me. Thanks for the heads up. Still so amazed that the city lies across two continents!

[@denizkeles7288]

@@allisonanderson You should come again :)

[@bilgehanakbalk8550]

There is also another city called canakkale, which also includes bozcaada :) I am from canakkale and it is always forgetten 😜

[@AlferovUXUI]

And this isn't Bosphorus it is Golden Horn. Again Bosphorus connects the European and Asian parts.

[@allystanhope4431]

What was the demographic/vibe like on this cruise? Not looking for a party cruise but also don’t want a floating retirement home lol

[@MrsElv5]

Hello from Athens! 💙 Greek here! In Greece, we use the verb "ma-ti-a-zo" from the greek word "ma-ti", which means "eye". It means that someone transfers to another person their envy about them through their look and it can cause to that person bad luck, ailment or uneasiness. Usually, we call an evil eye "ma-ta-ki", which is a diminutive for the word "eye". Some people, (like my grandfather) know how to take away from a person the bad eye or evil eye (greek word "xe-ma-ti-a-zo"). They whisper a prayer and some of them even perform some rituals. After that they often yawn a lot and they carry the evil eye and their uneasiness themselves for a sort period of time, usually for a few hours. I never found out the prayer my grandpa used because it was a secret that an old lady had told him when he was young. There are a variety of doctrines and beliefs about "xe-ma-ti-as-ma". Evil eyes are supposed to protect their owners from the bad eye or evil eye. Evil eyes are also placed on greek charms.

[@brothersman524]

Awesome I went to Turkey and Greece 3 times each. On my 3rd trip to Greece, I ended up doing the 4-nights Greek Island Cruise stopping at Mykonos, Kusadasi (to see Ephesus), Patmos, Rhodes, Heraklion in Crete and then Santorini. On my first trip to Greece, I went to Athens and Crete - loved Athens. My second trip was to Corfu and Santorini. I went to Islanbul on my first trip to Turkey and it is one of my favourite cities visited

[@donnetteb6470]

Always a pleasure watching your travels

[@caroljohnson4321]

Awesome travel video. Loved it!

[@Purpsx3]

the editing/cinematics of this video is just perfection! Your travels are my favorite to watch!

[@Momosaymkay]

Turkey and Greece look beautiful.

[@claudeenonthego]

Love this! Your video skills are on point too!

[@MyNextAdventure]

Awesome trip! Thanks for taking us along with you.

[@nishitanishar9561]

Loved watching the video! Amazing shots! 😍

[@TR-ry3cn]

🧿 10:06 This isn't Asia, and it's not the 1.5 km long Bosphorus Bridge either. Over there in the video is europe too.🙂 But you can go from there to a subway (Marmaray) and to Asia in 2 minutes.

[@allisonanderson]

Thanks for the tip! Yeah I looked at the map wrong. So cool it's still so close on the subway!

[@quincynace]

Thank you for this ❤️you are loved 🥰

[@zama1629]

I have just been so awed with all your travels so far, #AllisonAnderson. Thank you for sharing your experiences so beautifully. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@aidaroussahirsi]

Allison you are so amazing, thank you so much for this great travel video, I love this countries and you took us with you this incredible solo trip.

[@kathycamasso6672]

Your videos are more and more amazing (as are your experiences, I'm sure)! Thank you for bring us along for the ride and causing us to dream of new adventures!

[@RomyDandelion]

Wow, everything looked absolutely stunning 😍

[@beautyescape_cz]

Thank you so much for another amazing travel experience of yours ❤ Your shots and the places you saw were and are absolutely breathtaking ❤ I always wish that your videos would be a bit longer though :) Can't get enough!

[@BrancyCDA]

Wow, this was such an eye opener to places I would have not considered before and am now very interested in! Beautifully shot and pleasantly narrated as always, thanks Allison!

[@claudioito9708]

Ohhhhh.....Allison .....absolutely outstanding trip !!

[@mariazak37]

amazing trip with great services!!!!! how wonderful is your editing????? saved on my travel bucket list 🤩😁😁😍😍

[@OlesiaSwiss]

Thank you Alison for sharing this video. I am watching and dreaming my trip for stunning places.

[@Caimille]

Your video footage is superb! I loved your Namibia shots so much and this was a joy to watch too!

[@carriehagstrom9777]

These towns looked incredible! Adding some of them to my must-see places!

[@nicole_a_11]

Another beautiful and amazing video. You film in a way that makes us feel like we are there experiencing it too, which is great since I never get to travel.

[@AlyssaMaeFriend]

Wow, it's just so beautiful! You are such a skilled photographer and filmmaker. Thank you for sharing!

[@t-man152]

You dont get enough credit for what you do! You make amazing travel vlogs. Inspirational. Great photos and edited as always! Love it. Dont be afraid to take a couple weeks or months off to enjoy life at home too. Good job Alli, I always watch you!

[@J24606]

You do such an outstanding job all around! Yup, just enough to get me going. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@divyaprabha8698]

Your camera and narratives never cease to amaze me Allie 🥺❤️🔥everything is so lit when you vlog it

[@JCKCFOREVER]

Another incredible video Allison! Your travel videos are my favorite!

[@allisonanderson]

Thank you!

[@ricai132]

Yes 👍 They are always so beautiful!!

[@wildzenventures]

These views were simply amazing! The sunrise/sunset shots were spectacular. Your videos are so inspirational for both photography and travel. Hope your blue eye brings good juju 🤞

[@faromacks3365]

Love the way you are saying "I will see you in the next one")

[@vandannadale2689]

Wonderful! I’ve wanted to visit Istanbul for decades…you helped me decide that it must be the next trip! And Greece…of course!

[@cesar191979]

You are my favorite youtuber! I love how professional you are and how sweet and respectful your approach is in every place you explore. Thanks again for sharing and please be safe out there.

[@lykaolveda6601]

It is so nice to watch all your travel contents . I was amazed from your cinematography ;you are creative.The way you mention and describe the best part of the tourist spot is such a great.

[@radrad262]

I love the choice of music you put on your videos. So inspiring. After I watched your Alaska cruise video, I went on a 7 day cruise through the inside passage . Now I want to take another cruise.

[@anastasiafua]

Oh my goodness I watched your South Africa video right up to here and thanks to KZbin I love your channel! Great vlogging style and videos are beautifully edited! 🎉

[@vickie3272]

I can't wait to go to Greece

[@piplup10203854]

The cat sitting in your lap was so cute! You been chosen 🥺

[@cynthialeaf8358]

Loving the guest appearance of the dogs

[@martinboyce7712]

This really takes me back, early 80's I did the Mediterranean cruise out of Athens with KLine Hellenic and loved it. Also stopped then at Egypt for a Pyramid tour and Israel. Love the vid thanks

[@rirismakeupobsessed]

You have changed my view on cruises. The seabourn cruises look amazing. The Alaska one is on my bucket list and I might to add this one too!

[@nataliemai8896]

I am literally binge watching your videos the entire day and I LOVE IT! I am heading to Namibia in a few months and after watching the video I got ADDICTED! Really love your videos. Especially the Germany one🤭 happy that you like my home country 🥰

[@jaimeandcarol8667]

Omg I love your videos. Your technique is awesome 😍

[@TicketstoToyTime]

Awesome vid! I have been watching your channel for more than a year and noticed how your video quality has improved overall (better composition, better color grading, etc.). Keep up the great work :)

[@Snownymous]

Went to Greece with a few friends last summer, and it was an unforgettable experience. Highly recommend 🙌

[@user-ed1hh1ov3f]

Thanks Alison, I enjoyed the trip

[@aquinoadventures]

Yessss! Thinking of doing a cruise to Greece next June!!

[@AshesOfRoses]

Another beautiful video with such detailed descriptions. Makes me feel as if I'm almost with you. Just when I think you can't find one more adventure as exciting as the last, you surprise me and leave wondering what you will bring us next. Thanks again for sharing these amazing trips!

[@allisonanderson]

Thank you!!

[@gvmb3]

Spectacular ✨

[@noziphokhumalo2963]

Your quality is just insane🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@reecsayz6259]

Hey Allison! I love your channel and the way you structure your videos. I want to start making travel videos and would love more videos on your creative process as well as tips. Could you please make a video on how you plan? Thanks so much!

[@ladyinpink2654]

Hi! You are now my favorite travel vlogger, I like the places you’re going to, some of them we’ve been too, and yes they are the most epic places I’ve ever been, we’re going to Jordan next year, and excited for that already! Although with the pandemic we’ve also went to the most beautiful places in the US. Look at the Trail of the Ancients from southwest adventures, the parks we’ve been to are incredible!! 😮😮

[@Mike-126]

You are opening up the world to me! I love each video.

[@allisonanderson]

Thank you!

[@earthflash]

The cruise ship was fortunate to support you --- as your kind, gentle persona and photography acumen are world class.

[@Fujifansetia]

you remain me when i travel around the world with cruise line,greece to istanbul so amazing view

[@tanvirthakur9101]

spectacular Allison 🌙

[@JebbAdams]

awesome film! Peace!

[@unbeatensaifur5947]

Love your blog ❤

[@mylifewhereilive]

So beautiful! I want to visit one day🙂

[@edwardleecaliforniausa]

Good morning happy Sunday morning and I loved your travel vlogs and this looks sooo fun I'm glad you enjoyed in the cruise and your thumbnails is amazing

[@allisonanderson]

Thank you!

[@edwardleecaliforniausa]

@@allisonanderson of course

[@visitsomewhere]

i put this on my bucket list

[@PersianPrincess12]

amazing!!! LOVE YOUR VIDEOS GIRL

[@allisonanderson]

Thank you!!

[@paweenasupsomboon1099]

Greeting from Thailand. I'm your new subscriber. I've watched a few videos of yours so far. They fascinate me. I love them all. Thank you so much for sharing your precious experiences.

[@ana.guidefromukraine]

thank you for this interesting video!

[@joewiles8150]

Great trip. I did the Turkey and Greece trip. I love Istanbul. Greece is also awesome. I did a lot of shopping in Turkey at the Grand Bazaar. The spice Bizzare is next to the Grand Bazaar.

[@beverleyhelmbold]

Cape Town and Rio are the most spectacular cities to sail into. Love your videos - beautifully done

[@selinira5002]

No

[@devarshpatel903]

Your creativity is awesome..... You deserve more viewership.... You'll reach 1 million very soon ma'am.

[@jessicaa5189]

Nice…thanks for sharing

[@chalermchaiwattanawongpitu7196]

Amazing Greece..❤❤❤❤

[@maks2p]

very beautiful film!

[@Aryan_Kumar_Sharma7]

Greece is so beautiful 🙏

[@crisjimenez1083]

OMG!! I just discovered u Channel and its awesome hope I have the chance to visit one of those incredible places 😅

[@roadrider_2771]

I want to take this trip so bad!!!!! ❤️

[@NapoleonintheAlps]

thanks for sharing such beautiful places, I really miss the trip to Greece last month, although it was just one and a half day 😀

[@vayorke]

Wow, amazing shots!! Where are your beige sandals from? 4:40 for reference :) they look so comfy

[@krishnarao2727]

Great previlage to watch your vlogs. Wonderful audio, beautiful video.. amazing presentation 🎉👏👏🙏

[@cozyhome307]

Absolutely beautiful ❤️

[@kristinamironyuk1055]

Gorgeous places 🥰, you should start creating longer travel vlogs

[@calihawk82]

Did this cruise last year- same one you were on!

[@ajclub238]

I live in S.Korea. I love your videos and I am also learning English by them. Thank you.

[@tomcat3905]

Amazing places

[@bubblie_sweetiemahtab2066]

You are so lucky to travel ☺️

[@tomzamp8547]

Beautiful Turkey

[@KimKewl]

Just went to istanbul aswell, its such a good travel destination! I hope u got to taste alot of good food ;)

[@indiramoitra2295]

Please make a detailed blog about ur voyage ,highlighting the interiors of the Ship.

[@wanderspatz]

Very good travel video 👍👍👍

[@onuralpakkus9421]

@allisonanderson During 10.28, you show Galata Bridge and Haliç river wich both sides of it in Europe. For passing through Europe to Asia or Asia to europe you should take ferry or use the Bosphorus bridges.

[@maharamir9712]

You are amazing 🤩

[@stephaniex8776]

so cool

[@TundeEszlari]

You are a very good videographer.😍

[@allisonanderson]

Thank you, I appreciate that!

[@michellerada5070]

I love this video!!! You do such a great job! What do you use to record on?

[@judyannkiwi]

Inspiring

[@AlexandraAnnette]

😍😍 wait that’s so cool that they rented out that ancient ruins place what

[@allisonanderson]

Right?? I even searched online to see if there are other regular tours/evenings at Ephesus you can book to do something like this and it looks like it's exclusive to Seabourn. I don't know how they even swung that.