Athens & 7 Day Greek Isles Cruise
- 2025
- 2026
Athens, then a 7-day cruise of the Greek Isles plus Kuşadası, Turkey; independent travel with flights & hotel included. Optional Classical Greece extension.
| Style | Independent Package Freedom to explore at your own pace; unescorted | ||
| Departures | April – November 2026 | ||
| Themes | Small Ship Cruises | ||
| Activity Level | |||
| What to Expect | This is a moderately-paced, independent package. Excursions with local tour guides include a reasonable amount of walking and requires and average level of physical fitness.Travel safely and confidently with our new health & safety protocols. | ||
| Already booked? | Find everything you need to know before you go, including information about passport & visa requirements, flights, luggage, and more. | ||
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Embark on an unforgettable 7-night cruise through the Greek Isles aboard the stylish Celestyal Journey, where history, culture, and beauty come together. Discover legendary landmarks like the Acropolis in Athens, stroll through the lively resort town of Kuşadası in Turkey, and soak up the charm of Greece’s most iconic islands. Each day brings a new destination, with the freedom to explore at your own pace or join exciting shore excursions led by expert guides. Best of all, you’ll only unpack once—and with airfare and meals included, it’s an effortless and exceptional way to experience the magic of the Aegean.
Package includes
- Flights
- Cruise
- Transfers
- Hotel
- Meals
- Round trip flights from New York (JFK) or Newark (EWR) via scheduled carriers including taxes & fees, with other gateways available on request
- 3 nights in Deluxe hotel accommodations in Athens
- 7 nights IA interior cosmos cabin aboard the Celestyal Journey
- Port Charges
- Cruise tips for main dining staff and cabin attendants
- 23 Meals: 10 breakfasts, 6 lunches, and 7 dinners
- Sightseeing in Athens
- All group transfers
- Celestyal One Package with complimentary essential WiFi and soft drinks, juice, filtered coffee, tea, and water stations during main restaurant dining hours. Plus extra snacks from the Greek Deli and Pizza Oven throughout the day.
Optional add-ons
- Flights from other cities are available. Request pricing when making your reservation.
- Cabin Upgrades
- Optional shore excursions in Kuşadası, Rhodes, Crete, Santorini, Mykonos, and Milos
- Optional tour of Cape Sounion
- Celestyal Pay: A pre-purchased specialty food and drink package
- WiFi Data option to send files, share photos or videos to social media, use streaming apps or make video calls
- Optional Classical Greece extension (Value Vacation, groups may be larger)
Why you'll love it
- Enjoy 7 nights aboard the Celestyal Discovery, cruising along the Mediterranean Sea en route to some of Greece's captivating islands.
- Wander through Kuşadası, Turkey, or join an optional excursion to Ephesus.
- Explore the cobbled streets of Rhodes' medieval Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Discover the great Minoan Civilization and the mythological home of Zeus while visiting the largest Greek island, Crete.
- Admire the postcard-worthy landscapes of Santorini.
- Enjoy Mykonos at leisure, exploring winding alleys and serene beaches.
- Spend time in Milos relaxing on the sandy beaches, swimming in a sea cave, and exploring the fishing villages.
- Explore the crowning beauty and glory of Ancient Athens – the Acropolis.
Itinerary at a Glance
- 1 Depart USA
- 2 Athens
- 3 Athens and set sail
- 4 Kuşadası, Turkey
- 5 Rhodes, Greece
- 6 Crete
- 7 Santorini
- 8 Mykonos
- 9 Milos
- 10 Athens
- 11 Athens
- Optional Excursion: Cape Sounion (purchased locally) , $70
- 12 Depart Athens/Arrive USA
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Detailed Itinerary
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Day 1 Depart USA
- Your exciting journey to Greece begins this evening as you check in for your overnight flight
Day 2 Athens
- Arrive in Athens, Greece and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure
Royal Olympic Hotel or similar
Day 3 Athens and set sail
- Embark on your cruise ship and set sail to Kuşadası, Turkey and the Greek Isles
Celestyal Journey or similarBreakfast & dinner
Day 4 Kuşadası, Turkey
- Enjoy the day in Kuşadası at leisure or join an optional shore excursion
Celestyal Journey or similarBreakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 5 Rhodes, Greece
- Spend a full day in Rhodes independently or join an optional shore excursion
Celestyal Journey or similarBreakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 6 Crete
- Explore Crete's costal city of Agios Nikolaos on your own or join an optional shore excursion
Celestyal Journey or similarBreakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 7 Santorini
- Explore the island of Santorini independently, or join an optional shore excursion
Celestyal Journey or similarBreakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 8 Mykonos
- Spend the day at leisure in Mykonos, or join an optional shore excursion
Celestyal Journey or similarBreakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 9 Milos
- Spend the day at leisure in Milos or join an optional shore excursion
Celestyal Journey or similarBreakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 10 Athens
- Disembark the ship and transfer to your hotel
- Enjoy a guided tour of Athens, including the Acropolis
Royal Olympic Hotel or similarBreakfast
Day 11 Athens
- Spend the day at leisure to explore Athens, or join an optional tour
Royal Olympic Hotel or similarBreakfast
Day 12 Depart Athens/Arrive USA
- Bid farewell to Athens as you’re escorted to the airport to board your return flight
- Your journey comes to an end as your arrive in the USA later today
- Or, take advantage of your included flight and continue on our Classical Greece Extension
Breakfast
Classical Greece Optional Extension
Why not take advantage of your already-included international airfare and visit the classical cities of Corinth, Mycenae, Olympia, and Delphi? Your extension includes superior hotels, most meals, and guided touring of the most fascinating sites, including entrance fees to places visited. This extension is part of our Value Vacation, and groups may be larger than our Small Group Tours.
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Day 12 Athens, Mycenae & Olympia
- Drive across the Corinth Canal to Olympia
- En route visit the famous theatre of Epidaurus
- Spend the evening at leisure in Olympia
Amalia Hotel Olympia or similarBreakfast & dinner
Day 13 Olympia, Nafpaktos & Delphi
- Enjoy a morning tour of the archaeological site and museum at Olympia
- This afternoon, drive via Patras to Rion, Antirion and picturesque Nafpaktos
- Spend the evening at leisure in Delphi
Amalia Hotel Delphi or similarBreakfast & dinner
Day 14 Delphi & Kalambaka
- Enjoy a morning tour of Delphi
- Spend the evening at leisure in Kalambaka
Amalia Hotel Kalambaka or similarBreakfast & dinner
Day 15 Meteora & Athens
- Enjoy a morning tour of Meteora monasteries
- This afternoon, drive back to Athens via Thermopylae
- Spend the evening at leisure in Athens
Royal Olympic Hotel or similarBreakfast
Day 16 Athens/USA
- Today, you'll be escorted to the airport and bid farewell to Athens as you board your flight back home
- Your exciting journey comes to an end as you arrive in the USA later today
Breakfast
Hotels & Ship
Hotels
In the unlikely event that a particular hotel is not available, a similar or better hotel may be substituted.
Cruise Ship
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Trip Details
- What should I know before I go?We've compiled a comprehensive checklist, including information on how to pay your balance due, flights & transfers, packing & luggage, and more.
- Do I need a visa or other documents? Are there any entry requirements?Please review the visa & entry requirements.
- Can I make changes to my trip?Want to upgrade your seats? Depart from another city? Stay a few extra days? Something else? Just ask!
- Can I bring my kids? Are there any age restrictions?To book this package, you must be 18 or older. Your traveling companions must be 8 or older at the time of travel.
- Should I purchase travel insurance?Yes! We recommend you purchase travel insurance to help protect you and your travel investment against the unexpected. For your convenience, we offer a plan provided by Travelex Insurance Services.
- What's the fine print?Review the terms & conditions for this package.
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