Athens & 7 Day Greek Isles Cruise
Athens, then a 7 day cruise of the Greek Isles plus Kusadasi for Ephesus; independent travel with flights & hotel included. Optional Classical Greece extension.
| Style | Independent Package Freedom to explore at your own pace; unescorted | ||
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| Themes | Small Ship Cruises | ||
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| 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. | ||
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Join us for an amazing journey of discovery to the most important classical sites of western civilization aboard the Celestyal Journey. You'll experience the great treasures of Greece and the Aegean Sea without ever having to pack and unpack as you sail from port to port, visiting such world treasures as the Acropolis in Athens, ancient Ephesus – a UNESCO World Heritage site, sparkling Greek Islands, and so much more by day. All of this, plus airfare from New York and many other cities, is yours for an incredible price.
Package includes
- Flights
- Cruise
- Transfers
- Hotel
- Meals
- Round trip flights from New York via scheduled carriers, including taxes & fees, with other gateways available on request
- 3 nights Deluxe accommodations at the Royal Olympic Hotel in Athens
- 7 nights standard inside cabin (cat. IB) aboard the Celestyal Journey
- Port Charges and Cruise Tips
- 23 Meals: 10 breakfasts, 6 lunches, and 7 dinners
- On-board drink package during dining hours
- Shore excursions, 1 in Kuşadası and 1 in Crete
- Sightseeing in Athens
- All group transfers
- Enjoy extra benefits during your Celestyal Cruise include the Enhanced Drink Package*, 1 free hour of complimentary internet access per day, and 25% off specialty cruise dining.
Optional add-ons
- Flights from other cities are available. Request pricing when making your reservation.
- Optional tour of Cape Sounion
- Optional Classical Greece Extension (Value Vacation, groups may be larger)
Why you'll love it
- Tour the ancient archaeological site in Epheseus, including the 4th century Great Theatre, the Public Latrines, the Agora, the Odeon and more.
- Spend time in Milos relaxing on the sandy beaches, swimming in a sea cave, and exploring the fishing villages.
- Explore the winding alleyways of the scenic island of Mykonos.
- Discover the crowning beauty and glory of Ancient Athens -- the Acropolis.
- Absorb extraordinary histories in Crete's coastal town of Heraklion.
- Admire Santorini's rugged landscapes, whitewashed houses, and open-air cafes.
Itinerary at a Glance
- 1 Depart USA
- 2 Athens
- 3 Athens and set sail
- 4 Thessaloniki
- 5 Kuşadası, Turkey
- 6 Crete
- 7 Santorini
- 8 Mykonos
- 9 Milos
- 10 Athens
- 11 Athens
- Optional Excursion: Cape Sounion (purchased locally) , $55
- 12 Athens/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 Thessaloniki, Kuşadası, and the Greek Isles
Celestyal Journey or similarBreakfast & dinner
Day 4 Thessaloniki
- Explore the northern city of Thessaloniki
Celestyal Journey or similarBreakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 5 Kuşadası, Turkey
- Enjoy Kuşadası on your own or join an included half-day tour of ancient Ephesus
Celestyal Journey or similarBreakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 6 Crete
- Explore Crete's costal town of Heraklion on your own or join an included shore excursion
Celestyal Journey or similarBreakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 8 Mykonos
- Spend the day at leisure in Mykonos
Celestyal Journey or similarBreakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 10 Athens
- Disembark the ship and transfer to your hotel
- Spend the remainder of the day at leisure to explore Athens
Royal Olympic Hotel or similarBreakfast
Day 11 Athens
- Enjoy a morning tour of Athens, including the Acropolis
- Spend the afternoon at leisure to explore Athens, or join an optional tour
Royal Olympic Hotel or similarBreakfast
Day 12 Athens/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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