Athens & 3 Day Greek Isles Cruise
Ancient Athens, then a 3 day cruise to Mykonos, Kusadasi, Ephesus, Patmos, Santorini & Crete; independent adventure with flights & hotel included
| Style | Independent Package Freedom to explore at your own pace; unescorted | ||
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| Themes | Family Friendly | ||
| 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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Don't miss your chance to tour Athens and the Greek Isles and experience all the wonders they have to offer. Athens is the city where past meets present and where you will begin a magical vacation to Greece. Enjoy three nights in the city that is known as the birthplace of western civilization, then sail off into the Greek world of sparkling blue waters, Mediterranean sunshine and ancient islands full of history, myth, and ancient wonders.
Our package includes round-trip flights, superior hotel accommodations in Athens for three nights, a Greek Island cruise for three nights, buffet breakfast daily, all meals aboard the cruise, and transfers. Explore on your own, or take interesting and inexpensive optional excursions in Athens and on the islands. All the flexibility and fun is yours for incredibly low prices. And, if your schedule permits, why not take advantage of your already-included international airfare, and join us on an inexpensive and exciting Classic Greece extension?
Package includes
- Flights
- Cruise
- Transfers
- Hotel
- Meals
- Round trip flights from New York (JFK) or Newark (EWR) via scheduled carriers including fuel surcharges and taxes and fees, with other gateways available on request
- 3 nights Deluxe hotel accommodations at the Royal Olympic Hotel in Athens
- 3 nights standard inside cabins (cat. IB) aboard the Celestyal Olympia
- Port Charges of $138 per person included
- Cruise Tips of $10 per person per day included
- 12 Meals: buffet breakfast daily in Athens and all meals aboard the cruise
- On-board All-inclusive alcoholic drink package
- 2 Shore Excursions: Ancient Ephesus and Santorini Oia Village Tour
- Sightseeing in Athens
- All group transfers
Optional add-ons
- Optional shore excursions: Patmos countryside with Hora & Grotto, and the Minoan Palace of Knossos
- Optional tour of Cape Sounion
- Optional Classical Greece extension (Value Vacation, groups may be larger)
Why you'll love it
- Enjoy an evening at leisure on the island of Mykonos
- Discover ancient Epheseus
- Spend the afternoon on the island of Patmos
- Explore Crete independently
- Tour Oia Village in Santorini
- Half day sightseeing tour of Athens
Dates & Prices
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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 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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