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 Crystal. 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. We're excited about this new program and we know you will be too, but don't wait too long to book, as space is sure to sell out quickly!
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 in Deluxe accommodations at the Royal Olympic Hotel in Athens
- 7 nights standard inside cabin (cat. IB) aboard the Celestyal Crystal
- Port Charges of $289 per person included
- Cruise Tips of $10 per person per day included
- 23 Meals: 10 buffet breakfasts, 6 lunches, and 7 dinners
- On-board all-inclusive alcoholic drink package
- 3 Shore excursions: Minoan Palace of Knossos, Santorini Oia village, ancient Ephesus
- Sightseeing in Athens
- All group transfers
Optional add-ons
- Optional tour of Cape Sounion
- Optional Classical Greece Extension (Value Vacation)
Why you'll love it
- Explore the winding alleyways of the scenic island of Mykonos.
- Spend time in Milos relaxing on the sandy beaches, swimming in a sea cave, and exploring the fishing villages.
- Stroll along the cobble-stoned streets of Oia Village.
- Discover the great Minoan Civilization and the mythological home of Zeus while visiting the largest Greek island, Crete.
- Tour the ancient archaeological site in Epheseus, including the 4th century Great Theatre, the Public Latrines, the Agora, the Odeon and more.
- Explore the crowning beauty and glory of Ancient Athens -- the Acropolis.
Itinerary at a Glance
- 1 Depart USA
- 2 Athens
- 3 Athens
- Optional Excursion: Cape Sounion (purchased locally)
- 4 Athens & Piraeus
- 5 Mykonos
- 6 Mykonos & Milos
- 7 Santorini
- 8 Santorini
- 9 Heraklion (Crete)
- 10 Kusadasi, Turkey
- 11 Piraeus & Athens
- 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 and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure
Day 3 Athens
- Morning tour of Athens, including the Acropolis
- Afternoon at leisure to explore Athens, or join an optional tour
Breakfast
Day 4 Athens & Piraeus
- Embark on your cruise ship and set sail to the Greek Isles
Celestyal CrystalBreakfast & dinner
Day 7 Santorini
- Full day in Santorini
- Half day sightseeing tour of Oia Village in Santorini
Celestyal CrystalBreakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 9 Heraklion (Crete)
- Half day sightseeing tour of the Minoan Palace of Knossos, the first European civilization
- Afternoon at leisure
Celestyal CrystalBreakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 11 Piraeus & Athens
- Disembark ship and transfer to your hotel
- Remainder of the day at leisure to explore Athens
Breakfast
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
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
- Evening at leisure in Olympia
Amalia Hotel Olympia or similarBreakfast & dinner
Day 13 Olympia, Nafpaktos & Delphi
- Morning tour of the archeological site and museum at Olympia
- Afternoon drive via Patras to Rion, Antirion and picturesque Nafpaktos
- Evening at leisure in Delphi
Amalia Hotel Delphi or similarBreakfast & dinner
Day 14 Delphi & Kalambaka
- Morning tour of Delphi
- Evening at leisure in Kalambaka
Amalia Hotel Kalambaka or similarBreakfast & dinner
Day 15 Meteora & Athens
- Morning tour of Meteora monasteries
- Afternoon drive back to Athens via Thermopylae
- Evening at leisure in Athens
Breakfast
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 21 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.
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