Greek Island Special: 3 Day Cruise & Athens
A 3 day cruise to Mykonos, Santorini, Crete, and more, ending with a half day tour of Athens; independent adventure with flights & hotel included
Style | Independent Package Freedom to explore at your own pace; unescorted | ||
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What to Expect | This moderately-paced, locally hosted tour includes a reasonable amount of walking or hiking and requires an average level of physical fitness. This tour does not include a tour guide or escort. Travel safely and confidently with our new health & safety protocols. | ||
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From the meandering indigo sea to the stony cliffs adorned with whitewashed buildings to the ruins of ancient civilizations, the Greek Isles and Athens are sure to take your breath away. Start your adventure in Athens, a city where history and modernity coalesce into a symphony of world-class sites, delicious dining and friendly people. Then sail into the mythical world of the Greek isles and enjoy four days of blissful Mediterranean sunshine and beaches, culturally rich and picture-perfect towns, and some of the best food and wine in the world.
Savvy travelers know that the best time to travel to Greece is on either side of the summer high season - the "shoulder season" in Sep-Oct and Mar-Apr when the weather is still warm, the days are still long and the sunsets spectacular, the food is still seasonal, but the crowds are gone. That's why we worked to negotiate these spectacular rates for shoulder season sailings with our partner Celestyal Cruises and our airline, Emirates. You'll save hundreds of dollars over comparable cruise packages.
Our package includes round-trip flights, superior hotel accommodations in Athens for one night, a half day city tour of Athens, a Greek Island cruise for three nights with three shore excursions, buffet breakfast daily, all meals aboard the cruise, and transfers. Plus enjoy time to discover the wonders of Greece on your own. All the flexibility and fun is yours, at an unbeatable price!
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Package includes
- Flights
- Cruise
- Transfers
- Hotel
- Meals
- Round trip flights from Newark (EWR) via Emirates Airlines including fuel surcharges and taxes and fees
- 1 night Deluxe hotel accommodation at the Royal Olympic Hotel in Athens
- 3 nights’ standard inside cabins (cat. IB) aboard the Celestyal Olympia (2017), or Celestyal Crystal (2018)
- Port charges included; 2017 sailings $119 per person, 2018 sailings $138 per person
- Cruise Tips of $10 per person per day included
- 10 Meals: buffet breakfast in Athens and all meals aboard the cruise
- On-board All-inclusive Alcoholic Drink Package
- 3 Shore Excursions: Ancient Ephesus, Minoan Palace of Knossos, and Santorini Oia Village Tour
- Half day tour of Athens, including the Acropolis
- All group transfers
Optional add-ons
- Optional touring includes Patmos countryside tour with Hora & Grotto
Why you'll love it
- Enjoy an evening at leisure on the island of Mykonos
- Discover ancient Ephesus
- Spend the afternoon on the island of Patmos
- Explore the Minoan Palace of Knossos in Crete
- Tour Oia Village in Santorini
- Visit Athens’ highlights on a half day tour
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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? 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.
- What's the fine print?Review the terms & conditions for this package.
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