Greek Islands and Aegean Sea Cruise

Welcome to Greece! Upon arriving in Athens airport, we will be greeted by our friendly local guide and coach driver who will bring us to our hotel in Athens. Let’s take the rest of the day to relax, unpack and get to know our hotel and its surroundings.

This morning let’s explore the delights Athens has to offer on a half day guided city tour of Greece’s ancient capital. Let’s discover the Panathinaikos Stadium, host to the first modern Olympic Games. Of course, no visit to Athens will be complete without a visit to the breath-taking Acropolis, the world-famous ancient citadel perched on a hilltop overlooking the city. Let’s travel back in time as we explore the Parthenon, a beautiful Doric temple, and the Erechtheion, a temple dedicated to Poseidon.

Have the rest of the day at leisure to explore Athens at your own pace. Our guide will be happy to suggest places of interest to see and visit depending on your own tastes.

Today begins our cruising adventure! Today we travel from our hotel to the port to embark our Celestyal ship for our 7-night cruise. Let’s settle in onboard and get to know our ship and explore the range of facilities on-board. This evening we will set sail for Thessaloniki.

Let’s uncover more of Greece today as we arrive into the cosmopolitan city of Thessaloniki. Packed full of ancient archaeological sites from the Roman, Greek and Byzantine era, the past meets the present in this vibrant city. We have the entire day here to explore its winding streets and restaurants, cafes and interesting shops around every corner. Don’t miss out on seeing the White Tower, the city’s landmark where you can admire beautiful views of Thessaloniki from the top floor.

Our cruise continues as we arrive this afternoon into Kusadasi, Turkey after a relaxing morning sailing at sea. Let’s enjoy an included half day guided excursion to the ancient city of Ephesus, built over 2000 years ago and one of the former major cities of the Ancient Roman Empire. Travel back to the grandeur of this period during our guided tour where we will see sites such as the Grand Theatre, the Library of Celsus and Hadrian's temple.

This morning we will arrive in Crete where we will enjoy the day at leisure. Stroll along the waterfront and admire the Koules Fortress while sitting down with a morning coffee or visit the Palace of Knossos and marvel at the main Bronze Age archaeological site at Heraklion. The choice is all yours!

Wake up this morning in  spectacular Santorini which will take your breath away, filled with sun-kissed beaches, cobalt seas, dazzling white houses, bright blue domes and dramatic volcanic mountains. We will have all day at our own leisure to explore these vast sandy beaches, emerald waters, gourmet restaurants and traditional tavernas serving local delicacies add to the charm of this famous Greek Island. 

This morning begins one of the highlights of our cruise, Mykonos. Mykonos is a classic Greek Island with whitewashed houses, blue-domed churches and windmills. Add a reputation for beautiful beaches and you'll understand why Mykonos is the most popular island in the Cyclades. We will have a full day at leisure to enjoy more of this beautiful area. Don’t miss the opportunity to wander around the winding streets of the Chora area and the Little Venice of Mykonos town tasting a meze, Greek wine or pastry along the way.

We arrive this morning at the island of Milos. Its volcanic past has given this island an exciting variety of landscapes, such as a multitude of caves and rock formations as well as over 80 beaches including the lunar like landscape of the Sarakiniko beach. Let's uncover more of this charming island with a full day at leisure to relax on our final stop on our cruise.

This morning we arrive back into Athens. Time to say goodbye to Greece and to an unforgettable cruise experience. Following disembarkation, we will travel to the airport for our flight home with wonderful memories of our holiday in Greece.

Please note: For the October departure due to the later flight times you will have a guided excursion to Mycenas and Nafplion along with some free time en route to the airport.