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Sail the Greek Islands & Turkish Coast: History, Culture, and the Aegean at Your Own Pace.

10-Days
7 Nights - 7 Ports Cruise
Meals & Soft Drinks Included
Athens - Kusadasi - Rhodes - Crete - Santorini - Mykonos - Milos
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Included Tour Highlights

1. Athens sightseeing coach bus guided tour: Visit the Acropolis with its Museum, Propylaea, Temple of Athena & the Parthenon.
2. Kusadasi, Turkey: home to golden beaches, and the ancient marvels of Ephesus. Before returning to the ship, stroll the promenade and explore the Grand Bazaar.
3. Rhodes, with its storybook medieval Old Town and iconic stone walls. Once home to Colossus, this UNESCO site brims with history along the Street of the Knights.
4. Crete, Greece’s largest Island home to the famous Minoan Palace of Knossos and beautiful, charming towns along the Cretan Coast.
5. Santorini, shaped by a 16th-century BC volcanic eruption, enchants with whitewashed houses and blue-domed churches above the Aegean.
6. Mykonos, known as the 'Island of the Winds', features windmills, sandy beaches, and vibrant town life. Enjoy local cuisine or take a boat to island of Delos.
7. Milos shaped by volcanic forces, boasts a dramatic landscape of sculpted rocks and crystal-clear waters. Its surreal coastline is a testament to the island's unique geological origins.

Itinerary

Days
Board your international Flight to Athens; we offer departures from most major cities in the USA and Canada.
You require a valid American or Canadian passport with empty pages, valid for at least six months past your intended return date.
Arrive at the Athens airport, welcome assistance and transfer to the hotel.
Overnight in Athens.
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Polis Grand Hotel or Golden Age
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No Meals
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After breakfast at your hotel, begin your day with a panoramic tour of the most important monuments and landmarks of Athens, including the Panathenaic stadium, the Zappeion, the temple of Olympian Zeus, Hadrian's Arch, Syntagma Square, the Parliament, the tomb of the unknown soldier, Schliemann's house, the Academy, the University, the National Library, and the old Parliament. Next, a guided visit to the Acropolis, including the Propylaea, the temple of Athena Nike, the Parthenon, and the Erechtheion. Later, continue with a guided visit to the Acropolis Museum.
Later, you will be transferred to the Athens port of Piraeus, where you will embark on a Celestyal Idyllic Aegean Island hopping cruise. Embarkation starts at approximately 5 pm.
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Celestyal Journey Cruise - Inside Cabin
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Breakfast and dinner
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Early morning arrive in Kusadasi Turkey. Explore Kusadasi on your own.
Kusadasi dazzles on Turkey’s Aegean coast, where sun-soaked beaches meet a lively town brimming with centuries of history.
Just minutes away, the legendary ruins of Ephesus beckon travelers to wander marble streets once walked by emperors and philosophers.
You will be in Kusadasi from 08:00 to 18:00.
In the evening, cruise sets sail to Rhodes.
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Celestyal Journey Cruise - Inside Cabin
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Breakfast, lunch and dinner
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Arrival in Rhodes in the morning, the ship will be docked the whole day. Explore Rhodes on your own.
Rhodes enchants with its storybook medieval Old Town, where timeworn stone walls and Gothic spires rise above sun-dappled cobblestone streets.
Once home to the legendary Colossus, this UNESCO World Heritage Site brims with history, especially along the iconic Street of the Knights, where echoes of chivalry linger among bustling cafés and hidden courtyards.
You will be in Rhodes from ( 08:00 - 18:00 ).
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Celestyal Journey Cruise - Inside Cabin
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Breakfast, lunch and dinner
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You will arrive in Agios Nikolaos Port in the morning.
Explore the picturesque Cretan capital on your own.
Crete, Greece’s largest island, and one of the largest in the mediterranean and the center of the Minoan civilization. You can try local food at seaside tavernas and walk along old paths to the Palace of Knossos, known for its history and stories about King Minos and his labyrinth.
You will be in Rhodes from ( 08:00 - 20:00 ).
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Celestyal Journey Cruise - Inside Cabin
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Breakfast, lunch and dinner
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This morning, you will arrive at the most famous Aegean island, Santorini.
The ship will stay here until midnight, allowing you to explore the stunning beauties of this island and its life.
You will have plenty of time to explore this amazing island's volcano, sites, and villages, either on your own or by joining optional shore excursions.
You will be in Santorini from ( 08:00 - 22:00 ).
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Celestyal Journey Cruise - Inside Cabin
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Breakfast, lunch and dinner
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Arrive in Mykonos in the morning. Spend the day exploring on your own.
Mykonos is a patchwork of gleaming white houses trimmed with bold blue shutters, splashes of magenta bougainvillea, and iconic 16th-century windmills against a sparkling Aegean backdrop.
Explore Chora ( Mykonos Town ): Drift through a labyrinth of winding cobblestone lanes lined with chic boutiques, vibrant art galleries, and glittering jewelry and unique shops.
You will be in Mykonos from ( 08:00 - 02:00 ).
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Celestyal Journey Cruise - Inside Cabin
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Breakfast, lunch and dinner
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In the morning, you will arrive at Milos, with its unparalleled morphology, stunning landscapes, and wind and sea-sculpted rock formations.
Experience soft sandy beaches, secluded coves, and crystal-clear waters.
The whole day will be available to explore the island on your own - the cruise departs by 19:00.
You can also purchase one of the several optional excursions that will reveal the island's most beautiful parts, such as a 4x4 adventure or a walking food tour.
You will be in Milos from ( 08:00 - 18:00 ).
Overnight sail to Athens.
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Celestyal Journey Cruise - Inside Cabin
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Breakfast, lunch and dinner
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Arrive in Athens early in the morning ( 08:00 am ). Breakfast on board.
Disembarkation and transfer to the Athens airport for your departure home.

What's included

Island-Hopping Through the Aegean: Greece and Turkey Accommodations  Accommodations
Tours of Greek Islands Accommodations
Accommodations
  • One night Athens Polis Grand Hotel or Golden Age.
  • Seven nights Celestyal Journey Aegean Cruise/interior cabin IA.
Island-Hopping Through the Aegean: Greece and Turkey Meals  Meals
Tours of Greek Islands Meals
Meals
  • Breakfast daily.
  • Cruise includes all meals daily + water & soft drinks during meal hours.
  • Free water, coffee, tea, & juices; on-board cruise from 06:30am-10:00 pm.
Island-Hopping Through the Aegean: Greece and Turkey Services  Services
Tours of Greek Islands Services
Services
  • 7-cruise stops as per listed on the itinerary; explore each island on your own.
  • All Transfer services, pick-up and drop-off for airport, hotel, and ports.
  • Cruise gratuities.
  • Basic WIFI on board free of charge.
  • Port taxes.

Not included:

  • International flights not included with this offer.
  • Off-shore excursions are not included.
  • Alcoholic drinks are not included.
  • Greece local room tax 8-10 € per room, per night paid locally.

2027 Departures & Prices (USD)

Per person, based on double occupancy. Excludes international flights.
March 11, 25, July 15, August 05, 19, June 17, 24
$1899
April 08, 22, May 20, June 03, 10, July 01, 08, 22, September 16, 30
$2099
May 06, 13, 27, September 02, 09, October 07
$2499
September 24
$2699
Travelling solo? The single supplement is USD $1,169-$2,039.

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