3 day cruise "Iconic Aegean" – 4 greek islands and Turkey - Celestyal Olympia:
Cruise starts from Athens (Piraeus) and in three days you will visit Mykonos, Kusadasi, Patmos, Crete (Heraklion), Santorini
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Piraeus - Mykonos
We depart from Piraeus (Athens) so before your cruise we recommend you to explore this ancient city, dense with ancient monuments but also with chic cafés and unique shops – it’s a unique paradise where you can feel the past and present in the same time. Walk through Plaka to the Acropolis and the New Acropolis Museum.
We will sail first to Mykonos, a paradise island. Explore its pictoresque alleys and vibrant nightlife.
Kusadasi - Island of Patmos - Heraklion
From Mykonos we sail overnight to arrive for breakfast in Kusadasi, city with white sand beaches near to the ancient city of Ephesus and its Terrace Houses, the House of the Virgin Mary, beautiful Sirince Village and the metropolis of Izmir. In Kusadasi you can also find a fantastic harborside bazaar.
Then we sail to the holy island of Patmos with the famous monastery of St. John in Hora. In the evening we continue to Heraklion, capital of Crete.
Santorini
Arrival to Heraklion, Crete- Greece’s largest island where you can visit the Minoan Palace of Knossos and the Archeological Museum.
Lunch. We will sail for an evening to incredible Santorini with the astonishing cliffs rising from the Aegean. We recommend you to take a jeep safari or a cruise to Santorini’s smaller islands and volcanoes, visit the Akrotiri Village excavations, or enjoy the sunset from the café 300 meters above the sea.
Piraeus
Return to Piraeus (Athens) in the early morning.
Note: you can take the optional shore excursions package on board of a Celestyal Olympia.
Price from 360euro per person
Includes:
Cabin accommodation in the category booked
Full Board
Gala evening and shows, Entertainment on board
Swimming pool & fitness center
Does not include:
Shore excursions
Personal Expenses
Anything not specified in section "Includes"
Departures: From 13/03 every friday in March - October
7 day cruise "Iconic Aegean" - 6 Greek islands and Istanbul - Celestyal Cristal
Cruise starts from Athens (Lavrion) and in 7 days you will visit Istanbul, Kusadasi, Santorini, Crete, Rhodes, Symi, Chios, Mykonos
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Lavrion
We depart from Lavrion, one of the major ports of Athens. Before your cruise you can explore Lavrion. This city is an ancient silver mining center where you can visit the Temple of Poseidon, with its incredible view of the Saronic Gulf, and Cape Sounion– the giant columns at the Temple of Poseidon. Lavrion, is also home to the oldest and largest ancient amphitheater in Greece.
Istanbul
Our first stop is incredible Istanbul with majestic monuments from Byzantine and Ottoman era: Hagia Sofia, the Greek Patriarchate, the lovely fountain and gardens of Sultanahmet Square and the famous Grand Bazaar. We recommend you to take a cruise from Europe to Asia across the Bosphorus.
Kusadasi
From Istanbul we depart for Kusadasi, city with white sand beaches near to the ancient city of Ephesus and its Terrace Houses, the House of the Virgin Mary, beautiful Sirince Village and the metropolis of Izmir. In Kusadasi you can also find a fantastic harborside bazaar.
Santorini
We spend the following day in Santorini, with its majestic volcanic cliffs. You can take a jeep safari into the interior or a cruise to Santorini’s smaller islands and volcanoes. You can also take a walk through the lovely hilltop village of Fira, the island’s capital, or watch the sunset from a café 300 meters above the sea. From Santorini we sail overnight to Agios Nikolaos in Crete.
Crete
Crete is a Greece’s largest island, a paradise with its majestic beaches, famous islet of Spinalonga, hiking trails, rivers and archeological marvels, including the Minoan Palace of Knossos, home to the first civilization in Europe.
Rhodes
We sail to Rhodes where you can visit the Palace of the Grand Masters, UNESCO World Heritage site, Acropolis of Lindos and the Citadel of the Knights. Lunch. We sail for an afternoon in charming Symi, known for many millionaire mansions and a protected architectural site.
Island of Mykonos
Breakfast in Chios, with wonderful view to landscapes of mountains and beaches.
Our final stop is magical island of Mykonos, one of the most popular destinations in the world.
Lavrion
Return to Lavrion in the early morning.
Note: you can take the optional shore excursions package on board of a Celestyal Cristal.