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Iconic Aegean with 4
Night Cruise 2027 - 8 days from Athens to Athens
Tour Description:
Looking for a vacation to Greece that includes sightseeing, sailing, learning, lounging, discovering, and dancing? Eureka, this is it! Just as the Greek mathematician Archimedes shouted this exclamation after his great discovery, so will you as you float through the ancient ruins of Athens and then set sail for a 4-night Aegean Sea cruise to the historic coast of Turkey and the sunny Greek Isles. In between poolside chilling, you’ll discover the hottest sights of the Greek Islands—the towering windmills of Mykonos, the fortress-lined Old Town of Rhodes, Crete’s Bronze Age settlement of Knossos, and Santorini’s serene whitewashed and blue-roofed villages. Get ready for ruins and resorts, baklava and beaches, and ouzo and oodles of fun on this relaxing land and cruise tour of gorgeous Greece.
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Dates & Pricing
Start Dates Listed Below are US departure dates, please verify specific dates with your Pavlus Travel Planner
| Friday 16 Apr 27 — Saturday 24 Apr 27 | Starting at $2,950 | Get a Quote | |
| Friday 23 Apr 27 — Saturday 01 May 27 | Starting at $3,060 | Get a Quote | |
| Friday 30 Apr 27 — Saturday 08 May 27 | Starting at $3,270 | Get a Quote | |
| Friday 07 May 27 — Saturday 15 May 27 | Starting at $3,270 | Get a Quote | |
| Friday 14 May 27 — Saturday 22 May 27 | Starting at $3,270 | Get a Quote | |
| Friday 21 May 27 — Saturday 29 May 27 | Starting at $3,270 | Get a Quote | |
| Friday 28 May 27 — Saturday 05 Jun 27 | Starting at $3,270 | Get a Quote | |
| Friday 04 Jun 27 — Saturday 12 Jun 27 | Starting at $3,270 | Get a Quote | |
| Friday 11 Jun 27 — Saturday 19 Jun 27 | Starting at $3,270 | Get a Quote | |
| Friday 18 Jun 27 — Saturday 26 Jun 27 | Starting at $3,270 | Get a Quote | |
| Friday 25 Jun 27 — Saturday 03 Jul 27 | Starting at $3,270 | Get a Quote | |
| Friday 02 Jul 27 — Saturday 10 Jul 27 | Starting at $3,270 | Get a Quote | |
| Friday 09 Jul 27 — Saturday 17 Jul 27 | Starting at $3,300 | Get a Quote | |
| Friday 16 Jul 27 — Saturday 24 Jul 27 | Starting at $3,060 | Get a Quote | |
| Friday 23 Jul 27 — Saturday 31 Jul 27 | Starting at $3,300 | Get a Quote | |
| Friday 30 Jul 27 — Saturday 07 Aug 27 | Starting at $3,060 | Get a Quote | |
| Friday 06 Aug 27 — Saturday 14 Aug 27 | Starting at $3,060 | Get a Quote | |
| Friday 13 Aug 27 — Saturday 21 Aug 27 | Starting at $3,060 | Get a Quote | |
| Friday 20 Aug 27 — Saturday 28 Aug 27 | Starting at $3,060 | Get a Quote | |
| Friday 27 Aug 27 — Saturday 04 Sep 27 | Starting at $3,300 | Get a Quote | |
| Friday 03 Sep 27 — Saturday 11 Sep 27 | Starting at $3,370 | Get a Quote | |
| Friday 10 Sep 27 — Saturday 18 Sep 27 | Starting at $3,480 | Get a Quote | |
| Friday 17 Sep 27 — Saturday 25 Sep 27 | Starting at $3,480 | Get a Quote | |
| Friday 24 Sep 27 — Saturday 02 Oct 27 | Starting at $3,480 | Get a Quote | |
| Friday 01 Oct 27 — Saturday 09 Oct 27 | Starting at $3,270 | Get a Quote | |
| Friday 08 Oct 27 — Saturday 16 Oct 27 | Starting at $3,270 | Get a Quote |
Destination & Sightseeing
Special Features Included in this Tour: • Guided sightseeing in Athens includes an orientation drive to see the main landmarks, plus a visit to the Acropolis• 4-night Iconic Aegean Cruise aboard the Celestyal Discovery• Visit Kusudasi, Turkey • Visit to the island Rhodes • Visit to the island of Mykonos• Visit to the island of Patmos• Visit to the island of Crete• Visit to the island of Santorini
Notes:
This tour requires walking on uneven terrain, especially at archaeological sites, which may pose a challenge to guests with physical limitations or reliant on mobility devices such as wheelchairs. The Greek Government has introduced a Sustainable Tourism Development Fee to all cruise tourists. This tax is applicable when a guest disembarks at a Greek island or mainland port. With your consent, Celestyal will facilitate the collection of these fees through your onboard account.Cruise details: Rotation of ports of call may vary for congestion reasons at certain ports, with or without prior notice. Inside cabin (category IB) - other cabins types are available for a supplement. Included soft drinks with meals, and unlimited filter coffee, tea, water, and juice throughout the day. Globus Host service throughout the cruise. Please ask your Travel Consultant for cruise ship details. The ship scheduled to depart for the cruise portion of your vacation is the Celestyal Discovery, operated by Celestyal Cruises.
This tour requires walking on uneven terrain, especially at archaeological sites, which may pose a challenge to guests with physical limitations or reliant on mobility devices such as wheelchairs. The Greek Government has introduced a Sustainable Tourism Development Fee to all cruise tourists. This tax is applicable when a guest disembarks at a Greek island or mainland port. With your consent, Celestyal will facilitate the collection of these fees through your onboard account.Cruise details: Rotation of ports of call may vary for congestion reasons at certain ports, with or without prior notice. Inside cabin (category IB) - other cabins types are available for a supplement. Included soft drinks with meals, and unlimited filter coffee, tea, water, and juice throughout the day. Globus Host service throughout the cruise. Please ask your Travel Consultant for cruise ship details. The ship scheduled to depart for the cruise portion of your vacation is the Celestyal Discovery, operated by Celestyal Cruises.
MEALS
ITINERARY
Day 1 ARRIVE IN ATHENS, GREECE
Welcome to Athens! At 6 pm, meet your Globus Host and travel companions for a welcome drink
Day 2 ATHENS
Marvels & Myths Wake-up in Athens for the start of your Greek Odyssey! Your guided sightseeing tour is composed of an orientation drive to see Athens’ main landmarks, including Syntagma Square, the Temple of Zeus, and the Panathenaic Stadium, plus a visit to the iconic Acropolis. Enjoy free time this afternoon and evening to explore more. (B)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
HISTORIC SPOTS Explore the heart of Ancient Greece, in the historic empire where 5th-century BC landmarks, including the Acropolis, never fail to amaze! See the Panathenaic Stadium, one of the venues for the first modern Olympic Games
Breakfast
BreakfastDay 3 ATHENS (EMBARKATION)–MYKONOS
Beyond the Shore Today board your Celestyal cruise ship and set sail for Mykonos, one of the most celebrated of the Cyclades Islands. Enjoy free time this afternoon and evening to explore the island. See the iconic 16th-century windmills that dot the hillside, and the colorful homes of Little Venice. Browse the charming streets and stores and try some of the local delicacies. (B,L,D)
ENHANCED FREE TIME
EXPLORE MORE Your dreams of the Greek Islands come true with free time in Mykonos. This Aegean paradise of pristine waters and beaches, mixed with a lively nightlife scene, is only made brighter by the iconic 16th-century windmills that dot the hillside above
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Dinner
BreakfastLunch DinnerDay 4 CRUISING: KUSADASI, TURKEY–PATMOS, GREECE
Turkish Treasures Today reach the coast of Turkey and disembark at Kusudasi. Perhaps take an optional shore excursion and head to the incredible archaeological site of Ephesus, be captivated by stories as you follow your Local Guide on a fascinating walking tour to discover more about the city. This afternoon, sail to Patmos known as “the Island of the Apocalypse” as it is said to be where St. John the Evangelist wrote the Book of the Revelation. Enjoy an afternoon call with free time to discover more. (B,L,D)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
HISTORIC SPOT Pull into port in Turkey to explore the fascinating Greek, Roman, and Byzantine excavations of Ephesus - one of the best-preserved ancient cities in the world – with the historic ruins of the Library of Celsus, the Basilica of St. John, and the Temple of Artemis
BreakfastLunch Dinner
BreakfastLunch DinnerDay 5 CRUISING: RHODES
Blue Heaven Enjoy a full day on the island of Rhodes with its idyllic mix of culture, history, and natural beauty. Why not stroll around the crusader-influenced main town with its impressive buildings and quaint cobbled alleyways or join an optional shore excursion to discover more. (B,L,D)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
HISTORIC SIGHTS One of the original Seven Wonders of the World, the Colossal of Rhodes, a statue of the sun-god Helios said to be over 100ft high, once stood at the harbour greeting visitors to the island. While he is no longer there, you won’t notice his absence as there is plenty more to see, do and discover - this island has something for everybody!
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BreakfastLunch DinnerDay 6 CRUISING: HERAKLION, CRETE–SANTORINI
Sun, Sea & Sand This morning reach Crete, the largest of the Greek islands and disembark in Heraklion, enjoy free time to explore, or join one of the optional shore excursions. Later, set sail and arrive at the iconic island of Santorini. Enjoy free time to stroll along the charming streets, marvel at the amazing views, browse the stores, and try local specialties. (B,L,D)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
NATURAL WONDERS The largest island in Greece, Crete captures all the wonder you have imagined a Greek island to be – a brilliant landscape of ancient ruins, lively sidewalks, and stunning beaches
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BreakfastLunch DinnerDay 7 ATHENS (DISEMBARKATION)
Capital Ideas This morning, disembark from your ship. Enjoy a free day in Athens, absorb more art and culture in one of the museums, browse the stores, or try local specialties. (B)
ENHANCED FREE TIME
EXPLORE MORE There are countless ways to enjoy free time in the birthplace of democracy, arts, science, and the philosophy of western civilization! Explore the urban landscapes and lively restaurants in this historic capital and enjoy the sunny slopes of this iconic city. Stroll in the shadow of the Acropolis in the village atmosphere of Plaka. Walk along the narrow cobblestone streets to browse jewelry stores and ceramics shops, then linger in a sidewalk café or taverna to celebrate your Greek adventure
Breakfast
BreakfastDay 8 ATHENS
Safe travels until we meet again! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
Accommodations
| Athens |
Stanley Hotel
Superior First-Class
Hotel as shown or similar
1 Odysseos St, at Karaiskaki Square Athens Greece
Located in Athens city center and just few steps away from Metaxourgeio Metro Station, this hotel offers 380 air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi, and a balcony. The hotel features a roof garden with a nice pool area, an open-air lounge bar and a restaurant, from where guests can also enjoy lovely views of the Acropolis, Mount Lycabettus and the Saronic Gulf. Among its amenities you can also find a well-equipped fitness center and a sauna. Free Wi-Fi access is available throughout.
Superior First-Class
Hotel as shown or similar
1 Odysseos St, at Karaiskaki Square Athens Greece
Located in Athens city center and just few steps away from Metaxourgeio Metro Station, this hotel offers 380 air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi, and a balcony. The hotel features a roof garden with a nice pool area, an open-air lounge bar and a restaurant, from where guests can also enjoy lovely views of the Acropolis, Mount Lycabettus and the Saronic Gulf. Among its amenities you can also find a well-equipped fitness center and a sauna. Free Wi-Fi access is available throughout.