7 Day Athens and an All-Inclusive Greek Islands Cruise

Athens and Greek Islands Cruise from $1399!

Package Includes:

• International, round-trip airfare and airport taxes from USA (other departure cities also available)
• Acropolis museum ticket
• Superior First-class accommodations in Athens
• 3-Night First Class Greek Islands Cruise based on inside cabins IA/IB
• Transfer Athens hotel to port to join your cruise
• Transfer from the port to the airport to join your return flight home
• Buffet breakfast daily
• 3 lunches & 3 dinners during Greek Islands Cruise
• All-inclusive drink package with extensive choice of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
• Shore Excursion of Ancient Ephesus
• Shore Excursion of the Minoan Palace of Knossos in Crete
• Crew Tips & Gratuities
• Port taxes & Charges
• Airline taxes
• Airline fuel surcharges
• Hotel/resort fees
• Entrance/admission fees

Not Included

• Passport/visa fees
• Gratuities
• Personal or baggage insurance
• Meals or drinks not specified by itinerary
• Any costs not specified as included

Detailed Itinerary:

Day 1 : USA – Athens
Enjoy a relaxing overnight flight to Athens.

Day 2 : Athens – Arrival
Upon arrival in Athens, make your own way to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure to explore this historical city. Visit the Acropolis Museum using the ticket included in your program.
First Class Hotel: Hotel Polis Grand or similar

Day 3 : Athens at Leisure
Enjoy a free day to explore Athens or consider taking a half-day optional tour to Cape Sounion or a day trip to Delphi. (B)
First Class Hotel: Hotel Polis Grand or similar

Day 4 : Greek Islands Cruise – Piraeus - Mykonos
After breakfast, you will be transferred to your cruise ship to embark on a 3-night cruise of the Greek Islands. The ship will depart at 11:30 am to Mykonos, a sun-drenched island with white-washed, flower-decked alleyways and the famous windmills near the waterfront. Arrive in Mykonos at 6:00 pm and consider an optional excursion or explore the island on your own. The ship departs from Mykonos at 11:00 pm for an overnight cruise to Kusadasi. (B,L,D)
Aegean Cruise: Celestyal Cruise

Day 5 : Greek Islands Cruise - Kusadasi & Patmos
Arrive at the Turkish port of Kusadasi at 7:00 am and join an excursion to the ancient city of Ephesus. At 1:00 pm, continue your cruise to Patmos. Arrive in Patmos at 4:00 pm. You will have time for an optional tour or explore this island on your own. The ship departs from Patmos at 9:30 pm for an overnight cruise to Rhodes. (B,L,D)
Aegean Cruise: Celestyal Cruise

Day 6 : Greek Islands Cruise – Crete & Santorini
Arrive in Heraklion, on the fabled island of Crete, at 7:00 am. You will have time to explore the town on your own or join an optional excursion to the Palace of Knossos. At 11:30 am, proceed to the island of Santorini. Arrive in Santorini at 4:30 pm and join an excursion to Oia Village perched on the rim of the Caldera. Stroll through its marble-paved alleys, gaze at the adorably cute shops, and become acquainted with the characteristic buildings, carved into the rocks. The ship departs from Santorini at 9:30 pm for an an overnight cruise to Piraeus, Athens. (B,L,D)
Aegean Cruise: Celestyal Cruise

Day 7 : Athens - USA
Early in the morning (6:00 am), arrive in Piraeus and disembark the ship. You will be transferred from the port to Athens airport to join your return flight to USA. (B)