3-day Iconic Aegean cruise
Enjoy a long weekend escape on board the "Celestyal Olympia" and the "Celestyal Crystal" cruise ships departing from Athens.
Visit cosmopolitan Mykonos, breathtaking Santorini & historical Crete - three of the most famous Greek islands in the world - as well as Patmos, the island of the Apocalypse, and magnificent Ancient Ephesus or beautiful Samos, the island of Pythagoras.
3-day Aegean sea cruise itinerary & map
Years 2017 - 2018
| Port | Day | Arr. | Dep. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piraeus (Athens), Greece | Friday | - | 11:30 |
| Mykonos, Greece* | 18:00 | 23:00 | |
| Samos (Pythagorion), Greece * | Saturday | 05:00 | 15:30 |
| OR Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey | 07:30 | 13:00 | |
| Patmos, Greece* | 17:45 | 21:30 | |
| Crete (Heraklion), Greece | Sunday | 07:00 | 12:00 |
| Santorini, Greece* | 16:30 | 21:30 | |
| Piraeus (Athens), Greece | Monday | 07:00 | - |
| * Disembarkation by tenders (boats), weather permitting. - Embarkation/disembarkation possibilities also from/to Kusadasi and Crete. Information on the port of Piraeus | |||
Year 2018 Easter Cruise departing on the 6th of April
| Port | Day | Arr. | Dep. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piraeus (Athens), Greece | Good Friday | - | 11:30 |
| Mykonos, Greece* | 18:00 | 23:00 | |
| Samos (Pythagorion), Greece* | Good Saturday | 05:00 | 15:30 |
| Kusadasi (Ephessos), Turkey | 07:30 | 13:00 | |
| Patmos, Greece* | 17:45 | ||
| Patmos, Greece* | Easter Sunday | 02:00 | |
| Santorini, Greece* | 10:00 | 21:30 | |
| Piraeus (Athens), Greece | Easter Monday | 07:00 | - |
| * Disembarkation by tenders (boats), weather permitting. Information on the port of Piraeus | |||
3-day Greece & Turkey cruise
Year 2017
Cruise departures operated by the
‘Celestyal Nefeli’
cruise vessel
March 10, 17, 24, 31 / April 7
‘Celestyal Olympia’
cruise vessel
April 14, 21, 28 / May 5, 12, 19, 26 / June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 / July 7, 14, 21, 28 / August 4, 11, 18, 25 / September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 / October 6, 13, 20, 27
Year 2018
Cruise departures operated by the
‘Celestyal Crystal’
cruise vessel
March 30 / April 6, 13, 20, 27
‘Celestyal Olympia’
cruise vessel
May 4, 11, 18, 25 / June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 / July 6, 13, 20, 27 / August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 / September 7, 14, 21, 28 / October 5, 12, 19, 26
3-day cruise land tours
Year 2017
Mykonos, Greece
Mykonian countryside, Chora & Little Venice (MYK-06)
Mykonos Walking Tour & Mykonian Feast (MYK-01)
OR Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey
OR Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey: Ancient Ephesus: The Magnesian Gates" alt="Ancient Ephesus: The Magnesian Gates" align="right" class="r" style="margin:5px 10px 0 0;" />Ancient Ephesus through the ages - Hellenistic and Roman (KUS-02)
Ancient Ephesus & the Terrace Houses (KUS-07)
Ancient Ephesus & the House of Virgin Mary (KUS-01)
Patmos, Greece
Patmos country side tour with Hora & Grotto of Apocalypse (PAT-02)
Patmos, traditional feast (PAT-05)
St. John’s Monastery & Grotto of the Apocalypse (PAT-01)
Crete (Heraklion), Greece
Heraklion City Tour & the Museum (HER-07)
Minoan Palace of Knossos (HER-02)
Cretan countryside and lifestyle (HER-04)
Santorini, Greece
Excursion to Oia Village (SAN-01)
Pre- & post-cruise package
Year 2017
With rates starting from EUR151 per person, you get
- two overnights, in double room, in a centrally located hotel in Athens including breakfast
- both ways private transfers between Athens and the cruise port.
Why to take this package deal?
- Athens, the city close to the cruise port is more than just the place your cruise begins and ends; it's an exciting and world renowned destination!
- If you have to take an overnight flight or a long haul flight you need at least a day to recover, otherwise the first day or two of your cruise can be an absolute waste.
- It functions as a "safety-cushion" in case of flights' or other delays.
- It is a convenient way to get by pre-arranged transfers from your hotel to the pier and back. Like this you avoid to carry heavy luggage in public means of transportation.
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Travelled in June, 2017
- R. Black - Indiana, USA
Travelled in October, 2016
We love this cruise and all the islands visited, especially Santorini. The only complaint is that we seem to arrive at almost all the islands in the late afternoon and early evening just before it got dark! Overall good cruise!
- P. Tan - Malaysia
Travelled in October, 2016
The ship, the excursions, food, staff and entertainment was excellent! I couldn't recommend this more to anyone who has never been on a cruise before. I travelled alone and always felt well looked after. Everything was organised so well. The ship was equipped well and I enjoyed my trip to the Horizons bar and the spa as well as enjoying a cocktail by the pool. A good balance of being busy on the excursions and relaxing in between.My cabin was a premium type with a view outside which meant I got to see some amazing views of the Mediterranean Sea. The housekeeping staff were lovely and friendly too. :)
- A. Farbrother - UK
Travelled in October, 2016
- R. Kitchener - Ohio, USA
Travelled in September, 2016
The Iconic Aegean cruise was the icing on the cake for our trip! We got to explore Greece and see so many different islands in a short period of time which was important to us because it was my husbands first time outside of the US. We went to Kusadasi, Crete, Patmos, Mykonos, and Santorini. We were both amazed at Greece's beauty! The cruise staff was so friendly! We made friends with many of the crew members. They were truly amazing and accommodated any requests or any questions we had. The food was great! We always had our frappe fix in the morning to start off our daily adventures! Uli recommended this cruise to us & it was perfect for the amount of time we were in Greece! I would recommend to anyone that doesn't have a long period of time in Greece but wants to explore the many islands of Greece!
- R. Terzi - New York, USA
Travelled in September, 2016
- P. Roeser - USA
Travelled in June, 2016
This was the highlight of my time in Greece. The cruise was excellent. The free upgrade in cabin was also a welcome surprise. The land tours for the cruise was also excellent. Dolphin Hellas did an excellent job in helping us book the land tours. It was challenging because we decided on the land tours later on, after booking the cruise. There was an amount of coordination that was needed. Really appreciate Ms Uli Perschau from Dolphin Hellas in assisting us in booking the tours and the cruise.
- P. Soh - Singapore
Travelled in April, 2016
We really enjoyed the 3-Day Iconic Aegean by Celestyal Cruises. The ports of call were exactly what we wanted. We participated in the cruise excursion in Patmos, and that was very interesting. We hired a private tour guide for Ephesus and enjoyed having flexibility in timing and sites. Ephesus was phenomenal; we would like more time there. Staff on the cruise ship was AMAZINGLY friendly and helpful. Some may note that the ship is a little dated, but it was clean and fully functional. We had a cabin with a window; the light was great as well as the ocean view. Food was plentiful. Entertainment was good. It was so relaxing and enjoyable. We would definitely repeat this cruise and would enjoy longer ones as well.
- A. Brahier - Ohio, USA
Travelled in April, 2016
Lovely, and perfect tour for my family.
All of the staffs are very kind and the served foods are the best.
- H. Jung - UK
Travelled in August, 2015
The cruise and the cruise line is excellent. I had every thing I needed on the ship. The staff is super nice and very helpful. The cleanliness is beyond expectation. The team at Dolphin Hellas especially Uli Perschau is especially helpful. Thank you for making my trip such a memorable one. I would recommend this to all my friends and family. And for myself, I will definitely come back again. Thank you all.......
- N. Sikka - Ontario, Canada
Travelled in June, 2015
- J. Anand - UAE
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