7-day Idyllic Aegean cruise
Following a unique itinerary, this week-long cruise will offer you plenty of time to visit and enjoy its first class destinations:
- Two full days in Santorini, one of the most romantic and spectacular islands in the world,
- A full day and an overnight in cosmopolitan Mykonos for a late night out to its trendy clubs,
- A full+ day in Crete, the biggest island in Greece, with historical significance that is second to none and of extraordinary natural beauty and diversity,
- A full day in Rhodes, often referred to as the island of the Knights of St. John, who built the beautifully preserved medieval town of the island.
Apart from these four most popular Greek islands in the Aegean, you will also visit Milos, a stunningly beautiful volcanic island with a unique coastline of endless coves and beaches, mostly known for the statue of Aphrodite (Venus de Milo, now in Louvre).
The cruise also visits Kusadasi (Ancient Ephesus) in Turkey, another top destination in the Aegean.
You will be offered a combination of fascinating beaches and landscapes, places with great historical background as well as places famous for their cosmopolitan atmosphere and night life with ample of time to enjoy them.
7-day cruise ports of call & itinerary map
Year 2021
| Port | Day | Arr. | Dep. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piraeus (Athens), Greece | Saturday | 19:00 | |
| Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey | Sunday | 08:00 | 19:00 |
| Rhodes, Greece | Monday | 08:00 | 18:00 |
| Crete (Ag. Nikolaos), Greece | Tuesday | 08:00 | midnight |
| Santorini (Thira), Greece* | Wednesday | 07:00 | |
| Santorini (Thira), Greece* | Thursday | 02:30 | |
| Milos (Melos), Greece* | 08:30 | 13:30 | |
| Mykonos, Greece* | 19:00 | ||
| Mykonos, Greece* | Friday | 23:00 | |
| Piraeus (Athens), Greece | Saturday | 09:00 | |
| * Disembarkation by tenders (boats), weather permitting. Information on the port of Piraeus | |||
Cruise ship operating the cruise & departure dates
Year 2021
Cruise departures operated by the ‘Celestyal Experience’ cruise vessel
- April 24
- May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
- June 5, 12, 19, 26
- July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
- August 7, 14, 21, 28
- September 4, 11, 18, 25
- October 2, 9
Pre- & post-cruise package
Year 2021
With rates starting from EUR173 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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