Day 01. Arrival / Athens.
Arrival at the Athens airport, welcome assistance and transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight in Athens.
Day 02. City tour / on cruise.
The day is dedicated to exploring the city of Athens. We begin with a panoramic tour to the most important monuments and landmarks of the city including the Panathinaikon stadium, the Zappeion, the temple of Olympian Zeus, Hadrian's Arch, Syntagma square, the Parliament, the tomb of the unknown soldier, Schliemann's house, the Academy, the University, the National Library, and the old Parliament. Next we head for our guided visit to the Acropolis, including the Propylae, the temple of Athena Nike, the Parthenon, the Erechtheion. Later, we continue with a guided visit to the Acropolis museum voted one of the best museums in the world. After some free time to explore Plaka, the picturesque old part of the city, you will be transferred to the port to embark on “Celestyal Cruises” for your 7-night “Idyllic Aegean” cruise.
Day 03. Mykonos / on cruise.
Arrival in Mykonos early in the morning. You will have a whole day and a whole night to explore the favorite island of the international “jetset”. Enjoy one if its unique beaches during the day, follow an optional excursion to Delos, and make sure you explore the bustling night-life of the island.
Day 04. Milos / on cruise.
We set sail early this morning and just after mid-day, we will be arriving at the unique island of Milos. Spend the rest of the day exploring the magnificent island with the unique morphology and the unparalleled beaches.
Days 05 & 06. Santorini / on cruise.
This morning we will be arriving at most famous island of the Aegean, Santorini. The ship will be staying here for two whole days giving you the opportunity to explore the amazing beauties of this island and its life. During your included shore excursion, you will visit “Oia perched on the Caldera rim”, but you will have plenty of time to explore other sites of this amazing island and the volcano, either on your own or by joining other optional excursions.
Day 07. Crete / on cruise.
Arrival in Heraklion early in the morning where we will stay until the evening. During your included shore excursion to the Palace of Knossos you will have the opportunity to learn all about the Minoan civilization.
Day 08. Samos or Kusadasi / on cruise.
In the morning you will be arriving at the island of Samos. Those who do not wish to continue to Turkey, will be able to disembark in Samos and learn about the island of Pythagoras, experience the scenery and the culture of the island and taste some of the local wines during an included shore excursion. The cruise ship will continue and arrive in Kusadasi. Those who chose to stay onboard will depart for the included excursion “Ancient Ephesus through the Ages”. Late in the afternoon, and after a short stop in Samos, the ship will set sail to Piraeus.
Day 09. Piraeus / Departure.
Arrival at Piraeus port in the morning. Breakfast on board. Disembarkation and transfer to the Athens airport for your departure.
