Idyllic Aegean
4 night All-Inclusive adventure onboard Celestyal Olympia
DAY 1 | ATHENS/MYKONOS
We leave Athens and head for beautiful Mykonos in the Cyclades. The island, according to Greek mythology, was formed by the bodies of giants slain by Hercules. The most recognisable site on Mykonos is the row of immaculate picture postcard white windmills overlooking the water. Every visitor takes that picture. The Old Town has many delightful cafes and tavernas along its winding alleys and time will pass very quickly in these lovely, relaxing surroundings.
DAY 2 | KUSADASI/PATMOS
Vibrant and colourful, Kusadasi in Turkey is the gateway to the Hellenistic ruins of Ephesus, famed for the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. You can explore Ephesus on our complimentary tour. Our next port of call is Patmos, a small and charming island a little over 20 square kilometres in size and lying in the Dodecanese. Biblical legend has it as the supposed location of the vision to John the Baptist in the Book of Revelations and where it was written.
DAY 3 | RHODES
His remains are nowhere to be seen of course but the Colossus of Rhodes once bestrode the harbour which gives us another link to the Seven Wonders. Lose yourself in the maze of atmospheric cobbled streets of the Old Town (a World Heritage Site) in that will transport you back to the Byzantine Empire and be sure to wander through the Knights Quarter and the Palace of the Grand Master. Indeed Rhodes is also known as the Island of the Knights. Our itinerary allows us a whole day here which gives plenty of opportunity to discover the clear waters, wonderful beaches and lush wooded valleys. Our complimentary excursion will take you to Lindos, the Acropolis, then on to the Old Town of Rhodes for a walking tour.
DAY 4 | CRETE (HERAKLION)/SANTORINI
From one evocative island to another. Crete is Greece’s largest island and the fifth largest in the Mediterranean, a place of myths and legends. There will also be the opportunity to visit the capital Heraklion and absorb some of its extraordinary history. We then enjoy an evening in incomparable Santorini where you may get the chance to see the blue domed church at Oia. There will also be time for a wonderful, traditional meal at one of the many cliffside restaurants.
DAY 5 | ATHENS
We return to the capital in the morning after an exciting journey of discovery.
March 27
April 03, 10, 17, 24
May 01, 08, 15, 22, 29
June 05, 12, 19, 26
July 03, 10, 17, 24, 31
August 07, 14, 21, 28
September 04, 11, 18, 25
October 02, 09, 16, 23
April 01, 08, 15, 22, 29
May 06, 13, 20, 27
June 03, 10, 17, 24
July 01, 08, 15, 22, 29
August 05, 12, 19, 26
September 02, 09, 16, 23, 30
October 07, 14, 21
Interior from €970^ per person
Exterior from €1,110 per person
Suites from €1,360 per person
DAY | PORTS | ARRIVE | DEPART |
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Monday | Athens (Lavrion), Greece | 13:00 | |
Monday | Mykonos* Greece | 18:00 | 23:00 |
Tuesday | Kusadasi Turkey | 07:00 | 13:00 |
Tuesday | Patmos* Greece | 16:30 | 21:30 |
Wednesday | Rhodes Greece | 07:00 | 18:00 |
Thursday | Crete (Heraklion) Greece | 07:00 | 12:00 |
Thursday | Santorini* Greece | 16:30 | 21:30 |
Friday | Athens (Lavrion) Greece | 06:00 |
* Tendering weather permitting.
Cruises can also start in Kusadasi.
^ Fare based on stateroom category IA on April 2023 sailings, subject to availability. Fares for other dates may vary. Taxes, fees and port charges are included in the fare.
Travel insurance is not included and needs to be taken out. Covered by the Insolvency Fund. Booking terms and conditions listed at the end of our brochure apply and are taken as being read and consented to. Please read them carefully before booking