• Cruises to Greece and Turkey

4 Day Greek Island Cruise

Cruise Name: Iconic Aegean (4 Day)
Cruise Length: 4 Days
Ship Name: Celestyal Olympia
Port: Lavrion (Athens), Greece

CRUISE ITINERARY

This 4 Days Greek Island Cruise will depart from Athens ( Piraeus port ) and sail you along the waters to various islands, including a sneaky stop at Kusadasi in Turkey!

Day 1: Departure from Athens @ 13.00

You can be collected from your allocated hotel in Athens or even from Athens airport by one of our professional drivers; upon your pick service, you will be taken over to Piraeus Port to embark on your cruise liner for the coming days. Once onboard, the crew will show you to your rooms and hand you an information pack to tell you how the next few days will work. The cruise shall set sail and head for the mystical island of Mykonos.

Arrival to Mykonos @ 18.00 / Depart @ 23.00

As your cruise docks in the Mykonos marina, you can disembark and explore this wonderful island. Mykonos Island is situated right in the center of the Cyclades complex and offers a cosmopolitan atmosphere with bustling nightlife during the summer months. You will notice the Cycladic architecture and its idyllic beaches.

Mykonos is full of things to do and is a great place to visit for people of all ages; you can take a walk along the narrow cobbled pathways of Chora and watch the mesmerizing sunset from Little Venice while enjoying dinner and a glass of Greek wine or why not head to the golden beaches and have a splash around in the silk-like waters while gaining that perfect tan. If you want to explore Mykonos well with the time you have here, then there are extra tours available, such as –

*Delos Day Tour (4.5 hours ): Ferry to the UNESCO heritage Site – Explore the sacred ruins & archaeological findings – Delos Lake, Terrace of Lions, House of Dionysus & Temple of Isis – Delos Archaeological Museum.

* Mykonos Town & Island Tour ( 4 hours ): Explore the island by guided bus – Mykonos Town – Ano Mera Village & Kalafatis Beach – Panagia Tourliani Monastery – Petros the Pelican – Mykonos Windmills & Views of Cyclades Islands.

The cruise will depart Mykonos @ 23.00 and sail through the night to Turkey, so you can spend your evening relaxing onboard, checking out the many available facilities onboard, and having a good night’s sleep ready for tomorrow’s new adventure.

Day 2 : Arrival Kusadasi @ 07.00am / Departs @ 13.00

The cruise liner will arrive at the port of Kusadasi early in the morning (07.00 am); the resort of Kusadasi means ” Bird Island ” and is located in the beautiful gulf of the Aegean region. Kusadasi is well-known for its gleaming turquoise waters, sandy beaches, and bright hot sun.

The population more than doubles during the summer as many people here have a summer house nearby. What’s most attractive about the resort of Kusadasi has to be its close location to the world-famous Ancient City of Ephesus.

Your time in Kusadasi can be spent exploring the resort at your leisure, or you can join a tour of Ephesus, where you can see the magnificent city and feel like you have stepped back thousands of years as this city is in excellent condition. After your free time spent in Kusadasi or attending a tour of Ephesus, it’s time to get back on board the cruise and set sail for the next destination of the day, Patmos.

Arrival to Patmos @ 16.30 / Departs @ 21.30

As you arrive at the port of Patmos, you will have the chance to disembark and explore the stunning island. Patmos is full of character and is the most famous island of the Apocalypse, and by tradition, it was in the Cave of Patmos that St John the Divine was inspired for the Book of Apocalypse.

The island’s capital is Chora, and here lies the Monastery of St John, which has a strong structure surrounded by walls, so much so that it makes the monastery appear like a castle/fortress. Chora is a great place to enjoy a stroll around the paved paths and admire the views of the Aegean Sea, but it has to be said that the most popular place in Patmos for tourists has to be Skala, with its paradise beaches and dotted cafes/restaurants. There are extra tours available for you to join if you wish to see and discover as much of Patmos as you can within your given time scale, and they are shown below –

The tours below will pick you up from Patmos Port and return you to the port area on time for your departure.

* Half-Day Patmos Tour ( 3 hours ): Patmos Monastery & Cave of St John

* Patmos Scenic Tour ( 3 hours ): Cave of St John – Windmills – Grikos & Kampos

* Highlights of Patmos ( 3.5 hours ): Cave of St John – Monastery of St John – House of Simandiris & Chora

* Patmos Monastery Tour ( 3.5 hours ): Cave of St John – Monastery of St John & Convent of Evangelismos.

As the time comes to 20.30, it’s time to make your way back onto the cruise as the departure starts at 21.30; you will then spend the rest of the evening onboard enjoying the onboard entertainment and, of course, a good night’s sleep as tomorrow you will awake in a new destination.

Day 3: Arrival into Rhodes @ 07.00 am Departs @ 18.00

Early in the morning, the cruise will dock on the island of Rhodes at 07.00 am, and you will have a full day here to enjoy the island and its many beautiful sights. Rhodes is the largest and busiest island in the Dodecanese and has 300 days of pure sunshine yearly.

What is most famous about this island is that it is the best preserved medical town with its strong walls, incredible castle, cobble-paved paths, stone mansions, and lush surrounding beaches. As you are in Rhodes, it is recommended that a visit to Lindos Village is on your list of things to see and do here as it has a magnificent Acropolis placed just on top and offers the most stunning views; you can explore around Rhodes and its sights independently or take up the chance to join with us on one of our shore excursions so you can be sure to get the best out of your time here, you may see some tours on offer just below :

* Butterfly Valley, Filerimos & Kallithea Tour ( 6.5 Hours ): Kallithea to see romantic sculptures/fountains / flower-filled yards – Butterfly Valley to see the ravine & local winery – Ancient ruins of Filerimos.

* Lindos & Rhodes Old Town Tour ( 7 hours ): Explore Lindos Acropolis & Ruins – See Bay of St Paul – Rhodes Old Town & Acropolis of Rhodes – Street of Knights & Upper Rhodes.

* Half-Day Lindos Tour ( 4 hours ): Village of Lindos – Lindos Acropolis – Byzantine Ruins – Bay of St Paul – & Church of Ascension.

* Rhodes City Tour ( 3.5 hours ): See modern city sights Mandraki Esplanade & Mandraki Port – Views from Monte Smith – Rhodes Old Town & The Street of Knights.

As the time comes to 17.30, it is time to make your way back onto the cruise as the departure starts at 18.00. You will then spend the rest of the evening onboard enjoying the onboard entertainment and, of course, a good night’s sleep as tomorrow you will awake in a new destination.

Day 4: Arrival at Heraklion / Crete @ 07.00 – Departs @ 12.00 am

Early in the morning, the cruiseliner will dock in Heraklion at 07.00 am and will stay here for a few hours; the island of Heraklion is very popular with tourists from all around the world and here without a doubt hosts a bustling and intense nightlife scene but also offers peace for those who want to enjoy the Greek culture and beauty of the island. Heraklion, Greece, was the main area where the Minoan civilization flourished, so we 100% recommend you head to see the Minoan Palaces of Knossos and Phaestos as well as the traditional villages, castles, and Byzantine monasteries, to name a few hot spots to see! You will have the choice to discover the magic of Heraklion in your time and leisure, or you have the opportunity to attend an extra tour, some of which are shown below :

* Knossos Palace & Town of Heraklion ( 4 hours ): Minoan Palace of Knossos – Town of Heraklion & Open Air Market.

* Heraklion Half Day: Visit Modern Winery – Village of Archanes – Photo stop Vathypetro – Olive Groves – Sample Cretan foods & Wines

As the time comes to 11.00 am, it’s time to make your way back onboard your cruise, ready for departure and onto your next destination for the day, which will be the stunning Greek Island of Santorini. You will dock into Santorini at 16.30.

Arrival to Santorini @ 16.30 – Departs @ 21.30

You will arrive in Santorini at 16.30, and the cruise will dock here til 21.30, so that gives you just about 5 hours to explore this beauty of an island. Santorini als, also known by the name Thira, is at the top of the list for the most romantic destination in Greece and the world.

It was here that the largest volcanic eruption occurred, and what remains today is a submerged volcano and a caldera. A fantastic factor about Santorini is that the villages here have been built right on the edge of the Caldera, consisting of Cycladic architecture, offering the most spectacular views of the sea and the sunset every day. The time you are given here is free for your leisure to explore, or you may join us on one of our tours available as shown below :

* Private Tour Wonders of Santorini ( 5 hours ):  Visit the Ancient Ruins of Akrotiri – Black Sand Beach – Traditional Village of Oia & Best Panoramic Views

* Scent of Santorini ( 4 hours ): Village of Megalochori Gavalas Winery – Firostefani Village & Oia

When it comes to 21.00, it’s time to make your way back onto the cruise as the departure starts at 21.30. You will then spend the rest of the evening onboard enjoying the onboard entertainment and, of course, a good night’s sleep. Tomorrow, you will awake and prepare for final disembarkment.

Day 5: Departure – Piraeus Athens @ 06.00 am

In the morning, the cruise will dock back into Athens and the port of Piraeus at 07.00 am; as you wake, you must pack your belongings together and check out of your cabin room as you depart. As you exit the cruise, one of our drivers will be awaiting you to take you back to your allocated drop-off points from day 1, and from here, we say our goodbyes; we trust that your time with us onboard has been excellent, and we hope to see you again shortly on one of our many other available shore tours or cruise packages.

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PS:

• The above rates are valid for the following markets: USA, Canada, South America, Australia, New Zealand, Africa, and Asia.
• The above rates are not valid for China & European Countries.
• Infants from 3 months up to 1,99 years old in the same cabin with 2 full-paying adults pay only port charges.
• Children from 2 – 11 years old in the same cabin with 2 full-paying adults pay $200 plus port taxes of $199.
• The above prices are per Person for Double Occupancy in the cabin. Single supplement for inside / outside cabins: +50% | Single supplement for Suites: +100%