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Cruises
A quick way to have a glimpse of Greece, and its beautifull islands, is to cruise along the Greek sea, the Agean, and their group of islands, the Cyclades, the dodecanes and the turkish coast.
Organised cruises, are very common, like the ones below with the itinerarires, but you can have many more, organised semi private, luxury, and of course charter your own yacht or sailing boat with your captain.
3 day Cruise with Celestyal Cruises
Our three day cruise is the perfect introduction to the Aegean. In just three days, you will cruise through the most beautiful waters of the Mediterranean to ports that have captured man’s imagination for centuries.
Stroll along the marble streets of ancient Ephesus home to one of the Seven Wonders of the World.
Visit Patmos and the monastery of St. John and the grotto, where he wrote the “Book of Revelations”. Sail into the dramatic harbor of Santorini formed by the eruption of the volcano in 1700 BC, and be captivated by the cliff-top village of Thira.
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DAY
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PORT
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ARRIVAL
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DEPART.
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FRI
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Piraeus,
Greece
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11.30
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Mykonos*,
Greece
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18.00
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23.00
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SAT
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Kusadasi,
Turkey
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07.00
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13.00
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Patmos*,
Greece
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16.00
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21.00
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SUN
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Heraklion
Crete, Greece
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07.00
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11.30
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Santorini*,
Greece
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16.30
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21.30
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MON
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Piraeus,
Greece
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07.00
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Indicates that disembarkation/embarkation to/from these islands,
might be by means of tenders, weather permitting.
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4 day Cruise – Aegean Classic with Celestyal Cruises
The islands of the Aegean are blessed with clear water, gentle breezes and clarity of light, that have drawn visitors throughout the ages.
Walk through the medieval city of Rhodes, where crusaders gathered before sailing to the Holy Land or visit the Acropolis of Lindos perched on a hill high above the sea with spectacular views in all directions.
The world renowned land mark of Mykonos, the white-washed windmills and cobbled streets will enchant you, especially in the evening sitting on the waterfront watching the sun set over the sea and the distant islands.
You will also have the opportunity to visit the Minoan Palace at Knossos and see the throne room and the ancient Labyrinth.
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DAY
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PORT
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ARRIVAL
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DEPART.
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MON
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Piraeus, Greece
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11:30
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Mykonos*, Greece
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18.00
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23.00
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TUE
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Kusadasi, Turkey
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07.00
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13.00
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Patmos*, Greece
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16.00
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21.00
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WED
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Rhodos
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07:00
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18:00
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THU
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Heraklion Crete, Greece
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07.00
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11.30
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16.30
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21.30
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Santorini*, Greece
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FRI
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Piraeus, Greece
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07.00
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(*)
Indicates that disembarkation/embarkation to/from these islands,
might be by means of tenders, weather permitting.
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7 day Cruise – 6 Greek islands and Istanbul
with Celestyal Cruises
All
the paperwork is done, you took the necessary pictures with our
mascot, you got on board, found your luggage at the door of your
cabin and decided to explore the ship before departure. Now you are
enjoying your coffee in one of the ship's decks. The siren signals
the ship's departure and you know you
are about to experience an amazing cruise in eastern Mediterranean.
The cruise of a lifetime!
The
first destination is Istanbul, with
the incredible culture, the imposing monuments, the undeniable charm
and the mazy souks. Your eyes
witness scattered architectural jewels from the Byzantine and the
Ottoman era, awaiting for you to explore, touch and feel. From the
cosmopolitan town of Kusadasi
and after you have visited the local indoor
souk you can't miss the town of
Ancient Ephesus.
At a mere distance of 19 kilometers, it's definitely worth visiting
this well preserved ancient city,
which is one of the biggest open archaeological museums of the world.
The
rugged, almost primitive beauty of Santorini
will bedazzle you from the moment we will reach the famous Caldera.
You will then discover the magic of the black
rock beaches, the
cave houses, the
lighthouses and the
steep cliffs that submerge into the azure waters that sparkle under
the hot Mediterranean sun. You
will feel it! In the beautiful town of Agios
Nikolaos you will experience the
warm Cretan hospitality and have the chance to visit the scenic
villages of the prefecture of Lasithi, the monasteries and the famous
islet of Spinalonga.
After
the earthy Cretan aura you will travel back to Medieval times in
Rhodes! Knights, palaces, well
preserved citadels and a history of 2,400
years
that still excites and intrigues thousands of visitors. The next
destination is the charming islet of Symi,
whose capital resembles a theatrical stage. A
stage filled with traditional settlements, mansions and a rich
maritime history.
Chios,
which is allegedly the birthplace of Christopher Columbus, Homer and
many others, is the most divinely fragrant island of eastern Aegean,
with the mastic trees and
the vineyards,
the well preserved medieval
villages and the lovely, secluded,
pristine beaches.
Before you bid goodbye to all the friends you 've made during the
cruise, in our lounges, casino and restaurants, you will have the
opportunity to see the famous island of Mykonos.
See up close the iconic windmills, take a stroll in the narrow
cobblestoned streets that lead to traditional settlements and the
port, see the dazzling white, boxy houses, Little Venice and the ever
famous Cycladic sunset. Have a safe
trip and Welcome aboard!
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DAY
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PORT
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ARRIVAL
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DEPART.
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FRI
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Lavrion,
Greece
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12:00
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SAT
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Istanbul,
Turkey
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09:00
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20:00
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SUN
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Kusadasi,
Turkey
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16:00
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22:00
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MON
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Santorini,
Greece
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10:00
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18:30
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TUE
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Agios
Nicolaos, Crete
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06:30
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18:00
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WED
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Rhodes,
Greece
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07.00
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14:00
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Symi
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16:30
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20:00
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THU
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Chios,
Greece
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07:00
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12:00
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Mykonos,
Greece
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17:00
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23:59
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FRI
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Lavrion,
Greece
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06.00
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Program
before the Cruise 3 Days Cruise , Arrival every wednesday
Day
1 Arrival at Athens Airport and transfer to the hotel. Stay
in Bb at your hotel in the center of Athens.
Day
2 City tour of Athens, with bus/gide en entrances included. You do a
panoramic tour of Athens, visit the Acropolis site and the Acropolis
museum. Free
afternoon.
Day
3 Transfrer in the morning from Athens to Pireaus.
Day
3 to Day 6 Cruise in the Greek islands (see the itinarary in the
cruises file).
Day
6 Transfer from Pireaus to Athens Airport.
Program
before the Cruise 4 Days Cruise , Arrival every Saturday
Day
1 Arrival at Athens Airport and transfer to the hotel. Stay
in BB at your hotel in the center of Athens.
Day
2 City tour of Athens, with bus/gide en entrances included. You do a
panoramic tour of Athens, visit the Acropolis site and the Acropolis
museum. Free
afternoon.
Day
3 Transfrer in the morning from Athens to Pireaus.
Day
3 to Day 7 Cruise in the Greek islands (see the itinarary in the
cruises file).
Day
7 Transfer from Pireaus to Athens Airport.
Semi
private luxury cruise, on board of Harmony V
Day
1 – Friday
MARINA
ZEA, PIRAEUS - KEA
2:00-3:00
pm embarkation in Marina Zea, Depart via Cape Sounion to Kea. Time at
leisure to explore Kea’s tiny port, Korrisia after dinner.
Departure in the early hours for Delos. Overnight at sea.
Day
2 – Saturday
DELOS
(anchorage) - MYKONOS
Optional morning tour to the unique
archaeological site of Delos, antiquity’s most sacred island. On to
the port of Mykonos, with a swim stop on the way. Free afternoon and
evening to enjoy the island’s cosmopolitan lifestyle. Overnight in
Mykonos.
Day
3 - Sunday
SANTORINI
Noon
arrival in Santorini (anchorage at Fira). Experience the stunning
natural drama of the volcanic caldera. Optional tour to
archaeological sites and typical villages with unique views over the
Aegean Sea. Overnight sailing to Crete.
Day
4 - Monday
RETHYMNON,
CRETE
Morning
arrival at Crete’s famous and lively port of Rethymnon. Optional
tour to the ancient city of Knossos near Heraklion. Late departure
for Kythira. Overnight at sea.
Day
5 – Tuesday
KYTHIRA
Late
morning swim stop and afternoon arrival to Kythira, a less known
island gem now fast becoming a favourite among visitors to Greece.
Evening at leisure to visit the picturesque main town of Chora and
experience the subdued charms of this peaceful island. Overnight in
Kithyra.
Day
6 - Wednesday
MONEMVASSIA
- NAFPLION
Early
morning sailing to Monemvassia. Discover a remarkable medieval
fortified town, with time at leisure to explore the uniquely
preserved Byzantine and Venetian architecture and experience the
beauty of the natural setting. Depart for Nafplion in the early
afternoon, with a swim stop on the way. Evening arrival at Nafplion.
The old quarter is charming, with narrow streets and characteristic
period architecture. Also, impressive medieval fortifications can be
seen in the port and crowning the hills above. Overnight in Nafplion.
Day
7 – Thursday
NAFPLION
– HYDRA or SPETSES
Optional
tour to Mycenae, the powerful walled palace of Agamemnon, the Homeric
Achaean king. Early afternoon departure for the islands of Hydra or
Spetses. Time at leisure to explore this picturesque port town.
Overnight in port.
Day
8 – Friday
MARINA
ZEA, PIRAEUS
Departure
in the early hours for Marina Zea, Piraeus. Arrival and
disembarkation after breakfast.
Sailing boat
Charter
a sailing boat or catamaran, with or without a skipper, for 3/7/14
days, in all Greece.
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