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Yassas Athens! Arrive at Athens International Airport and finish your visa formalities. A local guide will welcome you and your fellow travellers. Shortly after arrival, you will proceed to check into the hotel to rest and refresh yourselves after a long flight. Enjoy a free evening to explore the city on your own. Overnight in Athens.

Athens Aerial

Athens Panorama Day

Athens Panorama Night

Breakfast Included

Good Morning! Breakfast will be served at the hotel. Today you can enjoy your day at leisure or join the local guide for a full-day optional tour of Delphi. Delphi will immediately capture your heart, sitting on top of the slopes of Mount Parnassus. Ancient Greeks believed Delphi to be the Navel of the Earth, a spiritual focal point where many Holy Sanctuaries and the Glorious Oracle exist. Many great leaders far and wide through time had come to Delphi to consult the Oracle, to know the will of Apollo before making any important state decisions. Apart from this, Delphi is truly gifted with archaeological discoveries. After a sufficient exploration, the group will be driving back to the Athens hotel. Overnight in Athens.

The Ancient Theater of Delphi

Temple of Apollo

Mount Parnassus

Breakfast Included

Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel and get ready to to visit some of the most important sights in Athens like the Acropolis Archaeological Site which will cover The Parthenon, the Temple of Athena Nike and many other iconic sites (all from outside). Join the panoramic drive to pass by The Temple of Zeus and Hadrian’s Arch, an Opportunity for a photo stop at the very first Olympic Stadium of the Modern Era before going to Panepistimiou Street and Syntagma Square (All monuments from outside). After the city tour, get picked up by a local guide and taken to the city center for some souvenir shopping and free time. Later, get transferred to the hotel for an overnight stay. Overnight in Athens

Parthenon & Acropolis

The Temple of Zeus

Syntagma Square

Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included

Breakfast at the hotel before check out. Head out to Lavrion Port for embarkation on your exciting four-day cruise on the majestic Celestial Olympia. Get on board and set sail for Mykonos. Mykonos is one of the most popular Greek Islands. Known for its pristine beaches where there’s always a party, complemented by great food and fun cultural celebrations. Look for the famous windmills of Mykonos, one of its most recognized landmarks looking like Little Venice. Walk up the hill in Chora for the best sunsets or check out the Armenistis Lighthouse. Overnight on Cruise sailing towards Kusadasi.

Celestial Olympia

Windmills of Mykonos

Little Venice

Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included

Breakfast on board the cruise. Get ready to explore the first island of the day: Kusadasi, Turkey. Kusadasi, a port on the Ephesus has plenty of things to occupy you – like the Temple of Artemis, Agora, Odeon, The Library of Celsus, the marvel–paved streets of Curetes, the Baths of Scholastica, Trajan’s Fountain, the temple of Hadrian, and the House of Koressus. Return to your cruise, have lunch continue towards Patmos. -- In Patmos, enjoy leisure time to explore the Cave of Apocalypse, the famous Griko beach, and Hora’s monastery with its labyrinth of whitewashed passageways, arcaded courtyards, and narrow stairways, accented by fine medieval frescoes. Overnight sailing.

Temple of Artemis

Library of Celsus

Cave of Apocalypse

Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included

Breakfast on board the cruise. Today we will spend our day exploring Rhodes. Rhodes is famous for one of the greatest statues of antiquity, the Colossus of Rhodes, which no longer exists after its destruction in a natural disaster. On this historic island, you will see a 100-foot-tall statue of the Greek Sun-god Helios from 280 BC. The statue stands tall in celebration of Rhodes victory over Cyprus. Explore historic sites -like Lindos (55 km from Rhodes) to see the Acropolis of Lindos and the Doric Temple of Athena (from 300 BC). Stroll through the streets of Knights and visit the Captain’s Mansion and the Church of the Virgin Mary. Witness the magnificent Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights of Rhodes (from outside), which is an example of Gothic architecture in Greece. Alternatively, you may also choose to join the excursions provided by the cruise (on a chargeable basis). Return to the cruise have lunch and enjoy your evening at leisure. Overnight sailing on the cruise.

Colossus of Rhodes

Lindos Acropolis

Beach, Rhodes

Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included

Breakfast on board the cruise. Get ready to explore Crete and the wonders of the largest island in Greece. A popular location to visit, known for its fine-sand beaches and White Mountain – the birthplace of Zeus, according to Greek mythology. The capital of Crete, Heraklion, is home to the renowned Heraklion Archaeological Museum. Head to the beach and enjoy a swim in its crystal clear blue waters. You can also take a short hike or visit the famous Samaria Gorge. --Board back the Cruise -- Set sail for your next destination-- Santorini. Enjoy some free time in Santorini exploring the beautiful Oia Village-- the most popular village in Santorini for the majestic views of the Caldera and the Aegean Sea. Take a walk at the Oia Village and bask in the most iconic view of the blue-roofed houses, you may even take some time to visit the castle if you please. This scenic village offers truly a mesmerizing time. Even just a walk here will be super enjoyable as there are many sights to see. Board back the ship to make your way back to Athens. Overnight on Cruise.

Heraklion - Crete

Samaria Gorge

Oia Village - Santorini

Breakfast Included

Good Morning! You will be served breakfast onboard the ship on the morning of your final disembarkation. Group members will be picked up by a local guide and taken to the airport for their flight back to UAE.