Is it possible to also include all the optional activities in the quote and transfer from/to the athens airport both in the beginning and at the end of the trip.

You can purchase all of the optional experiences. However, please note that some of them may be scheduled at the same time as in day 4 and 7, so it won't be possible to join every single one. The optional experience will be purchase directly through the travel director during the tour. Additionally, Costsaver does not provide airport transfers. Guests are responsible for making their own way to and from Athens airport at their own expense.

What time of day the ship arrives at each destination

The approximate arrival cruise time will be at Santorini 7:00, Mykonos 20:00, Kusadasi 10:00, and Piraeus 6:00

I'd like to see a photo of the boat, the accommodation on that boat and know the length of Time between ports, in ports and are the sailings done overnight?

The approximate time between ports is 5 hours, sailings are done in the afternoon and overnight. Cabin Options: Superior (Celestyal's XA) No Triples, Premier (Celestyal's XB).

I am looking at Greece tours. I particularly liked the Trafalgar Best of Greece (With 3 Days Cruise, 12 Days) but it was too expensive. You sent me a good suggestion with Costsaver's Highlights of Greece with 3 Day Cruise Moderate C which has a great price, but 8 days is not enough. Do you have another extended version, 10-12 days, with a similar itinerary but less expensive than the Trafalgar trip?

All of our Greece trips can be found in this link. These tours are over 12 days. What I would recommend is using the filters to adjust the budget for the tours so that you can narrow down tours within your budget. I have found this tour that you may be interested in: Classical Greece with Iconic Aegean 3-Night Cruise.

On last (8th) day what time does the cruise arrive back in Athens? We have an international flight to catch. Does the tour include transfer to / from the airport? Does the tour cost include the entrance fees to all the listed sites?

I want to know whether we will be back in our Athen hotel room on the night of April 21st after the cruise. The itinerary does not this clear.

how long would we be on the boat? is this something where we would go to sleep in the evening, and wake up at the next destination? also, we were really interested in swimming in these beautiful waters. is there any opportunity to do this as well?

You will be in a cruise for 3 nights. Apologies though as we don't have any swimming activities included on the itinerary but you may coordinate with the Travel Director if you have free time to do one and they might be able to suggest activities for you.

Highlights of Greece with Cruise (Start Athens, End Athens, With 3 Days Cruise, Moderate C Cabin)

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Athens
Athens
Accommodation
Hotel (Novotel)
Optional Activities
- Self-guided exploration of Athens
- Walking tour of historical sites and archaeological treasures
Day 2
Athens to Delphi
Athens to Delphi
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Nafsika Palace)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of the Acropolis with Local Guide
- Visit the Parthenon
- Visit the Panathenaic Stadium
- Visit the Temple of Zeus
- Visit Hadrian's Arch
- Visit the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Optional Activities
- Visit a turtle sanctuary (MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Choice Experience)
Landmarks
Acropolis
Parthenon
Panathenaic Stadium
Temple of Zeus
Hadrian's Arch
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Temple of Apollo
Day 3
Delphi to Kalambaka
Delphi to Kalambaka
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Aeton Melathron)
Included Activities
- Walk the Sacred Way to the Temple of Apollo
- Guided tour of Delphi with Local Guide
- Visit to Thermopylae site
Landmarks
Temple of Apollo
Delphi
Thermopylae
Day 4
Kalambaka to Athens
Kalambaka to Athens
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Zafolia, Dorian Inn, President), Hotel (Novotel)
Included Activities
- Guided visit to the Meteora monasteries
Optional Activities
- Traditional taverna evening with dancing and drinks
Landmarks
Meteora
Day 5
Athens to Mykonos (Aegean Cruise)
Athens to Mykonos (Aegean Cruise)
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (MV Miray Gemini), Hotel (MV Celestyal Discovery)
Included Activities
- Aegean cruise
- Time on Mykonos
Optional Activities
- Explore the narrow streets of Chora
- Spend the evening exploring the lively island
Landmarks
Mykonos
Chora
Day 6
Kusadasi and Patmos (Aegean Cruise)
Kusadasi and Patmos (Aegean Cruise)
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (MV Celestyal Discovery)
Included Activities
- Shore Experience to ancient Ephesus
Optional Activities
- Visit the Cave of the Apocalypse
- Visit St. John's Monastery
Landmarks
Ephesus
Patmos
Cave of the Apocalypse
St. John's Monastery
Day 7
Crete and Santorini (Aegean Cruise)
Crete and Santorini (Aegean Cruise)
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (MV Celestyal Discovery)
Optional Activities
- Explore Crete's ancient Minoan culture at the Palace of Knossos
- Drive into Cretan countryside to experience local lifestyle
- Shore Experience to Oia with views over the caldera
Landmarks
Palace of Knossos
Crete
Santorini
Oia
Day 8
Athens
Athens

Landmarks
Acropolis
Parthenon
Panathenaic Stadium
Temple of Zeus
Hadrian's Arch
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Temple of Apollo

Landmarks
Temple of Apollo
Delphi
Thermopylae

Landmarks
Meteora

Landmarks
Mykonos
Chora

Landmarks
Ephesus
Patmos
Cave of the Apocalypse
St. John's Monastery

Landmarks
Palace of Knossos
Crete
Santorini
Oia

Accommodation
Guide
Meals
Additional Services
Transport

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Flights
Insurance
Optional
Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

Novotel
Hotel
Days 1, 4
Nafsika Palace
Hotel
day 2
Aeton Melathron
Hotel
day 3
Zafolia, Dorian Inn, President
Hotel
day 4
MV Miray Gemini
Hotel
day 5
MV Celestyal Discovery
Hotel
Days 5, 6, 7

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Bob
Asked on March 17th, 2026
Is it possible to also include all the optional activities in the quote and transfer from/to the athens airport both in the beginning and at the end of the trip.
Flights / Transfers
Tour Details
- CostsaverOperator•Written March 2026
  You can purchase all of the optional experiences. However, please note that some of them may be scheduled at the same time as in day 4 and 7, so it won't be possible to join every single one. The optional experience will be purchase directly through the travel director during the tour.
  
  Additionally, Costsaver does not provide airport transfers. Guests are responsible for making their own way to and from Athens airport at their own expense.
S
Steve
Asked on January 30th, 2025
What time of day the ship arrives at each destination
Tour Details
- CostsaverOperator•Written January 2025
  The approximate arrival cruise time will be at Santorini 7:00, Mykonos 20:00, Kusadasi 10:00, and Piraeus 6:00
J
Juan
Asked on March 20th, 2024
I'd like to see a photo of the boat, the accommodation on that boat and know the length of Time between ports, in ports and are the sailings done overnight?
Accommodation
Tour Details
- CostsaverOperator•Written March 2024
  The approximate time between ports is 5 hours, sailings are done in the afternoon and overnight. Cabin Options: Superior (Celestyal's XA) No Triples, Premier (Celestyal's XB).
- J
  Juan
  Traveler•Written March 2024
  So the tour costs quoted are for both the land and sea tour all in. What other excursions, admissions, entrance, participation, meals transportation fees, etc., should we anticipate.
- CostsaverOperator•Written March 2024
  Optional excursions are available on each day of the tour. Transfers are not provided by Costsaver. We recommend booking private transfers or shared shuttles directly through our trusted partner, Suntransfers, prior to departure.
B
Barry
Asked on February 29th, 2024
I am looking at Greece tours. I particularly liked the Trafalgar Best of Greece (With 3 Days Cruise, 12 Days) but it was too expensive. You sent me a good suggestion with Costsaver's Highlights of Greece with 3 Day Cruise Moderate C which has a great price, but 8 days is not enough. Do you have another extended version, 10-12 days, with a similar itinerary but less expensive than the Trafalgar trip?
Price / Availability
Tour Details
- CostsaverOperator•Written March 2024
  All of our Greece trips can be found in this link. These tours are over 12 days. What I would recommend is using the filters to adjust the budget for the tours so that you can narrow down tours within your budget. I have found this tour that you may be interested in: Classical Greece with Iconic Aegean 3-Night Cruise.
S
Samantha
Asked on January 19th, 2024
On last (8th) day what time does the cruise arrive back in Athens? We have an international flight to catch. Does the tour include transfer to / from the airport? Does the tour cost include the entrance fees to all the listed sites?
Flights / Transfers
Tour Details
- S
  Samantha
  Traveler•Written January 2024
  I want to know whether we will be back in our Athen hotel room on the night of April 21st after the cruise. The itinerary does not this clear.
- S
  Samantha
  Traveler•Written January 2024
  Is the Acropois Museum included in this tour?
- S
  Samantha
  Traveler•Written January 2024
  How much will it cost to add transfers from and to Athens airport upon arrival and departure?
- S
  Samantha
  Traveler•Written January 2024
  On the last day when you say tour ends at Celestyal Discovery on April 22nd, what time do we disembark? How far is the Athens airport? Can we make a early flight back to the US that day?
- CostsaverOperator•Written January 2024
  The cruise will be back and arrive at Athens at approximately 6:00am. Disembarkation will approximately start at 7:30 a.m. We advised our guest not to book flights prior to 12:00 noon. From the port to the Athens Airport, it approximately takes 30–50 minutes via taxi.
A
Alyssa
Asked on January 7th, 2024
how long would we be on the boat? is this something where we would go to sleep in the evening, and wake up at the next destination? also, we were really interested in swimming in these beautiful waters. is there any opportunity to do this as well?
Tour Details
Transport
- CostsaverOperator•Written January 2024
  You will be in a cruise for 3 nights. Apologies though as we don't have any swimming activities included on the itinerary but you may coordinate with the Travel Director if you have free time to do one and they might be able to suggest activities for you.
- A
  Alyssa
  Traveler•Written January 2024
  what time do we need to be in athens by the evening? is there a set time for arrival to meet our group? i am trying to figoure out flight information.
- CostsaverOperator•Written January 2024
  On the first day of the trip, the welcome meeting will start approximately at 7:00 p.m. at the Athens Zafolia Hotel.

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