Itinerary
- Day 1
Athens
You'll arrive in Athens and head to your hotel where you'll meet your Tour Director at the reception at 19:00. This welcome meeting gives you a chance to meet other travelers and hear about what's coming up tomorrow. After that, the evening is yours to settle in and relax however you'd like.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Golden Age of Athens)
- Day 2
Athens to Cruise
Start with a full buffet breakfast at the hotel, then you'll board the Celestyal Discovery cruise ship for your 4-night Iconic Aegean tour. Get settled into your exterior cabin and later join your Tour Director for a private welcome dinner. You'll be sailing through crystal-clear Mediterranean waters headed to Greek islands known for ancient history and authentic food.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Full buffet breakfast at hotel), Dinner (Private welcome dinner)
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Celestyal Discovery)
Included Activities
- Board Celestyal Discovery Cruise
- Ship orientation with Tour Director
- Private welcome dinner
- Day 3
Aegean Sea Cruise
After a full buffet breakfast on board, the day is yours to spend as you like. Walk around the ship's facilities, take in the Mediterranean views, or book optional shore excursions through Celestyal Cruises with help from your Tour Director. There's plenty to do or just as much time to relax by the water.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Full buffet breakfast on board), Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Celestyal Discovery)
Included Activities
- Full buffet breakfast on board
Optional Activities
- Shore excursions offered by Celestyal Cruises (available at extra cost)
- Day 4
Aegean Sea Cruise
Another day at leisure on the cruise ship. You'll have breakfast included and access to all the ship's amenities while enjoying the Mediterranean scenery. Optional shore excursions are still available if you want to go ashore, and your Tour Director can assist you with booking them.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Full buffet breakfast on board), Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Celestyal Discovery)
Included Activities
- Full buffet breakfast on board
Optional Activities
- Shore excursions offered by Celestyal Cruises (available at extra cost)
- Day 5
Aegean Sea Cruise
This is your final full day on the cruise. Breakfast is included and you can continue exploring the ship or enjoying the views. Optional shore excursions remain available through Celestyal Cruises, so check with your Tour Director if there's anything else you'd like to do.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Full buffet breakfast on board), Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Celestyal Discovery)
Included Activities
- Full buffet breakfast on board
Optional Activities
- Shore excursions offered by Celestyal Cruises (available at extra cost)
- Day 6
Cruise to Athens
You'll disembark at Lavrio Port at 06:00 and meet your Greek local guide for an Athens city tour. You'll drive past the Panatenaico Stadium from the 1896 Olympics, visit the Temple of Zeus, and see the Parliament building, Currency Museum, Catholic Cathedral, and neoclassic buildings near the Academia and University. Later, head to the Acropolis Archaeological Area to see the Propylaea, Temple of Athena Nike, Erechtheion, and Parthenon. Check into your hotel and the rest of the day is free.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Full buffet breakfast on board ship)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Golden Age of Athens)
Included Activities
- Full buffet breakfast on board
- Disembarkation at Lavrio Port
- Guided Athens city tour
- Visit Panatenaico Stadium
- Visit Zeus Temple
- Visit Parliament building area
- Visit Currency Museum
- Visit Catholic Cathedral
- Visit Academia neoclassic buildings
- Visit University
- Visit National Library
- Visit Hadrian's Arc
- Guided visit Acropolis Archaeological Area
- Visit Propylaea
- Visit Temple of Athena Nike
- Visit Erechtheion Temple
- Visit Parthenon
Landmarks Panatenaico Stadium Temple of Zeus Hadrian's Arc Acropolis Archaeological Area Parthenon Temple of Athena Nike Erechtheion Temple Propylaea - Day 7
Athens
Breakfast at the hotel and then Athens is yours to explore on your own. If you're interested, there's a full day excursion option to Delphi with lunch included (though lunch itself costs extra). Later in the evening, join everyone for a Farewell dinner to wrap up your trip.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Full buffet breakfast at hotel), Dinner (Farewell dinner with fellow travelers)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Golden Age of Athens)
Included Activities
- Full buffet breakfast at hotel
- Farewell dinner
Optional Activities
- Full day Delphi excursion with lunch (not included - extra cost)
- Day 8
Athens to Airport
Grab breakfast at the hotel, then a private transfer will take you to the airport for your departure.
- Meals
- Breakfast
