Greece has a staggering 6000 islands. Of the 227 that are inhabited, each has its own unique landscape, history and culture. It is this sheer diversity that keeps travellers returning to Greece year after year. Celestyal Cruises are the experts in the Aegean and offer a wide range of carefully-curated cruise itineraries. Read on to find the Celestyal Greek island cruise that is perfectly suited to your interests and travel style.
The Cruise: Celestyal’s 8-Day Idyllic Aegean Cruise
This cruise is perfect for Greek island first-timers. Its comprehensive itinerary takes you to Greece’s most iconic islands as well as the more up-and-coming destinations. See why Santorini, Mykonos and Crete are eternally popular, then really get under their skin on one of Celestyal’s Authentic Excursions that gets you off the tourist trail. Head to dreamy Milos, with its moonscape beaches, excellent food and charming fishing villages. For years Milos flew under the radar, but in recent years its popularity has surged, and for good reason.
The Cruise: Celestyal’s 8-Day Eclectic Aegean Cruise
Combine your cruise through the Greek islands with thorough exploration of Turkey. Spend time in Istanbul, one of the most beguiling, colourful and historic cities in the world – a real feast for the senses. Travel to the coastal resort of Kuşadasi and join an excursion to the magnificent ruins of Ephesus, home to the UNESCO-protected Temple of Artemis, one of the wonders of the ancient world. Get off the beaten track in Rhodes, the largest island of Greece’s Dodecanese archipelago that fringes Turkey. Unlike Greece’s rocky, desert-like Cycladic islands, Rhodes has a lush, verdant and mountainous interior with forests and waterfalls to explore.
The Cruise: Celestyal’s 8-Day Three Continents Cruise
Experience an immense range of diversity as you set foot in Europe, Asia and Africa in the space of a week. In Europe, you’ll explore both Greece and Cyprus. Explore historic Athens, Crete’s stunning beaches and remains of the Minoan Empire. Rhodes is a must-see for history lovers, with its ancient acropolis of Lindos that overlooks the ocean, and fascinating medieval architecture. Home to the Knights of St John (before they left for Malta), it has one of the largest and best preserved medieval Old Towns in all of Europe. Cyprus stuns with excellently preserved archaeological sites such as Kourion, and arguably Europe’s best beaches. Land in Africa as you arrive in Egypt’s Alexandria. Hop on an excursion to Cairo and Giza to tick those pyramids off your bucket list. Last but not least, you’re headed to Turkey in Asia to marvel at the ancient city of Ephesus.
The Cruise: Celestyal’s 3-Night Iconic Aegean Cruise
Ideal for those with a short window in which to travel, you’ll see the most iconic Greek islands, including Mykonos, Santorini and Crete. You’ll also visit Patmos, a quiet and charming island that is only accessible by boat. Patmos is considered the Jerusalem of Greece and is steeped in fascinating mythology. Here the pace is slow and the culture traditional. Voyage across to Turkey to visit Kuşadasi, where you can opt to visit the ancient ruins of Ephesus. Celestyal also operate a 4-Night Iconic Aegean Cruise that includes Rhodes – an island that is becoming increasingly popular with travellers.
Our full range of Celestyal Cruises can be viewed here.
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