Idyllic Adriatic Adventure With Cruise

Our Idyllic Adriatic itinerary is an ideal ten-day itinerary for those craving history, culture and beauty.

We invite you to soak up the serene atmosphere of spell binding destinations across the islands and beyond. Uncover secrets behind the turquoise coastline that have been cherished for centuries.

Delve into enchanting destinations, uncovering the secrets of the turquoise coastline. From the mountainous beauty of Kotor and the eclectic appeal of Split, to the legendary ruins of Athens, every port is a doorway to another world.

Unearth the legends of ancient Olympia, see for yourself Kefalonia’s mesmerizing cave and taste the treasures grown in Montenegro’s verdant lands. As you scale ancient city walls, stroll along charming fishing harbors and climb volcanic peaks, you’ll get a unique glimpse into the wonders of the natural world and lives from long ago.

Ideal for the seeker of beauty, knowledge and unforgettable experiences. Our Idyllic Adriatic trip starts in Athens and concludes in Athens

Please consult us before your booking for the availability.

Tour Details

Departure & Return Location

Athens to Athens

Pick-up and Drop off Time

Flexible

Price Includes

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Accommodation

2 night accommodation in 3-star city center hotel in Athens
7 nights IA or IB class internal cabin.(Possibility to upgrade to External cabins during your booking)

Guide

English or Spanish speaking guide during Acropolis Tours.
All optional shore excursions will be sold from Celestyal Cruise web site.
Entry tickets to Acropolis Athens on Day 2

Meals

Meals: 9 Breakfasts, 7 Lunches, 7 dinners
With so many exciting dishes to choose from the menu, we feel the best option is to let you try them all.
Drinks: Always included with cruise meals (Complimentary during food service hours only)

Dining Room & Buffet*

• Complimentary house wine (red, white, and rosé) by the glass – lunch and dinner

• House beer by the glass – lunch and dinner

• Sodas by the glass: 7UP, Coke, Diet Coke, lemonade, orangeade, soda, tonic, ginger ale

• Juices by the glass: orange, grapefruit, tomato and apple

• Filtered coffee

• Tea and iced tea

• Mineral water by the glass

*These services do not apply in the Specialty Restaurant where only salable items are available.

Transport

All transfers and transport mentioned in the program is included.

Price Excludes

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Stay over taxes to be paid in Athens directly to the hotel (2.5Euros per person)
Mandatory port taxes and cruise gratuities 265USD per person to be paid during check out
Meals and drinks other than mentioned
Item which are not mentioned in the inclusions
International flights, visa expenses, passport fees, etc.
Personal expenses.
Optional Shore excursions during cruise

Important Notes for Cruise

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Cruise itineraries are subject to change or to be cancelled by the shipping company with or without prior notice. The shipping company reserves the right to substitute the cruise vessel with a similar one & also to amend the departure/arrival port at any time with or without prior notice. Please make sure your identification cards, passports and multiple entry Schengen visas are valid and up to date.

Cabins available at the Celestyal Cruise: (Your initial cabin will be either IA or IB)

Interiors: IA, IB, IC
Exteriors: XA, XB, XC
Suites: Junior Suite (SJ), (very limited and reserved at least 6 months ago)

All staterooms are equipped with: shower, WC, air conditioning, radio, TV, hair dryer, safety deposit box, All Suites have refrigerated mini bar.

Itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Athens, Greece

Welcome to Athens, the land of myths and legends, gods and goddesses, philosophers and politicians. Athens is your springboard to an exciting cruise adventure to three continents – Europe, Africa and Asia. In anticipation of your epic journey, spend the day exploring the sights on your own before joining your fellow travelers We will meet and greet you at Athens Int’l Airport and transfer to your hotel.

Overnight: Athens Meals: Not Available

Day 2Athens

After breakfast we meet you at your hotel or close by, in order to start the morning Half Day Athens Sightseeing Tour. Overnight: Athens Meals: Breakfast

Detail:

This tour gives you an opportunity to observe the striking contrasts that make Athens such a fascinating city. Our expert guides will take you to see the Panathenaic Stadium, home to the first Olympic Games of the modern era, where we will make a short stop. As we continue our trip, we will pass by the Prime Minister’s residence (ex Royal Palace), guarded by the Evzones in their colorful uniform, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, Hadrian’s Arch, the Parliament and memorial to the Unknown Soldier, the Academy of Athens, the University, the National Library and the Constitution Square (Syntagma). One cannot take a tour of Athens without visiting the Acropolis, one of the world’s most prominent sites and a symbol for democracy in the Western world!

It is there that you will explore architectural masterpieces of the Golden Age of Pericles. From the Propylaea, to the Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechtheion and of course the Parthenon, a place where ‘there is harmony between material and spirit’, a the monument that ‘restores order in the mind’, as ancient Greeks used to say. Your last stop will be the modern Acropolis Museum, with nearly 4,000 exhibits of Hellenism housed inside.

Departure approximately at 08:45 – Return approximately at 13:30

Day 3Athens - Kefalonia (Cephalonia)

After having your delicious breakfast transfer to Piraeus port for embarkation to the cruise ship. Your Idyllic Adriatic adventure begins at 01:00pm.