Day 01. Arrival / Athens.
Arrival at the Athens airport, welcome assistance and transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight in Athens.
Day 02. City tour / on cruise.
A morning well spent to explore the city of Athens. A panoramic tour will take you to see the most important monuments and landmarks of the city including the Panathinaikon stadium, the Zappeion, the temple of Olympian Zeus, Hadrian's Arch, Syntagma square, the Parliament, the tomb of the unknown soldier, Schliemann's house, the Academy, the University, the National Library, and the old Parliament. You will then visit the Acropolis, including the Propylae, the temple of Athena Nike, the Parthenon, and the Erechtheion. You will then be transferred to the port of Piraeus to embark on “Celestyal Cruises” for your 7-night “3 Continents” cruise.
Day 03. On cruise
A whole day cruising. Great opportunity to enjoy the facilities of the cruise ship and participate on the various activities and shows on board.
Day 04. Cairo (Port Said) - Egypt / on cruise
This morning we will be reaching the African continent at Port Said in Egypt. Opportunity for a full-day tour to Cairo, to explore the Pyramids and the unique archaeological museum.
Day 05. Ashdod – Israel / on cruise
Arrival in the morning at the port of Ashdod. A whole day at the Holy Land may be well spend by choosing to visit Via Dolorosa, Gethsemane, temple Mount and the church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, and the church of the Nativity and Manger square in Bethlehem. Alternatively you may opt for an excursion to Jaffa and the cosmopolitan Tel Aviv. At night, we set sail to Cyprus
Day 06. Limassol – Cyprus / on cruise
Before mid-day you will be arriving at Limassol. You may join a variety of excursion to see Limassol, ancient city of Curium, Pafos the city of Unesco, or the wine village of Omodos. Late in the afternoon, we will set sail for Rhodes
Day 07. Rhodes - Greece / on cruise
Around mid-day you will be arriving at the island of the knights. You may explore the citadel of the Knights (Rhodes’ old town) on your own, or join an excursion on a “Medieval” tour, which will also take you to visit the magnificent Acropolis of Lindos.
Day 08. Kusadasi – Turkey / on cruise
Early morning arrival at Kusadasi in Turkey. Opportunity for optional excursion to “Ancient Ephesus through the Ages”. Make sure you explore the local bazar in Kusadasi and bargain for your souvenirs! Return on board for the overnight sail back to Athens.
Day 09. Piraeus / Athens.
Arrival at Piraeus port early in the morning. Breakfast on board. Disembarkation and transfer to your hotel in Athens.
Day 10. At leisure / Athens
A day to relax and to explore on your own the historical center of the city, Plaka and Monastiraki.
Day 11. Corinth canal, Epidaurus, Nafplion, Mycenae / Olympia
Today you begin your classical Greece tour, seeing Corinth canal, visiting Epidaurus, Mycenae and Nafplion, and concluding at Olympia for overnight.
Day 12. Olympia / Delphi
In the morning you will explore the ancient Olympia complex, home of the original Olympic games, and visit the local museum with the impressive statue of Hermes of Praxitelis. In the afternoon you journey to Delphi for overnight.
Day 13. Delphi / Athens
Explore the biggest pilgrimage center of antiquity, home of Pythia (the oracle), walk the Sacred way and visit the local museum with the famous bronze statue of the Charioteer. Travel back to Athens in the afternoon.
Day 14. Departure
Transfer to the airport for your return flight home.