Idyllic Aegean 2023

7 nights sailing from Athens (Piraeus) on cruise ship Celestyal Crystal

Itinerary: Sailing from Athens (Piraeus), visiting Thessaloniki (Greece), Kusadasi (Turkey), Heraklion (Crete), Santorini, Santorini, Mykonos, Mykonos, Milos (Greece), ending in Athens (Piraeus).
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Cruise Idyllic Aegean 2023

7 nights sailing from Athens (Piraeus) on cruise ship Celestyal Crystal

Cruise Itinerary

Full Itinerary
Day 1 Athens (Piraeus) Embarkation | Departure: 17:00H
Day 2 Thessaloniki (Greece) Arrival time: 10:00H | Departure: 19:00H 9 hours in destination
Day 3 Kusadasi (Turkey) Arrival time: 13:00H | Departure: 19:00H 6 hours in destination
Day 4 Heraklion (Crete) Arrival time: 08:00H | Departure: 19:00H 11 hours in destination
Day 5 Santorini Arrival time: 07:00H
Day 6 Santorini Departure: 00:30H
Day 6 Mykonos Arrival time: 08:00H
Day 7 Mykonos Departure: 02:00H
Day 7 Milos (Greece) Arrival time: 09:00H | Departure: 19:00H 10 hours in destination
Day 8 Athens (Piraeus) Arrival time: 07:00H
Idyllic Aegean 2023 Cruise itinerary  - Celestyal Cruises

Idyllic Aegean 2023

7 nights Cruise on Celestyal Crystal. Sailing from Athens (Piraeus), visiting Thessaloniki (Greece), Kusadasi (Turkey), Heraklion (Crete), Santorini, Santorini, Mykonos, Mykonos, Milos (Greece), ending in Athens (Piraeus).

Idyllic Aegean 2023 Cruise itinerary  - Celestyal Cruises
Idyllic Aegean 2023 Cruise itinerary  - Celestyal Cruises

Athens (Piraeus)

Athens, the capital city of Greece is an active cosmopolitan mix of different cultures and people, passionate about their art and history. The climate is one of the best in Europe, with mild winters and very hot summers, ideal for tourism. It is located just a few miles from the port of Piraeus, the central commercial port of the capital, and the shores of southern Attica. The main attractions of Athens are The Ancient Agora, Anafiotika, The Acropolis, Mount Lycabettus, Thiseion Cinema, Gazi, Monastiraki Flea Market, Pireaus seaside, Pireaus open air market, Kastella Hill, Veakio open air theatre and Piraeus Archaeological.

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Thessaloniki (Greece)

Thessaloniki is the second largest city in Greece and the capital of the region of Central Macedonia, as well as the capital of the Decentralised Administration of Macedonia and Thrace. The city is renowned for its festivals, events, and vibrant cultural life in general, it is also considered to be Greece´s cultural capital. Events such as the Thessaloniki International Trade Fair and the Thessaloniki International Film Festival are held annually, while the city also hosts the largest bi-annual meeting of the Greek diaspora. Thessaloniki is home to numerous notable Byzantine monuments, including the Paleochristian and Byzantine monuments of Thessaloniki, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as well as several Roman, Ottoman and Sephardic Jewish structures. The city´s main university, Aristotle University, is the largest in Greece and the Balkans. The earliest known letter by Paul the Apostle was written to the early Christian church in Thessaloniki and is identified as First Thessalonians; it is among the books in the New Testament whose authorship by Paul is generally regarded by scholars as being undisputed. A later letter to the same church follows in the Christian Bible as Second Thessalonians. In addition to its historic roots, Thessaloniki is also a very popular tourist destination in Greece. In 2010, Lonely Planet ranked Thessaloniki as the world´s fifth-best party city worldwide, comparable to other cities such as Dubai and Montreal. For 2013, National Geographic Magazine included Thessaloniki in its top tourist destinations worldwide. If that’s not enough to tempt you, it was the second largest and wealthiest city of the Byzantine Empire.

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Kusadasi (Turkey)

With a mix of modern beach resorts alongside traditional bazaars, Kusadasi is a popular tourist destination on the Aegean coast in the Aydin Province of Turkey. Aside from its golden sandy beaches and warm clear waters, Kusadasi boasts a variety of attractions most famous of which is Ephesus, the Mediterranean’s best-preserved classical city. Marble pillars of the Library of Celsus support intricate friezes and sculptures, while the enormous theatre delivers superb views over the city. Visitors can also discover Kusadasi on horseback, swim with the horses at Pamucak Beach or take time to visit array of stalls and shops that comprise the local bazaar.

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Heraklion (Crete)

Heraklion, or Heraclion is the largest city and capital of the island of Crete, Greece. It is one of the largest cities in Greece. The ruins of Knossos, which were excavated and restored by Arthur Evans, are nearby. Top places to visit include the Minoan Palaces of Knossos and Phaistos and the Venetian structures in Heraklion Town, like the Koules Fortress and the Morosini Lions Fountain. Heraklion is a beautiful island and is loved by cruise passengers. There are pristine beaches to enjoy, including Matala, Agia Pelagia, and Malia. Delicious local cuisines also await, and you can’t visit Greece without trying some delicacies such as Dakos, Dolma and Kalitsounia. In short, Heraklion is an island that offers it all and we’re sure one visit won’t be enough.

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Santorini

Santorini is an island in the southern Aegean Sea, about 200 km (120 mi) southeast from Greece´s mainland The island remains the home of a small, but flourishing, wine industry, based on the indigenous grape variety, Assyrtiko, with auxiliary cultivations of two other Aegean varietals, Athiri and Aidani. Wine Industry The vines are extremely old and resistant to phylloxera (attributed by local winemakers to the well-drained volcanic soil and its chemistry), so the vines needed no replacement during the great phylloxera epidemic of the late 19th century. In their adaptation to their habitat, such vines are planted far apart, as their principal source of moisture is dew, and they often are trained in the shape of low-spiralling baskets, with the grapes hanging inside to protect them from the winds. Architecture The traditional architecture of Santorini is similar to that of the other Cyclades, with low-lying cubical houses, made of local stone and whitewashed or limewashed with various volcanic ashes used as colours. The unique characteristic is the common utilisation of the hypóskapha: extensions of houses dug sideways or downwards into the surrounding pumice

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Santorini

Santorini is an island in the southern Aegean Sea, about 200 km (120 mi) southeast from Greece´s mainland The island remains the home of a small, but flourishing, wine industry, based on the indigenous grape variety, Assyrtiko, with auxiliary cultivations of two other Aegean varietals, Athiri and Aidani. Wine Industry The vines are extremely old and resistant to phylloxera (attributed by local winemakers to the well-drained volcanic soil and its chemistry), so the vines needed no replacement during the great phylloxera epidemic of the late 19th century. In their adaptation to their habitat, such vines are planted far apart, as their principal source of moisture is dew, and they often are trained in the shape of low-spiralling baskets, with the grapes hanging inside to protect them from the winds. Architecture The traditional architecture of Santorini is similar to that of the other Cyclades, with low-lying cubical houses, made of local stone and whitewashed or limewashed with various volcanic ashes used as colours. The unique characteristic is the common utilisation of the hypóskapha: extensions of houses dug sideways or downwards into the surrounding pumice

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Mykonos

Probably the most famous of the Greek Islands, Queen of the Cyclades, and the most cosmopolitan. Mykonos, owes its fame to the beauty of its capital, its white houses narrow passages, and their numerous high quality beaches. Tourism is a major industry, and Mykonos is particularly renowned for its cosmopolitan nightlife; many international celebrities visit the island every summer and and its proximity to the island of Delos, rich in archaeological treasures.

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Mykonos

Probably the most famous of the Greek Islands, Queen of the Cyclades, and the most cosmopolitan. Mykonos, owes its fame to the beauty of its capital, its white houses narrow passages, and their numerous high quality beaches. Tourism is a major industry, and Mykonos is particularly renowned for its cosmopolitan nightlife; many international celebrities visit the island every summer and and its proximity to the island of Delos, rich in archaeological treasures.

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Milos (Greece)

Milos is a small Greek volcanic island in the Aegean Sea, belonging to the archipelago Cyclades. Although the island is less visited by tourists than the other islands in the group, Milos has some attractive point to see. Due to its geological peculiarities, Milos has beaches that are different in styles, from the small cala of Tsigrado to the beach of white rock, with no trace of the sand of Sarakiniko, passing by extensive sandy beaches like Firiplaka. Also, the western part of the island is not accessible by foot, but we can find, in Adamas, multiple cruises of one day or half day durations, showing the west coast of the island and allowing tourists dive into different coves. In the capital of the island, you can visit the archaeological museum, where you will see numerous pieces found on the island. You can also see a replica of the Venus, found in the 19th century. Near Milos you can also visit an amphitheatre and the Trypiti catacombs.

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Athens (Piraeus)

Athens, the capital city of Greece is an active cosmopolitan mix of different cultures and people, passionate about their art and history. The climate is one of the best in Europe, with mild winters and very hot summers, ideal for tourism. It is located just a few miles from the port of Piraeus, the central commercial port of the capital, and the shores of southern Attica. The main attractions of Athens are The Ancient Agora, Anafiotika, The Acropolis, Mount Lycabettus, Thiseion Cinema, Gazi, Monastiraki Flea Market, Pireaus seaside, Pireaus open air market, Kastella Hill, Veakio open air theatre and Piraeus Archaeological.

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The ship: Celestyal Crystal

Celestyal

From stateroom services and shopping, to photography and wi-fi we’ll help you to find exactly what you’re looking for – all with a touch of authentic hospitality.  

As soon as you step aboard Celestyal Crystal, you’ll realize your getaway couldn’t possibly feel more comfortable or more like home. Enjoy comfortable staterooms and suites, elegant restaurants, bars and lounges, spa and fitness rooms, as well as promenade decks, where you can revel in the splendor of a starlit ocean sky

Year renovated 2017
Beam 25.6 m.
Length 162 m.
Tonnage 25611 tn.
Occupancy 1200
Crew 406
Ratio passenger / crew Standard 3:1
Ratio tonnage/passengers Standard 21:1
Number of decks 9
Number of staterooms 476
Number of interior staterooms 163
Number of staterooms with balcony 53
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The daily program, printed in more than eight languages provides detailed information on all activities and events on board during the day, as well as departure and arrival times at the destinations, excursion schedules, meal times, any events or tributes and the opening and closing hours of all the stores, the gym, the spa, the hairdressing salon, the disco and the casino.

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Dining in speciality restaurants onboard   

Bets at the casino, internet and telephone use, laundry service, rent of safety deposit boxes, medical expenses, professional photographs taken by staff on board, shore excursions that are not included in the packages as stated on your booking, spa products and treatments and room service

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