GREEK ISLAND CRUISE INCLUDING ATHENS AND EPHESUS, TURKEY

May 6 - 16, 2026  
Trip # AD2601

The 20 RSOCers who went on the Danube River cruise had such a great time that we all want to do another group cruise. So, we have selected Greece with two days in Athens and seven days cruising five Greek islands (Rhodes, Crete, Santorini, Mykonos and Milos), and Kusadasi/Ephesus, Turkey. The cruise portion of the trip departs Athens on Saturday, May 9, and returns to Athens on Saturday, May 16.

Prior to the cruise, in Athens, we’ll plan our stay near the city’s lauded ancient sites to explore.

On the cruise, each of the five islands has its own distinct landscape and character, with captivating sights to admire and explore. With fascinating excursions to choose from at every port, this is an unforgettable journey enjoying the highlights of Greek island life.

INDIVIDUALS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR:

Booking their own cabin on Celestyal Cruise’s Idyllic Greece 7 Nights Cruise

            celestyal.com/us/our-cruises/idyllic-greece/7-nights

Booking their own airfare to/from Athens

Booking their hotel in Athens near historical sites

Booking any tours in Athens

This will be a team effort with everyone in our group suggesting and sharing airfares, hotels, tours, things to do at each destination, etc.

The Celestyal cruise price includes:

Seven  nights on the Celestyal Journey

All meals and soft drinks (alcoholic beverages are extra)

Complimentary Wi-Fi

Entertainment and activities the cruise ship

All port fees and gratuities

Approximate costs for the various portions of the trip are:

Airfare to/from Athens:                                      $800

Hotel in Athens for 2 nights near historic sites: $400

Tours in Athens:                                                 $146

Sharing cabs to/from Athens airport and port:   $60

Celestyal 7-day cruise: inside cabin (IA)    $1,339 pp

                                    outside cabin (XC) $1,909 pp

TOTAL ranging from $2,745-$3,315 per person

Coordinator: Susan Nicholas    919/605-0861

SusanNicholas2@gmail.com