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Island Sampler

4.5
(44 Reviews)
From $1,916 AUD
  • 10 Days
  • Cities Visited

    Athens, Thessaloniki, Kusadasi, Heraklion, Santorini, Mykonos, Milos

    Group Size:
    1 to 1200
    Age Range:
    0 to 99
    Languages: English, Italian, French
    Type: Cruising with Land, Package

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Tour at a Glance

Tour at a Glance

A wonderful introduction to Mediterranean Greece – visiting Athens, Crete, Santorini, Milos, Mykonos, and also travelling to Kusadasi in Turkey

  • Explore the city of Athens with monuments and the celebrated Acropolis
  • Sail to Kusadasi and discover Ancient Ephesus
  • Visit panoramic Agios Nikolaos on the island of Crete
  • Cruise to the alluring island of Santorini
  • Journey across to the islands of Milos and Mykonos to find amazing scenery
  • Start Point:
  • End Point:
  • Stops:
  • Map is an indication of destinations visited and may not depict the exact route taken.

Itinerary

Transfer from Athens Airport or port to your hotel.

Morning tour of Athens. Pass by the Prime Minister’s residence, Constitution Square, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, and the Parliament. Stop at the Panathenaic Stadium, site of the first modern Olympic Games. Visit the spectacular Acropolis with its Parthenon and then, visit the Acropolis Museum. Overnight in Athens.

Meals Included:
Breakfast

Morning at leisure. Transfer to Piraeus port to board your Celestyal Cruise vessel. Depart at 17:00pm and cruise the deep blue waters of the Aegean to Thessaloniki.

Meals Included:
Breakfast, Dinner

Arrive into Thessaloniki at 10:00am. Spend the day discovering Greece’s second largest city. Depart Thessaloniki at 19:00pm.

Meals Included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Arrive into Kusadasi at 13:00pm. Depart Kusadasi at 19:00pm.

Meals Included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Arrive into Heraklion at 08:00am. Depart Heraklion at 19:00pm.

Meals Included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Morning arrival into Santorini at 07:00am. Discover the magic of Santorini as the ship will stay overnight.

Meals Included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Depart Santorini at 00:30am and arrive into Mykonos at 08:00am. Discover the lively town as the ship will stay overnight.

Meals Included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Depart Mykonos at 02:00am and arrive into Milos at 09:00am. Spend the day discovering the beautiful Island of Milos before departing at 19:00pm.

Meals Included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Arrive into Piraeus, Athens at 07:00am. Disembark after breakfast. End of services.

Meals Included:
Breakfast

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What’s included?

2 nights accommodation Athens

7 nights Celestyal cruise

Multilingual licensed guide

Tours as per itinerary

Cruise includes a AU$110 credit to be used towards any shore excursion. Contact us for more information on shore excursions available on the cruise.

9 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches, 7 Dinners

Complimentary selected drinks including house wine, house beer, soft drinks, juices, tea, iced tea, filtered coffee, and mineral water (all by the glass and served with meals during food service hours only. Not included in specialty restaurants).

Transfer from Athens airport or port to hotel

Transfer from Athens hotel to port

Transportation by air conditioned vehicle during sightseeing tours

Available on Celestyal cruise only:

Upgrade to Celestyal Plus Experience Package for an additional AU$350 per person. (Available to select at time of booking.)

  • Premium drinks package
  • Additional AU$110 shore excursion discount (total AU$220)
  • 1 hour Wi-Fi per day
  • 25% discount on speciality dining
  • Upgrade to the premium plus drinks package from AU$25 per day

Shore Excursions:

Contact us for more information on shore excursions available on the cruise.

Entrance fees to sites listed in the itinerary

Port taxes, fees and port charges

Entertainment and daily activities on board

Gratuities included on Celestyal cruise only

Passport or visa fees

Gratuities where not mentioned

Drinks with meals where not mentioned

Any meals purchased in speciality restaurants

Passengers’ personal expenses

Any items of personal nature

Tours do not include any tourist taxes that apply. These will need to be paid locally.

Pricing & Availability

Filter Dates
2024
2025
Departing Ending

All rates are based on twin/double share. Please enquire for single and triple rates. Rates are based on AUD. Availability is conditional on final confirmation from the supplier and is subject to change.

Hotel List (or similar)

Athens Center Square
15 Aristogitonos Street 10552 Athens
Tel: +30 21 0322 2706
Rating
4.5
Athens Center Square
Hermes Hotel Athens
Apollonos, Syntagma 19, Athina 105 57, Greece
Tel: +30 21 0322 2706
Rating
4.5
Hermes Hotel Athens
Acropolian Spirit Boutique Hotel
Leof. Andrea Siggrou 7, Athina 117 43, Greece
Tel: +30 21 0921 2100
Rating
4
Acropolian Spirit Boutique Hotel

Ship Details

  • Launched: 2017
  • Length: 162 m
  • Breadth:  24 m
  • Speed: 19 km/h
  • Passengers: 1200
  • Cabins: 476
  • Voltage: 110-220 V
  • 9 Decks
  • 6 Lounges & bars
  • Multiple dining options
  • Sun-deck
  • Pool with retractable roof
  • Outdoor Jacuzzi
  • Beauty center
  • Library
  • Casino
  • Duty free
  • Fully equipped gym
  • Conference center
  • Sauna
  • Kids club
Interior Stateroom
  • Code: IA
  • Deck 3
  • Bedding: 2 lower beds and upper 3rd & 4th berth
  • Size(sqm): 11
  • En-suite with shower
  • Window: No
Interior Stateroom
  • Code: IB
  • Deck 4 & 5
  • Bedding: 2 lower beds and upper 3rd & 4th berth
  • Size(sqm): 12
  • En-suite with shower
  • Window: No
Interior Stateroom
  • Code: IC
  • Deck 6 & 7
  • Bedding: 2 lower beds
  • Size(sqm): 12
  • En-suite with shower
  • Window: No
Exterior Stateroom
  • Code: XA
  • Deck 2
  • Bedding: 2 lower beds and upper 3rd & 4th berth
  • Size(sqm): 12
  • En-suite with shower
  • Window: Porthole
Exterior Stateroom
  • Code: XBO
  • Deck 6
  • Bedding: 2 lower beds and upper 3rd & 4th berth
  • Size(sqm): 13
  • En-suite with shower
  • Window: Yes with obstructed view
Exterior Stateroom
  • Code: XB
  • Deck 3, 5 & 6
  • Bedding: 2 lower beds
  • Size(sqm): 11
  • En-suite with shower
  • Window: Yes
Exterior Stateroom
  • Code: XC
  • Deck 3 & 4
  • Bedding: 2 lower beds and upper 3rd & 4th berth & sofa bed
  • Size(sqm): 14
  • En-suite with shower
  • Window: Yes

 

Exterior Stateroom
  • Code: XD
  • Deck 3 & 4
  • Bedding: 2 lower beds and upper 3rd & 4th berth and/or sofa bed
  • Size(sqm): 15
  • En-suite with shower
  • Window: Yes
Junior Balcony Suite
  • Code: SJB
  • Deck 6 & 7
  • Bedding: 2 lower beds & 1 sofa bed
  • Size(sqm): 15
  • En-suite with shower
  • Balcony
  • Minibar
Junior Suite
  • Code: S
  • Deck 6
  • Bedding: 2 lower beds & 1 sofa bed
  • Size(sqm): 25 & 34
  • En-suite with shower
  • Minibar
  • 2 Windows
  • Open: Yes
Balcony Suite
  • Code: SB
  • Deck 7
  • Bedding: 1 double & 1 sofa bed
  • Size(sqm):25 & 34
  • En-suite with shower
  • Minibar
  • Balcony
Grand Suite
  • Code: SG
  • Deck 9
  • Bedding: 1 double & 1 sofa bed
  • Size(sqm): 43
  • En-suite whirlpool bath
  • Minibar
  • Large balcony
  • En-suite
  • Air conditioning
  • Telephone
  • TV
  • Safe
  • Hair dryer
  • Minibar (certain cabins)

Important things to note

Some sites may be closed during special event periods and religious holidays.

Pre and post accommodation is required on these tours.

Tours can be a combination of different regular tours and therefore coach changes may be required.

The same people may not be travelling throughout your tour.

All cruise itineraries and vessels are subject to change without notice.

Sailing is at the Captain’s discretion.

Some islands can only be reached by tender boat.

Visit is subject to weather conditions.

Pre-booked shore excursion discount must be used at least a week prior to embarkation.

FAQ’s

For escorted coach tours, you cannot choose between different classes. You must stick to the same class hotels throughout your tours.

However, for self-guided packages you may be able to substitute different hotels in each destination. Just check with our team of experts and we can recommend the best hotel for your dream holiday!

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Reviews for Island Sampler

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Sophia & Anthony Santamaria
Thank you to Jerry

Review for: Classical Tour with Meteora

My husband and I were booked on a lovely 4 day Classic Tour of Greece through our agent Helloworld. Unfortunately on the 3rd night my husband became seriously ill and required medical attention. Thomas, our guide very kindly took us to the medical clinic in Kalambaka and from there Anthony was transferred by ambulance to the General Hospital in Trikala. The very next morning I had a message from Jerry Theodossis of Sun Island Tours enquiring about my husband's health. Jerry was amazing - he went over and above anything I would have expected - he arranged for transport on a Go Tour bus back to Athens (if needed) and organised retrieval of our bags in the hotel in Athens to the hospital my husband had been transferred to in Larissa. It was 3 weeks before we were able to travel and return to Athens but we were so impressed with Jerry and the assistance and support he gave to us, we visited him in his office in Athens to say THANK YOU personally. Jerry takes great pride in his role of welcoming guests to Athens and environs and ensures it is a positive and memorable experience for all. We highly recommend this tour and hope to be able to complete it one day. Sophia & Anthony Santamaria
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Carol Marchant
My sister and I recently booked a holiday in Greece

Review for: Classical Tour with Meteora

My sister and I recently booked a holiday in Greece through Clinton Turk at FlightCentre, Toowong, Queensland (Australia). Clinton liaised with your colleague(s) at Sun Island Tours and again with Sunquest Tours in Athens. We would just like to express our gratitude as the two weeks were amazing. Your assistance with the accommodation, transfers, tours etc were excellent. We had chosen to stay at Hotel Adrian in the Plaka, Athens, due to its ratings, reviews and position. The staff were very courteous and the breakfast they offer on the rooftop overlooking the Acropolis with its fresh orange juice and coffee made it perfect. Your assistance made everything work like Clockwork. The same applies to the hotel Tzekos in Santorini, with its view of the Caldora. There were lots of stairs but walking up and down enabled us to justify the cocktails. What an amazing island. We hired a moped and explored the island ourselves. The hotels you chose near Olympia and Delphi were amazing too. We had the best position and View! (Other people on the tour who had obviously booked elsewhere, went to another hotel...but ours was, as I said, the best. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and handled us all well. Delphi is a must see, as is Meterora. Thanks also for the Hydrofoil bookings and transfers.
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Alexandra Toubia
We had an amazing time

Review for: Classical Tour with Meteora

We had an amazing time on this trip, so affordable and a great way to coordinate accommodation without stress at beautiful hotels.

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Island Sampler

4.5
(44 Reviews)
From $1,916 AUD
  • 10 Days
  • Cities Visited

    Athens, Thessaloniki, Kusadasi, Heraklion, Santorini, Mykonos, Milos

    Group Size:
    1 to 1200
    Age Range:
    0 to 99
    Languages: English, Italian, French
    Travel Style: Cruising with Land, Package

Or contact your local travel agent.

Greece
Speak to our Greece Expert - Katie

Katie is Greece. She’s travelled to over 30 Greek Islands and regions, going back every year to discover new destinations.

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