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7 Night Greece Cruise

DEPARTURE
Jul 12, 2025
SHIP
Celestyal Journey
PRICE FROM
£909 pp
DURATION
7 Nights

Itinerary

Piraeus

Greece
Day 1

It's no wonder that all roads lead to the fascinating and maddening metropolis of Athens. Lift your eyes 200 feet above the city to the Parthenon, its honey-color marble columns rising from a massive limestone base, and you behold architectural perfection that has not been surpassed in 2,500 years. But, today, this shrine of classical form dominates a 21st-century boomtown. To experience Athens—Athína in Greek—fully is to understand the essence of Greece: ancient monuments surviving in a sea of cement, startling beauty amid the squalor, tradition juxtaposed with modernity. Locals depend on humor and flexibility to deal with the chaos; you should do the same. The rewards are immense. Although Athens covers a huge area, the major landmarks of the ancient Greek, Roman, and Byzantine periods are close to the modern city center. You can easily walk from the Acropolis to many other key sites, taking time to browse in shops and relax in cafés and tavernas along the way. From many quarters of the city you can glimpse "the glory that was Greece" in the form of the Acropolis looming above the horizon, but only by actually climbing that rocky precipice can you feel the impact of the ancient settlement. The Acropolis and Filopappou, two craggy hills sitting side by side; the ancient Agora (marketplace); and Kerameikos, the first cemetery, form the core of ancient and Roman Athens. Along the Unification of Archaeological Sites promenade, you can follow stone-paved, tree-lined walkways from site to site, undisturbed by traffic. Cars have also been banned or reduced in other streets in the historical center. In the National Archaeological Museum, vast numbers of artifacts illustrate the many millennia of Greek civilization; smaller museums such as the Goulandris Museum of Cycladic Art Museum and the Byzantine and Christian Museum illuminate the history of particular regions or periods. Athens may seem like one huge city, but it is really a conglomeration of neighborhoods with distinctive characters. The Eastern influences that prevailed during the 400-year rule of the Ottoman Empire are still evident in Monastiraki, the bazaar area near the foot of the Acropolis. On the northern slope of the Acropolis, stroll through Plaka (if possible by moonlight), an area of tranquil streets lined with renovated mansions, to get the flavor of the 19th-century's gracious lifestyle. The narrow lanes of Anafiotika, a section of Plaka, thread past tiny churches and small, color-washed houses with wooden upper stories, recalling a Cycladic island village. In this maze of winding streets, vestiges of the older city are everywhere: crumbling stairways lined with festive tavernas; dank cellars filled with wine vats; occasionally a court or diminutive garden, enclosed within high walls and filled with magnolia trees and the flaming trumpet-shaped flowers of hibiscus bushes. Formerly run-down old quarters, such as Thission, Gazi and Psirri, popular nightlife areas filled with bars and mezedopoleia (similar to tapas bars), are now in the process of gentrification, although they still retain much of their original charm, as does the colorful produce and meat market on Athinas. The area around Syntagma Square, the tourist hub, and Omonia Square, the commercial heart of the city about 1 km (½ mi) northwest, is distinctly European, having been designed by the court architects of King Otho, a Bavarian, in the 19th century. The chic shops and bistros of ritzy Kolonaki nestle at the foot of Mt. Lycabettus, Athens's highest hill (909 feet). Each of Athens's outlying suburbs has a distinctive character: in the north is wealthy, tree-lined Kifissia, once a summer resort for aristocratic Athenians, and in the south and southeast lie Glyfada, Voula, and Vouliagmeni, with their sandy beaches, seaside bars, and lively summer nightlife. Just beyond the city's southern fringes is Piraeus, a bustling port city of waterside fish tavernas and Saronic Gulf views.

DURATION
7 Nights
Celestyal Journey
by Celestyal Cruises
FROM
Piraeus, Greece
DEPARTURE
Jul 12, 2025
ARRIVAL AT
Piraeus
ARRIVAL
Jul 19, 2025
LIFESTYLE
Adult-Oriented Amenities
All-Inclusive
Cultural
LGBTQ+ Friendly
Romantic Getaway
Solo

About this cruise

The Celestyal Journey holds true to what we know works well for our guests. We’ve never been fans of big is best, and the Celestyal Journey continues our philosophy that mid-sized ships are the perfect way to discover the incredible experiences this special region has to offer by visiting all the amazing destinations that the larger vessels can’t.

We’re in love with our new ship and we can’t wait for you to fall in love with her too. Sign up now for more news as we approach the grand unveiling where we hope you’ll be among the first to set sail with us.

The Celestyal Journey will open its fabulous doors just in time to catch the late summer sun and will include: 149 Balconies – over 28 magical Suites – 120 Junior Suites – and a stunning Penthouse Suite to journey in style. There will be a far bigger range of dining options, featuring 7 separate venues – with an amazing Chef’s Table – and 8 themed bars where we’ll expand our range of beverages, including our exclusive Signature Cocktails.

Available dates

July 2025

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  • InsideFROM£909 pp
  • OceanviewFROM£989 pp
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  • SuiteFROM£1,329 pp
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Thalassa Restaurant

The Thalassa Restaurant can be found on Deck 7.

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Thalassa Restaurant

The Thalassa Restaurant can be found on Deck 7.

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The Taverna

Embodying the Greek tradition of grazing throughout the day, the Taverna is where all our guests can enjoy a truly local, casual dining experience. Cruise through our all-day buffet and pick up some Greek delicacies, pastries and more whether you're in the mood for a quick bite or a hearty spread.
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The Taverna

Embodying the Greek tradition of grazing throughout the day, the Taverna is where all our guests can enjoy a truly local, casual dining experience. Cruise through our all-day buffet and pick up some Greek delicacies, pastries and more whether you're in the mood for a quick bite or a hearty spread.
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The Taverna

Embodying the Greek tradition of grazing throughout the day, the Taverna is where all our guests can enjoy a truly local, casual dining experience. Cruise through our all-day buffet and pick up some Greek delicacies, pastries and more whether you're in the mood for a quick bite or a hearty spread.
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Smoked Olive

Sample our deliciously fresh take on Mediterranean cuisine at the Smoked Olive, where the flavours of Greece come to life in authentic dishes and quick bites that'll keep you coming back for more.

Designated dining areas in the Smoked Olive restaurant for Suite guests. Reservation advised, and menu orders will incur an extra cost for guests in all stateroom grades.

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Smoked Olive

Sample our deliciously fresh take on Mediterranean cuisine at the Smoked Olive, where the flavours of Greece come to life in authentic dishes and quick bites that'll keep you coming back for more.

Designated dining areas in the Smoked Olive restaurant for Suite guests. Reservation advised, and menu orders will incur an extra cost for guests in all stateroom grades.

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Celestyal Journey

Celestyal Cruises

FROM

£909 pp

  • What's included?
  • The below amenities and services are included in your selected cruise fare. By choosing a promotion during the booking process you might be entitled to additional amenities or services, depending on the particular offer.

    Included

    • Port taxes/charges & fees
    • Gratuities
    • Onboard entertainment, day & night activities
    • Cabin accommodation according to the category you have booked
    • Full board (except specialty menus in the dining room & room service)
    • Select drinks included with meals only
    • £65 Shore Excursion Discount per person
    • Use of swimming pools
    • Use of fitness center & sauna
    • Use of safety deposit box

    You also have the option to upgrade to 'Enhance' to get:

    • An All-Inclusive Premium Drinks Package*: Alcoholic & non-alcoholic beverages including spirits, a wide variety of cocktails & mocktails, wine & beer by the glass, Premium hot & cold beverages, soft drinks, energy drinks, shakes & slushies, Signature milkshakes, fresh juices, smoothies, and a selection of bottled water. 
    • £130 Shore Excursion Discount per person
    • 1 hour of Wi-Fi per day
    • 25% Discount on Speciality Dining
    • * For all minors (below the age of 18), any All-Inclusive Drink Package will automatically be converted to a Non-Alcoholic All-Inclusive Drink Package on board, whereby no alcoholic beverages will be served.

      Not included

      • Casino
      • On-board purchases
      • Beauty salon, spa services & products
      • Photo shop purchases
      • Wi-Fi access
      • Telephone calls from your cabin
      • Medical expenses
      • Laundry services
      • Room service
      • Specialty menus in the dining room
      • Snacks from the bar, pizza
      • Mini bar where applicable
      • Flights & Transfers
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