Cruise the Aegean in style. Visit eight ports of call in two countries and two continents in just one week! Your seven-night cruise and will take you from Athens to Istanbul, on to Mykonos, Patmos, Kusadasi, Rhodes, Crete and Santorini. Enjoy free time in each of these exotic ports of or choose one of our shore excursions to maximize your stay.
Package Includes
Roundtrip flightRoundtrip private car Airport/Dock transfer7-night cabin accommodations aboard the CristalAll meals on boardCruise Line fuel surchargesPackage price excludes airport taxes and fees
(Fuel Surcharges are included in the package price)
Vacation Package Itinerary
Day 1: Depart United States
Day 2: Arrive Athens
Tranfer from the Athens Airport to the port of PiraeusYour cruise departs at 5:00 p.m., so arrive with ample time to board for your amazing voyage for the next seven days. Please have all necessary documents needed to board the ship. You will board your ship in the port city of Piraeus, lying about 10 kilometers southwest of Central Athens, this city has been the port of Athens since classical times.Depart Piraeus 5:00 p.m.Day 3: Istanbul
Arrive Istanbul 3:00 p.m.Arrive in the port city of Istanbul via the Bosphorus Straight. This port has been used for thousands of years by many Empires including the Ottoman and Byzantine. Choose our night tour of Istanbul, or explore on your own.Day 4: Istanbul
Have a full day to discover Istanbul. Tour the Blue Mosque, or shop for treasures at the Grand Bazaar. The blend of east and west have left this city with such marvelous architecture, be sure to check out the Agia Sofia on your trek through the city.Depart Istanbul 6:00 p.m.Day 5: Mykonos
Arrive Mykonos 3:00pmCruise through the Aegean on your way to glamorous Mykonos, where we will spend the evening. We arrive in the afternoon and have enough time to enjoy one of the shore excursions offered through the cruise, or to explore the Island on your own. Mykonos is known for beautiful beaches, chic boutiques and a bustling nightlife.Depart Mykonos 12:00 a.m.Day 6: Patmos to Kusadasi
Arrive Patmos 7:00 a.m.Visit both Greece and Turkey today. Start your day in Patmos, Greece, sometimes referred to as the ideal Greek destination due to the wide range of activities. Get off to an early start exploring. With such a short time on the island it is recommended to book a shore excursion to maximize your stay here.Depart Patmos 10:30 a.m.Arrive Kusadasi 2:30 p.m.Sail on to Kusadasi, Turkey. Be sure to visit near by Ephessos, where you can see the Temple of Artemis, one of the Ancient Wonders of the World.Depart Kusadasi 8:30 p.m.Day 7: Rhodes
Arrive Rhodes 7:00 a.m.Wake up in the beautiful Island of Rhodes, the largest island in the Dodecanese. We have the day to explore the peaceful beaches, the old town or join one of the organized shore excursions offered.Depart Rhodes 6:00 p.m.Day 8: St. Nicholas (Crete) to Santorini
Arrive St. Nicholas 7:00 a.m.Make a visit to Crete, arguably the most beautiful Greek Island. Tour the historical sites including the Palace of Knosses, just a few miles away from the harbour.Depart St. Nicholas 12:00 p.m.Arrive Santorini 5:00 p.m.The view arriving in Santorini will leave you feeling amazed. The crisp white buildings against the blue Aegean background will leave a lasting impression. With only a few hours on this spectacular island, it would be wise to join a shore excursion to make the most of Santorini.Depart Santorini 9:00 p.m.Day 9: Piraeus/Athens
Arrive Athens 6:00 a.m.Transfer from the Piraeus port to Athens Airport