Celestyal Olympia Cruise

Greek Island Cruise | Greece

Named after the revered mother of Alexander the Great and also the cradle of the Olympic Games, the Celestyal Olympia embodies the spirit of the Aegean making this the ideal way to explore and discover Greece’s remarkable islands. This vessel offers carefully tailored three & four-day “Iconic” cruises with highlights including Santorini, Mykonos, Crete & Athens to name just a few of the stop-offs. On board you will find 3 restaurants, 2 lounges, 5 bars with the onboard entertainment, casino, kids club, gym & beauty centre, so you are guaranteed to have an island-hopping experience like no other.

Cruise Highlights:

  • Visit some of Greece's most popular islands
  • Selection of Dining & Drinks Packages
  • Daily activities programme on-board
  • Select Excursions Included
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  • Guide Price:

  • From £399 Per Person

  • Price Based On: 2 adults sharing a Interior Stateroom on the Inclusive Package. This is a Cruise Only price and does not include Flights or Transfers. See More

  • Duration:

  • 3 or 4 Nights

  • Board Basis:

  • 'Inclusive' Package
    • Select drinks with meals
    • £65 Shore excursion discount

    'Enhance' Package
    • Premium drinks package
    • £130 Shore excursion discount
    • 60 mins WiFi per day
    • 25% discount on Speciality Dining

  • Passenger Decks:

  • 10 Passenger Decks

  • Star Rating:

  • 4 star

  • Cruise Type:

  • Ocean Cruise

  • Crew Members:

  • 540 Crew Members on board

  • # of Cabins:

  • 724 Cabins (418 Outside Cabins - 306 Inside Cabins)

  • Start / Finish:

  • Athens - Athens

  • 3 Night Itinerary:

  • 3 Night Iconic Aegean departs on a Friday on the following dates*:

    2023
    March: 17†, 24†, 31
    April: 07, 14, 21, 28
    May: 05, 12, 19, 26
    June: 02, 09, 16, 23, 30
    July: 07, 14, 21, 28
    August: 04, 11, 18, 25
    September: 01, 08, 15, 22, 29
    October: 06, 13, 20, 27
    November: 03†, 10†, 17†, 24†

    *subject to availability
    †Visits Santorini only on Day 3 - see itinerary for details

  • 4 Night Itinerary:

  • 4 Night Iconic Aegean departs on a Monday on the following dates:

    2023
    - March: 13*, 20*, 27
    - April: 03, 10, 17, 24
    - May: 01, 08, 15, 22, 29
    - June: 05, 12, 19, 26
    - July: 03, 10, 17, 24, 31
    - August: 07, 14, 21, 28
    - September: 04, 11, 18, 25
    - October: 02, 09, 16, 23, 30*
    - November: 06*, 13*, 20*, 27*

    (Subject to availability)

    *Visits Santorini only on Day 4 - see itinerary for details
    †This departure is onboard Celestyal Crystal on this date

  • Optional Extras:

  • Up to 40 Available Optional Land Excursions

What's Included:

  • Itinerary:
  • Iconic Aegean ItineraryView Full Itinerary
  • Meals Included:
  • 4 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches 4 Dinners (4 Night).
    3 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 3 Dinners (3 Night).
    Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks as per selected Drinks Package
    Port and Service charges
  • Excursions:
  • 4 Night Iconic Aegean:
    - Acropolis of Lindos, Rhodes.
    - Ancient Ephesus, Kusadasi
    3 Night Iconic Aegean:
    - Acropolis of Lindos, Rhodes.
    - Ancient Ephesus, Kusadasi.
  • Activities:
  • Daily programme of activities on board
  • Gratuities:
  • Gratuities included

What's Not Included:

  • Flights & Transfers:
  • Flights and transfers (can be added according to holiday itinerary)
Note: * It may be necessary to amend the itinerary due to prevailing local circumstances. We will endeavour to provide you with as much notice as possible. As so many sites are visited, this cruise may not be suitable for the very elderly, people with walking difficulties or children. Please note that some excursions may take place very early in the morning. Optional excursions shown may be available to pre-book, and where a tour is capacity controlled and participants are limited it may be advisable to do so. All tours/activities/excursions are operated by local, independent suppliers and your contract will not be with us, but with them, subject to their terms and conditions. When booked locally we are not responsible for the availability, operation, or any risks that may be involved with these tours/activities/excursions.

Full Itinerary

Athens (Piraeus) - Mykonos

Day 1 | Friday

After embarking in Athens and meeting crew and fellow visitors, we depart for the beautiful Cycladic island of Mykonos, which according to mythology, was formed by the bodies of giants slain by Hercules. Look out for the iconic row of immaculate white windmills overlooking the bay as we approach and be sure to take a photo (everybody does!) Explore the many charms of the The Old Town's maze of streets and alleyways, full of enticing cafes and tavernas.

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

Kusadasi - Patmos

Day 2 | Saturday

Morning arrival in the lively Turkish beach resort of Kusadasi, where you will enjoy a complimentary excursion to one of the unquestionable highlights of our cruise, the ancient ruins of Ephesus. Fascinating and beautiful throughout, the site of this former Hellenisitic city is particularly famed as being home to one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the Temple of Artemis. Next, we visit Patmos, a smaller Dodecanese island with a charm all its own and famed for being the supposed location of the vision to John the Baptist in the Book of Revelations, where it was written.

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

Crete* - Santorini

Day 3 | Sunday

Arrive in Crete*, Greece’s largest island and fabled location of many myths and legends, and visit the island's capital of Heraklion and absorb some of its fascinating history. Next, we head to the unmistakable island of Santorini, whose breathtaking landscapes and whitewashed clifftop buildings are sure to enchant. Visit the iconic blue-domed church as you explore at your leisure or relax in one of the many restaurants along the edge of the caldera. *Please note, selected departures in March and November do not visit Crete and visit Santorini only on day 3 - see departure dates above for details.

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

Athens (Piraeus)

Day 4 | Monday

Arrive back in Athens before disembarkation and transfer to the airport or to a hotel of your choice for an extended stay.

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

Athens (Piraeus) - Mykonos

Day 1 | Monday

After embarking in Athens and meeting crew and fellow visitors, we depart for the beautiful Cycladic island of Mykonos, which according to mythology, was formed by the bodies of giants slain by Hercules. Look out for the iconic row of immaculate white windmills overlooking the bay as we approach and be sure to take a photo (everybody does!) Explore the many charms of the The Old Town's maze of streets and alleyways, full of enticing cafes and tavernas.

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

Kusadasi - Patmos

Day 2 | Tuesday

Morning arrival in the lively Turkish beach resort of Kusadasi, where you will enjoy a complimentary excursion to one of the unquestionable highlights of our cruise, the ancient ruins of Ephesus. Fascinating and beautiful throughout, the site of this former Hellenisitic city is particularly famed as being home to one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the Temple of Artemis. Next, we visit Patmos, a smaller Dodecanese island with a charm all its own and famed for being the supposed location of the vision to John the Baptist in the Book of Revelations, where it was written.

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

Rhodes

Day 3 | Wednesday

We will be spending the day in Rhodes, exploring the charming historic Old Town and enjoying a complimentary excursion to the whitewashed town of Lindos with it's ancient fortifications and plenty of opportunities to pick up some souvenirs. Although the island's own Seventh Wonder, The Colossus of Rhodes, no longer guards the harbour, you will be experience being transported back through the ages in the scenic Old Town's labyrinth of cobbled streets, leading down to the crystal clear waters, glorious beaches and lush wooded valleys that are now part of Rhodes' modern legend.

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

Crete* - Santorini

Day 4 | Thursday

Arrive in Crete*, Greece’s largest island and fabled location of many myths and legends, and visit the island's capital of Heraklion and absorb some of its fascinating history. Next, we head to the unmistakable island of Santorini, whose breathtaking landscapes and whitewashed clifftop buildings are sure to enchant. Visit the iconic blue-domed church as you explore at your leisure or relax in one of the many restaurants along the edge of the caldera. *Please note, departures in March and November do not visit Crete and visit Santorini only on day 4 - see departure dates above for details.

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

Athens (Piraeus)

Day 5 | Friday

Arrive back in Athens before disembarkation and transfer to the airport or to a hotel of your choice for an extended stay.

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
Note: * It may be necessary to amend the itinerary due to prevailing local circumstances. We will endeavour to provide you with as much notice as possible. As so many sites are visited, this cruise may not be suitable for the very elderly, people with walking difficulties or children. Please note that some excursions may take place very early in the morning. Optional excursions shown may be available to pre-book, and where a tour is capacity controlled and participants are limited it may be advisable to do so. All tours/activities/excursions are operated by local, independent suppliers and your contract will not be with us, but with them, subject to their terms and conditions. When booked locally we are not responsible for the availability, operation, or any risks that may be involved with these tours/activities/excursions.

Cabins:

Celestyal Olympia is a cosy mid-sized ship taking 1664 passengers and is 37,584 tonnes, she has 724 cabins (9 with balcony). Olympia can sail to ports inaccessible by larger ships.

Cuisine:

A la carte restaurant

Buffet restaurant

5 bars

2 lounges

'Inclusive' and 'Enhance' drinks packages available.

Aegean Restaurant is the ship’s main dining room and provides delicious food for breakfast, lunch and dinner

Leda Buffet is open most of the day for casual dining and provides some outdoor seating plus a great range of options throughout the day

Entertainment:

Day time and evening activities

Night club with DJ

Greek dancing

Talent shows

Themed evenings where you can experience the best of Greek food, wine, spirits and music

Greek cooking classes.

Leisure Facilities:

2 swimming pools

Sauna

Gym

Spa and massage room

Kids Club

Special Facilities:

Casino

Hair and beauty salon

Internet area

Video arcades

Library

Duty free shopping

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