Explore and book Celebrity Cruises 7 Night Best Of Greece Cruise on the Celebrity Infinity departing from Piraeus (Athens), Greece on May 24, 2025 and ending in Mykonos, Greece on May 31, 2025 Sail to Piraeus (Athens), Greece, Ephesus, Turkey, Santorini (Thira), Greece, Kavala, Greece, Thessaloniki, Greece, Mykonos, Greece

Piraeus (Athens), Greece

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Visit the Acropolis
Walk through Plaka
Visit the Panathenaic Stadium

Santorini (Thira), Greece

The Mountain of Prophet Elijah
Winery Tour
Oia and Traditional Santorini Market
Prehistoric Museum
Sailing at the Caldera
Akrotiri Ruins and Oia Village
Fira
Pyrgos Village with Mezes and Wine
Palaia & Nea Kameni - Santorini Volcano

Ephesus, Turkey

Once a prominent ancient Greek city, Ephesus, now in modern-day Turkey, is home to some of the best-preserved Greco-Roman ruins in the world. From the iconic Temple of Artemis to the expansive ancient theater, a visit to Ephesus is a walk through millennia of history.

Mykonos, Greece

One of Greece's most iconic islands, Mykonos is famed for its white-washed buildings, labyrinthine streets, and lively nightlife. Its beaches and crystal-clear waters are Mediterranean highlights, making it a top stop on Aegean cruises.

Kavala, Greece

Overlooking the Aegean Sea in Greece, Kavala boasts a rich history with its Byzantine fortress, Ottoman aqueduct, and Roman ruins. Its seaside promenades and tobacco warehouses reflect its maritime and trading past.

Thessaloniki, Greece

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Marvel at a stunning collection of art and design aboard Celebrity Edge®, the most refined ship at sea, where innovation literally surrounds you. View exciting contemporary works by renowned artists, architects, and designers on a guided tour. Learn more about the awe-inspiring Magic Carpet, the world's first cantilevered platform that is a true feat of engineering, the majestic Grand Plaza with its dazzling chandelier, the impressive brass pendulum installation and much more.

Art Gallery

If you’re looking to get a little bit of exercise during your vacation, consider playing a game of basketball on the netted rooftop court on select ships. Practice your three-pointers, play a one-on-one game, or sign up for a tournament that takes place among guests—all while enjoying unbeatable views of the ocean in between shots.

Basketball Court

This Vegas-style casino rivals the biggest and best land-based casinos. With a variety of games in a smoke-free environment, you’ll enjoy an excellent selection of over 2,015 slot games and 148 table games that are available across the fleet. Plus, you instantly become a member of the casino rewards program, Blue Chip Club to start earning points with every game you play.

Casino

Enjoy delicious eats while you relax in the sun

Pool & Mast Bar

Cellar Masters lets you try a bold collection of both familiar and unknown wines from around the world.

Cellar Masters

Our talented bartenders put on a high-energy show preparing an intriguing menu of classic and contemporary martinis, served on an ice-topped bar. Sit back and relax, listening to up-tempo tunes and enjoying a collection of rare vodkas and a portfolio of fine caviars.

Martini Bar & Crush

On Millennium Class ships, the Rendezvous Lounge is the perfect place to gather before dinner for a cocktail and dancing. After dinner, enjoy live music, dancing, and our signature cocktails.

Rendezvous Lounge

Country club atmosphere with spectacular ocean views.

Sunset Bar

Included exclusively for AquaClass guests, Blu offers a sophisticated dining experience with spa-inspired cuisine that emphasizes fresh, clean flavors. Open for breakfast and dinner, this stylish venue pairs inventive dishes with sustainable and biodynamic wine selections. Enjoy personalized service in an intimate setting filled with natural light and elegant modern design.

Blu (AquaClass Exclusive)

Inspired by the ambiance of European cafés. Follow the irresistible aroma of Lavazza espresso, or choose from over a dozen premium hot teas from the innovative Tea Forté. Daily specialties include French pastries, gourmet coffees, and elegant desserts. Café al Bacio also features an authentic Gelateria with artisan flavors and fresh fruit sorbettos.

Café al Bacio & Gelateria

Using innovative technology created by Skullmapping and presented by TableMation™ Studios, we’re bringing your tabletop to life in Le Grand Bistro with a brand new Le Petit Chef™ experience. Animated characters appear beside your plate and prepare each course you’ll be enjoying right in front of you before you’re served the actual dish. It’s an immersive fusion of entertainment and dining like nothing you’ve experienced before.

Le Petit Chef

Satisfy your cravings with burgers, salads, and sandwiches while soaking up ocean views poolside. Casual, hearty fare served with a sea breeze on the top deck.

Mast Grill

Discover the flavors of the world with this market-style café, offering a curated selection of dishes inspired by the exotic destinations of your sailing. It's a culinary exploration that brings the essence of global travels right to your plate.

Oceanview Café

Sushi on Five satisfies your craving for locally sourced, authentically prepared sushi and other Japanese specialties. Treat yourself to the complex flavors of a hand-made sushi roll or nigiri featuring tuna albacore, shrimp, eel, and other fresh selections, or savor the simplicity of yellowtail, salmon, and octopus sashimi. Your culinary experience would be incomplete without dessert—be sure to try the caramelized gingerbread with wasabi gelato.

Sushi on Five

Rustic elegance with a contemporary, minimalistic edge. Guests dining in Tuscan Grille will enjoy a lively, sophisticated atmosphere, serving iconic Italian dishes with a modern twist. Our fresh, original menu features handmade pasta, artisanal salumi, fish, butcher cut meats, and USDA Prime dry aged steaks. Our regional Italian wine menu features authentic Italian cocktails and beers.

Tuscan Grille

Enjoy a dining experience exclusively for Retreat suite guests, featuring exquisite menus by Michelin-starred chefs. Located at the front of the ship, this venue offers unparalleled panoramic views and signature dishes designed by Daniel Boulud, Celebrity Cruises' Global Culinary Ambassador. Revel in an ambiance of refined luxury reserved for those who expect the very best.

Luminae (The Retreat Exclusive)

Celebrity was one of the first cruise lines to offer a spa restaurant. We saw an opportunity to create an extension of our industry's leading spa experience by introducing the Spa Café.

The Spa Café

A name that needs no introduction. Talent beyond belief. By joining forces with American Ballet Theatre, we’re not only revolutionizing our ships but also the experiences you have aboard.

American Ballet Theatre

The sights and sounds of psychedelic 60's come alive in this interactive party. Relive the fashion, music and atmosphere of this groovy era.

Groove

This Latin-inspired party will have you scorching the dance floor with amazing music from South Beach to South America.

Sizzle

Iconic Rock music meets Venetian mystique.

Masque

Play the world’s most popular TV game show where contestants play and deal for cash in a high-energy contest of nerves and raw intuition. Everyone in the audience gets to play along and could win up to $5,000 or a free cruise vacation. Purchase your entry card pre-cruise and receive 20% off.

Deal or No Deal

Enjoy performances as sublime as their venues, with live music all over the ship—throughout the day and night. Sink your toes into the grass and watch a live jazz concert at The Lawn Club or drift away to the rhythm of live musical performances coming from treetop sculptures at the Rooftop Garden.

Live Music Gallery

Join us on a journey through life’s most unforgettable moments. Our dazzling Tree of Life sets the stage for an experience that is sure to leave your spirits soaring.

Tree of Life

Get ready for a multi-sensory spectacle like you’ve never experienced before. High-energy pop violin music, aerial acrobatics, and dance set the rhythm for a light show that will take your breath away.

Crystallize

Rock history takes center center stage at The Theatre. Relive the epic performances that have defined decade after decade, and rock along with all your favorites.

Rockumentary

Our hero, Homer, is stuck in a black-and-white world until a mysterious muse helps him discover a more colorful way to look at life. Join us on this uplifting musical journey that’ll inspire everyone from the young to the young at heart, featuring gravity-defying acrobatics, breathtaking choreography, and iconic songs spanning the generations.

Colors of Life

A night of romance that weaves together love letter readings, games, dancing, and more—into an unforgettable celebration of love in all its forms. 

Chandelier

Incredible vocal talent, combined with a carefully curated setlist, fearless musicianship, and dynamic dancers creates an authentic and uplifting musical experience that will energize and inspire everyone.

Hype

A dynamic collection of songs from classic and current movies. It redefines music and movies bringing soundtracks to life.

Soundtrack

Our cruises offer unforgettable experiences for kids of all ages. With fun games, outdoor activities, Xbox tournaments, and slumber parties all on the agenda, your kids will have the time of their life during their family vacation on board.

Camp at Sea

Adventure awaits on board for our Cadets, who can enroll in a one-of-a-kind nautical program, where they’ll learn the basics of sailing including navigation, time, weather patterns, and more. Cadets can also participate in activities spread throughout various venues, including Lawn Club games, campouts, and movie nights.

Cadets 6-9

Older kids are known as Captains in our Camp at Sea program, and they enjoy more freedom while on board. You can spot Captain cruisers on scavenger hunts, STEM, and competing in various sports and gaming tournaments.

Captains 10-12

Teens can hang out at the Teen Club, a space designed exclusively for young adults, where they can socialize with other cruisers in their same age group. Teen-focused activities and events at the Teen Club include sports competitions, silent disco parties, and Xbox tournaments.

Teen Club 13-17

Young cruisers that are fully potty trained can enroll as Shipmates at our Camp at Sea program, where they’ll work on their art skills at the Creation Station, learn new camp songs, and interact with other kids under the supervision of our experienced youth staff.

Shipmates 3-5

Our favorite services for teens (ages 13 to 17). Specially selected so you can feel your best, head-to-toe.

Teen spa

Budding artists will love the Creation Station, a program that uses materials and tools for junior cruisers to express themselves through painting, collaging, and more. During our unique art activities, kids will create precious souvenirs and a number of masterpieces they will cherish long after their cruise has ended.

Young foodies will want to try out the variety of culinary experiences geared towards developing the tastes of up-and-coming gourmets. It’s a mouthwatering set of fun family cruise activities sure to please everyone—taste buds and all.

Culinary

For more active kids, there’s a wide range of games and challenges onboard to sharpen their skills and teach them the importance of teamwork. From modern twists on popular camp games to our Challenge Series that engages mind, body, and silliness—there’s something for everyone.

Recreation

Zero Gravity Immersion Massage

This deeply invigorating treatment uses a uniquely designed amber and quartz poultice, combined with the power of eucalyptus and juniper, to untie every knot and release every ounce of tension. A restorative facial massage completes the experience.

Poultice-Powered Muscle Release**

Feel the exhilaration of jogging with panoramic sea views on the upper deck track. Whether at dawn or dusk, running by the sea is an invigorating way to meet your fitness goals and enjoy the beauty of the ocean.

Jogging Track

Even though you’re on vacation, you won’t want to skip this gym. On Celebrity Apex and Beyond, an expanded studio offers new programs like the first F45 classes while our fleet boasts sought-after classes: The HIIT, LIT Bungee Fit, and Peloton® for on-demand classes. You can stay in shape with state-of-the-art Technogym® weight machines and cardio equipment while connecting to the sea with floor-to-ceiling windows for a little motivation. Purchase an Unlimited Class Pass for a daily boost of energy.

The Fitness Center

Learn a short “relax-fast” recovery breathing technique that you can use daily. This lung workout exercises the diaphragm and intercostal muscles to correct your breathing—and provide immediate relief.

Breathing Class

Our Women in Wellness Program features wisdom from some of the most highly respected female leaders in the wellness industry

Women in Wellness

Discover the power of balance in a dynamic barre class, a high-impact, low-impact workout that targets your entire body.

Pulse Barre

Go all-out with 100 percent effort during a class featuring quick, intense bursts of exercise—followed by short, sometimes active, recovery periods. This workout will get (and keep) your heart rate up, allowing you to burn more fat in less time.

The HIIT – High Intensity Interval Training

See What You’re Made Of™. Understand your inner health with the most comprehensive body composition analysis. Using bioimpedance, InBody570 offers precise measurements of segmental muscle mass, body fat mass, visceral fat, metabolism, inflammation, and fluid retention levels.

INBODY 570 Composition Analysis

One of the most popular spots on every Celebrity Ship—the adults-only Solarium, this glass dome-covered pool area where adults can unwind in luxurious style. The Solarium features a pool and hot tubs for liquid relaxation. Relax on a luxurious lounger while you enjoy your favorite book or perfect the art of napping. Grab a light bite for breakfast or lunch at The Spa Café and Juice Bar or order your favorite beverage or cocktail from your waiter. The Solarium offers a perfectly serene atmosphere where you can restore both your tan and your sanity.

Solarium

For thousands of years, people have found that moving water and temperature variations provide relief for muscle and joint issues, speed the release of toxins from the body and promote deep relaxation. The Persian Garden pass includes use of the aquatherapy environments from aromatic steam to tropical rain showers for a rejuvenating experience. AquaClass® guests enjoy unlimited access to The Persian Garden.

The Persian Garden

We’re thrilled to continue our partnership with modern lifestyle brand, goop. Founder and CEO, Gwyneth Paltrow serves as Celebrity’s Well-being Advisor, curating exclusive wellness offerings including hand-selected goop products for our in-room fitness menus, TV programming and a signature smoothie.

goop & Gwyneth Paltrow

We’ve partnered with Kérastase®, one of the world’s most recognized luxury haircare brands, to create the ultimate salon experience. On Edge Series, guests will experience a couture styling session that merges exclusive products with technology and superior service that is nothing short of divine.

Kérastase Salon

Whether you want to clear your mind, fine-tune your body, reinvigorate your spirit—or all of the above—The Spa is a luxurious sanctuary where you can do it all. Here, we’ve introduced an array of innovative new firsts in beauty, fitness, and wellness that make finding

The Spa

This advanced treatment center will feature Dysport® Wrinkle Treatments, Restylane® Dermal Filler Treatments, and Botox® Cosmetics, and Thermage®. We’re also proud to offer CoolSculpting®, a non-surgical fat-reduction procedure—with little to no downtime. Everyone back home will want to know your secret to looking so fabulous, but our lips are sealed.

Ideal Image® Ocean

We know that today’s man wants to look fresh for a night out, too. That’s why we created The Barber at The Spa. Kelly Hoppen, CBE used of warm tones and rich natural materials to create a perfectly inviting space for a traditional hot shave and trim before you hit the Martini Bar, The Club, or wherever the night takes you.The Barber is available on Edge series ships and barber services are available fleetwide.

The Barber

We offer an array of destination-inspired treatments that connect you to the ocean and are as unique as the places you’ll visit. From coconut-infused therapies in the Caribbean to rituals favored by Far East royalty—we add a dose of local luxury to your experience. Where will your spa service take you?

Destination Treatments

The intertwining of groundbreaking technology and nature-inspired elements reaches to The Spa’s specialty table collection, one that’s unrivaled at sea. The Iyashi Dome, the MLX Quartz, the Spa Wave MLW Amphibia®, and the WellMassage 4D® all feature completely customizable experiences designed to relax and restore. And now introducing the MLX i³Dome, this spa table offers 3 ultra-effective detox treatment methods in one. Available on Celebrity Beyond.

Specialty Spa Tables*

This revolutionary, mineral-charged experience will condition your skin and invigorate your body, harnessing the natural restorative power of heated minerals and a nourishing amber balm, topped off with an energizing facial massage

Hot Mineral Body Boost

Omega-rich Green Tea seed oil is massaged into the skin followed by the thousand flower, vitamin-packed, super nutritious earth wrap encouraging the body to surrender its toxins.

Thousand Flower Detox Wrap

Sit up straight and walk the walk. Learn how to adjust your posture and gait – and avoid problems later in life that could create limitations or pain issues for your knees, hips, shoulders, and back.

Gait & Posture

Our exclusive hydrating hair treatment will tame split ends, improve strength and shine, and leave your hair tangle-free. Extra charge for wash and blow dry.

Healthy Hair

Our deep-cleansing facial targets problem areas such as acne and congested or sensitive skin. You’ll learn how to manage specific concerns and develop a healthy skin care maintenance routine.

Healthy Glow Facial

Twice the bliss – this is the perfect spa indulgence for moms and daughters or dads and sons. Working at side-by-side tables, two therapists treat you to a muscle melting massage.

Two-By-Two Massage

Reduce stress and find inner peace through our unique Guided Meditation program offered throughout your voyage.

Guided Meditation

Brighten your smile today! Megawhite Express is a peroxide-free laser teeth whitening system that provides immediate results in less than half an hour. It causes no structural or enamel change, and your experience will be painless.

Megawhite Express

Find your Zen through increased balance, concentration, and focus in a yoga class that’s beneficial for both the beginner and the experienced yogi.

Pure Form Yoga

Get the body you've always wanted with personalized fitness sessions guided by professional trainers, while learning the best exercises for your body composition.

Personal Training

Diet and exercise are lifelong pursuits. We, at The Spa, want to help you reach your wellness goals and establish a healthy diet based on your individual needs. Consult with one of our fitness professionals and develop a customized nutrition plan tailored around you.

Nutritional Consultation

Modern science has enabled the adaptation of negative electrons transferred from the Earth’s surface into the body via energy channels embedded in the treatment table to alleviate pain and inflammation, reduce stress levels, improve circulation, and aide in restful sleep. Emerge relaxed and recharged from this balancing, earthing experience.

Earth Grounding Massage

Your hands will emerge soft and pretty, with shaped nails and your choice of polish.Our express pedicure will ensure your feet are sandal ready.

Mani on the Go | Toes on the Go

Feel your stress and tension float away as an aromatic seaweed mask is applied to your body, combined with a scalp and foot massage.

Aroma Spa Seaweed Massage

Warm salt stones are bathed in personally selected aromatics to contour the body and diffuse negative energy, reduce stress, and alleviate muscle tension, completed by a re-energizing face and scalp massage for a truly uplifting experience.

Restorative Salt Stone Massage

Inspired by the benefits of cryotherapy, the power of “cold therapy” is re-imagined, reducing inflammation and swelling that causes pain. Comforting heat therapy uses targeted saltstone massage to relax and soothe muscle tension for a dynamic pain relief treatment.

R3 Pain Management Therapy

This collection uses the latest and most advanced facial technology to help increase your skin’s natural cellular energy. Oxygen, light therapy, and galvanic stimuli switch your skin back “on.” Choose from eight groundbreaking BIOTEC skin therapies focused on everything from anti-aging to skin pigmentation and brightening to regular care and maintenance.

ELEMIS® BIOTEC Facials

Celebrity Cruises offers Acupuncture as a standalone service to address a series of ailments or as part of a Pain Management program to subside discomfort while on your cruise. Whether looking for simple tune-up or treat chronic symptoms, your certified Acupuncturist and Pain Management Specialist will help you achieve a pain-free and better you.

Acupuncture

Set sail on a vacation aboard Celebrity Infinity® and discover an unforgettable journey to the most exciting destinations in the world. Relax and feel at home in luxurious accommodations that include Concierge Class and our spa-inspired AquaClass® with exclusive clean cuisine dining at Blu. And, guests of The Retreat® experience the ultimate in luxury, which includes exclusive private restaurant dining and 24/7 lounge. Wine and dine in restaurants and lounges like Tuscan Grill, as well as the main dining room, Oceanview Café and Rendezvous Lounge. Plus, there’s Le Petit Chef™ for a one-of-a-kind entertainment and dining experience. Invigorate your senses in The Spa which features incredible treatments and therapies. Enjoy shopping at fantastic retail boutiques. Unwind and recharge aboard Celebrity Infinity® and we’ll take care of every detail, so all you have to do is enjoy your vacation.

Relax, recharge, and play the hottest slots and table games on a luxurious cruise vacation. Our casino offers a sophisticated ambiance and a captivating atmosphere that comes alive with plenty of action. Our world-class cruise ship casino offers custom limits, better odds across a variety of games, and a smoke-free environment.

A relaxing evening ritual. Watch the sun set on the water as live pop and folk tunes play.

Clean, crisp flavors and inventive cuisine meet an extensive list of sustainable and biodynamic wines.

Once-in-a-while something comes along that re-invents dining and you just have to see it to believe it. Experience the fusion of entertainment and cuisine. We’ve brought the table top to life in a fantastic fusion of entertainment and dining.

Gourmet food poolside. Enjoy delicious eats while you relax in the sun

A market-style cafe that features select offerings inspired by the destinations we visit.

Exclusive and cutting edge, the globally inspired menus at Luminae are not available in any other restaurant on board. And, you’ll see each one only once—because every day features a fresh, new menu.

Luminae

Fresh, spa-inspired delights to nourish body and mind.

Challenge yourself and discover why barre is considered one of the fastest, most effective total body workouts today. Balance is the key to this high-intensity, low-impact workout.

We’ve partnered with Kérastase®, one of the world’s most recognized luxury haircare brands, to create the ultimate salon experience. On Edge Series, guests will experience a couture styling session that merges exclusive products with technology and superior service that is nothing short of divine. Institute staff, along with the Kérastase Flagship Salon team in our fleet, diagnose your individual haircare needs and prescribe personalized treatment options just for you. And of course, you’ll find everything you’d expect from a full-service salon—manicures, pedicures and more.

Professional fitness trainers will help you achieve the body you have always wanted with a personalized fitness session. Plus, you’ll learn which exercises work best with your body composition.

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A view from the top … See the panorama of ancient and modern Athens, Greece from Mount Lycabettus after an extraordinarily scenic drive and a funicular ride.

Get acquainted with Greece's wilder side on an off-road adventure to Mount Parnitha National Park, where you'll rumble through forests, past streams, and up Parnitha Mountain,

Explore Athens’s world-renowned ancient ruins, viewing the Parthenon, the Panathenaic Stadium, and the legendary Acropolis, followed by a journey to breathtaking Cape Sounion

Make the most of your last day in Greece by exploring historic Athens before heading to the airport. Drive through the suburbs past famous sites, such as the Temple of Olympian Zeus.

Enjoy a panoramic drive past some of Athens' most notable sites, including Hadrian's Arch, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, and the National Library.

Journey through Athens on a scenic panoramic drive, passing iconic landmarks, with a visit to the famous Acropolis.

Embark on a guided walking tour through one of the most magnificent excavations in the world, Ephesus, and the newly restored Ephesus Archaeological Museum. Departing from Kusadasi, you’ll travel to Ephesus, where excavated structures reflect the glory of the Greek, Persian, Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman empires. Among the historical archeological marvels you’ll see at this UNESCO World Heritage Site are the Odeon, Fountain of Trajan, Steam Baths of Scholastica, Temple of Hadrian, and the famous Library of Celsus. Proceed to the Ephesus Archeological Museum, where you'll be escorted through the site’s various halls and view exhibits tracing the religious and chronological history of the ancient city. At the conclusion of your tour, you’ll visit Cittantica Ephesus Park for an exclusive interactive show, followed by leisure time to relax or soak in the sights on your own. Once you’ve immersed yourself in the beauty and history of the area, you’ll re-board your transportation vehicle and return to Kusadasi, where you’ll enjoy a refreshment stop and a brief carpet presentation. KDC2 This tour is provided by an operator that has been third-party certified to meet the Global Sustainable Tourism Council's Criteria for Tour Operators.

Your adventure begins with a drive through the Turkish countryside to the ancient city of Ephesus, considered an Open Air Archaeological Museum. Pass the Magnesia gate and enter the administrative section of ancient Ephesus, one of the most magnificent excavations in the world. You'll see the Odeon, the Fountain of Trajan, the steam baths of Scholastika, temple of Hadrian and the Library of Celcius. Next you'll see the Grand Theater, where St. Paul preached. It's one of the largest theaters in antiquity with 24,000 seats. Continue to Miletus, which was a great Ionian port, equal in importance to Ephesus, and home to philosophers and sages. See the well-preserved Faustina Baths, visit the town's tiny museum, then continue to Didyma to admire the magnificent Temple of Apollo, a great monument of antiquity. Many times looted and burnt, the sanctuary's elegant beauty is still impressive. Some of the 120 columns that remain standing allow one to visualize the full magnificence of the structure. At the conclusion of your visits, a typical Turkish lunch will be served at a five-star hotel. After lunch, your bus will take you back to Kusadasi where there will be a refreshment stop with a brief carpet presentation. This tour is provided by an operator that has been third-party certified to meet the Global Sustainable Tourism Council's Criteria for Tour Operators

Your adventure begins with a drive through the Turkish countryside to the House of Virgin Mary, where the mother of Jesus is reputed to have spent the last years of her life. An ecumenical mass will be conducted at this holy site during your visit. Then it's on to the Open-Air Museum of Ephesus, one of the most magnificent excavations in the world. You'll see the Odeon, the Fountain of Trajan, the steam baths of Scholastika, temple of Hadrian and the most famous structure, the Library of Celsus. Next you'll see the Grand Theater, where St. Paul preached, and the Church of Virgin Mary. You'll proceed to remains of St. John's Basilica, followed by a lunch at a local restaurant, which includes thick yogurt cheese with dill weed & garlic, shepherd's salad , a goat cheese platter, Jacob's green beans soaked in olive oil, a garbanzo bean paste with tahini, Jacob's pottage of lentil, leeks in olive oil, King David's lamb delight, and The Apostles' Favorite: an Aegean grilled fish with pomegranate sauce, complemented by local wine. Abigail's Fig Cake is a sweet finish. Following lunch, enjoy a native carpet weaving demonstration in Selcuk and time to explore Kusadasi. This tour is provided by an operator that has been third-party certified to meet the Global Sustainable Tourism Council's Criteria for Tour Operators

Drive through the countryside to the House of Virgin Mary where the Blessed Virgin is said to have spent the last years of her life. Three Roman Catholic popes have visited this revered site, including Pope Paul VI, Pope John Paul II, and Pope Benedictus the 16th. Then drive to Ephesus, an ancient city founded in the 2nd millennium BC as a sanctuary for the Ephesian Artemis, and subsequently occupied by the Greeks, Romans, and Christians. Your guided walking tour will take you through a truly awe-inspiring excavation, during which you’ll see the Odeon, the Fountain of Trajan, temple of Hadrian and the most famous structure, the Library of Celcius. The latter two sites display traces of Imperial Rome in all its grandeur. Next, you’ll see the Grand Theater, where St. Paul preached. With an astounding 24,000 seats, it’s one of the largest theaters preserved from antiquity. You’ll conclude your tour with a trip back to Kusadasi where there will be a brief carpet presentation. Or, if you wish, you may return directly to the ship, which is within walking distance. Time permitting on the return to downtown, there may be a stop at a leather outlet for a fashion show. This tour is provided by an operator that has been third-party certified to meet the Global Sustainable Tourism Council's Criteria for Tour Operators.

Drive through the countryside to Ephesus's Exterior Gate, where your guide will provide information about the city from the outside. View the Odeon, an auditorium where meetings and performances were held, while enjoying free time to shop, then it's off to the Statue of the Virgin Mary, about 3 miles from the house where the mother of Jesus is said to have spent the last years of her life. Next, at the Lower Gate, browse for souvenirs while viewing the 24,000-seat Grand Theatre, where St. Paul preached, from the outside. Tour the Isabey Mosque, constructed in 1374, one of the oldest works of architectural art from the Anatolian Beyliks. The last antiquity to be viewed is the Temple of Artemis, which is considered as one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Then your tour will take you to one of the carpet weaving villages close to Ephesus, where you will learn more about this dying work of art with and you'll have an opportunity to shop. On your return to Kuşadası, you will have free time to walk around downtown or walk back to the ship. This tour is provided by an operator that has been third-party certified to meet the Global Sustainable Tourism Council's Criteria for Tour Operators.

With your history expert, enjoy a comprehensive tour and learn about daily life during ancient times. Pass the Magnesia Gate and enter the Open Air Museum of Ephesus and the city's administrative section. See the Celsus Library, once adorned with columns and statues. The Grand Theater, where St. Paul once preached, is the largest theater in antiquity with 24,000 seats. You'll also visit Terrace Houses of Ephesus on the slopes of Bulbul Mountain, opposite the Hadrian Temple. These houses belonged to the important and prominent people of Ephesus, and they contain great engraving, mosaics, sections, floors. You'll be given a ticket to visit the inner sections of these houses in which excavations still continue. The visit to the Terrace Houses will give you a clear idea about the Ephesians and their way of life. You'll conclude your tour with a trip back to Kusadasi where there will be a brief carpet presentation. Or, if you wish, you may return directly to the ship, which is within walking distance. Time permitting on the return trip, there may be a stop at a leather outlet for a fashion show. This tour is provided by an operator that has been third-party certified to meet the Global Sustainable Tourism Council's Criteria for Tour Operators

The impeccable artistry of Turkish handicrafts comes to life as you see the process and production of local ceramics, world-famous Turkish rugs, and a fashion show of handmade leather goods. This tour is provided by an operator that has been third-party certified to meet the Global Sustainable Tourism Council's Criteria for Tour Operators

Sail, swim, sunbathe: The happy trinity of your Greek excursion along the south coast of Mykonos begins with a quick drive to Agios Ioannis beach to onboard. During the sail you'll be treated to fresh food snacks like sausage or cheese pie, olives, tzatziki, and refreshing juices, bottled soft drinks and water. Your boat will first drop anchor at Paraga beach where you can jump right off the boat into the variegated blue water and swim to shore, or hop on a small dinghy to leisurely arrive at the beach. From the shore relax and take in the stunning views and the warm Greek sea breeze. Your sail continues with a second anchor drop at Super Paradise beach, considered one of the liveliest and most beautiful on Mykonos. This tour is provided by an operator that has been third-party certified to meet the Global Sustainable Tourism Council's Criteria for Tour Operators.

A short bus journey from the port will take you to a typical Mykonos homestead, or spiti. Upon arrival, you'll be warmly welcomed with the traditional loukoumi (Greece's version of Turkish delight), and a cheery glass of Teta's liqueur. Next, it's a tour of the kitchen and garden, and an informative lesson on how to cultivate your own vegetables in season. Waiting for you in a corner of the garden will be a small sampler of local specialties - toasted bread with kopanisti (a local cheese), louza (a local smoked ham), tomatoes and olives, along with locally made wine and much-beloved raki liquor. During your cooking lesson you'll learn the culinary secrets of Greek spinach pie, stuffed tomatoes and peppers, and the traditional Greek dip tzatziki. Then, sit and indulge in the delicious meal you helped prepare. Before making your way back to the ship, enjoy a photo opportunity at the spiti, a great way to mark a memorable day. This tour is provided by an operator that has been third-party certified to meet the Global Sustainable Tourism Council's Criteria for Tour Operators.

At the pier in Mykonos, board a local ferry for the trip to the breathtaking island of Delos. Located at the center of the Cyclades Islands, Delos was perfectly positioned to become an important trade center in the Mediterranean. Once a hub of activity and considered one of Greece's most sacred places, today the island is uninhabited. According to Greek mythology, Apollo, son of Zeus and Leto, was born here. In the early 19th century, artifacts, mosaics, statues, and buildings were uncovered during a historic excavation. Visit Ano Mera at the center of the island, home to the venerable Panagia Tourliani Monastery, circa 1542. Admire its whitewashed exterior and impressive dome. After a full morning of touring, relax over lunch, with a variety of salads (cheese and hot peppers, fava beans, eggplant and Greek) and of meats (pork and chicken souvlaki, Greek Moussaka, meatballs), served with baby potatoes, bread, and seasonal fruits and wine. Return to Mykonos, a picturesque town of winding lanes, alabaster houses built in Cycladic style, and red-roofed churches. This tour is provided by an operator that has been third-party certified to meet the Global Sustainable Tourism Council's Criteria for Tour Operators.

Get an authentic taste of Mykonos on a walking tour of this beautiful island followed by a cheesemaking experience.

Get away from it all and cruise on a traditional wooden boat to the uninhabited island of Rhenia for a day of sun, swimming and that special brand of Mediterranean relaxation.

Board a local ferry and skid across calm waters to the uninhabited island of Delos. On this stark and lonely landscape, discover the ruins of an ancient settlement that once bustled with the sounds of trade and commerce. Legend has it this was the birthplace of Apollo, son of Zeus. Hear the tale while standing before the remnants of the Great Temple of Apollo. Pass through the classical Theater, where over 5,000 citizens once cheered epic performances. Marvel at Hellenistic mansions adorned with elaborate mosaics crafted thousands of years ago. Look out upon the greens and blues of the archipelago from the Terrace of the Foreign Gods and visit the lost Sacred Lake, where it's said the swans and geese of Apollo once frolicked. Time on Delos is forever frozen and this tour offers the rare opportunity to literally stroll in the footsteps of the ancients.

Take a short, 30-minute drive to Kalafatis Beach. Lounge on a sun bed and umbrella or work on your tan on the clean white sand. If you like, grab a light snack or refreshing beverage at the local taverna. This beach offers views and countless opportunities to rest or play beside the Mediterranean Sea, a favored spot for vacationing Europeans.

Begin your journey with a scenic drive to the top of the caldera, an active volcanic islet in Santorini Bay, and learn about the geological upheavals that have shaped the island. Arrive at the scenic village of Oia, which, from its improbable perch on a cliff, offers breathtaking views of the deep blue sea and surrounding islands. Explore the village's narrow, winding cobblestone streets and admire its gleaming white Cycladic-style buildings. Browse local shops, cafés, and art galleries, then drive to a local winery where you'll taste Santorini mezes, sample three local wines, and nibble barley rusks, cheese, olives, and tomatoes. Visit the bodega where the wine is aged. Finally, journey to the village of Fira for a photostop before the journey to Athinios port, where tenders will transfer you to the ship. This tour is provided by an operator that has been third-party certified to meet the Global Sustainable Tourism Council's Criteria for Tour Operators

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