8 Night Greece, Malta & Turkey Cruise

Overview

A 8-night voyage aboard Celebrity Xcel, departing Barcelona on 5 Sept 2026 and arriving in Athens (Piraeus), Greece, calling at 7 destinations along the way.

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   Day 1 ·Barcelona, SpainEmbark

   5 Sept 2026

   Depart 17:00

   Formerly a sleepy Spanish city, Barcelona has recently been reborn as an eclectic fusion of the modern and medieval. Seek inspiration from the creations of its modernist architect, Antonio Gaudí, or the Picasso Museum. Or, take in the breathtaking cathedrals in the Gothic Quarter.
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   Day 2 ·At Sea

   6 Sept 2026
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   Day 3 ·Valletta, Malta

   7 Sept 2026

   Arrive 08:00Depart 17:00

   In addition to a number of significant works of art, this town is known for the many fortifications built by the Knights of Malta, who for years helped care for European pilgrims and crusaders en reoute to and from the Holy Land.
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   Day 4 ·At Sea

   8 Sept 2026
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   Day 5 ·Ephesus (Kusadasi), Turkey

   9 Sept 2026

   Arrive 08:00Depart 19:00

   Nestled along the craggy shores of the Aegean Sea is the Turkish port of Kusadasi. Renowned as one of the most beautiful cities along the Aegean, Kusadasi is blessed with sunshine an average of 300 days a year. This beautiful city is the perfect setting to begin your journey to Ephesus.
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   Day 6 ·Rhodes, Greece

   10 Sept 2026

   Arrive 08:00Depart 18:00

   Rhodes, the friendliest city in the Mediterranean, is situated at the island’s northernmost point. This sunny retreat is also home to many historic sites, such as the ruins of the Temple of Venus and the medieval Street of Knights.
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   Day 7 ·Santorini, Greece

   11 Sept 2026

   Arrive 07:00Depart 22:00

   Here on the island of Santorini, you’ll find a classic Greek seascape—whitewashed houses accented by sea-blue roofs. This is a treasure trove for both professional and amateur archeology buffs, with sites that include tombs that date back to the 9th century and the sanctuary of Apollo.
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   Day 8 ·Mykonos, Greece

   12 Sept 2026

   Arrive 07:00Depart 18:00
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   Day 9 ·Athens (Piraeus), GreeceDisembark

   13 Sept 2026

   Arrive 05:00

   As the capital of Greece and one of Europe’s most bustling cities, Athens is powered by 5,000 years of history. At night, the city of Athens glows from afar, light reflecting off the ancient ruins. Today travelers flock from around the world to experience its history while on cruises from Athens. After all, the art, theatre, architecture, and philosophy of Athens had ripple effects through the fabric of entire civilizations.
   
   Take in thousands of years of history through timeless excursions while on taking a cruise from Athens. The departure port of Piraeus is one of the busiest commercial ports in the world, servicing many Mediterranean cruises, and sits on a natural, sandy bay where local Athenians often relax on summer weekends. Piraeus offers travelers stopping through on their Greek island cruises from Athens opportunity to explore, shop, and eat traditional Greek dishes.
   
   A Greek island cruise from Athens wouldn’t be complete without seeing the metropolis’ major sites—the unforgettable Acropolis, the Parthenon, a hike up Mount Lycabettus, or tours of museums containing antiquity’s greatest treasures dating back to the 5th century BC. Though Athens is a city of ruins, it’s the very essence of modern Greece.

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