9 Night Greek Isles & Sicily

Overview

A 9-night voyage aboard Celebrity Xcel, departing Athens (Piraeus), Greece on 16 Sept 2028 and arriving in Barcelona, calling at 8 destinations along the way.

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   Day 1 ·Athens (Piraeus), GreeceEmbark

   16 Sept 2028

   Depart 17:00

   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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   Day 2 ·Santorini, Greece

   17 Sept 2028

   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 3 ·Rhodes, Greece

   18 Sept 2028

   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 4 ·Mykonos, Greece

   19 Sept 2028

   Arrive 07:00Depart 18:00
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   Day 5 ·Ephesus (Kusadasi), Turkey

   20 Sept 2028

   Arrive 07:00Depart 17:00

   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 ·Chania (Souda),Crete, Greece

   21 Sept 2028

   Arrive 08:00Depart 17:00

   Like many ports in this part of the world, archeological ruins dating back to antiquity are found everywhere. There are also hundreds of gorges around the island and over 1,500 land and sea caves, including Elefantos, noted for its remarkable white and red stalactites.
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   Day 7 ·At Sea

   22 Sept 2028
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   Day 8 ·Sicily (Palermo),Italy

   23 Sept 2028

   Arrive 08:00Depart 18:00
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   Day 9 ·At Sea

   24 Sept 2028
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    Day 10 ·Barcelona, SpainDisembark

    25 Sept 2028

    Arrive 05:00

    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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