Land & Sea Duo
Overview
Start off in action-packed Athens, then relax aboard a four‑day cruise and explore Greece's stunning islands.
Visit iconic Greek islands and experience the history, charm and sunny skies of this incredible region.
Your flights, accommodations, land and ferry transfers are included, and you'll have ample time to explore the islands at your own pace.
Format
Locations
- Athens
- Mykonos
- Kusadasi
- Patmos
- Rhodes
- Heraklion
- Santorini
Inclusions
- Round-trip flights to Athens (if flight and hotel package option is chosen)
- Airport and port transfers in Athens, Mykonos and Santorini
- 3 nights of hotel accommodation
- 4 nights of cruise accommodation on full-board basis
- 7 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 4 dinners; alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks on cruise
- 3 More Moments activities included:
- Half-day tour to the Acropolis and the New Acropolis Museum
- Kuşadasi shore excursion - Ancient Ephesus Through the Ages
- Rhodes shore excursion - Acropolis of Lindos and Citadel of the Knights
- Porterage
- Cruise gratuities
- Earn and redeem Aeroplan® points
Itinerary
Day 1
Depart Canada
Fly to Athens.
Day 2
Welcome to Athens
Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to explore Athens at your own pace.
Day 3
Athens: Sightseeing
Head out on a half-day sightseeing tour of Athens.
More Moments Activities Included
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The Acropolis and the New Acropolis Museum
Expert guides will take you to see the Panathenaic Stadium where the first modern Olympic Games were held in 1896 (short stop). Then it’s on to see the Temple of the Olympian Zeus, Hadrian's Arch, the Parliament and the Monument of the Unknown Soldier, the Academy, the University, the National Library, the Constitution Square (Syntagma). Continue on to visit the magnificent Acropolis to admire architectural masterpieces of the Golden Age of Athens: The Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechtheion and finally the awe-inspiring Parthenon. Last stop is the New Acropolis Museum, a must-see in Athens.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 4
Athens: At Leisure
Enjoy a full day to explore Athens, Greece's largest city and the nation's capital. Delve into ancient history, or enjoy excellent shopping on Emrou, Kolonaki and Voukourestiou streets.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 5
Athens - 4-Day Cruise: Mykonos
Transfer to the port and embark on your cruise. Head to Mykonos, your first port of call. Explore the international hotspot of Mykonos, with its cubic houses, windmills, chapels, great shopping, art, and incredible nightlife. Explore the town's winding narrow streets, visit the Church of Panagia Paraportiani, or enjoy a drink in Little Venice.
Meal(s): Breakfast, lunch and dinner on board
Day 6
Cruise: Kuşadasi Shore Excursion - Patmos
Explore two ports of call today: Kuşadasi in Turkiye and Patmos in Greece. Arrive in Kuşadasi early in the morning and join an excursion to ancient Ephesus. Next, head to Patmos. Stroll through the charming town or join an optional shore excursion to the Monastery of Saint John and the Grotto of the Apocalypse ($).
More Moments Activities Included
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Ancient Ephesus Through the Ages
Discover the incredible UNESCO World Heritage Site and see relics from Hellenistic and Roman eras. Stroll through the ancient city and see the Agora, the Temple of Hadrian and the Library of Celsus. End the excursion at Kuşadasi's Grand Bazaar.
Meal(s): Breakfast, lunch and dinner on board
Day 7
Cruise: Rhodes Shore Excursion
Arrive early in the morning in Rhodes, the island of knights. Join your tour of the Acropolis of Lindos and the Citadel of the Knights, included in your package.
More Moments Activities Included
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Acropolis of Lindos and Citadel of the Knights
Visit the ancient Acropolis of Lindos, where monuments abound from Greek, Roman and medieval times. Marvel at the perfectly preserved Citadel of the Knights.
Meal(s): Breakfast, lunch and dinner on board
Day 8
Cruise: Crete (Heraklion) - Santorini
Two ports of call today! In Heraklion, Crete’s capital city, you may visit the Minoan Palace of Knossos ($) or explore the town. Continue to Santorini to take in the spectacular scenery, or you might want to join an optional excursion to Oia ($), the most photographed spot in Greece.
Meal(s): Breakfast, lunch and dinner on board
Day 9
Athens - Return to Canada
After breakfast, disembark and transfer to the airport for your where you will board your flight home.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Accomodations
Where you'll stay
Location
Hotel
Room details
Bed size(s): 1 double bed or 2 twin beds
Room occupancy: Maximum 3 people (3 adults, or 2 adults and 1 child)
Unless otherwise indicated, guests will stay in a standard room at all hotels during the trip.
Room details
Bed size(s): 1 double bed or 2 twin beds
Room occupancy: Maximum 3 people (3 adults, or 2 adults and 1 child)
Unless otherwise indicated, guests will stay in a standard room at all hotels during the trip.
Important Information
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- Thursdays from March 27 - October 31, 2025
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Not included:
- Meals and drinks, unless noted
- Transfers, unless noted
- Additional activities and excursions
- Personal expenses and insurance
- Local city taxes
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The More Moments activities/excursions mentioned in the itinerary are all included in the package, but may be rescheduled to take place on an earlier or later day, depending on availability and operational day.
The Acropolis and the new Acropolis Museum:
- Half-day morning tour
- April to October
- Daily service
- English/French departure at 8:45 a.m. – return at 1:30 p.m.
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- Celestyal Cruises with M/V Celestyal Discovery or similar
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The order visited may change due to operational restrictions. The itinerary above is for reference only.