£899pp – 7-nt three continents cruise with flights & Athens stay

Visit three continents in seven days with this package from Galaxy Cruises. Now £899 per person, you'll get a 2-night pre-cruise stay in Athens before boarding Celestyal Crystal for a week-long tour of some of the most celebrated sites in the Mediterranean, including the Pyramids of Giza, Israel's Holy Land, the Acropolis at Lindos, and the ancient ruins of Ephesus – plus, you'll save up to £300 on prices we've seen elsewhere.

What's included

• Return flights
• A 7-night full-board cruise onboard Celestyal Crystal, in an Interior Stateroom
• Two nights at the Novus Hotel Athens, in a Double Room
• Soft drinks, tea and coffee, and select drinks during mealtimes
• An excursion to The Pyramids of Giza and a Nile cruise
• Free gratuities
• All port taxes and fees

When
Fly from London on 23 November, 2023.

Depart from Edinburgh or Manchester from £994 per person. 

For more information, see Galaxy Cruises' website. Call 020 4505 9786 to make a booking.

Itinerary

• Athens, Greece... you'll start your trip with two nights in the capital city. The Novus Hotel Athens is within walking distance of the Acropolis and has a rooftop pool and free breakfast
• Port Said, Egypt… at the northern tip of Egypt's famous Suez Canal, this port town has charming late 19th-century buildings and waterfront seafood restaurants 
• Ashdod, Israel… this coastal city is in Israel's Holy Land, home to celebrated sites, such as the Temple Mount, the Dome of the Rock, and the Wailing Wall
• Limassol, Cyprus… this seaside town is Cyprus' cultural hub with bustling streets lined with colourful cafes, bars, and restaurants
• Rhodes, Greece… explore the 3000-year-old village of Lindos, which is "guaranteed to steal your breath away", says Lonely Planet, with winding white alleyways and Byzantine ruins 
• Kusadasi, Turkey… home to Ephesus, the most complete classical metropolis in the Mediterranean region, this city dates from the time of the ancient Greeks

Ship details
"Celestyal has an unrivalled passion for the Greek islands and cruising the Mediterranean", says The Daily Telegraph. The cruise line is based in Greece and operates midsize ships of between 1200-1500 passengers. The ships' smaller size means they can arrive in port earlier and stay longer than other cruise lines, and you'll see a quieter side to the destinations with fewer crowds.

There's a variety of restaurants where you can enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner — choices include traditional Greek specialties as well as regular buffet fare. Each ship also has a poolside grill where you can grab Greek gyros for a laid-back lunch in the sunshine.

For entertainment, there's a small swimming pool, a jacuzzi, a gym, and a spa (supplements apply for spa access and treatments). There's a variety of activities in the daytime — expect everything from Greek dancing lessons to talks on Greek philosophy — and you can see two bands and one theatre show each evening.

Other options

• Sail with all-inclusive board from an extra £200 per person
• Sail in an Oceanview Stateroom from an extra £150 per person
• Sail in a Junior Balcony Suite from an extra £500 per person
• Add a Jerusalem & Bethlehem tour from an extra £104 per person
• Solo travellers can book this holiday from £1099

Transfers & baggage
Add checked baggage from £70 per bag, return. Add return transfers from £75 per person.