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Adventures Ashore

Step ashore and explore Greece and the Eastern Mediterranean like a local

Turn your cruise into an adventure as you delve deeper into a land of ancient wonder, modern delights, historic sights and stunning seas and sands

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Experience is everything, for everyone

Greece and the Eastern Med is warm and relaxed, and that’s exactly what our authentic experiences capture. Go further with more intimate group excursions that invite you to linger longer.

We never get tired of rediscovering this part of the world. And this time, you’re along for the adventure. Immerse yourself in the true heart of this land and see where your Celestyal adventure will take you.

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Our top five excursions this summer

VISIT EPHESUS

Wonder through the ruins of ancient Ephesus and gaze in awe at the triumphal Magnesium gate, roman agora and historic marketplaces that gave mighty Ephesus it’s famous trading reputation.

STEP BACK IN TIME

Picture-perfect Milos is a Greek treasure. Discover the most famous beach here, Sarakiniko Beach, known as ‘Moon Beach’ thanks to its lunar landscapes, before heading into the lively island capital of Plaka to dance the night away in a traditional Mykonian taverna.

EXPLORE KNOSSOS

Home to Europe’s oldest civilisation, mighty Knossos was a major source of inspiration for Homer’s legendary Odyssey. Discover the unique architectural ruins of the Venetian and Minoan civilisation in the Heraklion Museum, before exploring the wonder of Knossos Palace.

WONDER AT METEORA

Monks once used to scale this rugged landscape to settle in the hidden caves above. Take a trip to the top of this UNESCO World Heritage Site to enjoy the sweeping vistas of the dramatic Meteora valley and explore the six Eastern Orthodox monasteries still in use today.

VOLCANIC SANTORINI

Lose yourself in the alluring sunsets and red blooms of Santorini. Visit the craters of Nea Kameni, where the largest eruption in history occurred, before heading back to the island’s main town of Fira to soak up the islands intimate atmosphere under the stars.

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Adventures Ashore

Step ashore and explore Greece and the Eastern Mediterranean like a local

Experience is everything, for everyone

Excursions that take you further

Our top five excursions this summer

VISIT EPHESUS

STEP BACK IN TIME

EXPLORE KNOSSOS

WONDER AT METEORA

VOLCANIC SANTORINI

All excursions – carefully curated

Mykonos Magic

Transfer to Tsambika beach

Beauty of butterflies and Ancient Kameiros

Capturing the true spirit of Chora

Transfer to Agriolivadi beach

Sacred Delos & Rhenia Island

Adventure, spills and thrills at Adaland Water Park

Greek wine and holy water: Philippi and beyond

Kavala up close: walk through the ages

Nestos River and the colours of Xanthi

Knossos Palace & Cretan Landscapes

Thessaloniki Food on foot

Rich history of a famous Greek winery

A taste of wine and tradition

Music, myths and history

Pelion Spoon Sweets

Making pottery fit for the Gods

A delicious taste of ‘liquid gold’

Home cooking and hospitality in Mykonos

The secrets of Pelion cuisine

Hiking to the ultimate beauty of Oia

The beautiful art of mosaic making

A kayak adventure discovering pirate coves

Trek to the heart and soul of Milos

Milos food on foot

Sea Kayaking and the mesmerising Milos coastline

A Geological wonder 4×4 adventure

Limassol Omodos – Oenoyi Winery

Ancient Civilisations with an expert archaeologist

Thrill of the ride Buggy Safari

Whirling Dervishes & dinner

Turkish Baklava Making

Gents Anatolian well-being (Berber and Hammam)

Painting on Water: Turkish Ebru Art

Heraklion Food on foot

Athens Food on foot

Jerusalem & Bethlehem

Jaffa & Tel Aviv

Unesco Churches in Solea Region – 2 Churches

Panoramic Limassol Curium

Paphos, the City of Unesco

Experience the Tradition

Curium, the Wine village of Omodos and Limassol

Classic Cairo

House of Virgin Mary & Ancient Ephesus

Ancient Ephesus through the ages Hellenistic and Roman

Ancient Ephesus and the Terrace Houses

Ancient Ephesus & Miletus

Turkish Baths

Istanbul

Ottoman Empire and Byzantine Legacy Tour