Visiting Greece means endless opportunities beyond the gorgeous ocean vistas of islands in sparkling Aegean waters. Here, Celestyal has exciting and unique cultural encounters that truly bring visitors inside the real Greece, experiencing authentic cultural encounters. The company’s experiences scratch deeper beneath the surface to take travelers closer to the heart of Greece, where they can immerse themselves in excursions featuring local people, homegrown flavors, and stories passed down through the generations.
Here is a sampling of the types of memories that Celestyal cruisers can expect to return home with:
Thessaloniki Food on Foot
Enjoy the sights, sounds, tastes, aromas, and culture of historic Thessaloniki in this sensory experience. This remarkable city with Greek, Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman influences is easy to fall in love with. Soak up the atmosphere around the historic center, see how the past and present fuse together, enjoy places locals go, try some of the local delicacies and learn how they fit into Thessaloniki’s culture. A highlight is a walk through the old olive oil market, known as Ladadika. The area is a full of life, day and night, with everything from luxurious restaurants to typical Greek taverns.
Milos, Greece (Photo Credit: Celestyal Cruises/iStock)
Trek to the Heart and Soul of Milos
This wonderful half-day tour with an experienced guide takes you along the northern part of the island and one of its most impressive and awe-inspiring landscapes. The first stop is the Cave of Papafragas for a chat about its archaeological and geological history. Centuries ago, it was a base for pirates to hide and is now one of the most visited destinations on the island. Then the coastal path provides four very different landscapes and is relatively flat. The trek finishes in Saraniko, with a swim in the cove to fully appreciate this unique location where the winds have shaped the volcanic rock into amazing shapes.
Celestyal offers a shore excursion credit on every sailing, which can be used on any experience of the travelers’ choosing. The company sets aside a limited number of spaces on each excursion, to ensure a more personalized experience, so it’s important book quickly to secure a space. It’s recommended to reserve a spot at least two weeks before the sail date.
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