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Mediterranean Escape: Greece and Turkey Cruise
About the Trip
Sept. 22 - Oct. 6, 2025 | 15 days
Escape from it all and embrace serenity on this 15-day getaway in the Mediterranean. Start in historic Athens, where you’ll step back in time and tour awe-inspiring ancient sites, including the Acropolis, the Parthenon, the Temple of Athena Nike and the Panathenaic Stadium, where the first-ever modern Olympic Games were held in 1896. Enjoy an evening of lively and traditional Greek dancing at a local taverna. Later, visit quaint villages while stopping to see historic monasteries, ancient art and the monument dedicated to the legendary 300 Spartans. On your sixth day, board the luxurious Celebrity Infinity® for a 9-night Mediterranean cruise that will take you to Ephesus as well as some of Greece’s most beautiful islands, including Santorini and Mykonos, while you enjoy the sun and ocean air.
Member Exclusive Benefits
We reward all our CAA Members on our Extraordinary Explorations tours/cruises.
- Plaza Premium Lounge Pass†
- 50 CAA Dollars®^
- 25% savings on CAA Travel Insurance◊
Extraordinary Experience
CAA has curated an exceptional experience unique to your tour. Details of this experience are listed below:
Traditional Greek Dance Lesson and Show In Athens
Immerse yourself in Greek culture while watching a performance of authentic Greek dance at the Dora Stratou Dance Theatre. Admire the costumes, jewelry and beautiful dancing. Then, take an expert-taught traditional Greek dance lesson.
Package Includes:
- Return airfare from Toronto or Winnipeg to Athens
- Pre-cruise tour:
- 2+1-night stay in first-class accommodation in Athens
- 1-night stay in first-class accommodation in Kalambaka
- 4 breakfasts and 3 dinners
- Sightseeing and entrance fees as per itinerary
- English-speaking guide throughout
- 9-night Greece & Turkey cruise onboard the Celebrity Infinity®
- Onboard meals and entertainment as per cruise itinerary
- All Included Package:
- Basic Wi-Fi package
- Classic beverage package includes service charge
- Destination transfers
Mediterranean Escape: Greece and Turkey Cruise
Activity Level: Moderate. Step back in time through ancient Athens before escaping to the turquoise waters of the Aegean sea for a serene cruise around Greece and Turkey.
Day 1
Day 2
Athens − Arrive in Athens and meet your guide, then check into your hotel. Enjoy a welcome dinner in the city. (D)
Day 3
Athens − Embark on a tour of Athens, seeing the Acropolis, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechtheum and the Parthenon. Then, enjoy a scenic drive through the city, seeing Parliament, the Panathenaic Stadium and the Acropolis Museum. Watch a traditional Greek dance performance before taking a dance lesson. Enjoy dinner in the Plaka. (B/D)
Day 4
Kalambaka − Tour Delphi, the sanctuary of Apollo and home of the priestess Pythia on the slopes of Mount Parnassus. You’ll see ruins, artifacts and ancient artwork. Continue to the village of Arachova, then leave for the village of Kalambaka. (B)
Day 5
Athens − Visit two of the Monasteries of Meteora then return to Athens, stopping on the way at Thermopylae. (B/D)
Day 6
Athens − Head to the Port of Piraeus to embark on a 9-night Eastern Mediterranean Cruise aboard the Celebrity Infinity®. (B)
Day 7
Volos, Greece
Day 8
Thessaloniki, Greece
Day 9
Kavala,Greece
Day 10
At Sea
Day 11
Ephesus (Kusadasi), Turkey
Day 12
Mykonos, Greece
Day 13
Santorini, Greece
Day 14
At Sea
Day 15
Disembark in Athens and transfer to the airport for your return flight to Toronto or Winnipeg.
B - Breakfast | D - Dinner
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Terms & Conditions
*$7,039 is a Prime Oceanview cabin based on Cat.O1, $7,759 is a Prime Concierge Class cabin based on Cat.C1. **$7,249 is a Prime Oceanview cabin based on Cat.O1, $7,969 is a Prime Concierge Class cabin based on Cat.C1. Ship’s Registry: Malta. All CAA Member prices are per person, based on double occupancy, in Canadian dollars unless otherwise indicated and are subject to change without prior notice until final payment is paid. All prices are correct at press time and apply to new bookings only, based on availability at time of booking. To receive CAA Member-exclusive benefits, there must be one valid CAA Member travelling per booking. Non-members booking Extraordinary Explorations will not receive Member-exclusive benefits.
†Plaza Premium Lounge is based on one voucher per person and applies to departures from Canadian airports where applicable. Subject to availability.
^CAA Dollars awarded per adult Member. To earn and redeem CAA Dollars, you must be a current CAA Member in good standing (CAA Membership dues paid in full by membership expiry date). CAA Dollars will be credited at time of departure. For more information on CAA Dollars, please visit www.caasco.com/caadollars.
◊CAA Travel Insurance is underwritten by Orion Travel Insurance Company, a CAA Company. Twenty-five percent (25%) Member savings is made up of a ten percent (10%) Member savings as well as a promotional fifteen percent (15%) savings when you purchase an Extraordinary Explorations tour through CAA Travel, applies to CAA South Central Ontario and CAA Manitoba Members in good standing (CAA Membership dues paid in full by membership expiry date). This promotional offer is valid until December 31, 2025. Ten percent (10%) Member savings applies to Members in good standing of all other CAA clubs. Savings apply to the total premium excluding applicable taxes. Minimum premium applies. Visitors to Canada Insurance is limited to the promotional savings. Certain exclusions, limitations and restrictions apply. Subject to change without notice. A Medical Questionnaire may be required to purchase travel insurance.
Extraordinary Explorations vacations are organized and booked by CAA Travel (South Central Ontario) Inc. and CAA Manitoba (“CAA Travel”) on behalf of CAA Club Group (o/a CAA South Central Ontario and CAA Manitoba). In the event of an increase in any of the cost factors, CAA Travel reserves the right to increase the price whereby the provisions of the Travel Industry Act shall prevail. CAA Extraordinary Explorations packages are 100% non-refundable at final payment. CAA Travel service fee for cancellation prior to final payment varies by program. For full payment terms and conditions, please ask your CAA Travel Consultant. CAA Travel reserves the right to cancel or reschedule any tour departure in accordance with operating requirements (minimum number of participants) or circumstances beyond its control. Additional fees for checked luggage or other incidentals may be incurred and vary according to itinerary and airline. Air schedules with some tours are not available at press time and may include several connections or forced overnight at passenger’s expense. CAA Travel strongly recommends the purchase of trip cancellation and emergency travel and emergency medical insurance at the time of booking.
Please note: Participants must be able to embark and disembark cruise ships and coaches without assistance as well as have a good level of mobility for walking tours in destinations where stairs and traditional cobblestone streets can be challenging. International transportation vehicles and facilities may not meet accessibility standards.
Flight
IncludedTour Itinerary
Day 1
Depart Toronto or Winnipeg on your overnight flight to Athens.
Day 2
Athens
Upon arrival in Athens, you’ll be welcomed by your English-speaking guide. Depart for your hotel, located in the centre of the city. Tonight, meet with your guide and enjoy your first taste of Athens with a welcome dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight at your hotel. (D)
Day 3
Athens
After breakfast, depart for a guided tour of Athens and experience both the modern and ancient aspects of this iconic city. Visit the Acropolis and see its magnificent entryway, the Propylae. You’ll also see the Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechtheum with the graceful Caryatids and the Parthenon. Continue on a scenic drive through the city, passing Parliament and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, where the presidential guard, or evzones, stand sentinel. See the Panathenaic Stadium, where the first modern Olympic Games were held in 1896. Your final stop is at the Acropolis Museum, which houses ancient friezes and statues. Return to your hotel, then meet with your guide and depart for your Extraordinary Experience: A traditional Greek dance show and lesson at Dora Stratou. After that, head to Plaka for dinner with Greek music and dancing at a traditional taverna. (B/D)
Day 4
Kalambaka
After breakfast, check out of the hotel, meet your guide and depart for your tour of Delphi, the sanctuary of the ancient god Apollo and home of the mythical priestess Pythia. The site is set in a beautiful natural setting on the slopes of Mt. Parnassus. You’ll see the ruins of the Sanctuary of Apollo, the theatre and stadium. At the museum, you’ll see artifacts like the bronze statue of the Charioteer of Delphi, a unique example of classical ancient Greek art. Continue to the traditional village of Arachova, and enjoy some time on your own to explore. Later, drive to the village of Kalambaka, travelling through the villages and towns of central Greece. (B)
Day 5
Athens
After breakfast, depart with your guide to visit two of the Monasteries of Meteora. Perched on granite cliffs, these monasteries filled with Byzantine-era icons and artifacts seem to be suspended between earth and sky. After your visit, depart for Athens, stopping at Thermopylae, the monument of King Leonidas and the 300 Spartans. Arrive in Athens and check in to your hotel before meeting with your guide and departing for dinner. (B/D)
Day 6
Athens
After breakfast, meet with your English-speaking guide and head to the Port of Piraeus to embark on a 9-night Eastern Mediterranean cruise aboard the Celebrity Infinity®. (B)
Day 7
Volos, Greece
Day 8
Thessaloniki, Greece
Day 9
Kavala, Greece
Day 10
Ephesus (Kusadasi), Turkey
Day 11
Mykonos, Greece
Day 12
Mykonos, Greece
Day 13
Santorini, Greece
Day 14
At Sea
Day 15
Disembark in Athens and transfer to the airport for your return flight to Toronto or Winnipeg.
B - Breakfast | D - Dinner