8 Night Greece, Malta & Turkey Cruise

8 nights - 19 Jun 2026

Celebrity Xcel | Mediterranean

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Itinerary

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Piraeus

Day 1

19 June 2026

Piraeus

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Day 2

20 June 2026

Santorini

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Day 3

21 June 2026

Rhodes

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Day 4

22 June 2026

Mykonos

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Day 5

23 June 2026

Kusadasi

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Day 6

24 June 2026

At Sea

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Day 7

25 June 2026

Valletta

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Day 8

26 June 2026

At Sea

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Day 9

27 June 2026

Barcelona

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Piraeus

Santorini

Mykonos

Kusadasi

Whilst the busy resort town of Kusadasi offers much in the way of shopping and dining – not to mention a flourishing beach life scene, the real jewel here is Ephesus and the stunning ruined city that really take centre stage. With only 20% of the classical ruins having been excavated,... Read More

Valletta

Malta's capital, the minicity of Valletta, has ornate palaces and museums protected by massive fortifications of honey-color limestone. Houses along the narrow streets have overhanging wooden balconies for people-watching from indoors. Generations ago they gave housebound women a wind... Read More

*This holiday is generally suitable for persons with reduced mobility. For customers with reduced mobility or any medical condition that may require special assistance or arrangements to be made, please notify your Cruise Concierge at the time of your enquiry, so that we can provide specific information as to the suitability of the holiday, as well as make suitable arrangements with the Holiday Provider on your behalf.

19 June 2026

Piraeus

It's no wonder that all roads lead to the fascinating and maddening metropolis of Athens. Lift your eyes 200 feet above the city to the Parthenon, its honey-color marble columns rising from a massive limestone base, and you behold architectural perfection that has not been surpassed in 2,500 years. But, today, this shrine of classical form dominates a 21st-century boomtown. To experience Athens—Athína in Greek—fully is to understand the essence of Greece: ancient monuments surviving in a sea of cement, startling beauty amid the squalor, tradition juxtaposed with modernity. Locals depend on humor and flexibility to deal with the chaos; you should do the same. The rewards are immense. Although Athens covers a huge area, the major landmarks of the ancient Greek, Roman, and Byzantine periods are close to the modern city center. You can easily walk from the Acropolis to many other key sites, taking time to browse in shops and relax in cafés and tavernas along the way. From many quarters of the city you can glimpse "the glory that was Greece" in the form of the Acropolis looming above the horizon, but only by actually climbing that rocky precipice can you feel the impact of the ancient settlement. The Acropolis and Filopappou, two craggy hills sitting side by side; the ancient Agora (marketplace); and Kerameikos, the first cemetery, form the core of ancient and Roman Athens. Along the Unification of Archaeological Sites promenade, you can follow stone-paved, tree-lined walkways from site to site, undisturbed by traffic. Cars have also been banned or reduced in other streets in the historical center. In the National Archaeological Museum, vast numbers of artifacts illustrate the many millennia of Greek civilization; smaller museums such as the Goulandris Museum of Cycladic Art Museum and the Byzantine and Christian Museum illuminate the history of particular regions or periods. Athens may seem like one huge city, but it is really a conglomeration of neighborhoods with distinctive characters. The Eastern influences that prevailed during the 400-year rule of the Ottoman Empire are still evident in Monastiraki, the bazaar area near the foot of the Acropolis. On the northern slope of the Acropolis, stroll through Plaka (if possible by moonlight), an area of tranquil streets lined with renovated mansions, to get the flavor of the 19th-century's gracious lifestyle. The narrow lanes of Anafiotika, a section of Plaka, thread past tiny churches and small, color-washed houses with wooden upper stories, recalling a Cycladic island village. In this maze of winding streets, vestiges of the older city are everywhere: crumbling stairways lined with festive tavernas; dank cellars filled with wine vats; occasionally a court or diminutive garden, enclosed within high walls and filled with magnolia trees and the flaming trumpet-shaped flowers of hibiscus bushes. Formerly run-down old quarters, such as Thission, Gazi and Psirri, popular nightlife areas filled with bars and mezedopoleia (similar to tapas bars), are now in the process of gentrification, although they still retain much of their original charm, as does the colorful produce and meat market on Athinas. The area around Syntagma Square, the tourist hub, and Omonia Square, the commercial heart of the city about 1 km (½ mi) northwest, is distinctly European, having been designed by the court architects of King Otho, a Bavarian, in the 19th century. The chic shops and bistros of ritzy Kolonaki nestle at the foot of Mt. Lycabettus, Athens's highest hill (909 feet). Each of Athens's outlying suburbs has a distinctive character: in the north is wealthy, tree-lined Kifissia, once a summer resort for aristocratic Athenians, and in the south and southeast lie Glyfada, Voula, and Vouliagmeni, with their sandy beaches, seaside bars, and lively summer nightlife. Just beyond the city's southern fringes is Piraeus, a bustling port city of waterside fish tavernas and Saronic Gulf views.

20 June 2026

Santorini

Undoubtedly the most extraordinary island in the Aegean, crescent-shape Santorini remains a mandatory stop on the Cycladic tourist route—even if it's necessary to enjoy the sensational sunsets from Ia, the fascinating excavations, and the dazzling white towns with a million other travelers. Called Kállisti (the "Loveliest") when first settled, the island has now reverted to its subsequent name of Thira, after the 9th-century-BC Dorian colonizer Thiras. The place is better known, however, these days as Santorini, a name derived from its patroness, St. Irene of Thessaloniki, the Byzantine empress who restored icons to Orthodoxy and died in 802. You can fly conveniently to Santorini, but to enjoy a true Santorini rite of passage, opt instead for the boat trip here, which provides a spectacular introduction. After the boat sails between Sikinos and Ios, your deck-side perch approaches two close islands with a passage between them. The bigger one on the left is Santorini, and the smaller on the right is Thirassia. Passing between them, you see the village of Ia adorning Santorini's northernmost cliff like a white geometric beehive. You are in the caldera (volcanic crater), one of the world's truly breathtaking sights: a demilune of cliffs rising 1,100 feet, with the white clusters of the towns of Fira and Ia perched along the top. The bay, once the high center of the island, is 1,300 feet in some places, so deep that when boats dock in Santorini's shabby little port of Athinios, they do not drop anchor. The encircling cliffs are the ancient rim of a still-active volcano, and you are sailing east across its flooded caldera. On your right are the Burnt isles, the White isle, and other volcanic remnants, all lined up as if some outsize display in a geology museum. Hephaestus's subterranean fires smolder still—the volcano erupted in 198 BC, about 735, and there was an earthquake in 1956. Indeed, Santorini and its four neighboring islets are the fragmentary remains of a larger landmass that exploded about 1600 BC: the volcano's core blew sky high, and the sea rushed into the abyss to create the great bay, which measures 10 km by 7 km (6 mi by 4½ mi) and is 1,292 feet deep. The other pieces of the rim, which broke off in later eruptions, are Thirassia, where a few hundred people live, and deserted little Aspronissi ("White isle"). In the center of the bay, black and uninhabited, two cones, the Burnt Isles of Palea Kameni and Nea Kameni, appeared between 1573 and 1925. There has been too much speculation about the identification of Santorini with the mythical Atlantis, mentioned in Egyptian papyri and by Plato (who says it's in the Atlantic), but myths are hard to pin down. This is not true of old arguments about whether tidal waves from Santorini's cataclysmic explosion destroyed Minoan civilization on Crete, 113 km (70 mi) away. The latest carbon-dating evidence, which points to a few years before 1600 BC for the eruption, clearly indicates that the Minoans outlasted the eruption by a couple of hundred years, but most probably in a weakened state. In fact, the island still endures hardships: since antiquity, Santorini has depended on rain collected in cisterns for drinking and irrigating—the well water is often brackish—and the serious shortage is alleviated by the importation of water. However, the volcanic soil also yields riches: small, intense tomatoes with tough skins used for tomato paste (good restaurants here serve them); the famous Santorini fava beans, which have a light, fresh taste; barley; wheat; and white-skin eggplants.

21 June 2026

Rhodes

Early travelers described Rhodes as a town of two parts: a castle or high town (Collachium) and a lower city. Today Rhodes town—sometimes referred to as Ródos town—is still a city of two parts: the Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site that incorporates the high town and lower city,...

22 June 2026

Mykonos

Although the fishing boats still go out in good weather, Mykonos largely makes its living from tourism these days. The summer crowds have turned one of the poorest islands in Greece into one of the richest. Old Mykonians complain that their young, who have inherited stores where their grandfathers once sold eggs or wine, get so much rent that they have lost ambition, and in summer sit around pool bars at night with their friends, and hang out in Athens in winter when island life is less scintillating. Put firmly on the map by Jackie O in the 1960s, Mykonos town—called Hora by the locals—remains the Saint-Tropez of the Greek islands. The scenery is memorable, with its whitewashed streets, Little Venice, the Kato Myli ridge of windmills, and Kastro, the town's medieval quarter. Its cubical two- or three-story houses and churches, with their red or blue doors and domes and wooden balconies, have been long celebrated as some of the best examples of classic Cycladic architecture. Luckily, the Greek Archaeological Service decided to preserve the town, even when the Mykonians would have preferred to rebuild, and so the Old Town has been impressively preserved. Pink oleander, scarlet hibiscus, and trailing green pepper trees form a contrast amid the dazzling whiteness, whose frequent renewal with whitewash is required by law. Any visitor who has the pleasure of getting lost in its narrow streets (made all the narrower by the many outdoor stone staircases, which maximize housing space in the crowded village) will appreciate how its confusing layout was designed to foil pirates—if it was designed at all. After Mykonos fell under Turkish rule in 1537, the Ottomans allowed the islanders to arm their vessels against pirates, which had a contradictory effect: many of them found that raiding other islands was more profitable than tilling arid land. At the height of Aegean piracy, Mykonos was the principal headquarters of the corsair fleets—the place where pirates met their fellows, found willing women, and filled out their crews. Eventually the illicit activity evolved into a legitimate and thriving trade network. Morning on Mykonos town's main quay is busy with deliveries, visitors for the Delos boats, lazy breakfasters, and street cleaners dealing with the previous night's mess. In late morning the cruise-boat people arrive, and the shops are all open. In early afternoon, shaded outdoor tavernas are full of diners eating salads (Mykonos's produce is mostly imported); music is absent or kept low. In mid- and late afternoon, the town feels sleepy, since so many people are at the beach, on excursions, or sleeping in their air-conditioned rooms; even some tourist shops close for siesta. By sunset, people have come back from the beach, having taken their showers and rested. At night, the atmosphere in Mykonos ramps up. The cruise-boat people are mostly gone, coughing three-wheelers make no deliveries in the narrow streets, and everyone is dressed sexy for summer and starting to shimmy with the scene. Many shops stay open past midnight, the restaurants fill up, and the bars and discos make ice cubes as fast as they can. Ready to dive in? Begin your tour of Mykonos town (Hora) by starting out at its heart: Mando Mavrogenous Square.

23 June 2026

Kusadasi

24 June 2026

At Sea

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25 June 2026

Valletta

26 June 2026

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27 June 2026

Barcelona

The infinite variety of street life, the nooks and crannies of the medieval Barri Gòtic, the ceramic tile and stained glass of Art Nouveau facades, the art and music, the throb of street life, the food (ah, the food!)—one way or another, Barcelona will find a way to get your full atte...

Whats Included with
Celebrity Cruises

You’ll find all your essentials included on board a Celebrity Cruises trip, from delicious breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks at a choice of dining venues and exceptional entertainment to the use of swimming pools, hot tubs, fitness and leisure facilities as well as themed events that’ll have you dancing the night away under the stars.

Accommodation

Entertainment

Return flights included (UK airports)

Room service

Port Taxes

Themed events

Adult only areas

Youth 3-17

Shuttle service to and from ports and airport where available

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Celebrity Xcel Cabins & Suites

Deluxe Inside Stateroom

With ample living space, bigger bathrooms, and more drawer space, Deluxe Inside Staterooms will become your home away from home while on board. Relax at sea after a day that’s as busy or laid back as you wish. Enjoy in-room automation that allows you to control everything from lighting, to temperature, and service with a simple touch screen. You can even choose a setting that will tuck you in and gently wake you in the morning. It’s world-class service at the touch of a button.

Amenities

Four pillows in every stateroom
Plush 100% cotton bathrobes and towels
Premium Custom blended bathroom products
Celebrity Shopping Bag

Stateroom Features

Celebrity's eXhale® bedding featuring the Cashmere Mattress
King-sized bed**
Some staterooms may have a trundle bed
Plentiful storage space in your bathroom and wardrobe
Interactive Television system
Individual safe
Dual voltage 110/220 AC
Mini-fridge*
Hair dryer

Services

Twice daily housekeeping service
Our signature friendly personalized service with a guest ratio of nearly 2:1
Laundry service*
Complimentary beach towel service
Fresh ice delivered to stateroom upon request

Dining

Complimentary breakfast, lunch, and dinner in a variety of restaurants
24-hour room service†

*Additional charges apply

**Bed as large or larger than average standard international king-size bed

† $9.95 service fee and 20% gratuity may apply

FLOORPLANS

Facilities

Lounge Area
Toiletries Provided
Air Conditioning
King or Twin Configuration
Vanity Area
Shower
Room Service Available
TV
Safe
Hair Dryer
Telephone
Desk

Deluxe Porthole View with Veranda

Located at either end of the ship, in the Deluxe Porthole View with Veranda you’ll have the choice to relax in your spacious living area, or step outside to enjoy morning coffee and evening sunsets. Enjoy in-room automation that allows you to control everything from lighting, to temperature, and service with a simple touch screen. You can even choose a setting that will tuck you in and gently wake you in the morning. It’s world-class service at the touch of a button.

Stateroom 202 sq. ft.
Veranda 40 sq. ft.

Amenities

Plush 100% cotton bathrobes and towels
Four pillows in every stateroom
Premium Custom blended bathroom products
Celebrity Shopping bag

Stateroom Features

Private veranda opens up to outdoor seating
Floor-to-ceiling windows and glass doors.
King-sized mattress** (Single Infinite Veranda has Queen-size bed)
Celebrity eXhale® bedding
Plentiful storage space in your bathroom and wardrobe
In-room Automation on Edge Series
Some staterooms may have a trundle bed
Interactive television system
Mini-fridge*
Individual safe
Dual voltage 110/220 AC
Hair dryer

Services

Twice daily housekeeping service
Our signature friendly, personalized service with a guest to staff ratio of nearly 2:1
Laundry service*
Complimentary beach towel service
Fresh ice delivered to stateroom upon request

Dining

Complimentary breakfast, lunch, and dinner available in a variety of restaurants
24-hour room service†

*Additional charges apply

**Bed as large or larger than average standard international king-size bed

† $9.95 service fee and 20% gratuity may apply

FLOORPLANS

Deluxe Porthole View with Veranda floor Plan

Facilities

Toiletries Provided
Air Conditioning
King or Twin Configuration
Lounge Area
Vanity Area
Shower
Room Service Available
TV
Safe
Hair Dryer
Telephone
Desk

Edge Single Stateroom with Infinite Veranda

Prime Edge Stateroom with Infinite Veranda

Edge Stateroom with Infinite Veranda (Partial View)

Prime AquaClass® Stateroom

Edge AquaClass guests enjoy a state-of-the-art infinite veranda, king-size Cashmere mattress bedding, soothing stateroom touches and complimentary fitness classes. Plus, unlimited access to the SEA Thermal Suite, complimentary dining at Blu restaurant, and a personal spa concierge.

Wellness is so fundamental to our philosophy, we offer Prime AquaClass® staterooms for a fully immersive, next-level wellness experience. Elements are thoughtfully infused throughout your stateroom, from verandas that allow you to walk right out to the water’s edge to a Cashmere™ mattress and pillow menus. Prime AquaClass staterooms are well-appointed, personal retreats located in the most-desirable locations on the ship. Savour clean cuisine, including new healthy options, at your exclusive restaurant, Blu. Plus, you’ll enjoy access to the SEA Thermal Suite, a spa concierge, a complimentary fitness pass, preferential rates on AquaClass spa packages, daily in-room bottled water service, healthy room-service menu options, and a yoga mat for use on board. We’ve thought of everything so that you can focus on nourishing your mind, body, and spirit.

Spa Benefits

Unlimited access to the Sea Thermal Suite
Dedicated Spa Concierge: Personal Consultation
Priority Spa Reservations
Complimentary fitness classes
Exclusive spa treatment package discounts*

Amenities

2 Bottled waters in-room: daily
2 Yoga mats
In-room fitness amenities menu
Eco-friendly natural ingredients shower amenities
100% Cotton bathrobes, slippers, towels
Welcome bottle of sparkling wine (upon request)
Complimentary use of umbrella and binoculars
Complimentary shoeshine service
Pillow selection upon request

Dining

AquaClass Exclusive Restaurant: Blu
Expanded room service breakfast menu available†

AquaClass Features

Floor-to-ceiling sliding-glass doors
King-sized bed**
Exclusive eXhale® bedding
Plentiful storage space
Spacious sitting area with sofa
Enhanced air filtration system

*Additional charges apply
† $9.95 service fee and 20% gratuity may apply

**Bed as large or larger than average standard international king-size bed

FLOORPLANS

Facilities

Toiletries Provided
Air Conditioning
King or Twin Configuration
Lounge Area
Vanity Area
Shower
Room Service Available
TV
Safe
Hair Dryer
Telephone
Desk

Iconic Suite

The Iconic Suite is our most luxurious and spacious suite in the fleet. Positioned high on top of the ship, above the bridge, the Iconic Suites offer sweeping, panoramic views from front to back. They’re also the largest suites in the fleet: Each Iconic Suite is an opulent 1,892 square feet. This doesn’t include the expansive outdoor space—where you’ll find a private hot tub, stylish furnishings, and a covered, double daybed—which adds more than 689 square feet to the grand total. Iconic Suites boast two bedrooms (each with a king-sized CashmereTM Collection bed) and two full bathrooms, featuring a full shower, whirlpool tub, and nothing but the best amenities. Enough space for six guests to comfortably unwind in, there’s even an in-suite butler pantry for those occasions when you feel like entertaining. If you want the ultimate in luxury and indulgence at sea, there’s no other way to go than Iconic.

1,892 sq.ft.
veranda 689 sq.ft.

Highlights

Largest suite in the Celebrity fleet
Private terrace, hot tub, and double daybed
Panoramic views from above the bridge
Floor-to-ceiling windows
Exclusive eXhale® bedding, featuring king-sized Cashmere Mattresses
Dual sinks, full shower, and whirlpool tub
Private Butler's pantry
Bathroom wardrobe and storage space

Exclusive services and amenities

Contact your butler wherever you are with Butler Chat
Destination Experience Specialist to assist with your excursions
Suite-to-car escort by your butler for Private Journeys
Shore excursion departure lounge just for suite guests
Premium Celebrity bath amenities
Updated Luminae menu with new Daniel Boulud signature dishes
Complimentary Extend Your Stay program*
Complimentary access to SEA Thermal Suite and Persian Garden
Complimentary daily laundry and unlimited pressing
Personalize your complimentary minibar
Exclusive sleepwear
Complimentary specialty dining, including lunch

*Available in select ports.

Services & Amenities

The difference is in the details

Your suite and exclusive places as a guest of The Retreat set your vacation apart from all the rest, but the thoughtful services and amenities you’ll discover elevate your experience to levels you never imagined.

Services & amenities for guests of The Retreat

Services

Dedicated butler service to assist with everything you need, including packing and unpacking, making spa appointments, and dining and shore excursion reservations
Butler Chat: Conveniently contact your butler from anywhere on board using your personal device
Destination Experience Specialist: Dedicated expert to help you make the most of your time ashore, from planning activities to ensuring smooth transfers to your excursions
Suite-to-car escort by your butler on Private Journeys excursions
Premium bath and body products crafted exclusively for The Retreat
Priority departure and embarkation at most destinations, including those that require tendering
Reserved theater seating on evening chic nights
Complimentary beach towel service, shoeshine service, use of an umbrella, and binoculars
Dedicated spa concierge and personal consultant*
Complimentary fitness classes*
Complimentary laundry service and unlimited pressing service†
Extend Your Stay: on debarkation day, stay on board to relax until mid-afternoon and enjoy lunch at Luminae, before you depart (available in select ports of call)†

Food & Drink

Unlimited Premium Drink Package: Featuring award-winning portfolio of red, white, and bubbly wines representing vineyards from around the world**
Complimentary minibar stocked with soda and beer on embarkation day and water restocked daily
Full in-suite breakfast, lunch, dinner service, and daily delights
Afternoon tea event hosted in The Retreat Lounge or Michael’s Club
Option to dine in Blu restaurant*
Unlimited Specialty Dining Package. Includes dinner each night and lunch on sea days†**
Two complimentary bottles of premium spirits or wine†
Personalized minibar stocked daily with water, soda, and beer†
Premium in-suite coffee set-up†

Amenities

Welcome bottle of bubbles
Premium Wi-Fi package**
Premium Celebrity king size Cashmere Mattress™ with exclusive Retreat bedding
Premium 100% cotton bath towels and bathrobes
Pillow menu
Exclusive complimentary sleepwear†
Access to The Spa’s SEA Thermal Suite or Persian Garden.*†

*Included in Aqua Sky Suites.

†Included in Royal Suites and above.

**Not included with special fares or MoveUp upgrades from a non-suite stateroom

FLOORPLANS

Facilities

Second Bedroom
Dining Area
Suite Benefits
Free Mini Bar
Pillow Menu Available
Air Conditioning
Lounge Area
Vanity Area
Shower
Toiletries Provided
Room Service Available
TV
Free Wi-Fi
Safe
Hair Dryer
Telephone
Desk
Exclusive
King or Twin Configuration
Butler Service

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