If attending cruise: Take a flight to Athens where you arrive at least 24 hours in advance of the cruise (arrive before Oct. 20th). Arriving a day early allows for any travel delays you might encounter. You are on your own for accommodation's to/from Athens, hotel the night before cruise, and transportation to the port for cruise.

If attending wedding only in Santorini: Suggest taking a flight at least 24 hours before the wedding to Athens. Quickest way to Santorini is a flight from Athens. They are about $50-$100 plus luggage fees. You can also take a ferry from Athens.

For budgeting, flights are averaging about $1,000-$1,200 per ticket. There are some lower flights available too. You are responsible for figuring out all transportation.

Dates: Monday, October 21 - Thursday, October 24, 2024

Departing from Lavrio Port on Celestyal Cruise

Embark on an unforgettable pre-wedding cruise adventure with us, setting sail from October 21 to 24, 2024, and culminating in a magical wedding celebration in Santorini on October 26. Our journey begins on the sea and transitions to the charming vistas of Santorini, where well stay from October 24 to 27.


Weve arranged a special stay package starting at $625 per person, covering a cozy interior room for three nights, inclusive of delightful meals and selected drinks (beer & wine) during dinner. Options for room upgrades to exterior or balcony views are available for those seeking a grander view.


Upon our arrival in Santorini on October 24, well switch from ship to shore, staying in a pre-selected hotel for the remainder of our celebration, bypassing the need for additional travel back to the island.


For an enhanced experience, a premium drink package is available, though given our packed itinerary of celebration and exploration, its an optional indulgence and we dont feel is necessary.


Were excited to share this blend of adventure and romance with you, creating memories that will last a lifetime. Let us know if youre interested in any upgrades as we finalize the preparations for our shared journey to joy.


Prices:
Cat/IA (Interior): USD 625 per person per cruise net rate in twin Only one person staying in the room is $838


Cat/XC (Exterior Cabin) : USD 925 per person per cruise net rate in twin


3rd / 4th adult in cabin: USD 555 per person per cruise net rate


Children (from 2 to 11 y.o.): USD 395 net rate per child provided a sharing cabin with two full paying adults


Infants (3 months up to 2 y.o.) pay only port charges and other security services USD 199 per person


On the above net rates port charges, security, and other service charges USD 199 per person are includedepart

One of the reasons we chose this cruise is because of its beauty and some of the stops have historic significance in Christianity. There are many other things to to in these towns, but we are sharing what interested us to go.

https://celestyal.com/us/cruises/iconic-aegean,4-nights-cruise-celestyal-discovery-2024-10-21/

Day 1: Depart from Athens 13:00 (1:00p)

Mykonos - Depart 23:00 (11:00p):

Known as the island of the winds, it's known for it's iconic windmills and vibrant, energetic atmosphere and nightlife.

Day 2: Kusadasi, Turkey - Depart 13:00 (1:00p)

This is where you can take an excursion to Ancient Ephesus, where apostle Paul preached, the subject of the book of Ephesians, and where Mary, Mother of Jesus, lived her final years.

Patmos, Greece - Depart 21:30 (9:30p)

A volcanic island filled with pebbly and sandy beaches. This island is where St. John was exiled to and had a vision on Patmos that inspired the Book of Revelation. https://www.bibleplaces.com/patmos/

Day 3: Rhodes, Greece - Depart 18:00 (6:00p)

Known for it's medieval architecture, wineries, beaches and a stirring nightlife. In Acts, the Apostle Paul is said to have stopped there in his journey to Jerusalem. According to local tradition, Paul's ship landed in a small harbor at Lindos, which is known today as St. Paul's Harbor.

https://www.bibleplaces.com/rhodes/

Day 4: Heraklion, Crete - Depart 12:00p

It is the fourth largest city in Greece (with a population of about 150,000 inhabitants). Crete was the center of Europe's most ancient and advanced civilization, the Minoans, which existed 4,000 years ago.

Santorini: HERE WE WILL DISEMBARK from the cruise. You will need to bring all your belongings with you. We will have hotel blocks for you to choose from to stay the remainder of the trip.

Santorini is known for its iconic white house with blue roofs, unique beaches, cliffs and amazing sunset views.

IN ORDER TO HOLD A ROOM, PLEASE GO TO THE RSVP TAB AND RSVP FOR THE CRUISE.

Under the RSVP for the cruise, you will be prompted with a series of questions. We will need to know your legal name and date of birth on your passport, along with room type you want held. If you are bringing a guest, we will need DOB and legal name info, as well. If your guest is TBD, please indicate TBD on RSVP. We have also asked best way to send the payment link.

PLEASE FILL OUT ALL QUESTIONS TO THE BEST OF YOUR ABILITY.

After we have that, a link will be sent to you before April 24th to make a down payment. The link for payment expires within 48 hours.

Important Payment Dates:

First Deposit of USD 175 per cabin (IA – XD) is required by April 24, 2024

Second Deposit of USD 300 per cabin is required 120 days prior to departure (June 24th)

Final Name List due 90 days prior to departure

Full Payment due 60 days prior to departure (August 24th)

Last day to cancel with full refund of deposit is 120+ days prior to departure.

What's included:

-Cabin accommodation

-Port charges security and other services (gratuities)

-Full board (Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner)

-Select drinks included with meals (beer and wine) (Specialty Restaurant excluded)

-Shore excursion discount US $80 applicable per person

-Entertainment and daily activities on board

You will need to book a flight from Santorini to Athens or take a ferry (link below labeled "website") to get back to Athens.

We suggest taking a flight out of Athens to get you home due to pricing, but travel logistics are up to you. The wedding will be Saturday night, so we would suggest taking an afternoon flight out of Santorini on Sunday. Make sure to leave time in between flights from Santorini and Athens in case you encounter any delays.