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SAIL THE MEDITERRANEAN THIS SUMMER
Expect only the best from a Celebrity cruise in Greece, including the following features.
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Santorini, Greece
BUCKET-LIST DESTINATIONS: GREECE AND ISRAEL
Two spectacular itineraries departing on various dates from June through September include iconic destinations across Greece and beyond. The “Greek Islands and Cyprus” 7-night itinerary takes you first to beautiful Santorini with its picturesque sea of whitewashed houses and Aegean views, then to the bustling party island of Mykonos and on to the historic city of Limassol, Cyprus (where goddess Aphrodite is believed to have emerged from the sea) and Rhodes, with its marvelous ancient Acropolis and charming Old Town architecture. The “Greek Islands and Israel” itinerary takes you to Haifa and Jerusalem in addition to Santorini and Rhodes. In Jerusalem, one of the world’s oldest cities, gaze at the Western Wall before doing some shopping at local markets and sampling delicious Middle Eastern dishes like falafel and shawarma. Haifa, the largest city in northern Israel, is the site of many Biblical stories (like the Sermon on the Mount) and offers stunning views from its terraced hillsides.
Both cruises depart from the Greek capital of Athens, a destination in itself. You’ll want to spend some time before or after your cruise exploring the historic city—take advantage of Celebrity’s small group excursions that include immersing yourself in Greek history at the New Acropolis Museum.
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Magic Carpet
INNOVATIVE DESIGN AND MEMORABLE EXPERIENCES
Celebrity Cruises is known for its innovative ship design and exciting onboard experiences, and its new Celebrity Apex ship brings these award-winning features to new levels. The outward-facing ship offers the Magic Carpet movable deck, described by Celebrity as “the world’s first cantilevered, floating platform that reaches heights of 13 stories above sea level.” It comes complete with open-air dining experiences which make for unforgettable at-sea meals. When the Magic Carpet is not being used for dining, happy hours or late-night parties, it serves as a throughway for passengers to get onto and off of tenders easily.
The wow factors don’t stop there. Apex’s rooftop garden is a paradise of greenery that could just as easily be seen in a major city like New York. And villas offer panoramic outward-facing views and terraces with private plunge pools, all designed to bring the outside in. The 29 unique bars, lounges and restaurants across the ship include globally inspired menus from Michelin-star chefs. For the ultimate relaxation, a cutting-edge spa offers advanced technologies in beauty, fitness and wellness—there’s even a thermal suite with eight different spaces including a crystalarium, salt room, steam room and infrared sauna room. A newly expanded fitness center offers trendy Peloton bikes and an F45 training studio.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Celebrity was one of the first cruise companies to require all passengers and crew over the age of 18 to be vaccinated against COVID-19. The cruise line works with all local health and government authorities to comply with their health measures including enhanced cleaning and social distancing. Implemented “Healthy at Sea” protocols include 100% fresh, filtered air on the ship with new HVAC systems and filters, 24/7 onboard medical care and enhanced cleaning and sanitization measures. Private journeys are even offered for shore excursions for those who prefer to tour alone or only with their family or small group.
Contact one of our cruise experts to plan your Celebrity cruise to Greece!