Greek Isles with Celebrity Cruises®

Tucked into the northeastern coast of mainland Greece, just below the Bulgarian border, the hillside city of

Kavala overlooks the Aegean Sea and is the main seaport of eastern Macedonia. Kavala will offer you a

surprising mix of history, culture, and architecture—archeological sites, monuments, cobblestone streets,

wooden balconies lined with flowers, colorful palaces, and hilltop fortresses—as well as diverse landscapes like

lush wetlands, lagoons, inland lakes, beaches, and diverse flora and fauna.

The second largest city in Greece, Thessaloniki has so much going for it—beauty, history, culture, and

absolutely amazing views of the sea. One of its most famous sites is the iconic White Tower which dates from

the 1500s and was built as part of the city’s fortification. Head to the top of it for sweeping views of the city,

shimmering gulf, and surrounding hills. Practically an open-air museum of Byzantine art, Thessaloniki offers

many opportunities to stroll among 5th century churches, archeological sites, a 13th century bathhouse,

archaeological museums, and contemporary art museums

No other Greek island is more famous for its romantic setting, mythic beauty, and volcanic scenery. Santorini enchants with a deep blue bay, high cliffs, black and red sand beaches, and white-washed towns perched on the

crater rim.

Once the capital of the Roman province of Asia Minor, this coastal town is now an archeologist’s dream. The UNESCO World Heritage ruins of Ephesus impress even those familiar with the world's other ancient cities. Though excavations have been underway for 150 years, only 20 percent of the city has been uncovered. This former Greek banking and trading center is rich with historic sites, including the Great Theater, the Temple of

Hadrian, and the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. On your Europe cruise, check out the the Celsus Library — built in 117 A.D.— made up of towering columns highlighted by the statue of the goddess of wisdom. 

Greece’s most famous playground, where ancient mythology mingles with modern glamor. Mykonos Town is a maze of dazzling white houses festooned with mauve bougainvillea, where every narrow alley seems to conceal glittering jewelers and designer boutiques. For the ultimate experience, take a front-row table in Little Venice, where the water is so clear you can spot sea urchins on the pebbly sea floor. Order something chilled and watch

the endless parade of beautiful people unfold before you.