Riviera Travel is partnering with Celestyal Cruises to launch a new 10-night Athens & Greek Islands cruise and stay itinerary.

It consists of a seven-night sailing across the Aegean, coupled with hotel stays in Athens for one-night pre-cruise and two nights for a post-cruise beach stay.

The package is available to book from 23 August, with five departures on offer between April and September 2024. Prices start from £2,199pp.

The cruise – which will take place on the 1,260-guest Celestyal Journey, which launches in September – will feature guided tours of Kusadasi, Crete, Santorini and Mykonos, and visits to Thessaloniki and Milos.

Riviera Travel offering ‘culture and relaxation’

Riviera Travel head of product river and ocean cruise Katja Hildebrandt said: “This new itinerary offers the ideal combination of culture, excursions, independent visits and relaxation.

“Guests can enjoy a host of eye-catching attractions, from the remarkable history of the Acropolis, to the striking amphitheatre of the Library of Celsus, to the birthplace of civilisation at the Minoan Palace of Knossos. And all this while taking in the local coastline via the magnificent Celestyal Journey.”

Celestyal VP of sales for UK, Europe and Australia Janet Parton added: “We are delighted to be working with Riviera Travel in the UK.

“We are committed to opening up our distribution channels to include key travel partners such as Riviera, allowing them to design packages that address the needs of every travel group.”