We are booked for a Rick Steves Tour that begins on May 1 and ends on May 14, 2023. We would like to take a Greek Island Cruise after the tour is over for about 7 days. Does anyone have suggestions?
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Hi Elzibuff,
We just did a cruise on the Celestyal Crystal. This is a very small greek company and more on the budget side. Here is my review: Celestyal Crystal July 16-23 2022
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OP
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Thank you! I will look them up.
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OP
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Thank you, tmalave, for the review! It looks like this might be good for us. However, our RS tour isn't over until the 14th, and we would either have to wait until the 20th, or cut the RS tour short in order to leave on the 13th. This is, for all intents and purposes, the last day of the tour, because the tour is over after breakfast on the 14th. The cruise departs at 5:00 p.m. at Piraeus, and the only thing scheduled is the Archeological Museum and then free time to shop at the Plaika, etc. and then dinner together. Can anyone tell me if we really need to stay for the dinner, or would it be doable to be at the ship by 5:00? I hate to miss the wonderful dinner that RS always has at the end of his tours, but would really like to take this cruise!
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Look at Variety Cruises, a Greek owned company.
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Olympia, WA, USA
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Can anyone tell me if we really need to stay for the dinner, or would it be doable to be at the ship by 5:00?
I haven't been on this tour, but on the ones I've taken a few people have missed the farewell dinner because of early flights or other travel plans. It's too bad, but given the timing I'd say get to Piraeus in time for the cruise. You should be able to visit the NAM in the morning and then make your way to Piraeus. Presumably the cruise line will want you to be there well before 5:00, though. Be sure to discuss this with your RS guide well in advance, not only so they know your plans but also so they can help you plan the transfer (with luggage) from the NAM to the ship. That might involve a stop at the hotel to pick up the bags they've held for you after you checked out that morning.