Enjoy winter escapes in Europe on Celebrity Infinity

Author: Daniel Edward

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Celebrity Infinity is based in Europe year-round, with itineraries in the Mediterranean and Canary Islands from Barcelona and Athens

Celebrity Infinity offers cruises all year round from Athens and Barcelona, giving access to the very best of Europe right through the year.

With a range of itineraries, from 8-12-nights, winter getaways onboard this elegant ship are a top choice for enjoying Europe without the crowds of summer… and without that heat too.

With a capacity of just over 2,000 guests, Celebrity Infinity presents an ideal balance of modern cruise ship with the spaciousness and personal touches that smaller ships are known for.

If you’ve cruised onboard one of Celebrity Cruises’ newer Edge Series ships before, then you’ll still enjoy the familiarity of the cruise line’s premium food and drink experience, blended with the traditional feel of this unforgettable vessel.

The Acropolis is Athens' sacred rock. Credit: Shutterstock

The best of Greece
The fabulous Greek islands are some of the top tourist spots in the world, and in summer they are hot, hot, hot, and busy to match. But if you go in winter, you get the same beauty, without the crowds and at much more comfortable temperatures.

You really do get the best of Greece this way.

Celebrity Infinity has an 11-night sailing, departing Athens on February 3, 2025, which includes overnight stays in Thessaloniki and Athens, as well as day visits to Ephesus (Turkey), Cyprus, Rhodes, Heraklion, and Nafplion (Greece).

Away from the brunt of the British winter, enjoy the comfortable warmth of the ancient world, where a minotaur roamed, and ancient gods fought for love and power.

From the acropolis atop the hill in Athens to an archaeologist’s dream excursion to the ancient capital of Ephesus, this itinerary offers as much for the culture vulture as it does for someone looking for some relaxing winter sunshine with great food.

Even better, with current savings, you can book this cruise for less than £500 per person.

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Combine Greece with Italy
Take in the splendour of Europe with a west-to-east crossing of the continent from Barcelona to Athens, departing on January 26, 2025.

Celebrity Infinity’s eight-night journey across the Mediterranean calls into three top Italian ports – Rome (Civitavecchia), Naples, and Messina – in addition to days in Turkey and Crete before arriving in Athens to conclude the journey.

Without the crowds, you’ll find yourself standing in the middle of the Colosseum with the time and space to really take it all in. And back onboard, Celebrity Infinity’s open decks and spacious lounges are the perfect vantage points for a stunning sailing through the Strait of Messina, between the island of Sicily and the mainland of Italy.

The excursions available on this itinerary take the trip to another level, especially for food and wine afficionados. In Naples, you can join a small group tour out to Sorrento where you’ll attend a pasta making tour and learn true Italian cuisine from a local master.

Winter sun, this side of New Years
If the shortening days are getting to you and you can feel the cold setting in, then it’s time for some emergency remedial action, and by that we, of course, mean taking a cruise to the Canary Islands.

Well, luckily for you, Celebrity Infinity has just the cruise. Departing from Barcelona on December 9, this 12-night voyage heads out of the Strait of Gibraltar heading directly for Lanzarote. Staying in the Canary Islands, you’ll enjoy a day in Gran Canaria followed by another in Tenerife.

On the way back to Barcelona, you’ll visit Casablanca, the famed Moroccan city with almost 1,000 years of history. In Cadiz, you can take a ship’s excursion to see the city’s landmarks and visit a boutique sherry cellar. Or go wine tasting at the historic Barbadillo wine cellar.

And when you’re in Malaga, you’re spoiled for choice with daytrips, from touring Alcazaba Palace to heading out to the nearby village of Mijas, in the mountainside overlooking the city and the sea.

To book or find out more call 0344 493 2043 or visit celebritycruises.com

Bask in the year-round sunshine on a cruise to the Canary Islands. Credit: Shutterstock
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