From Celebrated Athens to Dubrovnik, the "Pearl of the Adriatic" (port-to-port cruise)

You’ll board our ship at 6 p.m. Welcome cocktail. Join us for dinner and an evening of entertainment. We’ll remain in port overnight.

In the morning, included excursion: “Athens and the Acropolis”. Discover the Acropolis, the true religious center of ancient Athens, where you will see the Temple of Athena Nike. The imposing Parthenon, dedicated to the goddess Athena, brings the glory of ancient Greece to life. A panoramic coach tour of the modern city will provide an overview of the Greek capital.

In the afternoon, included excursion: Cape Sounion. On this magnificent promontory overlooking the sparkling waters of the Aegean Sea, you will discover the majestic Temple of Poseidon, built in the 5th century BC, and admire splendid coastal panoramas. This iconic site, steeped in history and legend, reflects the full richness of ancient Greek civilization.

Departure on cruise.

Morning cruise around the Peloponnese, a peninsula steeped in history. As the landscapes unfold before you, your imagination will be carried away by the epic tales of Homer.

In the afternoon, included excursion to Mystras. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this former Byzantine capital of the Morea is a remarkable stop in the heart of the Peloponnese. Located at the foot of magnificent Mount Taygetus, this complex of Byzantine monasteries and the fortress overlooking them are true architectural gems set within a spectacular landscape. You will discover, among others, the Monastery of Vrontochion, dating from the 13th century, and the Monastery of Pantanassa, dating from the 14th century, whose interior is entirely decorated with 15th-century frescoes.

Dancing evening on board.

In the morning, included excursion: the archaeological site of Olympia. This is where the most famous and important sporting competition in the world was born. The Olympic Games were held here every four years from 776 BC to AD 393. Olympia was not considered a city but a religious center dedicated to Zeus. Today, the sanctuary still preserves the remains of several buildings, including the workshop of the sculptor Phidias, a stadium, a gymnasium and the Temple of Zeus. The latter suffered several disasters, including a fire and an earthquake. Archaeological excavations uncovered it after digging several metres below ground level. In its time, the temple housed the chryselephantine statue of Zeus, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Afternoon sailing around the Peloponnese, a peninsula steeped in history. As the landscapes unfold, your imagination will be carried away by the epic tales of Homer.

One-day Excursion: The Meteora (an approximate 5-hour, round-trip drive). Join us in discovering one of the grandest sites in Greece. Our approach from Kalabaka provides the first stunning views as dozens of monasteries built along steep cliffs seem to defy gravity and the depths of our imaginations. Local legends recount how the rocks fell from the sky so that hermits could retreat there to pray. Later, the Greek Orthodox Church extended this tradition by building isolated monasteries. Even today, monks live in a few of the buildings, and we are allowed to visit them via steep staircases.

We’ll cast off for Dubrovnik. Tonight is our festive gala evening.

We’ll spend the day cruising and admiring the Mediterranean coastlines.

Our ship will arrive in port during the evening. Join us for a guided tour of Dubrovnik by night. You’ll discover the city’s hidden treasures and monuments lit by the soft evening light during this tour on foot.

Enjoy breakfast on board this morning before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. End of our services.