Cruise-Explora II_Venice to Athens 8D 7N 10-17 August 2026 : Luxury เรือสำราญหรู เส้นทางเมดิเตอร์เรเนียน

A JOURNEY FROM VENETIAN ELEGANCE TO STUNNING NATURE

Day 1 Italy - At sea

Port: Fusina (Venice)  |  Arrival Method: dock  |  Departure: 6:00 P.M.  |  Embarkation closes at 3:00 P.M.

Day 2 Croatia - Croatia’s Eye of Istria

Port: Rovinj  |  Arrival Method: tender  |  Arrival: 08:00 A.M. |  Departure: 6:00 P.M.

Squeezed onto a tiny yin-yang island of terracotta roofs and green gardens, pretty little Rovinj is the belle of Croatia. Pastel-coloured houses teeter over the crystal-clear waters of the Adriatic and climb up the hillside to the iconic bell tower of St. Euphemia Church, a permanent reminder of the city’s Venetian roots. Delve into the maze of narrow streets lost in time, galleries and museums overhung with wooden balconies and Italianate shutters. Circle the city in a flat-bottomed batana fishing boat or kayak around the pine-forested shores of outlying islands, forage for local wines and honey in timeless markets and taste the flavours of the Istrian Peninsula in waterfront cafes.

Day 3 Croatia - Distinctive Dubrovnik

Port: Dubrovnik  |  Arrival Method: tender  |  Arrival: 12:00 A.M.  |  Departure: 11:00 P.M.

Marvel at this chic walled city paved with a wealth of aristocratic palazzi, ancient forts and epic Adriatic views. Enter grand Pile Gate to lose yourself in intricate alleys, stage-set squares, museums and baroque churches. Ease out of town to kayak around sturdy ramparts, taste Dalmatian wines in the Konavle countryside, and visit archaic Cavtat and history-packed Mostar. Escape the crowds to cacti-clad Lokrum for a spot of yoga and botanical walking, or join in to graze at trendy restaurants on the rocks. It’s no wonder the glitterati flock to the strength of this charming and inspiring medieval Dalmatian marvel.

Day 4 Italy - At sea

Port: Brindisi  |  Arrival Method: dock  |  Arrival: 09:00 A.M  |  Departure: 7:00 P.M.

Day 5 Greece - Refined Fiskardo

Port: Fiskardo (Kefalonia)  |  Arrival Method: tender  |  Arrival: 09:00 A.M  |  Departure: 9:00 P.M.

Experience the vibrant, cosmopolitan charm of Kefalonia. Wind through the crescent-shaped Venetian architecture surrounded by the sounds of classical music. Head to pebbled coves, bijoux boutiques and gelato caverns, or snorkel, dive, kayak and hike through nature in all its Mediterranean glory, surrounded by the scents of pine, lavender and cedar. Slip across to the secluded beaches of Ithaca – home to Homer’s ‘The Odyssey’ and vibrant underwater reefs. And relax at lavish seafood eateries and sip robola as you mingle amid refined, elegant guests.

Day 6 At Sea

With more time to reflect, rejuvenate, and embrace the Ocean State of Mind, days at sea with Explora Journeys invite moments of unhurried exploration. Against a backdrop of endless blue, indulge in a varied programme of wellness, dining and entertainment, enriching the mind and indulging the senses, designed to satisfy even the most curious of minds. These moments at sea offer a rare chance to disconnect from the outside world and reconnect with yourself and your loved ones. With so many onboard experiences, each day at sea is unique and memorable.

Day 7 Greece - Aphrodite’s magical Milos

Port: Milos  |  Arrival Method: tender  |  Arrival: 09:00 A.M.  |  Departure: 9:00 P.M.

This horseshoe-shaped island at the outer edge of the Cyclades is where Venus de Milo was unearthed in 1820 – the unexpected bounty of a local farmer that now sits in the Louvre and remains one of the world’s greatest antiquities. Visitors here might find the ruins of the Hellenistic marble amphitheatre and 1st-century catacombs just as compelling, whilst others will be drawn to the island’s wild and colourful landscape, from hot springs, mines and volcanoes to rocky hillsides coloured russet, pink and orange. Of the 78 beaches, Sarakiniko’s white rocks sculpted by wind and waves lend it a lunar quality, whilst others proffer volcanic sands, sea caves and rock arches, each home to crystalline waters. Climb to the castle ruins in the hilltop capital Plaka for sunset views.

Day 8 Greece - Progressive Athens

Port: Piraeus (Athens)  |  Arrival Method: dock  |  Arrival: 07:00 A.M. |  Disembarkation from 08:15 A.M. to 09:30 A.M.

Athenians don’t live in the past. Ahead of its time, Athens exudes glamour and a sense of possibility - housing galleries, gelaterias, bijoux boutiques alongside a plethora of museums. And you can’t help but marvel at the archaeological wonders of the Acropolis and the Parthenon. Stroll through vibrant streets and markets, dance at buzzing bouzoukia, sing along in tavernas. At night, head to the harbour, where dimly lit bars serve the local ice cold beer. And, as you inhale the salty air and watch Greek fishing boats peacefully depart for their catch, reflect on this ancient city's progressive attitude.

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