An Extended Journey of Mythic Isles, Bustling Piazzas & Ancient Masterpieces Cruise

Day 1 - Athens

Arrive: Mon 05 July 2027 / Depart: Mon 05 July 2027 at 20:00

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.

Day 2 - Paros, Greece

Arrive: Tue 06 July 2027 at 09:00 / Depart: Tue 06 July 2027 at 20:00

Unveil picturesque Paros' unadorned charms from ancient remains to traditional tavernas and sweet villages and blue-domed churches to a bounty of blonde-sand beaches. Head out to Parikia to find the awe-inspiring AD326 Byzantine monastery or take a ferry across to explore caves in the rugged natural beauty of Antiparos. Walk through the island's ancient archaeological history at the tiny museum and lose yourself in the labyrinth of lanes at the old Venetian port of Náoussa. Banish any tension on a sunlounger, then breeze through home-cooked mezze feasts in white-washed tavernas. Windsurf, kite-surf, dive, swim au naturel and enjoy a network of walking trails. Somehow Páros has managed to preserve more of the soft spirit than some of her Cyclade cousins.

Day 3 - Rhodes

Arrive: Wed 07 July 2027 at 09:00 / Depart: Wed 07 July 2027 at 20:00

Day 4 - Syros

Arrive: Thu 08 July 2027 at 09:00 / Depart: Thu 08 July 2027 at 18:00

Day 5 - At Sea

Day 6 - Hvar

Arrive: Sat 10 July 2027 at 10:00 / Depart: Sat 10 July 2027 at 23:00

Receive a warm welcome in carefree Hvar, with its smattering of historical monuments and Venetian-era stone houses that cling to hills above a palm and superyacht-lined harbour. Call into the Grand Piazza, complete with baroque cathedral and Venetian castle. Beyond the fortified capital, view an ocean-backdrop monastery and the legendary ‘Last Supper’ painting. Reach tiny pine-coated Pakleni islets for some secluded wellbeing, grasp glamour at sea-lapping Carpe Diem and set off through wafts of lavender to isolated Humac or Stari Grad. A warm welcome awaits in the historical elegance of carefree Hvar.

Day 7 - Split

Arrive: Sun 11 July 2027 at 08:00 / Depart: Sun 11 July 2027 at 17:00

Sheltered by mountains and hills of pine, Split casts a sirenic spell, its terracotta-tiled rooftops spilling straight down to the sparkling Adriatic. Wander within the ancient walls of Diocletian’s seafront palace to its collonaded courtyard and cathedral, the sinuous streets and sunny squares abuzz with cafes and shops, and everyday life ongoing amid the palace’s atmospheric alleyways. From here, people-watch over coffee on the Saint Tropez-esque Riva promenade; climb to the hilltop park, small churches hidden along the way, for a sundowner; or seek the sandy Bacvice beach, swimming the shallows as Splicani play picigin (ballgame), and perfecting the Dalmatian art of fjaka, the sweetness of doing nothing.

Day 8 - Fusina, Italy

Arrive: Mon 12 July 2027 at 08:00 / Depart: Mon 12 July 2027 at 19:00

Day 9 - Koper

Arrive: Tue 13 July 2027 at 08:00 / Depart: Tue 13 July 2027 at 17:00

Day 10 - Dubrovnik

Arrive: Wed 14 July 2027 at 12:00 / Depart: Wed 14 July 2027 at 23:00

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 11 - Kotor

Arrive: Thu 15 July 2027 at 08:00 / Depart: Thu 15 July 2027 at 18:00

Day 12 - Corfu

Arrive: Fri 16 July 2027 at 09:00 / Depart: Fri 16 July 2027 at 21:00

Revel in a heady mix of Ionian landmarks amid spirit-boosting views. Sit beneath the iconic Liston arches in the atmospheric Old Town, span Spianada Square where skinny streets radiate off past churches and cross the moat to the Old Fortress. Slip into homey tavernas where chefs work meze finesse, skip aboard a caique, mountain bike, horse ride or shop ceramics. Head for staggering Paleokastritsa views strewn with pines, firs and sleepy Corfiot villages, bird spot in lush wetlands and climb Mount Pantokrator to capture rare icons. An enticing and scenic jaunt through an eternal Greek classic.

Day 13 - At Sea

Day 14 - Milos, Greece

Arrive: Sun 18 July 2027 at 09:00 / Depart: Sun 18 July 2027 at 20:00

Day 15 - Athens

Arrive: Mon 19 July 2027 at 07:00 / Depart: Mon 19 July 2027

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.