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Arrival / Departure
Optional Extension
Cruise Route Motor Route
Air Route
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TRIP EXTENSION AUSTRIA Bled
Bohinj Ljubljana
Postojna Caves ( Optional Tour )
Zagreb
Plitvice Lakes
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SLOVENIA
CROATIA
AUSTRIA
Zagreb
SLOVENIA
Varaždin CROATIA
BOSNIA & HERZEGOVINA
Split
Hvar Korcula
Dubrovnik
Adriatic Sea
HUNGARY
Kotor
Corfu
Ionian Sea
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A L B A N I A
SERBIA
KOSOVO
Saranda Butrint
GREECE
Mediterranean Sea
ROMANIA
NORTH MACEDONIA
Itea
Corinth Canal
BULGARIA
Delphi
Ionian Sea
Athens
Aegean Sea
TRIP EXTENSIONS
GREECE Corinth Canal
Mycenae
Olympia
Peloponnesian Peninsula
Athens
Epidavros Nafplion
Aegean Sea
TURKEY
YOUR OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS
Alpine Wonders of Slovenia : Lake Bled & Ljubljana
PRE-TRIP : 3 nights from $ 1145 Only $ 382 per night
DAY 7 • Hvar • Vineyard visit • Croatia Today conversation • Korcula On the verdant island of Hvar , you ’ ll stroll through the fishermen ’ s village of Vrboska and stop for a wine tasting at a small , private winery . Then , cruise to the island of Korcula this afternoon . Later , participate in a Croatia Today conversation led by your Trip Experience Leader .
B , L , D — M / V Arethusa or M / V Athena
DAY 8 • Korcula • Island Life conversation
• Dubrovnik Soak up the history of Korcula during a visit to its local museum , St . Mark ’ s Cathedral , and the Treasury of the 14th-century Abbey Palace . Enjoy a conversation with a local who shares the highlights and challenges of life on the island .
B , L , D — M / V Arethusa or M / V Athena
DAY 9 • Dubrovnik • Gromaca village • Home- Hosted Dinner Enjoy a Dubrovnik walking tour . Later , visit the village of Gromaca and meet village residents to experience their way of life . Then , sit down for a Home-Hosted Dinner .
B , L , D — M / V Arethusa or M / V Athena
DAY 10 • Dubrovnik • A Day in the Life of a Konavle village Enjoy our NEW A Day in the Life experience in the Konavle region . Split into smaller groups — the first group will meet a family in the village of Drvenik to help out with tasks on the family farm and winery . The second group will visit an agricultural estate for similar activities .
B , L , D — M / V Arethusa or M / V Athena
DAY 11 • Kotor , Montenegro Discover the well-preserved historic center of Kotor on a walking tour , including its narrow lanes , medieval walls , and impressive cathedral . After , you ’ ll travel to Saranda , your next destination .
B , L , D — M / V Arethusa or M / V Athena
DAY 12 • Butrint , Albania Arrive in Saranda , where you ’ ll travel overland to visit the ruins of Butrint , a UNESCO World Heritage Site .
B , L , D — M / V Arethusa or M / V Athena
DAY 13 • Corfu Explore Corfu on a walking tour lead by a local guide , followed by a stop at a 19th century mansion-turned-museum . After , enjoy lunch in a local restaurant before departing for your overnight cruise to Patras .
B , L , D — M / V Arethusa or M / V Athena
DAY 14 • Itea • Delphi • Corinth Canal Visit Delphi , including the Temple of Apollo and the Delphi Archaeological Museum , whose holdings include a larger-than-life bronze charioteer . After lunch onboard , cruise toward Athens , passing through the legendary Corinth Canal .
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DAY 15 • Athens • Captain ’ s Farewell Dinner An included Athens city tour features a bus ride past the restored ancient Panathenean Stadium , the Greek Parliament building , and the Presidential Palace . Then enjoy a city center walking tour . This evening we ’ ll gather for a cocktail and your Captain ’ s Farewell Dinner .
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DAY 16 • Athens • Disembark ship • Acropolis Museum After disembarking our ship this morning , we ’ ll explore the Acropolis Museum , which houses more than 4,000 artifacts that have been discovered at the Acropolis archeological site . Following free time this afternoon , we ’ ll reconvene for a Farewell Dinner at a local restaurant .
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DAY 17 • Return to U . S . Depart for the airport to catch your flight back to the U . S . or begin your post-trip extension to Athens & the Peloponnese : From Homer to the First Olympics .
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Athens & the Peloponnese : From Homer to the First Olympics
POST-TRIP : 5 nights from $ 1295 Only $ 259 per night
We recommend that you Arrive Early , Stay Later
We strongly recommend you take advantage of this extra time to relax or explore more in depth before or after your trip . Prices shown include accommodations , daily breakfast , and private airport transfer .
• Arrive early in Bled on your Slovenia pre-trip extension for $ 150 per person , per night
• Arrive early in Zagreb on your main trip for $ 150 per person , per night
• Conclude your main trip or your Athens & Peloponnese post-trip extension with more time in Athens for $ 200 per person , per night
Please note : You may choose between our Zagreb to Athens 11-night cruise itinerary with a 1-night hotel stay in Athens , and our Athens to Zagreb 10-night cruise itinerary with a 2-night hotel stay in Athens . Each itinerary features the same ports of call , included tours , and optional extensions .