Parga , Greece
New ! Athens & Ionian Sea Voyage from Greece to Albania
Greece : Athens , Itea , Patra , Katakolo , Preveza , Corfu | Albania : Saranda , Berat , Tirana Travel Aboard Our Privately Owned 50-Passenger M / V Arethusa
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16 days from $ 4195 including international airfare Limited FREE or Low-Cost Single Supplement Available
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Cruise for 10 nights aboard the privately-owned , 50-passenger M / V Arethusa on a journey that will take you from the cradle of western civilization , Athens , and up the Ionian coast to the cities of Albania . In a small group of 20-25 travelers ( average of 22 ), explore ancient wonders like the Acropolis and Ancient Olympia , visit the Greek isles of the Ionian Sea , and take in the medieval and modern history of Albania . Along the way , you ’ ll call a privately chartered small ship your home .
WHAT TO EXPECT
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ITINERARY
DAY 1 • Depart U . S .
DAY 2 • Arrive in Athens , Greece • Embark ship Arrive in Athens and transfer to the M / V Arethusa .
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DAY 3 • Athens Discover Athens , starting with a visit to the Acropolis . Its remnants — including the Parthenon — provide glimpses into Greece ’ s Golden Age . We ’ ll also stroll through Plaka , the city ’ s oldest neighborhood , and Monastiraki Square , a bustling modern shopping district .
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DAY 4 • Athens • National Archaeological Museum • Exarchaeia ( Anarchist Quarter ) Tour the National Archaeological Museum , a repository of more than 11,000 artifacts from Greece ’ s ancient civilizations . Then visit Exarcheia , a neighborhood that is a haven for Athens ’ anarchists , far-left activists , refugees , and migrants , for an introduction to the unique street art and passionate people of this controversial district .
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DAY 5 • Corinth Canal • Mycenae • Nafplion • Itea Sail through the legendary Corinth Canal — a feat made possible only by our small ship size . Then explore the ruins of Mycenae , an ancient Bronze Age kingdom , followed by the seaside town of Nafplion , which was the first capital of a liberated Greece .
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DAY 6 • Itea • Delphi Visit Delphi , including the Temple of Apollo and the Delphi Archaeological Museum , whose holdings include a larger-than-life bronze charioteer . Then enjoy a free afternoon in nearby Arachova before returning to the ship in Itea .
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DAY 7 • Patras • Cave of the Lakes • Mega Spilaio Monastery Discover the Cave of the Lakes , a subterranean natural wonder . Here , we ’ ll find 13 cascading lakes connected by an underground river amidst a dazzling array of stalagmites , stalactites , and stone pillars . Then explore Mega Spilaio Monastery , an ancient religious site built into the mountain which houses a wax icon of the Virgin Mary believed to have been carved by Luke the Evangelist .
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34 Athens & Ionian Sea Voyage from Greece to Albania