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Enjoy a gondola ride through beautiful Venice
from $8,180
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Cruising the Dalmatian Coast and the Ionian Sea

Venice to Athens - 9 Day Itinerary aboard Le Bougainville
  • Explore Venice’s Historic Landmarks
  • Discover Hvar’s Ancient Heritage
  • Explore Dubrovnik’s Medieval Walls
  • Cross the Corinth Canal
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Venice / Athens
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Archaeological Site Visits, Village Visits
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Explore a 9-day cruise from Venice to Athens aboard Le Bougainville, visiting Hvar, Split, Ploce, Dubrovnik, Kotor, Saranda, Itea, and the Corinth Canal. Discover UNESCO World Heritage sites, ancient cities, historic monuments, local traditions, regional cuisine, and coastal landscapes across Croatia, Montenegro, Albania, and Greece. Visit museums.
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Relax on the beaches of Croatia's Dalmatian coast
from $8,430
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The Dalmatian Coast and the Ionian Sea– with Smithsonian Journeys

Venice to Athens - 9 Day Itinerary aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville
  • Explore Venice’s canals
  • Visit Split’s Diocletian’s Palace
  • Discover Hvar’s Stari Grad plains
  • Visit Delphi Sanctuary
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Venice / Athens
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Set sail from Venice to Athens on a 9-day cruise aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville, visiting Italy, Croatia, Montenegro, Albania, and Greece. Explore Venice’s canals, Diocletian’s Palace in Split, the Stari Grad plains on Hvar, Dubrovnik’s ancient walls, Kotor’s medieval streets, Saranda’s Ionian harbor, and Delphi’s UNESCO Sanctuary.
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Athens Acropolis
from $2,820
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Sicily & Greece

Piraeus - Valletta - 9 Day Itinerary aboard Star Flyer
  • Explore Milos Sarakiniko Bay
  • Visit Chania Venetian harbor
  • Walk Gythio streets
  • Explore Valletta the walled city
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Piraeus / Valletta
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Experience a 9-day Mediterranean sailing cruise on the Star Flyer, exploring ancient Athens, stunning Milos, and the charming alleys of Chania. Visit historic sites in Gythio, Pylos, Syracuse, Gozo, and end in Valletta, famous for its fortified city and gardens.
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A stunning view of Nafplion, Greece
from $2,150
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Sicily & Greece

Valletta to Athens - 7 Day Itinerary aboard Star Flyer
  • Explore Valletta the walled city
  • Explore Syracuse ruins
  • Visit Pilos Navarino Bay
  • Stroll Nafplio waterfront
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Valletta / Piraeus
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Join a 7-day cruise from Valletta to Piraeus on the Star Flyer, exploring historic sites like Syracuse's archaeological park and Monemvasia's Byzantine fortress. Visit Nafplio's Venetian architecture before concluding in Piraeus, where you can explore Athens' Acropolis and Agora.
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Visit beautiful Hydra
from $10,390
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Ancient Wonders of the Mediterranean

Athens - Valletta - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville
  • Explore the rocky plateau of Athens
  • Explore Patmos
  • Admire volcanic beauty and ruins
  • Explore the Delphi Sanctuary
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Athens / Valletta
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Variable
Embark on a 13-day Mediterranean cruise aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville, exploring the enchanting destinations of Greece, Turkey, and Italy. Each destination offers unique experiences, from ancient ruins and historic monasteries to stunning beaches and charming villages.
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A coastal town on the Adriatic Sea
from $6,999
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Croatian Dreams

Dubrovnik to Venice - 8 Day Itinerary aboard World Traveller
  • Tour Dubrovnik’s UNESCO Old Town
  • Discover Split’s Roman ruins
  • Tour Opatija’s Lungomare boardwalk
  • Tour Piran’s medieval walls
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Dubrovnik / Venice
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Variable
Sail on an 8-day cruise from Dubrovnik to Venice aboard the World Traveller. Walk Dubrovnik’s historic Old Town, explore Hvar’s lavender fields and visit Split’s Diocletian’s Palace. Enjoy wine tasting on Vis Island and stroll Opatija’s coastal promenade. Discover Piran’s medieval charm before ending the journey in Venice.
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Explore Palma de Mallorca
from $2,820
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Spain, Balearic & Italy

Malaga - Civitavecchia - 9 Day Itinerary aboard Star Clipper
  • Explore Malaga’s fortress palace
  • Visit Granada Arabesque Alhambra
  • View Palma’s Gothic cathedral
  • See Calvi’s medieval citadel
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Malaga / Civitavecchia
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Small Ship Sailing
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Variable
Set sail on a 9-day cruise from Malaga to Civitavecchia aboard the Star Clipper, exploring Andalucia's Moorish heritage and highlights like Malaga’s Alcazaba and Palma's Gothic Cathedral. Visit charming stops like Corsica and Elba, concluding your journey at the gateway to Rome.
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Gelato Shop
from $18,695
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Sailing 'The Med': A Mediterranean Feast

Valletta - Lisbon - 18 Day Itinerary aboard MV Douglas Mawson
  • Wander Valletta Barrakka Gardens
  • Tour Agrigento ancient ruins
  • Taste Tangier street food
  • Sip Portuguese wines
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Valletta / Lisbon
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Wine Tasting
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Join an 18-day Mediterranean cruise on the Douglas Mawson, exploring the culinary heritage from Malta and Sicily to Spain and Morocco. Discover local traditions, seafood delights, and vibrant markets while visiting charming villages and historic wineries.
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Relax with a stunning view of Lisbon
from $3,680
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Malta to Lisbon

Valletta - Lisbon - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Royal Clipper
  • Tour Valletta the walled city
  • View Palma’s Gothic cathedral
  • Discover Cartagena’s Roman Theater
  • See Malaga’s Alcazaba
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Valletta / Lisbon
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Embark on an 11-day Mediterranean cruise aboard the Royal Clipper, starting in Valletta and visiting places like Cagliari, Mahon, Palma de Mallorca, and Malaga. Explore historical sites like the Roman Theater in Cartagena and end your journey in Lisbon's Alfama quarter.
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Enjoy the brilliant blue water of the Mediterranean
from $14,990
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Spanish Shores & Beyond

Barcelona - Palma de Mallorca - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Emerald Sakara
  • Explore Port-Vendres French harbor
  • Discover Saint-Tropez Riviera town
  • Wander Calvi’s Corsican coast
  • Stroll Mahon’s cobbled streets
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Barcelona / Palma de Mallorca
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Experience a 10-day Mediterranean cruise from Barcelona to Palma de Mallorca on the Emerald Sakara, visiting stunning ports like Monte Carlo and Calvi. Enjoy coastal charm, cultural sites, and luxurious relaxation throughout this captivating journey.
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A stunning fortified old town with massive stone walls overlooking the Adriatic Sea
from $12,495
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Adriatic Voyage: Croatia, Montenegro and Greece

Venice to Athens - 9 Day Itinerary aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville
  • Explore Diocletian’s Palace
  • Cruise scenic Kotor Bay
  • Discover Old Town Corfu
  • Transit historic Corinth Canal
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Venice / Athens
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Kayaking, Biking
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Variable
Sail from Venice to Athens on a 9-day Adriatic voyage aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville. Explore Croatia, Montenegro, and Greece. Discover Diocletian’s Palace in Split, walk Dubrovnik’s medieval walls, cruise Montenegro’s Bay of Kotor, and visit the Greek islands of Corfu and Cephalonia before transiting the historic Corinth Canal.
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Explore the stunning island of Santorini
from $18,360
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Greek Isles, Turkey & The Pyramids

Piraeus - Valletta - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Scenic Eclipse II
  • Explore Athens Parthenon
  • Tour Kusadasi historic Ephesus
  • Wander Agios Nikolaos harbor
  • See Cairo majestic Sphinx
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Piraeus / Valletta
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Urban Exploration, Local Market Visits
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Join a 12-day cruise on the Scenic Eclipse II, exploring the beautiful Turkish coast, ancient Ephesus, and the stunning sunsets of Santorini. Then journey to Egypt's Pyramids, visit Crete's Agios Nikolaos, Sicily's Taormina, and wrap up in Valletta, Malta, experiencing rich history and diverse cultures.
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