Arrive in Venice and transfer to the pier to embark Le Lyrial.

Today discover Hvar, a fertile island of pale stone houses surrounded by rosemary, lavender, and laurel. Drive to the 16th century hill top Spagnola Fortress for spectacular views of Hvar Town and Pakleni Island. Enjoy a walking tour of Hvar including a visit to the 17th century Municipal Theater; the Franciscan Monastery and its small gallery; the Venetian Loggia; and the Benedictine Cloister and Arsenal.

This morning explore the exceptionally scenic Mljet Island, which local legend identifies with Calypso and Odysseus’s seven year dalliance. Then sail to Dubrovnik, one of Europe’s best-preserved medieval cities and a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city contains within its ramparts the Rector’s Palace; the Franciscan Monastery, which houses a 13th-century pharmacy (the oldest in Europe); and the baroque Cathedral, with works by Renaissance painters Titian and Andrea del Sarto. There is time at leisure for independent exploration.

Sail the deep, fjord-like Bay of Kotor to reach the port town of the same name, located at the head of the bay beneath towering mountains. One of the most striking and best-preserved towns along the Adriatic coast, Kotor is a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site. A tour of this delightful town reveals its magnificent walls, palaces, and churches, including the 12th century St. Tryphon Cathedral, Lapidarium and the Maritime Museum.

Enjoy time at leisure to sunbathe and swim at the beautiful Nagagio Beach on the coast of Zakynthos in the Ionian Islands.

This morning the ship passes through the Corinth Canal, the narrow waterway that separates the Greek mainland from the Peloponnese. In the afternoon, arrive at Hydra, the only Greek island free of wheeled vehicles. Walk along its gorgeous port, view the exquisitely preserved stone architecture, and browse the shops.

Call at the sacred island of Delos, which legend identifies as the birthplace of Apollo and Artemis. A walking tour leads to the excavation of the main shrines of Apollo and Artemis, as well as to the Terrace of the Lions, guardians of the Sacred Lake. Continue to the island of Mykonos with its white cubic houses, characteristic windmills, and numerous chapels. Formerly a quiet fishing town, Mykonos is now a sophisticated island resort with smart cafes and boutiques. Enjoy time relaxing and swimming on this beautiful island.

Disembark and transfer to the airport for flights home.