Explore the beautiful waters of the Aegean and Adriatic as you follow in the footsteps of renowned Mediterranean civilizations. Discover the ancient city of Piraeus, the island of Hydra, and the plateau that was used as a stronghold in Monemvasia. Walk through the cobbled stone streets of Corfu. Tour Lecce, a southern Italian jewel with elaborately carved façade and honey-colored tuff churches.
Highlights
Discover the ancient city of Piraeus in Athens
Tour Saranda's horseshoe-shaped harbor and the Ionian Sea beaches
Explore Hydra's car-free island with historic mansions, fishing boats, and galleries
Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.
Piraeus has a vast history that dates back to ancient Greece. The city was founded in the early 5th century BC, when plans were put in place to make it the new port of Athens: A prototype harbor was built, concentrating all of Athens' import and transit trade, as well as the navy's base, in one location (Piraeus). The naval station in Piraeus had 372 trireme ship sheds during Athens' Classical period.[5] Beginning in the 3rd century B.C., Piraeus began to collapse. It began to expand again in the 19th century, once Athens was named the capital of Greece.
Between the Myrtoan Sea and the Argolic Gulf, Hydra is a Greek island in the Aegean Sea. A thin strait of water separates it from the Peloponnese. Hydrea (derived from the Greek word for "water") was the island's ancient name, referring to the island's natural springs.
The Greek town and municipality of Monemvasia is located in the Laconian province. The town is situated on a small island off the Peloponnese's east coast. A 200-meter causeway connects the island to the mainland. Its most conspicuous feature is a vast plateau rising 100 meters above sea level, up to 300 meters broad and 1 kilometer long, where a massive medieval stronghold once stood. Many Byzantine churches and medieval city walls have survived. The municipality's seat is currently located at Molaoi.
Pylos is a town and a former municipality in Messenia, Peloponnese, Greece. Pylos was formerly known as Navarino. It has been a part of the municipality Pylos-Nestoras, whose seat and a municipal unit it is, since the local government reform in 2011 It served as the old Pylia Province's capital.
Corfu Town is the capital of the Greek island of Corfu in the Ionian Sea. It is well known for its cobblestone streets and pastel-colored Venetian architecture. The New Fortress, erected by the Venetians, faces west and has views of the bay as well as an underground system of tunnels. The Old Fortress, built in the fourteenth century, has mosaics and a little chapel facing east. The Esplanade is the name of a lovely park along the river.
The tourist town of Saranda is located on the southern Albanian Riviera. The town is situated on a horseshoe-shaped harbor with beaches and a promenade on either side, sandwiched between hills covered with olive orchards and the Ionian Sea. The synagogue's remnants, which were eventually used to build an early Christian basilica, date to the fifth century. Still visible are intricate floor mosaics. On a mountaintop above the village stands the Lkursi Castle from the sixteenth century.
The Apulia area in southern Italy includes the coastal town of Otranto. It is the location of the 11th-century Otranto Cathedral, which features a rose window, and the Aragonese Castle, which dates to the fifteenth century. The harbor's Torre Matta tower offers panoramic views of the water. Popular Alimini Beach is one of the beaches close by. Two lakes are located inland: the spring-fed Alimini Piccolo and the saltwater Alimini Grande. The Punta Palasca lighthouse is in the south.
Day 10: Bari | Italy | Disembark
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Bari is a port city on the Adriatic Sea and the regional capital of Puglia in southern Italy. The town's confusing ancient section, Barivecchia, is situated on a promontory between two bays. The significant pilgrimage destination, the 11th-century Basilica di San Nicola, which is encircled by meandering roads, houses some of St. Nicholas' remains. The Murat sector is to the south and features opulent 19th-century structures, a promenade, and pedestrian-friendly shopping areas.
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Initial deposit is 30%, and most travelers will call our office and pay the deposit with a credit card.
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9 Breakfasts, 8 Lunches, 9 Dinners
9 Nights Accommodations
Accommodations as listed
Ground transportation as listed
Activities as listed
Meals as listed
Access to a 24-7 Emergency line while traveling
Beer, wine, cocktails, and spirits aboard the ship. We are also pleased to offer a selection of super premium wines and liquors that are available for purchase.
Crew gratuities
Complimentary Wi-Fi internet is available to all guests (connectivity permitting)
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Port Fees
Welcome and Farewell Cocktails
Welcome champagne in the suite/stateroom
Daily fresh fruit basket in suite/stateroom
All coffee, tea specialties and soft drinks
Bottled water on the excursions
Fine wines from renowned winemakers
Open bar (except premium brands)
Beach barbecues in select destinations
Marina platform with use of water sports equipment such as snorkel gear, stand-up paddleboards, and towable tube (weather permitting)
Laundry service in suites
Curated moments
All meals including nightly 4-course menu and a 5-course gala dinner
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Flight costs (please request a quote)
Additional excursions during free time
Fuel and transportation surcharges (when applicable)
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This was my first experience with Adventure Life - and I couldn't have been more pleased with the trip. The guides and local staff in both Buenos Aires and Uruguay were terrific - extremely helpful and accommodating. I really enjoyed meeting the friendly staff in Buenos Aires in person (I left my bags with them for the afternoon).
Karen Snider
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8 hours ago
The trip was not only memorable for the amount of animals we saw but also for the people and accommodations at the two camps where we stayed. Our first guide, BK, was a wealth of information about the animals, landscape and down to the plants and what they were used for. Everyday out was a learning experience with him. All the people at the camps were gracious and the food was excellent.
Our second camp in the Okavanga was just as good as the first as far as the staff, accommodations, food and animals. After our experience at the first camp we amazed that the high quality remained the same. Our guide, G, made sure we were able to enjoy every experience including a rush through the bush to witness a cheetah and an ensuing hunt that he heard over his radio.
In both camps there were enough guides out that if they saw something the other guides were informed which helped in seeing as much as possible. It was also nice that the concessions were large enough that we did not have vehicles following each other throughout the day.
Normally there is always something in a trip of this length that we think could be improved upon but this is the rare case where we cannot think of anything. From the time we left the States to when we returned it was one of the most hassle free vacations we took.
Perhaps emphasizing the use of the laundry facilities at the camps would be useful because of the luggage restrictions would be the only thing I can think of as an improvement to future clients.
Kenneth Dropek
1 day ago
Mary was so pleasant and professional. She made sure all of our questions were answered.
