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Experience the enchanting allure of the Mediterranean on a small ship cruise with Adventure Life this year. Embark on a journey to Italy, Montenegro, Croatia, and more on luxury vessels like Royal Clipper and Sea Cloud. From exploring ancient archaeological sites to snorkeling in crystal-clear waters, each day offers a new adventure. Wander through quaint villages, visit historical landmarks, and take in the stunning landscapes of the Eastern Mediterranean. This collection of tours offers a relaxed pace suitable for all travelers, making it the perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in the beauty, history, and culture of this region. Join us on one of these exquisite small ship cruises and contact one of Adventure Life's tour specialists for help planning your next seamless trip.
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Stop in beautiful Parga
from $16,840
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Mediterranean Enchantment

Athens - Dubrovnik - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Emerald Azzurra
  • Navigate Corinth Canal
  • Explore Delphi ruins
  • Discover Lefkada coastlines
  • Experience Parga’s castle views
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Athens / Dubrovnik
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Hiking
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Set sail on an 8-day cruise from Athens to Dubrovnik aboard the Emerald Azzurra. Explore historic sites like Delphi and enjoy scenic coastal stops, culminating in the medieval beauty of Dubrovnik.
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St.Blaise Church, Dubrovnik
from $1,430
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Dubrovnik to Split

Dubrovnik - Split - 8 Day Itinerary aboard M/S Splendid
  • Tour Split’s Diocletian Palace
  • Enter Bisevo’s magical Blue Cave
  • Relax on Bol’s Zlatni Rat beach
  • Explore historic Dubrovnik
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Dubrovnik / Split
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Set sail on an 8-day cruise from Dubrovnik to Split aboard M/S Splendid, exploring Croatia’s stunning islands, historic cities, and vibrant culture. Enjoy medieval towns, crystal-clear waters, and timeless traditions.
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The Roman theatre in Cartagena
from $3,240
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Malta, Balearic Islands & Spain

Malta - Malaga - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Star Flyer
  • Explore Valletta’s stunning gardens
  • Discover Gozo’s mythical charm
  • Visit Cagliari’s medieval Castello
  • Marvel at Malaga’s Alcazaba
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Valletta / Malaga
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Sail the Mediterranean on an 11-day cruise aboard the Star Flyer, visiting historic Valletta, tranquil Gozo, Sardinia’s Cagliari, Menorca, Palma de Mallorca, Cartagena, Motril, and Malaga, with relaxing days at sea.
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Part of the beautiful French Riviera, Monaco sits high on a cliff.
from $2,570
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Grand Prix Trials

Roundtrip Nice - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Royal Clipper
  • Stroll Nice’s Promenade
  • Explore Lerici’s coastline
  • Visit Portoferraio’s historic sites
  • Witness Monaco’s Grand Prix
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Nice / Nice
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Set sail on an 8-day cruise aboard the Royal Clipper, visiting charming coastal towns like Nice, Lerici, and Portoferraio. Explore stunning beaches and rich history, and witness the Monaco Grand Prix trials before returning to Nice.
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City of Dubrovnik
from $2,773
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Croatia and Montenegro

8 Day Itinerary aboard MV La Belle de L'Adriatique
  • Discover Dubrovnik
  • Explore beautiful Mljet
  • Enjoy Veneto-Byzantine tradition
  • Visit the gorgeous Krka Falls
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Dubrovnik / Dubrovnik
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Discover Mediterranean charm on this 8-day cruise aboard the MV La Belle de L'Adriatique. Start and end in the historical city of Dubrovnik. Explore all the wonders this famous region has to offer as you sail through clear-blue waters & enchanting coastal towns, including architectural diversity and Skradinkski buk & Krka National Park.
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Cape Drastis at Corfu island in Greece
from $3,600
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The Treasures of the Adriatic: Croatia, Greece, Albania and Montenegro

Dubrovnik Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MV La Belle de L'Adriatique
  • Explore Apollonia
  • Visit the National History Museum
  • Take a tour of Corfu island
  • Explore the ancient city of Bar
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Dubrovnik / Dubrovnik
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This 8-day cruise aboard MS La Belle de L'Adriatique takes you through Croatia, Greece, Albania and Montenegro to explore and visit the beautiful cities, archaeological remains, and stunning landscapes lie in between these four countries. You'll make stops in Bar, Berat, Corfu, Dubrovnik, Sarande, and Tirane.
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Salona ruins with city of Split in background
from $1,910
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Dubrovnik to Split

8 Day Itinerary aboard M/S Mama Marija
  • Explore Mljet National Park
  • Visit Korčula Island
  • Enjoy Trogir's heritage
  • Stroll through relaxing Omiš
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Fishing
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On this 8-day Adriatic cruise, sail from Dubrovnik to Split and discover the beauty of enchanting Croatia. The M/S Mama Marija takes you on this cruise, starting in Dubrovnik, hugging the Adriatic Sea. Swim in the Adriatic Sea, explore Mljet National Park, visit Kor?ula Island, and tour cities that are considered UNESCO Heritage Sites.
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Discover distinctive Venetian architecture
from $1,260
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Croatia & Slovenia

Venice Roundtrip - 4 Day Itinerary aboard Royal Clipper
  • Ride in a gondola in Venice
  • Visit the town of Rovinj
  • Explore Slovenia's hidden gems
  • View the domes of San Marco
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Venice / Venice
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Urban Exploration
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Variable
The Royal Clipper invites you on this 4-day cruise from Croatia to Slovenia. Starting and ending in Venice, Italy and exploring the towns of Rovinj in Croatia and Piran in Slovenia along the way to see Baroque architecture, and immerse yourself in the history and cuisine of this gorgeous Mediterranean region.
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Scenic panoramic view of historic Perast on the Bay of Kotor
from $15,796
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Under Sail: Greece and the Dalmatian Coast

11 Day Itinerary aboard Sea Cloud
  • Sail a tall ship in historic waters
  • Tour ruins in Greece and Albania
  • Skim Montenegro’s Gulf of Kotor
  • Spend a day in Dubrovnik's Old Town
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Spend 11 days immersed in the history & culture of the Mediterranean as you cruise aboard the Sea Cloud. Experience the crystal blue waters of the Aegean, Ionian, and Adriatic Seas as you visit Greece, Albania, Montenegro, and Croatia, home to historic sites and surprising beauty, like hiking or strolling in Dubrovnik, Ithaca, Korcula, and Hvar.
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Explore the heart of the ancient world
from $3,490
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Classical Greece

Roundtrip Athens - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Variety Voyager
  • Explore the beautiful Cyclades
  • Discover Delos archaeological site
  • Tour Nafplion's old quarter
  • Explore Kea’s charming port
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Athens / Athens
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Snorkeling
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Join an 8-day cruise on the Variety Voyager, exploring Greece's beautiful islands like Mykonos and Santorini and historic sites like Delos and Knossos. Enjoy stunning landscapes, relax on Kythira, and experience the culture and cuisine of Greece.
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City of Dubrovnik
from $2,460
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Croatia & Montenegro

8 Day Itinerary aboard Royal Clipper
  • Explore Hvar
  • Discover Kotor
  • Explore Dubrovnik
  • Experience Vis
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Venice / Venice
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Embark on an 8-day cruise aboard Royal Clipper. Visit the Croatian towns of Hvar and Vis before returning to Venice. The journey is your destination as you experience the history and culture of this storied Mediterranean region.
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City of Dubrovnik
from $3,190
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Yachting in Albania & Croatia

Dubrovnik Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard M/Y Callisto
  • Explore Korcula’s old town
  • Swim Vis Island’s crystal waters
  • Wander Bar’s historic ruins
  • Relax Orikum Bay’s tranquil waters
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Dubrovnik / Dubrovnik
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Wine Tasting
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Join the M/Y Callisto for an 8-day cruise through the Adriatic and Ionian seas, exploring sites like Korcula, Vis, Montenegro, and Albania's coast. Enjoy onboard meals, local tastings, and cultural excursions, ending in Dubrovnik with easy transfers.
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Explore colorful villages on Rhodes
from $11,990
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Classical Greece

Roundtrip Athens - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Emerald Azzurra
  • Explore Delos archaeological island
  • Wander Mykonos whitewashed island
  • Visit Bodrum seaport
  • Discover Rhodes old town
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Athens / Athens
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Village Visits, Archaeological Site Visits
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Embark on an 8-day cruise aboard the Emerald Azzurra from Athens, exploring Delos, Bodrum, Rhodes, Santorini, Chania, and Hydra. Discover ancient ruins, stunning landscapes, and charming harbors before returning to the historic Greek capital.
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Wander through Rome
from $11,790
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Enchanting Italian Coastlines

Roundtrip Civitavecchia - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Emerald Sakara
  • Explore Amalfi's dramatic cliffs
  • Wander Capri's chic lanes
  • Uncover Sorrento’s cliffside villas
  • Enjoy Capri’s seafood cuisine
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Civitavecchia / Civitavecchia
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Experience the thrill of spectacular adventures along the enchanting coastlines and captivating islands of Greece, Turkey, Croatia, Italy, France, and Spain on an unforgettable 8-day cruise aboard the luxurious Emerald Sakara.
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Visit the Baroque Cathedral of Syracuse
from $8,220
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Cruising Southern Italy and Sicily – with Smithsonian Journeys

Valletta - Livorno - 9 Day Itinerary aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville
  • Explore Valletta's heritage
  • Discover Syracuse's history
  • Admire Taormina's scenic views
  • Experience Naples culture
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Valletta / Livorno
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Sail on this 9-day Southern Italy and Sicily cruise with Smithsonian Journeys aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville. Start in Valletta, Malta, exploring historic landmarks. Visit Syracuse's Greek and cultural sites and Taormina's scenic views and theater. Explore Reggio di Calabria's coast and museum. Visit Civitavecchia, and conclude in Livorno, Tuscany.
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Tour the charming city of Valletta, Malta.
from $9,450
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A Circumnavigation of Sicily with Smithsonian Journeys

Valletta - Valletta - 9 Day Itinerary aboard Le Bougainville
  • Take a loop around Sicily
  • Discover Sicily's beautiful cities
  • Visit Syracuse
  • Explore Palermo
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Valletta / Valletta
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During this 9-day cruise around Sicily aboard the new luxury expedition ship Le Bougainville, you'll be able to explore mythical places at the crossroads of Eastern and Western civilizations. Discover Sicily's most beautiful historic cities and ancient sites.
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Explore historic Bonifacio atop the cliffs of Corsica
from $7,790
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Mediterranean Island Voyage: Sicily, Sardinia, Corsica, and Elba – with Smithsonian Journeys

Valletta - Nice - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Le Bougainville
  • Discover Mediterranean islands
  • Experience ancient ruins
  • Admire Byzantine-Arab mosaics
  • Explore medieval towns
  • Discover local cuisine
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Valletta / Nice
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Land & Sea Exploration
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Variable
Explore the heart of the Mediterranean on this 8-day Mediterranean Island Cruise with Smithsonian Journeys from Valletta to Nice aboard Le Bougainville. Discover Sicily, Sardinia, Corsica, and Elba's historical civilizations that left mark on these islands' language, cuisine, art, and architecture.
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Relax by the sea in sunny Nice
from $7,990
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Isle of Beauty, Italian shores & Malta

Nice - Valletta - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville
  • Stroll Promenade des Anglais
  • Explore Napoleon’s exile home
  • Visit Lipari’s obsidian quarries
  • See Valletta’s Grandmasters Palace
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Nice / Valletta
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Local Market Visits, Small Ship Sailing, Spa Relaxation
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Embark on this 11-day cruise across the Mediterranean from Nice to Valletta aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville. Explore Corsica’s charming ports, Sicily’s historical treasures, and the natural beauty of the Aeolian Islands. Visit iconic landmarks like the Calvi Citadel, Portofino’s harbor, and Lipari’s obsidian quarries.
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