Venice to Athens
Mar - Oct 2021
Venice, the Adriatic & Greece
Mar - Oct 2021 | Venice to Athens
INCLUDES
- Reduced Air starting from $1,299* & FREE Transfers
- FREE Pre-paid Gratuities
(value up to $) - FREE Wine, Beer & Soft drinks
(w/ onboard lunch & dinner) - FREE Specialty Coffees, Teas & Bottled Water
- FREE Specialty Dining
- FREE Guided Tour in every port
- FREE WiFi
- FREE Shipboard Credit
(up to US$1,000**/stateroom) - FREE Enrichment Lectures
- ALL Taxes & Fees
- PLUS Travel Insurance‡
Trip Cancellation & Trip Interruption
NO AGE LIMIT | NO MEDICAL QUESTIONNAIRE | PRE-EXISTING CONDITION WAIVED
See: Summary of Coverage / Insurance Policy/ Resolution Policy
About Silver Spirits
What Does the Complimentary Silver Spirits Beverage Package Cover?
• Offers a value of $55 CAD per day, per cabin
• Includes any drinks up to $15.00
• including premium wines by the glass, cocktails and aperitifs
• The Chef’s Table premium wine pairing (Ocean Specialty Dining Only)
• A selection of wines, which change twice per cruise
• 15% discount on premium beverages above $50
• Soft drinks and juices
Note: Silver Spirits Beverage Inclusions may vary between River and Ocean voyages and may be subject to change
Complimentary Silver Spirits Beverage Package Applies To:
• Ocean and River, 8-15 Day Voyages, departing 2020 & 2021
• New bookings only made from 1/25 – 1/30/2020
• Does not apply to Expedition Voyages
Lanai
Approximately 196-240 sq. ft. Sliding glass doors (mirrored for privacy) open onto our Promenade deck from this comfortable stateroom, which includes two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our Signature Mariner's Dream™ bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, premium massage shower heads and other amenities. The configuration of staterooms may vary from the images shown.
Venice to Athens
Step on board in Venice, the magical city renowned for its art, architecture and culture. Watch the sunlight dapple on the water as we ease our way through the archipelago. We remain docked here today, providing you with ample time to explore the city.
Awake and further explore central Venice on your own this morning, as you investigate the out-of-the-way passages that reveal beautiful, hidden piazzas, or cross the lagoon to Murano and Burano to view the world-renowned glassblowing craftsmen. Or opt for one of the many optional tours. As your ship sets sail, enjoy a spectacular view of the lagoon as we head out to the Adriatic Sea.
Experience the age of antiquity as you wander through the center of the city that is built around the Diocletian Palace, walking through the well-preserved cellars before continuing to the Ethnographic Museum. In this historic quarter, you will notice the results of over 17 centuries of construction, passing pre-Romanesque churches and Gothic chapels. You may also choose more natural pursuits, from a rafting trip on the Cetina River or a journey through the Croatian hinterland to the famous waterfalls of the Krka National Park. Or spend the entire day discovering the small, more intimate destinations along the Dalmatian Coast.
Where city meets coastline, you will sail to this beautiful 12th-century walled city in Croatia. The playwright George Bernard Shaw once declared, “Those who seek paradise on earth should come to Dubrovnik.” Enjoy an entire day here to take an inclusive tour and take in magnificent views of the city and countryside. Then enter the city on foot through the historic Pile Gate, passing by the Sponza Palace, the 15th-century Onofrio’s Fountain and stop inside the Dominican Monastery to see Renaissance paintings. You may also wish to consider exploring the famed Dubrovnik Riviera with a cruise along the Lapad peninsula.
Spend the day traversing the medieval streets of this historic Montenegro town with a walking tour. Pass by Venetian walls constructed in 1420 en route to the Cathedral of St. Tryphon, built in 1166. Notice its mismatched towers, the result of an earthquake and a budget too small to rebuild properly. Included on this tour is a visit to the Maritime Museum, which documents Kotor’s heritage. As an option, venture to the small towns of Budva and Sveti Stefan, the latter once a hideaway for the rich and famous.
Spend the entire day on the romantic island of Corfu, resplendent with charming pastel town houses and pristine white beaches. Our included tour takes us on a drive to Kanoni, where we will make a photo stop to view tiny Mouse Island and the Vlacherna Monastery. Following the coastline through Garitsa Bay, you will reach the UNESCO Site of the Old Town. See the fabled Esplanade, one of Europe’s largest public squares, and the Liston Promenade, once exclusively reserved for the local aristocracy.
Visit the quaint Greek port of Katakolon, huddled around a pretty little harbor dotted with colorful fishing boats. During your visit, venture into the fertile valleys of the western Peloponnese to the legendary city of Olympia, classical birthplace of the modern-day Olympic Games on the slopes of Mt. Kronos. Walk among the ancient city’s ancient ruins with an expert guide and historian, admiring the remains of temples, the Palaestra, or wrestling school, and the Gymnasium. You will gain insight into the very first Olympic Games at the fascinating museum.
Arrive in Athens this morning, the magnificent cultural capital of ancient Greece. You will disembark your ship and depart for home. Or spend more time uncovering the mysteries of this fascinating city, the hilltop Acropolis and the inviting Plaka District.