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Winter in Croatia & Greece
Feb 14, 2028 — Feb 22, 2028
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PIRAEUS, ATHENS → VENICE
8 Nights on Star Explorer
Discover the Adriatic and Greece from new perspectives during this 8-day cruise that touches on storied landmarks and intimate, little-known ports on the Adriatic Sea and in Greece. Admire Zadar’s Medieval city walls and charming boutiques. Learn about the global success of Croatian organic vineyards as you sample wines in a farming village. Take in Dubrovnik’s Old Town charms from the heights of a cable car. Savor local smoked hams, sausages and homemade cheeses on a Montenegro olive farm tour outside Kotor. Transit the tapered, sheer-walled Corinth Canal, a time-saving dream of the rulers of antiquity. This Adriatic-to-Greece odyssey ends in Athens, among the shadows of the Parthenon, silent monuments to ancient athletic competitions and the savory aroma of souvlaki, seasoned and skewered grilled meats wrapped in pita bread and sold in countless cafés and sidewalk restaurants.
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Leave larger ships in your wake as you transit the narrow Corinth Canal.
Visit Delphi, where the oracle once shared her wisdom in perplexing riddles.
Listen for the sound of the giant Sea Organ near Zadar.
Walk the medieval alleyways of Kotor to discover Baroque palaces and Romanesque churches.
Enter Dubrovnik’s majestic city walls to find an Old Town still savoring the Middle Ages.
Overnight in Venice with extra time to appreciate St. Mark’s, the canals and the Bridge of Sighs — there’s only one Venice.
With 3,000 years of history, you can't turn around in Athens without encountering the past. The Acropolis, a UNESCO site, the Plaka, and the Acropolis Museum are must-sees. But leave time if you can to climb Pnyx Hill for photos of the Parthenon at sunset, to buy your own set of Greek komboloi (worry beads), and to explore the metro stations that serve as mini-museums for the relics that are constantly being unearthed.
You'll want to be on deck today as we transit the narrow Corinth Canal with other private yachts and Greek mail steamers. It's a shortcut reserved for petite ships like ours, and as we cruise between the narrow limestone walls we are the envy of all the ancient Romans who once portaged their ships along this very route before there was a canal. Canal transit time and duration is subject to change based on traffic and canal authorities.
Before there were fortune cookies there was the oracle of Delphi, dating back to 1400 B.C. The oracle gave cryptic guidance to the leaders of the day and was so highly respected that Delphi, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, became known as the center of the world. An optional tour lets you go exploring, from the Temple of Apollo to the Delphi Archaeological Museum, which contains some of the finest works of art in Greece.
One of the most beautiful and popular islands, located on the Ionian Sea, Corfu has wonderful beaches and small villages throughout the island. Take in the Venetian influence at the two fortresses located in Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
One of the most beautiful and popular islands, located on the Ionian Sea, Corfu has wonderful beaches and small villages throughout the island. Take in the Venetian influence at the two fortresses located in Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
While larger ships must pass by, we anchor right beyond the famous walled city so you can admire its beauty with every glance. Tender ashore and step right into Old Town, a UNESCO site where no cars are allowed, just eons of history. Capture the exhilarating views on your camera - and in your memory. End your day at the Buza Café (if you can find it) watching bold divers leap off the cliffs into the crystalline sea.
Something here will capture your heart. A Roman amphitheater, 9th century churches, and museums packed with Byzantine-era artworks crowd the peninsula that tidily contains the Old Town. It's a tempting way to spend the day for sure. While away the day listening to Zadar's giant Sea Organ, a haunting musical improv performed by the surging Adriatic or share a bench with a sun-drunk cat as you bite into a truffle.
Koper, the largest city on Slovenia's Adriatic coast, entices visitors with a blend of historical allure and seaside charm. It boasts Venetian-inspired architecture and medieval landmarks, like the Praetorian Palace and Cathedral of the Assumption. Walk along the busy harbor admiring the colorful boats or visit the lively Tito Square with its cafes and vibrant shops. Koper is also known for its seafood, merging Slovenian, Italian, and Mediterranean flavors. Koper is also the gateway to neighboring city, Piran, a coastal gem renowned for its captivating old town, charming streets, and stunning seaside vistas.
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