7 Night Greek Isles & Croatia Cruise
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7-night voyage departing Ravenna.
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7 Night Greek Isles & Croatia Cruise
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Day 1
Ravenna , Italy
Saturday, 23/09/2028
A small, quiet, well-heeled city, Ravenna has brick palaces, cobblestone streets, magnificent monuments, and spectacular Byzantine mosaics. The high point in its civic history occurred in the 5th century, when Pope Honorious moved his court here from Rome. Gothic kings Odoacer and Theodoric ruled the city until it was conquered by the Byzantines in AD 540. Ravenna later fell under the sway of Venice, and then, inevitably, the Papal States.Because Ravenna spent much of its past looking east, its greatest art treasures show that Byzantine influence. Churches and tombs with the most unassuming exteriors contain within them walls covered with sumptuous mosaics. These beautifully preserved Byzantine mosaics put great emphasis on nature, which you can see in the delicate rendering of sky, earth, and animals. Outside Ravenna, the town of Classe hides even more mosaic gems.
Day 2
Split , Croatia
Sunday, 24/09/2028
Split's ancient core is so spectacular and unusual that a visit is more than worth your time. The heart of the city lies within the walls of Roman emperor Diocletian's retirement palace, which was built in the 3rd century AD. Diocletian, born in the nearby Roman settlement of Salona in AD 245, achieved a brilliant career as a soldier and became emperor at the age of 40. In 295 he ordered this vast palace to be built in his native Dalmatia, and when it was completed he stepped down from the throne and retired to his beloved homeland. Upon his death, he was laid to rest in an octagonal mausoleum, around which Split's magnificent cathedral was built.In 615, when Salona was sacked by barbarian tribes, those fortunate enough to escape found refuge within the stout palace walls and divided up the vast imperial apartments into more modest living quarters. Thus, the palace developed into an urban center, and by the 11th century the settlement had expanded beyond the ancient walls.Under the rule of Venice (1420–1797), Split—as a gateway to the Balkan interior—became one of the Adriatic's main trading ports, and the city's splendid Renaissance palaces bear witness to the affluence of those times. When the Habsburgs took control during the 19th century, an overland connection to Central Europe was established by the construction of the Split–Zagreb–Vienna railway line.After World War II, the Tito years saw a period of rapid urban expansion: industrialization accelerated and the suburbs extended to accommodate high-rise apartment blocks. Today the historic center of Split is included on UNESCO's list of World Heritage Sites.
Day 4
Piraeus , Greece
Tuesday, 26/09/2028
It's no wonder that all roads lead to the fascinating and maddening metropolis of Athens. Lift your eyes 200 feet above the city to the Parthenon, its honey-color marble columns rising from a massive limestone base, and you behold architectural perfection that has not been surpassed in 2,500 years. But, today, this shrine of classical form dominates a 21st-century boomtown. To experience Athens—Athína in Greek—fully is to understand the essence of Greece: ancient monuments surviving in a sea of cement, startling beauty amid the squalor, tradition juxtaposed with modernity. Locals depend on humor and flexibility to deal with the chaos; you should do the same. The rewards are immense. Although Athens covers a huge area, the major landmarks of the ancient Greek, Roman, and Byzantine periods are close to the modern city center. You can easily walk from the Acropolis to many other key sites, taking time to browse in shops and relax in cafés and tavernas along the way. From many quarters of the city you can glimpse "the glory that was Greece" in the form of the Acropolis looming above the horizon, but only by actually climbing that rocky precipice can you feel the impact of the ancient settlement. The Acropolis and Filopappou, two craggy hills sitting side by side; the ancient Agora (marketplace); and Kerameikos, the first cemetery, form the core of ancient and Roman Athens. Along the Unification of Archaeological Sites promenade, you can follow stone-paved, tree-lined walkways from site to site, undisturbed by traffic. Cars have also been banned or reduced in other streets in the historical center. In the National Archaeological Museum, vast numbers of artifacts illustrate the many millennia of Greek civilization; smaller museums such as the Goulandris Museum of Cycladic Art Museum and the Byzantine and Christian Museum illuminate the history of particular regions or periods. Athens may seem like one huge city, but it is really a conglomeration of neighborhoods with distinctive characters. The Eastern influences that prevailed during the 400-year rule of the Ottoman Empire are still evident in Monastiraki, the bazaar area near the foot of the Acropolis. On the northern slope of the Acropolis, stroll through Plaka (if possible by moonlight), an area of tranquil streets lined with renovated mansions, to get the flavor of the 19th-century's gracious lifestyle. The narrow lanes of Anafiotika, a section of Plaka, thread past tiny churches and small, color-washed houses with wooden upper stories, recalling a Cycladic island village. In this maze of winding streets, vestiges of the older city are everywhere: crumbling stairways lined with festive tavernas; dank cellars filled with wine vats; occasionally a court or diminutive garden, enclosed within high walls and filled with magnolia trees and the flaming trumpet-shaped flowers of hibiscus bushes. Formerly run-down old quarters, such as Thission, Gazi and Psirri, popular nightlife areas filled with bars and mezedopoleia (similar to tapas bars), are now in the process of gentrification, although they still retain much of their original charm, as does the colorful produce and meat market on Athinas. The area around Syntagma Square, the tourist hub, and Omonia Square, the commercial heart of the city about 1 km (½ mi) northwest, is distinctly European, having been designed by the court architects of King Otho, a Bavarian, in the 19th century. The chic shops and bistros of ritzy Kolonaki nestle at the foot of Mt. Lycabettus, Athens's highest hill (909 feet). Each of Athens's outlying suburbs has a distinctive character: in the north is wealthy, tree-lined Kifissia, once a summer resort for aristocratic Athenians, and in the south and southeast lie Glyfada, Voula, and Vouliagmeni, with their sandy beaches, seaside bars, and lively summer nightlife. Just beyond the city's southern fringes is Piraeus, a bustling port city of waterside fish tavernas and Saronic Gulf views.
Day 5
Santorini , Greece
Wednesday, 27/09/2028
Undoubtedly the most extraordinary island in the Aegean, crescent-shape Santorini remains a mandatory stop on the Cycladic tourist route—even if it's necessary to enjoy the sensational sunsets from Ia, the fascinating excavations, and the dazzling white towns with a million other travelers. Called Kállisti (the "Loveliest") when first settled, the island has now reverted to its subsequent name of Thira, after the 9th-century-BC Dorian colonizer Thiras. The place is better known, however, these days as Santorini, a name derived from its patroness, St. Irene of Thessaloniki, the Byzantine empress who restored icons to Orthodoxy and died in 802. You can fly conveniently to Santorini, but to enjoy a true Santorini rite of passage, opt instead for the boat trip here, which provides a spectacular introduction. After the boat sails between Sikinos and Ios, your deck-side perch approaches two close islands with a passage between them. The bigger one on the left is Santorini, and the smaller on the right is Thirassia. Passing between them, you see the village of Ia adorning Santorini's northernmost cliff like a white geometric beehive. You are in the caldera (volcanic crater), one of the world's truly breathtaking sights: a demilune of cliffs rising 1,100 feet, with the white clusters of the towns of Fira and Ia perched along the top. The bay, once the high center of the island, is 1,300 feet in some places, so deep that when boats dock in Santorini's shabby little port of Athinios, they do not drop anchor. The encircling cliffs are the ancient rim of a still-active volcano, and you are sailing east across its flooded caldera. On your right are the Burnt isles, the White isle, and other volcanic remnants, all lined up as if some outsize display in a geology museum. Hephaestus's subterranean fires smolder still—the volcano erupted in 198 BC, about 735, and there was an earthquake in 1956. Indeed, Santorini and its four neighboring islets are the fragmentary remains of a larger landmass that exploded about 1600 BC: the volcano's core blew sky high, and the sea rushed into the abyss to create the great bay, which measures 10 km by 7 km (6 mi by 4½ mi) and is 1,292 feet deep. The other pieces of the rim, which broke off in later eruptions, are Thirassia, where a few hundred people live, and deserted little Aspronissi ("White isle"). In the center of the bay, black and uninhabited, two cones, the Burnt Isles of Palea Kameni and Nea Kameni, appeared between 1573 and 1925. There has been too much speculation about the identification of Santorini with the mythical Atlantis, mentioned in Egyptian papyri and by Plato (who says it's in the Atlantic), but myths are hard to pin down. This is not true of old arguments about whether tidal waves from Santorini's cataclysmic explosion destroyed Minoan civilization on Crete, 113 km (70 mi) away. The latest carbon-dating evidence, which points to a few years before 1600 BC for the eruption, clearly indicates that the Minoans outlasted the eruption by a couple of hundred years, but most probably in a weakened state. In fact, the island still endures hardships: since antiquity, Santorini has depended on rain collected in cisterns for drinking and irrigating—the well water is often brackish—and the serious shortage is alleviated by the importation of water. However, the volcanic soil also yields riches: small, intense tomatoes with tough skins used for tomato paste (good restaurants here serve them); the famous Santorini fava beans, which have a light, fresh taste; barley; wheat; and white-skin eggplants.
Day 6
Katakolon , Greece
Thursday, 28/09/2028
Katakolon could not seem less of a cruise port if it tried. A tiny enclave clinging to the western Peloponnese coast, it's a sleepy place except when ships dock. But it's a popular cruise destination because of its proximity to Olympia. Ancient Olympia was one of the most important cities in classical Greece. The Sanctuary of Zeus was the city's raison d'être, and attracted pilgrims from around the eastern Mediterranean, and later the city played host to Olympic Games, the original athletic games that were the inspiration for today's modern sporting pan-planetary meet. At the foot of the tree-covered Kronion hill, in a valley near two rivers, Katakolon is today one of the most popular ancient sites in Greece. If you don't want to make the trip to Olympia, then Katakolon is an ideal place for a leisurely Greek lunch while you watch the fishermen mend their nets, but there's just not much else to do there.
Day 8
Ravenna , Italy
Saturday, 30/09/2028
A small, quiet, well-heeled city, Ravenna has brick palaces, cobblestone streets, magnificent monuments, and spectacular Byzantine mosaics. The high point in its civic history occurred in the 5th century, when Pope Honorious moved his court here from Rome. Gothic kings Odoacer and Theodoric ruled the city until it was conquered by the Byzantines in AD 540. Ravenna later fell under the sway of Venice, and then, inevitably, the Papal States.Because Ravenna spent much of its past looking east, its greatest art treasures show that Byzantine influence. Churches and tombs with the most unassuming exteriors contain within them walls covered with sumptuous mosaics. These beautifully preserved Byzantine mosaics put great emphasis on nature, which you can see in the delicate rendering of sky, earth, and animals. Outside Ravenna, the town of Classe hides even more mosaic gems.
Room Type & Prices
All prices per person based on double occupancy. Solo traveller prices — single occupancy. Contact our cruise experts for the latest availability and best fares.
Interior Guarantee
160 sqft · Up to 4 guests
Interior
162 sqft · Up to 4 guests
Interior with Virtual Balcony
160 sqft · Up to 2 guests
Connecting Promenade Interior
153 sqft · Up to 2 guests
Promenade View Interior
153 sqft · Up to 2 guests
Ocean View Guarantee
162 sqft · Up to 4 guests
Ocean View
162 sqft · Up to 4 guests
Spacious Ocean View
211 sqft · Up to 4 guests
Spacious Panoramic Ocean View
191 sqft · Up to 4 guests
Ultra Spacious Ocean View
328 sqft · Up to 6 guests
Ocean View Balcony Guarantee
245 sqft · Up to 4 guests
Ocean View Balcony
188 sqft · Up to 3 guests
Connecting Ocean View Balcony
188 sqft · Up to 2 guests
Sunset Ocean View Balcony
207 sqft · Up to 4 guests
Spacious Ocean View Balcony
207 sqft · Up to 4 guests
Suite Guarantee
327 sqft · Up to 4 guests
Junior Suite
299 sqft · Up to 4 guests
Ocean View Panoramic Suite (No Balcony)
406 sqft · Up to 6 guests
Sunset Junior Suite
299 sqft · Up to 4 guests
Grand Suite - 1 Bedroom
396 sqft · Up to 4 guests
Owner’s Suite - 1 Bedroom
624 sqft · Up to 4 guests
Grand Suite - 2 Bedroom
525 sqft · Up to 8 guests
Royal Suite - 1 Bedroom
1432 sqft · Up to 4 guests
Inside
| Cabin | Grade | Per Person | Avail. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interior Guarantee · 160 sqft | ZI | Enquire → | ||
| Interior · 162 sqft | 4V Interior (4V) | Enquire → | ||
| 3V Interior (3V) | Enquire → | |||
| 1V Interior (1V) | Enquire → | |||
| Interior with Virtual Balcony · 160 sqft | 4U Interior with Virtual Balcony (4U) | Enquire → | ||
| 2U Interior with Virtual Balcony (2U) | Enquire → | |||
| Connecting Promenade Interior · 153 sqft | CP Connecting Promenade | Enquire → | ||
| Promenade View Interior · 153 sqft | 2T | Enquire → |
Interior Guarantee · 160 sqft
ZI
Interior · 162 sqft
4V Interior (4V)
Interior · 162 sqft
3V Interior (3V)
Interior · 162 sqft
1V Interior (1V)
Interior with Virtual Balcony · 160 sqft
4U Interior with Virtual Balcony (4U)
Interior with Virtual Balcony · 160 sqft
2U Interior with Virtual Balcony (2U)
Connecting Promenade Interior · 153 sqft
CP Connecting Promenade
Promenade View Interior · 153 sqft
2T
Oceanview
| Cabin | Grade | Per Person | Avail. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean View Guarantee · 162 sqft | YO | Enquire → | ||
| Ocean View · 162 sqft | 4N Oceanview | Enquire → | ||
| 2N Ocean View (2N) | Enquire → | |||
| 3N Ocean View (3N) | Enquire → | |||
| 1N Ocean View (1N) | Enquire → | |||
| Spacious Ocean View · 211 sqft | 4M | Enquire → | ||
| 3M Oceanview | Enquire → | |||
| Spacious Panoramic Ocean View · 191 sqft | 1L | Enquire → | ||
| Ultra Spacious Ocean View · 328 sqft | 1K | Enquire → |
Ocean View Guarantee · 162 sqft
YO
Ocean View · 162 sqft
4N Oceanview
Ocean View · 162 sqft
2N Ocean View (2N)
Ocean View · 162 sqft
3N Ocean View (3N)
Ocean View · 162 sqft
1N Ocean View (1N)
Spacious Ocean View · 211 sqft
4M
Spacious Ocean View · 211 sqft
3M Oceanview
Spacious Panoramic Ocean View · 191 sqft
1L
Ultra Spacious Ocean View · 328 sqft
1K
Balcony
| Cabin | Grade | Per Person | Avail. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean View Balcony Guarantee · 245 sqft | XB | Enquire → | ||
| Ocean View Balcony · 188 sqft | 4D Ocean View Balcony (4D) | Enquire → | ||
| 2D Ocean View Balcony (2D) | Enquire → | |||
| 5D Ocean View Balcony (5D) | Enquire → | |||
| Connecting Ocean View Balcony · 188 sqft | CB Connecting Balcony | Enquire → | ||
| Sunset Ocean View Balcony · 207 sqft | SB Spa Oceanview with Large Balcony | Enquire → | ||
| Spacious Ocean View Balcony · 207 sqft | 4B Spacious Ocean View Balcony (4B) | Enquire → | ||
| 2B Spacious Ocean View Balcony (2B) | Enquire → | |||
| 3B Spacious Ocean View Balcony (3B) | Enquire → | |||
| 1B Spacious Ocean View Balcony (1B) | Enquire → |
Ocean View Balcony Guarantee · 245 sqft
XB
Ocean View Balcony · 188 sqft
4D Ocean View Balcony (4D)
Ocean View Balcony · 188 sqft
2D Ocean View Balcony (2D)
Ocean View Balcony · 188 sqft
5D Ocean View Balcony (5D)
Connecting Ocean View Balcony · 188 sqft
CB Connecting Balcony
Sunset Ocean View Balcony · 207 sqft
SB Spa Oceanview with Large Balcony
Spacious Ocean View Balcony · 207 sqft
4B Spacious Ocean View Balcony (4B)
Spacious Ocean View Balcony · 207 sqft
2B Spacious Ocean View Balcony (2B)
Spacious Ocean View Balcony · 207 sqft
3B Spacious Ocean View Balcony (3B)
Spacious Ocean View Balcony · 207 sqft
1B Spacious Ocean View Balcony (1B)
Suite
| Cabin | Grade | Per Person | Avail. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suite Guarantee · 327 sqft | WS | Enquire → | ||
| Superior Grand Suite with Balcony | SG | Enquire → | ||
| Junior Suite · 299 sqft | J4 Junior Suite (J4) | Enquire → | ||
| J3 Junior Suite (J3) | Enquire → | |||
| Ocean View Panoramic Suite (No Balcony) · 406 sqft | VP | Enquire → | ||
| Sunset Junior Suite · 299 sqft | JT | Enquire → | ||
| Grand Suite - 1 Bedroom · 396 sqft | GS Grand Suite (1 Bedroom) | Enquire → | ||
| Owner’s Suite - 1 Bedroom · 624 sqft | OS Owner's Suite (1 Bedroom) | Enquire → | ||
| Grand Suite - 2 Bedroom · 525 sqft | GT Grand Suite (2 Bedroom) | Enquire → | ||
| Royal Suite - 1 Bedroom · 1432 sqft | RS Royal Suite | Enquire → |
Suite Guarantee · 327 sqft
WS
Superior Grand Suite with Balcony
SG
Junior Suite · 299 sqft
J4 Junior Suite (J4)
Junior Suite · 299 sqft
J3 Junior Suite (J3)
Ocean View Panoramic Suite (No Balcony) · 406 sqft
VP
Sunset Junior Suite · 299 sqft
JT
Grand Suite - 1 Bedroom · 396 sqft
GS Grand Suite (1 Bedroom)
Owner’s Suite - 1 Bedroom · 624 sqft
OS Owner's Suite (1 Bedroom)
Grand Suite - 2 Bedroom · 525 sqft
GT Grand Suite (2 Bedroom)
Royal Suite - 1 Bedroom · 1432 sqft
RS Royal Suite
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