Adriatic Explorer followed by Aegean Shores Cruise

Day 1 - Corfu

Arrive: Fri 14 June 2024 / Depart: Fri 14 June 2024 at 23:00

Awash with colourful flowers, Corfu is big on beauty. It’s known as the Emerald Isle, and its golden beaches, lush green landscape and colourful villages will have you constantly reaching for your camera.......

Day 2 - At Sea

Day 3 - Split

Arrive: Sun 16 June 2024 at 09:00 / Depart: Sun 16 June 2024 at 18:00

The second biggest town in Croatia is the first choice for a superb day exploring - or a day shopping in the open air markets. On the coast in the south of the country, Split is old and beautiful, welcoming and varied. While beautiful lush green forest surrounds Split itself, facing the harbour is anothersight not to be missed - the fortress palace of Diocletian, built in 305AD.

Day 4 - Koper

Arrive: Mon 17 June 2024 at 08:00 / Depart: Mon 17 June 2024 at 17:00

Set along a wide horseshoe-shaped bay, Koper's a Medieval town where old and new go hand-in-hand. Lose yourself in the maze of streets, passing historical sights and browsing chic shops along the way.

Day 5 - Zadar, Croatia

Arrive: Tue 18 June 2024 at 09:00 / Depart: Tue 18 June 2024 at 17:00

Zadar doesn’t put age before beauty, it offers them both at the same time. This Dalmatian city on the Adriatic Coast is one of the oldest in Europe, and its timeline can be traced back more than 3,000 years. Having said that, it’s more than a little easy on the eye. The traffic-free streets are paved in pearly marble, its town houses are topped with red roofs, and the city is dotted with ancient Roman ruins and historical churches.

Day 6 - Dubrovnik

Arrive: Wed 19 June 2024 at 08:00 / Depart: Wed 19 June 2024 at 21:00

Wake up in the most beautiful city on the Croatian coast. Lively yet full of history, this World Heritage Site is full of fasination but very easy to get around Woalking around Dubrovnik is like stepping back into the past. Its ancient city walls surround countless buildings that have been perfectly perserved and are easy to find, thanks to the grid-like street system. Look out in particular for the Onofrio Fountain and the nearby Franciscan Monastery with the third oldest pharmacy in Europe. And don't miss the old medieval Sponza Palance, St Blaises Church and the Cathedral.

Day 7 - Kotor

Arrive: Thu 20 June 2024 at 08:00 / Depart: Thu 20 June 2024 at 16:00

For years, the travel-savvy have kept Montenegro under their sunhats. But now the cat’s creeping out of the bag – and it’s hardly surprising. A tiny republic in southeast Europe, the scenery here will have your jaw dropping to the floor the moment you arrive. Cue glittering lakes. Green mountains as far as the eye can see. And cashmere-soft sands that melt into sapphire seas. Even spy extraordinaire 007 couldn’t keep away – these magical landscapes starred in the James Bond hit ‘Casino Royale’.......

Day 8 - Corfu

Arrive: Fri 21 June 2024 at 07:30 / Depart: Fri 21 June 2024

Awash with colourful flowers, Corfu is big on beauty. It’s known as the Emerald Isle, and its golden beaches, lush green landscape and colourful villages will have you constantly reaching for your camera.......

Day 9 - At Sea

Day 10 - Heraklion

Arrive: Sun 23 June 2024 at 08:00 / Depart: Sun 23 June 2024 at 18:00

Today, Heraklion is a city of contrasts where old meets new - ancient Byzantine churches sit in perfect harmony against the modern skyline. Crete's capital, Heraklion, is the cultural and commercial hub of the island. It's taken on a vibrant, cosmopolitan air and brims with pavement cafes, sophisticated bars, elegant boutiques and intimate tavernas. Traditional Cretan life can still be seen in the winding backstreets and alleyways that surround the old harbour.

Day 11 - Thira

Arrive: Mon 24 June 2024 at 08:00 / Depart: Mon 24 June 2024 at 18:00

Prepare to fall head over heels for this sun-blushed beauty. Santorini is the very essence of Greek charm. Sugar-cube houses cling to the cliffs. Vivid blue church domes add a splash of colour. And steep cliff-sides tumble into an impossibly clear sea. Just beautiful.......

Day 12 - Kusadasi

Arrive: Tue 25 June 2024 at 08:00 / Depart: Tue 25 June 2024 at 17:00

Decide on a lazy day at the beach of go for the archaeological ruins - the choice is yours in one of the highlights of Turkey, Kusadasi. Choose from fine beaches or relaxed walks through narrow cobbled streets, the beautiful port itself or the ruins at Ephesus. Kusadasi has something for everyone and is a chance to experience a true taste of the flavour of Turkey. Dedicated to the goddess Artemis, the ancient city of Epheus is one of the most impressive archaeological sites in the world. The marble pillars of the library of Celsus support intricate friezes and sculptures, while the enormous amphitheatre offers superb views over the whole city. Add great shopping for carpets, jewellery, souvenirs and leather goods in Kusadasi itself, a range of great cuisine and even a waterpark for you to enjoy and you're spoiled for choice.

Day 13 - Athens

Arrive: Wed 26 June 2024 at 07:00 / Depart: Wed 26 June 2024 at 17:00

Surrounded by beautiful hills, Athens offers a blend of traditional Greek culture and modern hustle and bustle. From the ancient marketplace of Agora to glass-faced skyscrapers, it is quite simply unforgettable.

Day 14 - Argostoli

Arrive: Thu 27 June 2024 at 12:00 / Depart: Thu 27 June 2024 at 19:00

The bustling, sun-drenched Ionian town and capital of Kefalonia is not just famous for its serene beauty. It was also the setting for Captain Corelli's Mandolin.

Day 15 - Corfu

Arrive: Fri 28 June 2024 at 07:30 / Depart: Fri 28 June 2024

Awash with colourful flowers, Corfu is big on beauty. It’s known as the Emerald Isle, and its golden beaches, lush green landscape and colourful villages will have you constantly reaching for your camera.......