2022 Athens (Piraeus) > Dubrovnik

Explore the wealth of beauty that Greece has to offer, from Cephalonia with its sandy beaches and rugged landscapes to the picturesque beach town of Párga and the cobblestone streets of Kerkira (Corfu). Visit Sarandë on the Albanian Riviera, and Kotor, a truly stunning fortified town on Montenegro’s Adriatic Coast, and conclude in the iconic Croatian city of Dubrovnik.

Tour Code:: E01D
Duration:: 8 days
Departure City:: Athens (Piraeus)
Return City:: Dubrovnik

Selected Itinerary

8 Day Itinerary

Day 1 - Athens (Piraeus), Greece

Your Eastern Mediterranean cruise starts in the historic city of Athens, where you’ll board your luxury superyacht.

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Athens city tour with visit to the Acropolis (extra expense, must be pre-booked)*

Meals Included: Dinner
Day 2 - Corinth Canal & Itea (Delphi)

Built during the 19th century, the Corinth Canal connects the Adriatic and Aegean seas. Sail through to the waterfront town of Itea, to explore the archaeological site of Delphi, regarded by the ancient Greeks to be the centre of the world.

Included Excursion

A guided tour of Delphi

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3 - Cephalonia Island

Cephalonia is the largest of the Ionian Island and arguably the most beautiful. The island was also made famous when is featured in the Hollywood movie ‘Captain Corelli’s Mandolin’.

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A taste of Cephalonia (extra expense, must be pre-booked)

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Kayaking tour (extra expense, must be pre-booked)

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4 - Párga

Párga brings island life to mainland Greece, with its collection of pristine beaches and historic landmarks. The Castle of Párga, which overlooks the town, dates back to the 11th century.

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Full day sightseeing tour of Meteora monasteries including Greek lunch (extra expense)

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Kayaking tour (extra expense)

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Hiking tour (extra expense)

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5 - Kérkira (Corfu)

A rich artistic heritage and spellbinding vistas entwine in Corfu. The impeccably preserved Old Town showcases Renaissance and Baroque influences in its architecture, including the Spianada, the largest square in the Balkans.

Included Excursion

Guided walking tour of Corfu Town

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Greek cooking class with a local chef (extra expense)

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Jeep tour of the Corfiot countryside (extra expense)

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Kayaking sightseeing tour (extra expense)

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6 - Sarandë, Albania

Regarded as the capital of the Albanian Riviera, Sarandë is a bustling coastal town brimming with pebble beaches and historic landmarks. Its pretty old town is characterised by the magnificent 14th century Lekuresi Castle and the poignant Forty Saints Monastery.

Included Excursion

A guided tour of Butrint

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Mussel cooking demonstration and tasting in a local restaurant

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7 - Kotor, Montenegro

There are not enough words to describe the beauty of Kotor. Nestled between imposing mountains and the blue of the Adriatic Sea, this UNESCO World Heritage-listed setting is awash with Venetian palaces, cobblestone streets and cute cafés.

Included Excursion

Walking tour of Kotor

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An exclusive concert in a local church featuring a guitar duo

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Guided hike of Kotor’s city walls

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Visit to the island of Our Lady of Rocks (extra expense)

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8 - Dubrovnik, Croatia

Your time aboard your superyacht comes to an end in the city of Dubrovnik. After bidding farewell to the crew and your fellow passengers, you will be transferred to the airport for your return flight home.

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City tour of Dubrovnik (extra expense, must be pre-booked)*

*This DiscoverMORE is only available in conjunction with pre or post cruise accommodation. For guests not staying at our preferred hotel, own arrangements will need to be made to reach the meeting point of the DiscoverMORE
The itinerary is a guide only and may be amended for operational reasons. As such Emerald Cruises cannot guarantee the cruise will operate unaltered from the itinerary stated above. Please refer to our terms and conditions for further information.

Meals Included: Breakfast