Itinerary
- Day 1
Embarkation
You'll board the ship at 5:00 p.m. and get settled into your cabin. There's a welcome cocktail where you'll meet the crew, followed by dinner on board. After that, the evening is yours to relax or walk around and check out the ship at your own pace.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Welcome cocktail
- Dinner on board
- Day 2
Dubrovnik
There's an optional guided visit to Dubrovnik available in the morning if you're interested. Spend the afternoon cruising along the Albanian and Montenegrin coastline. Evening entertainment happens on board once you're back.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Afternoon cruise along Albanian and Montenegrin coastline
- Evening entertainment
Optional Activities
- Visit to Dubrovnik
Landmarks/POIs Dubrovnik - Day 3
Corfu
The ship heads to Corfu in the morning. You can take an optional tour of the old city, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with history going back to the 8th century BC but mostly built by Venetians around 500 years ago. There's also the Corfu Archaeological Museum to visit (the Achilleion palace is currently closed for restoration). Dinner and dancing happen on board in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Morning cruise to Corfu
- Dinner and dancing
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Corfu old city
- Visit to Corfu Archaeological Museum
Landmarks/POIs Corfu Old City Corfu Archaeological Museum - Day 4
Saranda and Gjirokastër
You'll arrive in Saranda early in the morning. An optional guided tour takes you to the Butrint ruins, about 4 hours total with over 90 minutes of driving, showing ancient remains spanning 2,500 years and views of the acropolis and Vivari Channel. There's also an optional afternoon tour to historic Gjirokaster, about 5 hours including 3 hours of driving, featuring the fortress and 17th-19th century turret houses with local product tasting included. Albanian entertainment happens on board that evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Evening entertainment with Albanian flair
Optional Activities
- Visit to Butrint ruins (approximately 4-hour tour including over 90 minutes driving)
- Tour of Gjirokastër (approximately 5-hour tour including 3 hours driving)
- Local product tasting at Gjirokastër
Landmarks/POIs Butrint Ruins Gjirokastër Fortress Gjirokastër Gjirokastër Bazaar - Day 5
Apollonia and Berat
A full-day optional tour is available to Apollonia and Berat, approximately 10.5 hours including 4.5 hours of driving. You'll see Berat, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and well-preserved Ottoman town, then head to Apollonia, Albania's largest archaeological site founded by Greeks in 588 BC with an excellent museum set among olive groves. Lunch is included, and you return to the ship for evening entertainment.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Evening entertainment
Optional Activities
- Full-day tour of Apollonia and Berat (approximately 10.5 hours including 4.5 hours driving, lunch included)
Landmarks/POIs Berat Apollonia Archaeological Site Apollonia Museum - Day 6
Tirana
There's an optional morning excursion to Tirana, Albania's capital, about 5 hours including 2 hours of driving. You can visit the Bunk'Art Museum covering ancient Illyria through the post-communist era, see Skanderbeg Square, and check out the historic Et'hem Bey Mosque. The afternoon brings cruising, then dinner and dancing on board in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Afternoon cruise
- Dinner and dancing
Optional Activities
- Visit to Tirana and Bunk'Art Museum (approximately 5 hours including 2 hours driving)
Landmarks/POIs Bunk'Art Museum Skanderbeg Square Et'hem Bey Mosque - Day 7
Stari Bar and Bay of Kotor
An optional morning guided visit to Stari Bar shows you the old urban settlement in the mountains with stronghold towers, city gates, Prince's Palace, and Bishop's Palace. Afternoon brings cruising along the Montenegrin coastline through the Bay of Kotor. You'll have free time exploring Kotor, an ancient city with narrow streets, squares, historic churches, and old palaces. There's a gala celebration on board that evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Afternoon cruise through Bay of Kotor
- Time to explore Kotor
- Festive gala evening
Optional Activities
- Guided visit to Stari Bar
Landmarks/POIs Stari Bar Bay of Kotor Kotor - Day 8
Disembarkation
You'll have breakfast on board before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. This is where your tour services end.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast on board
