Itinerary
- Day 1
Dubrovnik
You'll arrive in Dubrovnik and get transferred directly to your ship. This evening there's a welcome reception where you'll meet your tour leader and the other travellers on the cruise.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Seabourn Encore)
- Day 2
Kotor
When you reach Kotor, a local boat takes you out to explore the Lustica Peninsula with its olive groves, pine forests and blue lagoons, including the town of Prčanj. There's a private concert at the Church of St. Nicholas before lunch back on the ship. Free time lets you wander around Kotor before sailing to Italy.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch aboard ship)
Included Activities
- Local boat excursion along Lustica Peninsula to Prčanj
- Private concert at Church of St. Nicholas with welcome drink
- Lunch aboard ship
Optional Activities
- Leisurely exploration of Kotor town
Landmarks/POIs Church of St. Nicholas Lustica Peninsula Prčanj 
- Day 3
Lecce
After docking in Gallipoli, you'll head to the baroque town of Lecce to see its sandstone palaces and churches. Lunch is back on the ship, then the afternoon is yours to check out the whitewashed buildings, grand palazzi and the waterfront promenade at your own pace.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch aboard ship)
Included Activities
- Visit to historic town of Lecce
- Lunch aboard ship
Optional Activities
- Explore whitewashed buildings and grand palazzi
- Sip limoncello on the seafront promenade
Landmarks/POIs Lecce - Day 4
Sarandë
The ship stops in Sarandë, an important port in southern Albania. You can walk around town or sign up for an optional trip to see the 16th-century Lekuresi Castle sitting on the hilltop overlooking everything.
Optional Activities
- Optional excursion to Lekuresi Castle (own expense)
- Leisurely exploration of Sarandë
Landmarks/POIs Lekuresi Castle - Day 5
Zakynthos
You'll dock in Zakynthos, the third largest of the Ionian Islands. There's time to explore the town itself, or if you prefer, there's an optional tour heading out to the well-known Shipwreck Beach where you can swim in clear water.
Optional Activities
- Explore Zakynthos town
- Optional tour to Shipwreck Beach for swimming (own expense)
Landmarks/POIs Shipwreck Beach 
- Day 6
At Sea
This is a leisure day while the ship sails along the coast. You can spend time with the onboard amenities, book a spa treatment, or try one of the ship's different restaurants depending on what sounds good.
Optional Activities
- Spa treatment (own expense)
- Dining at ship's restaurants
- Day 7
Ancient Corinth
The ship stops at Nafplion, which has neoclassical houses and sits right on the seafront below a Venetian fortress. From there you transfer to the Corinth Canal and board a local boat to visit Ancient Corinth, where you'll see Greek and Roman ruins going back to the sixth century BC, including the Temple of Apollo.
Included Activities
- Visit to Nafplion
- Local boat transit through Corinth Canal
- Guided exploration of Ancient Corinth ruins
- Visit to Temple of Apollo
- Walk through ancient marketplace and Lechaion Road
Landmarks/POIs Nafplion Corinth Canal Ancient Corinth Temple of Apollo Lechaion Road - Day 8
Athens
You'll arrive in Athens, the ancient capital, and tour the city's major sites including the Acropolis, the Parthenon, and Plaka with its narrow cobblestone streets where locals have lived for centuries.
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Athens
- Visit to Acropolis
- Visit to Parthenon
- Exploration of historic Plaka neighbourhood
Landmarks/POIs Acropolis Parthenon Plaka 
- Day 9
Areopolis
Docking in Gythion, a beautiful port town built on a hillside, you can explore the historic Diros Caves by boat to see underground geological formations and an underground river. Later, have an authentic Greek brunch at Milia Bakery in Areopolis, one of the oldest bakeries in the Peloponnese.
- Meals
- Brunch (Authentic Greek brunch at Milia Bakery in Areopolis, featuring traditional baked goods including sesame bread rings, handmade pies, rusks and koulourakia)
Included Activities
- Boat excursion through Diros Caves
- Authentic Greek brunch at Milia Bakery in Areopolis
Landmarks/POIs Gythion Diros Caves Areopolis - Day 10
Chania
When you reach Chania on Crete's north coast, the focus is on exploring Battle of Crete sites from World War II. You'll visit war memorials and significant locations like Maleme, Hill 107, the RAF War Memorial and Galatas 'Prison Valley' to honor fallen soldiers from this strategic battle.
Included Activities
- Guided exploration of Battle of Crete war memorials
- Visit to Maleme
- Visit to Hill 107
- Visit to RAF War Memorial
- Visit to Galatas 'Prison Valley'
Optional Activities
- Leisure time to enjoy views of inlets, islands and beaches
Landmarks/POIs Chania Maleme Hill 107 RAF War Memorial Galatas Prison Valley 
- Day 11
Mykonos
You'll dock in Mykonos, the classic Greek island with quiet streets lined with whitewashed houses and domed churches. Wander through to the picturesque Little Venice area or spend time at the busy harbour watching colourful fishing boats.
Optional Activities
- Explore Little Venice area
- Discover the bustling harbour with colourful fishing boats
- Leisure time in Mykonos town
Landmarks/POIs Mykonos Little Venice 
- Day 12
Ephesus
After dinner aboard the ship in Kuşadası, you'll head ashore for a special after-hours experience at ancient Ephesus. The ancient Roman road is lit up by costumed centurion guards, and you'll hear a chamber orchestra performing classical music along the way.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner aboard ship)
Included Activities
- Dinner aboard ship
- After-hours visit to Ephesus ancient site
- Walk along ancient Roman road at Ephesus
- Chamber orchestra classical music performance
Landmarks/POIs Ephesus 
- Day 13
Çeşme
The medieval Çeşme Castle dominates the town of Çeşme, which is known for its Ottoman and Greek architecture. You'll have free time to wander around and see the traditional houses, or you can join an optional sightseeing tour if you'd prefer a guided experience.
Optional Activities
- Optional sightseeing tour (own expense)
- Explore Çeşme town at leisure
Landmarks/POIs Çeşme Castle - Day 14
At Sea
Today the ship sails along the coast and you stay on board to relax. You can grab a drink at one of the onboard bars or attend a lecture from the ship's expedition team. This evening there's a farewell dinner where you'll eat with your fellow travellers.
- Meals
- Dinner (Farewell dinner onboard with fellow travellers)
Included Activities
- Farewell dinner onboard
Optional Activities
- Drinks at onboard bars
- Attend lecture by expedition team members
- Day 15
Istanbul
After breakfast you'll leave the ship and spend the day in Istanbul. See the Blue Mosque, St Sophia Museum and the underground Basilica Cistern. Lunch is at a local restaurant, then you can walk through the Grand Bazaar with its thousands of shops selling carpets, jewellery, ceramics and leather goods.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast aboard ship), Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Istanbul)
Included Activities
- Breakfast aboard ship
- Visit to Blue Mosque
- Visit to St Sophia Museum
- Visit to Basilica Cistern
- Lunch at local restaurant
- Visit to Grand Bazaar
Landmarks/POIs Blue Mosque St Sophia Museum Basilica Cistern Grand Bazaar - Day 16
Istanbul
The morning offers several options for sightseeing tours in Istanbul. You can choose between exploring Topkapi Palace, visiting the Spice Market or taking a relaxing Bosphorus cruise. There's dinner at a local restaurant later on.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Istanbul)
Included Activities
- Dinner at local restaurant
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Topkapi Palace
- Visit to Spice Market
- Relaxing Bosphorus cruise
Landmarks/POIs Topkapi Palace Spice Market Bosphorus - Day 17
Çanakkale
You'll travel to the Gallipoli Peninsula for a guided tour of its World War I war memorials. After arriving in Gelibolu for lunch, you continue to the national park to tour memorials including Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair before reaching Çanakkale.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant in Gelibolu)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Kolin)
Included Activities
- Guided exploration of Gallipoli Peninsula war memorials
- Lunch at local restaurant in Gelibolu
- Visit to Lone Pine memorial
- Visit to Chunuk Bair memorial
Landmarks/POIs Gallipoli Peninsula Lone Pine Chunuk Bair - Day 18
Istanbul
You'll visit Troy, the legendary site of the Trojan War, and check out the Troy Museum with its collection of Trojan artefacts and ancient fossils. After crossing the suspension bridge to Turkey's European side, the journey continues to Istanbul where there's a farewell dinner at a local restaurant.
- Meals
- Dinner (Farewell dinner at local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Conrad Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit to Troy archaeological site
- Visit to Troy Museum
- Cross suspension bridge to European side
- Farewell dinner at local restaurant
Landmarks/POIs Troy Troy Museum - Day 19
Departure
Following breakfast, you'll transfer to the airport for your onward flight.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast
