Itinerary
- Day 1
Dubrovnik
Your cruise starts in Dubrovnik where you'll meet your Emerald Cruises luxury yacht. After arrival, you'll check in and settle into your cabin for the night. Make sure your flight lands before 7:00 PM so you have time for boarding and getting comfortable on the ship.
Landmarks/POIs Dubrovnik Old Town - Day 2
Dubrovnik
Spend the day walking around Dubrovnik, known as the Pearl of the Adriatic. The medieval walled Old Town has terracotta rooftops, historic sites, and views of the sea. You can either relax on your own or join optional walking tours and cultural experiences throughout the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Dubrovnik including Franciscan Monastery and Europe's oldest operating pharmacy (3.5 hours, Moderate activity level)
- Dalmatian family experience in Cilipi village with home-cooked Croatian meal (3 hours, Easy activity level)
Landmarks/POIs Dubrovnik Old Town Franciscan Monastery Pile Gate - Day 3
Korcula
You'll arrive at Korcula, the sixth-largest Adriatic island often called 'Little Dubrovnik'. Explore the medieval Old Town and check out its churches, palaces, and squares. If you're interested, there are optional walking tours, buggy tours through vineyards, and chances to visit villages known for Croatian white wine.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Korcula through medieval streets, visiting 14th-16th century fortifications, Rector's palace, City Museum, cathedral, Museum of Icons, and Marco Polo's believed birthplace (2 hours, Moderate activity level)
- Buggy tour through Peljesac and Korcula archipelago with visits to Lumbarda and La Bannya Beach (4 hours, Moderate activity level)
Landmarks/POIs Korcula Old Town Rector's Palace City Museum Museum of Icons Marco Polo's birthplace Przina Beach LaBannya Beach - Day 4
Kotor
The ship reaches Kotor, a UNESCO World Heritage city between mountains and the sea. You have three main options: a strenuous hike up medieval city walls for views, a boat trip to Our Lady of the Rocks island and Perast, or stay aboard for a guitar concert by two Montenegrin guitarists.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided hike of Kotor's city walls with views of Bay of Kotor, Old Town, and fortress of St John (2.5 hours, Strenuous activity level)
- Exclusive concert on board featuring a guitar duo
Optional Activities
- Our Lady of the Rocks and walking tour of Kotor including scenic boat ride across Bay of Kotor, visit to man-made island with centuries-old church and maritime museum, Perast town with baroque architecture, Maritime Museum, and guided walking tour of Kotor's Old Town (5.5 hours, Moderate activity level)
Landmarks/POIs Kotor Old Town City Walls of Kotor Fortress of St John Our Lady of the Rocks Perast Maritime Museum Bay of Kotor - Day 5
Sarandë
Sailing early from Corfu, you'll head to Sarandë, Albania, a coastal town on a crescent bay. Walk the seaside promenade and explore pebbled beaches. Then visit Butrint, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where you'll cross the River Bistrica and see temples, theatres, and mosaics from different civilizations.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Butrint UNESCO World Heritage Site including traverse of River Bistrica through Rocky channels of Cuka and plains of Vurgu, exploration of lower Butrint with ancient temples and theatres (3 hours, Moderate activity level)
Landmarks/POIs Butrint River Bistrica - Day 6
Corfu
You'll dock at Corfu, a Greek island with whitewashed houses, olive trees, and turquoise waters. The UNESCO-listed Old Town has Renaissance and Baroque buildings. Explore fishing villages, swim at beaches, or walk through the Spianada, Greece's largest square. Optional activities include guided tours or self-driving 4x4 adventures.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided walking tour of Corfu town passing through historic Bonati Arch, exploring Jewish Quarter with 300-year-old synagogue, viewing Venetian Town Hall from late 1600s, and iconic red-domed bell tower of St. Spyridon Church from 16th century (2 hours, Moderate activity level)
- 4x4 adventure of the Corfiot countryside (self-driving tour) through seaside resorts including Alykes, Kontokali, and Gouvia, village of Troubetta, typical Greek meze at Castellino restaurant in Lakones, concluding at Paleokastritsa bay (4.5 hours, Moderate activity level)
Landmarks/POIs Corfu Old Town Bonati Arch Jewish Quarter Town Hall St. Spyridon Church Spianada Paleokastritsa Alykes Kontokali Gouvia - Day 7
Parga
The ship pulls into Parga on mainland Greece, a relaxed holiday spot. Relax on beaches, walk through traditional villages, and visit the 11th-century Venetian castle for views of the resort and coastline. You can choose between optional excursions to Meteora monasteries with lunch or a kayaking trip through turquoise waters and sea caves.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Sightseeing tour of Meteora monasteries including Greek lunch with scenic drive to breathtaking Meteora landscape, exploration of two monasteries perched atop towering rocks, visit to charming Kalambaka Village and traditional Greek meal (10.5 hours, Strenuous activity level)
- Kayaking Adventure from Ai Giannakis beach through scenic route with breathtaking landscapes and enchanting bays, visit to Aphrodite's Sea Cave, paddling through captivating islets, snack break included, leisurely entry into picturesque harbour of Parga (3.5 hours, Moderate activity level)
Landmarks/POIs Venetian Castle Meteora Monasteries Kalambaka Village Ai Giannakis Beach Aphrodite's Sea Cave Panagia Island - Day 8
Lefkada
Arriving at Lefkada, called the 'Caribbean of Greece', connected to the mainland by a bridge. See the 14th-century Castle of Agia Mavra. Then either visit the Monastery of Faneromeni and Lefkada Town, or head to Porto Katsiki beach, an olive museum, and a local winery.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Lefkada tour with Faneromeni Monastery starting at Nidri Port, visiting tranquil monastery surrounded by lush landscapes, exploring lively centre of Lefkada Town with gastronomic experience and free time to stroll picturesque streets (4 hours, Moderate activity level)
- Drive to Porto Katsiki with wine tasting and olive museum including visit to Olive Museum in Sivros featuring time-honoured traditions and olive cultivation methods, exploration of stunning Porto Katsiki beach with unspoiled beaches and clear waters, wine tasting at renowned Winery of Lefkas Earth (5.5 hours, Easy to Moderate activity level)
Landmarks/POIs Castle of Agia Mavra Faneromeni Monastery Lefkada Town Porto Katsiki Olive Museum Winery of Lefkas Earth - Day 9
Itea to Corinth Canal
You'll sail to the small port of Itea then travel to Delphi, an ancient archaeological site the Greeks considered the center of the world and now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Later, you'll sail through the Corinth Canal, a 19th-century engineering achievement connecting the Isthmus of Corinth to the Saronic Gulf.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Delphi from picturesque town of Itea to legendary sanctuary of Apollo where renowned oracle once spoke, exploring ancient Sanctuary of Apollo and Delphi Museum with treasured antiquities (4 hours, Strenuous activity level)
Landmarks/POIs Delphi Sanctuary of Apollo Delphi Museum Corinth Canal - Day 10
Delos and Mykonos
Visit Delos, a small rocky island in the Cyclades and one of Greece's most important mythological and archaeological sites believed to be Apollo's birthplace. In the afternoon, head to Mykonos with its whitewashed buildings, blue doors, narrow streets, and windmills. Choose between exploring Ano Mera Monastery and wine tasting, or spend time in town.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Delos sacred island, cradle of ancient Greek mythology and UNESCO World Heritage Site believed to be birthplace of Apollo and Artemis, exploring extensive site with ancient sanctuaries and remnants of prosperous civilizations (2.3 hours, Moderate activity level)
Optional Activities
- Island tour of Mykonos, Ano Mera Monastery and wine tasting experience including exploration of traditional village of Ano Mera with 16th-century Monastery of Panagia Tourliani dedicated to Mykonos' patron saint, viewing intricate icons depicting scenes from New Testament, wine tasting experience at Mykonian Farm, concluding in iconic Mykonos town with whitewashed buildings and narrow streets (4 hours, Moderate activity level)
Landmarks/POIs Delos Mykonos Town Ano Mera Monastery Monastery of Panagia Tourliani Mykonos Windmills - Day 11
Paros
You'll explore Paros, one of Greece's prettiest islands in the Aegean Sea. The landscape has vineyards and orchards with citrus fruits and pomegranates. Walk through Parikia with its Cycladic architecture, whitewashed houses with blue doors, and bougainvillea. Optional tours include the village of Lefkes, the fishing village of Naoussa, and a century-old winery with wine tasting.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Lefkes and Naoussa with wine tasting including exploration of picturesque village of Lefkes nestled amidst breathtaking beauty of Paros and once island's vibrant capital, meander through inviting alleyways and lively harbour of quaint fishing village of Naoussa, guided tour at century-old winery with behind-the-scenes glimpse into winemaking on Paros, private tasting experience in underground cellars or terrace (4.10 hours, Easy to Moderate activity level)
Landmarks/POIs Parikia Lefkes Naoussa - Day 12
Athens
Your yacht cruise ends in Athens, the birthplace of democracy and Western civilization. You'll be transferred to the airport for your return flight home or to continue your travels.
Landmarks/POIs Athens
