Ancient Civilizations: Adriatic and Aegean Odyssey
Sept.22-30, 2022
Travel provider: Gohagan & Company
Cruise from picture-perfect Venice, Italy, along the stunning Adriatic coast and through the Corinth Canal to Athens, Greece. Enjoy this custom-designed, seven-night itinerary aboard the exclusively chartered, Five-Star small ship Le Jacques Cartier, featuring just 92 Suites and Staterooms, each with a private balcony.
Visit five countries and up to eight UNESCO World Heritage sites, exploring the influence of Roman, Greek, Byzantine, Venetian and Slavic civilizations on this comprehensive program featuring ports inaccessible to larger vessels including Hvar, Korčula and the Bay of Kotor.
In Croatia, tour Split’s Roman Diocletian’s Palace and see Dubrovnik’s beautifully restored, 15th-century walled city; in Montenegro, see Kotor’s medieval fortifications and architectural sites; in Albania, visit the remarkable archaeological site of Butrint; and in Greece, visit Corfu’s Old Town, rooted in the eighth century B.C., and the sacred ancient Greek site of Delphi.
Enjoy the exclusive Coastal Life® Forum with local residents and a traditional folk music performance. Venice Pre-Program Option and Athens and Cape Sounion Post-Program Option are offered.
Itinerary
Day 1 – Depart the U.S. or Canada
Day 2 – Venice, Italy | Embark Le Jacque Cartier
Day 3 – Split, Croatia
Day 4 – Hvar | Korčula
Day 5 – Dubrovnik
Day 6 – Kotor, Montenegro
Day 7 – Sarandë, Albania for Butrint | Corfu, Greece
Day 8 – Itea for Delphi | Corinth Canal Cruise
Day 9 – Piraeus | Disembark ship | Athens | Return to the U.S. or Canada