Venice and the Greek Isles Cruise

Itinerary

• Day 1 - Fly UK to Venice, Italy
  Depart UK for Venice, overnight at hotel
• Day 2 - Venice, Italy
  The arrival into Venice is one of the most magnificent in the world as the ship slips through the Grand Canal majestically passing Saint Marks Square - escorted by a flotilla of smaller craft. From the comfort on board ship you have a birds eye view across ancient Venice giving you a true appreciation of the size of the ship you are sailing on and the juxtaposition of modern luxury on board compared with the old world charms of the view. History, architecture, dining, , romance and pure wander lust through the cobbled streets and by the canals is what Venice is all about. Top souvenirs would be Venetian Glass (also known as Murano Glass) or the famous and flamboyant masks. Standing in the middle of the magnificent piazza San Marco is an experience in itself - once described by: Napoleon as the -drawing room of Europe. St Marks Basilica ,Doges Palace and the clock tower built between 1496 and 1506 - are the city's main attractions. St. Mark's Basilica, built in the eleventh century, is the most famous and most recognisable of all the churches in the city of Venice. Its design is considered one of the best examples of Byzantine architecture in the world, known for its opulent design and gilded interior mosaics, and nicknamed -Church of Gold-. The magnificent Doge's Palace is one of the most important buildings in Venice- it was the centre of power, from where the Venetian Republic was ruled. No trip to Venice would be complete without a punt down one of the city's picturesque waterways in an iconic gondola. Prices vary according to the time of day you want to go and the route you want to take. Prices below are for the hire of the gondola, for six passengers or less. Having your own personal crooner will push the fare up.
• Day 3 - Venice, Italy to Ravenna, Italy
  Catch the train to Ravenna, make way to cruise port to embark ship.
• Day 4 - Dubrovnik, Croatia
  Dubrovnik is one of Croatia-s many highlights. This unique 12th century walled city has cobbled streets , towering ramparts and red roofed building overlooking a pretty fishing harbour. Visit Onofrio-s Fountain, Sponza Palace and the Church St Blaise.
• Day 5 - At Sea
  Relax and make the most of the myriad of facilities available on board the ship, from fantastic entertainment to delicious and diverse dining options.
• Day 6 - Piraeus (Athens), Greece
  Athens received a make-over for the 2004 Olympics. There is a lot to see here such as the Acropolis, Parthenon, Temple of Poseidon and Athena, Odeon Herodus of Atticus and the Theatre of Dionysos.
• Day 7 - Santorini, Greece
  The most popular port of call on any cruise itinerary is the photographer-s paradise of Santorini. This volcanic island is made up of a crescent shaped Caldera which is the edge of an ancient volcano . Ancient legend suggests that this was the site of the lost city of Atlantis - when the volcano erupted the centre of this island disappeared in to the sea leaving the remnant known as Santorini.
• Day 8 - At Sea
  Relax and make the most of the myriad of facilities available on board the ship, from fantastic entertainment to delicious and diverse dining options.
• Day 9 - Zadar, Croatia
  Zadar, a city on Croatia-s Dalmatian coast, is known for the Roman and Venetian ruins of its peninsular Old Town. There are several Venetian gates in the city walls. Surrounding the Roman-era Forum is 11th-century St. Mary-s Convent, with religious art dating to the 8th century. There-s also the grand, 12th-century St. Anastasia-s Cathedral and the round, 9th-century pre-Romanesque Church of St. Donatus.
• Day 10 - Fly Bologna, Italy to UK
  Disembark the ship in Ravenna and transfer to Bologna airport and fly to UK