The Pearl of the Adriatic and Aegean from Athens to Venice

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Experience an unforgettable 11-night adventure combining luxury, culture and iconic Mediterranean destinations. Begin with return flights and a 2-night stay in a 5-star Athens hotel with daily breakfast, giving you time to explore the historic capital before boarding the Norwegian Pearl for a 7-night all-inclusive cruise. Sail to Santorini, Katakolon, Corfu, Kotor, Dubrovnik, Koper and Venice, enjoying premium dining, entertainment and relaxation on board.

After disembarkation in Venice, enjoy convenient water-taxi transfers and settle into a central 4-star hotel for two additional nights of sightseeing, lagoon views and Italian cuisine. This carefully designed holiday blends the highlights of Greece, Croatia, Montenegro, Slovenia and Italy into one effortless package, ideal for travellers seeking a mix of island escapes, coastal towns and vibrant European cities.

Fly to Athens and make your way to your hotel for an overnight stay.

Wyndham Grand Athens

Wyndham Grand Athens hotel welcomes you, fully renovated, to a new haven of affordable luxury in the center of Athens. Conveniently located right next to the Metaxourgeio Metro station it offers the ideal starting point to explore all of the city's major attractions and places in just a few minutes walking distances. Wyndham Grand Athens hotel, with 276 exquisitely comfortable rooms and suites in 8 floors, offers a wide variety of brand new accommodations to suit single, couple or family needs for business or leisure travelers

A further overnight hotel stay.

Athens

Athens, the historic capital of Greece, is a city where ancient wonders meet modern vibrancy. Known as the cradle of Western civilization, Athens boasts iconic landmarks like the Acropolis, Parthenon, Temple of Poseidon and Athena, Odeon Herodus of Atticus, the Theatre of Dionysos and the Temple of Olympian Zeus. Visitors can explore world-class museums, stroll through Plaka's charming streets, and savour authentic Greek cuisine. With its rich history, cultural treasures, and lively atmosphere, Athens is a must-visit destination for Mediterranean cruise travellers.

After breakfast make your way to the nearby Port of Piraeus to embark the ship.

Norwegian Pearl

The popular 75,338 tonne Norwegian Pearl was built in 1998 and carries 2000 passengers. She was recently extensively refurbished in 2017 under the Norwegian Edge upgrade and modernisation programme. With 12 bars and 14 dining options on board, you will be spoilt for choice. Freestyle dining means that you are not confined to a set dining time on a set table in the same restaurant every night. You are free to dine when and where you want for a relaxed cruise holiday.

Santorini

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.

Katakolon (For Olympia)

Katakolon, a charming seaside town in western Ilia, Greece, is the second‑busiest cruise port in the country and the gateway to Ancient Olympia, located about 34–38 km away. Known for its laid‑back waterfront, traditional shops, and easy access to pristine Ionian beaches, Katakolon offers visitors an authentic Greek coastal experience before journeying inland to Olympia.

Corfu

Corfu is the northern-most and capital of the Ionian Island chain - lying just a short hop from the coast of Albania. One of Corfu's many claims to fame is the birthplace of Prince Philip at the Palace of Mon Repos. It is where the famous zoologist Gerald Durrell lived with his family just before World War two - being the setting for his book - My Family and Other Animals, and the location for the popular TV series.

Kotor

Kotor is well known for its stunning architecture and amazing natural setting in a dramatic bay with tall emerald-green hillsides. This small town with its cobbled streets and maze of alleyways, shops, bars and restaurants is surrounded by well-preserved walls that feature many landmarks making Kotor itself a UNESCO World heritage site.

Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik is one of Croatia's many highlights. This unique12th 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.

Koper

Koper is a port city in Slovenia, on the country's Adriatic coastline. Its medieval old town centre around Titov Trg, a square with Venetian-influenced landmarks such as the Praetorian Palace and a Gothic-style loggia, while nearby Da Ponte Fountain is a replica of Venice's famed Rialto Bridge. Rebuilt many times, the circa-12th-century Cathedral of the Assumption is well worth a visit.

Disembark the ship after breakfast in the Port of Ravenna and transfer by coach to Marco Polo airport, Then take a shared water taxi to your hotel in central Venice for an overnight stay.

Giorgione Hotel

Located in the Cannaregio District, only at a 10-minute walk from Saint Marks' Square and 5 minutes away from the Rialto Bridge, the Giorgione hotel is perfect for couples on a romantic escapade. The hotel is decorated in a classic Venetian style with Murano glass chandeliers, and features a beautiful interior courtyard with a fountain, the perfect spot to have a late breakfast or a romantic candlelight dinner. This 18th Century building is near the Casino and a quick stroll away from the Doges' Palace, Ca' D'Oro and La Fenice Theatre. The ferry station is also really close to the hotel and the railway station is 2 km away. Guests staying at the hotel will be able to taste traditional Venetian dishes at the Osteria Giorgione restaurant and wine bar next to the hotel. The splendid islands of Laguna, Murano, Burano and Torcello are only a boat ride away, leaving from Fondamenta Nuove.

A further overnight hotel stay.

Venice

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'.

After breakfast take a shared water taxi to the airport for your flight home.

Origin Start Date Interior Oceanview Balcony Suite
Gatwick 05/05/28 £2629 £2779 £3489 £3879 View
Gatwick 19/05/28 £2629 £2759 £3429 £3819 View
Gatwick 02/06/28 £2219 £2349 £3019 £3399 View
Gatwick 16/06/28 £2219 £2349 £3099 £3479 View
Gatwick 30/06/28 £2169 £2289 £2989 £3379 View
Gatwick 14/07/28 £2199 £2319 £3029 £3399 View
Gatwick 28/07/28 £2189 £2299 £2999 £3389 View
Gatwick 11/08/28 £2169 £2299 £2999 £3389 View
Gatwick 25/08/28 £2299 £2439 £3149 £3529 View
Gatwick 08/09/28 £2349 £2499 £3289 £3689 View
Gatwick 22/09/28 £2299 £2459 £3129 £3519 View
Gatwick 06/10/28 £2239 £2389 £3059 £3439 View