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Day 1 · Overnight
VeniceItaly
Embark at dusk. The Grand Canal at golden hour, seen from the water, is the only proper introduction.
What we would arrange
Private water taxi to Cipriani for a farewell Bellini before departure
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The Ancient Coast
From the Adriatic's stillness to the Aegean's light.
Mediterranean12 nightsApril: October6 ports
This is the Mediterranean you remember from the first time you saw it, but slower, closer, and with someone who knows where the light falls best at each hour. Venice at dusk. Dubrovnik before dawn. Santorini's caldera emerging from darkness. We've sailed this route on every ship that runs it, and we'll tell you which cabin to book.
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6 calls · 12 nights
The route
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Day 3 · Full day
DubrovnikCroatia
The city walls at dawn, before the crowds. Your guide knows the monastery garden where lavender still grows wild.
What we would arrange
Sunset kayaking along the outer walls
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Day 4 · Half day
KotorMontenegro
The fjord narrows. Mountains rise on both sides. The ship slows to walking pace, as it should.
What we would arrange
Hike to the fortress of San Giovanni at first light
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Day 6 · Full day
CorfuGreece
The Venetians left their mark. Olive groves older than memory. A taverna where the owner's grandmother still makes the pastitsada.
What we would arrange
Private olive oil tasting at a centuries-old estate
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Day 8 · Full day
SantoriniGreece
Arrive before sunrise. The caldera emerging from darkness is worth every early alarm. The donkey path down to Amoudi Bay, the fisherman's lunch at the bottom.
What we would arrange
Sunset wine tasting at Santo Wines with caldera views
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Day 10 · Overnight
AthensGreece
The Acropolis needs no introduction. But the Plaka at night, when the marble still holds the day's warmth. That's the Athens we arrange.
What we would arrange
Private after-hours Acropolis Museum tour
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Lines that run this route
The ships
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Same water, different route
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