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See history at its most beautiful in Mediterranean Europe
Charming fishing hamlets, sun-soaked medieval towns and pretty islands are the star attractions of this 15-day tour and cruise through the gems that line the Adriatic. With stops in Croatia, Montenegro, Italy, Albania and Greece, this tour showcases history at its most beautiful. Begin with an in-depth adventure through the Dalmatian coast before boarding your small, stylish vessel and cruising further south. Spend time swimming off little-known Albanian beaches and delving into the myths that define the Greek islands, enjoying a mixture of locally guided excursions and free time to explore (or relax) at your own pace.
- Start
- Split, Croatia
- Finish
- Athens, Greece
- Destinations
- Albania, Croatia, Greece, Italy, Montenegro
- Style
- Peregrine
- Theme
- Adventure Cruising
- Code
- PEDDC
- Physical rating
- Ages
- Min 15
- Group size
- Min 1, Max 32
Why you'll love this trip
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Follow a local guide through Diocletian's Palace in Split, where narrow cobblestone streets are lined with pre-Romanesque churches, Gothic chapels and museums.
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Head out with a local fisherman and his crew from Lastovo Island, helping to bring in the daily catch and enjoying an on-board lunch of the freshest seafood imaginable.
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Discover the winding streets and cathedral of medieval Kotor, hidden in the Bay of Montenegro and protected by limestone cliffs.
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Travel inland to the World Heritage-listed towns of Matera and Alberobello, known for their historical 'trulli' and rock-cut 'sassi' caves respectively.
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Explore the Albanian Riviera and visit the remains of ancient Butrint, once a glorious city under the Greeks and Romans that now belongs to nature.
Is this trip right for you?
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Please be aware that the Croatian coast is very hilly and mountainous, which means lots & lots of steps are an inherent feature of the landscape. You will have to be able to easily lift your luggage and carry it up and down stairs and inclines. Also, stone streets become very slippery when wet. Some people may find Croatia's topography very demanding.
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Summer temperatures can be extreme in Croatia (over 40°C), which can be uncomfortable. It’s important to use sun protection, wear layers to combat the heat and drink plenty of water. Please carefully consider the time of the year you wish to travel and your suitability to that season.
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As accommodation on this trip is twin-share, single travellers will share a room with another traveller of the same gender. If you’d prefer not to share, a single room supplement is sometimes available at an additional charge. Hotels in Europe often don't have double beds, but two single beds that can be pushed together/apart.
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This trip involves small ship Adventure Cruising, which means you’ll be sailing on a yacht with 30—50 other people. The boat is spacious and comfortable, but the itinerary focuses more on the destination than on-board activities. Instead of a pool, we have the sea itself. Instead of a casino, we’ve got board games and a good book. There’s also no formal dress code to worry about and Wi-Fi is available for a small charge
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There are no lifts (elevators) on board our ships, so you’ll have to navigate a few steep flights of stairs (fitted with handrails) to access all the decks.
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Most of our departures run in peak season, when the seas are calmer. The ship will experience some roll and pitch in choppy conditions, however all of our ships come equipped with stabilisers to minimise movement. There will be seasickness tablets on board and your crew will do all they can to minimise any discomfort.
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Boats

Callisto
Considered a boutique cruiser, the Callisto offers the highest standards of comfort, safety and atmosphere on the seas. Relaunched in 2015, the...
Itinerary
Accommodation
- Hotel Luxe or similar (1 night)
Meals Included
- Dinner
Special Information
It’s very important that you attend the welcome meeting as we will be collecting insurance details and next of kin information at this time. If you are going to be late please let your travel agent or hotel reception know. Ask reception or look for a note in the lobby for more information on where the meeting will take place.An arrival transfer from Split Airport is included in the price of this trip. Please advise your booking agent of your flight details at the time of booking.
Accommodation
- Hotel Luxe or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Guided Walk of Split
- Diocletian's Palace
- Day Trip to Trogir by Boat
- Trogir Sightseeing with Local Guide & Visit to Trogir Cathedral
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Accommodation
- Guesthouse Augusta Insula or similar (1 night)
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Accommodation
- Guesthouse Augusta Insula or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Fishing Trip with Local Fisherman with Seafood Lunch
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Accommodation
- Hotel Marko Polo, Hotel Villa Liburna, Hotel Port 9 or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Visit to the Town of Blato
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Special Information
Please note that during shoulder season (May and October) the ferry schedule is limited to one ferry per day. If you are travelling on one of our departures during these months the group's departure today is very early in the morning.Accommodation
- Hotel Uvala or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Dubrovnik City Walls
- Dubrovnik Card (1 day local transport and entry to sites)
- Matusko Winery Tour and Tasting
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Accommodation
- Hotel Uvala or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Boat Tour to Lokrum Island
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Accommodation
- M/Y Callisto (1 night)
Included Activities
- Welcome Dinner
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Special Information
As this is a combination trip, your group leader and the composition of your group will likely change today. There will be a group meeting on board the Callisto to discuss the next stage of your itinerary. It's important that you attend the meeting as your new group leader will be checking insurance and next of kin information at this time.Please note you will need to check out of your hotel by 10am and store your luggage in the hotels luggage storage facility. You will be picked up from the hotel at 4.30pm and transferred to the Port to start your Adventure Cruise trip.
Accommodation
- M/Y Callisto (1 night)
Included Activities
- Kotor - Perast Visit
- Kotor - Walking Tour
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Accommodation
- M/Y Callisto (1 night)
Included Activities
- Bari - Matera and Alberobello Visit
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Accommodation
- M/Y Callisto (1 night)
Included Activities
- Deck BBQ lunch
- Butrint - National Park Visit
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Accommodation
- M/Y Callisto (1 night)
Included Activities
- Corfu - Walking Tour
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Accommodation
- M/Y Callisto (1 night)
Included Activities
- Ithaki - Sami Town Visit
Optional Activities
- Ithaki - Sami Acropolis Visit - EUR7
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Accommodation
- M/Y Callisto (1 night)
Included Activities
- Itea - Delhpi Visit
- Farewell Dinner
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Meals
14 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 8 dinnersTransport
Ferry, Private vehicle, Small Cruise Ship, BusAccommodation
Comfortable hotel (5 nights), Feature stay on Lastovo Island (2 nights), Small cruise ship (7 nights)Included Activities
- Guided Walk of Split
- Diocletian's Palace
- Day Trip to Trogir by Boat
- Trogir Sightseeing with Local Guide & Visit to Trogir Cathedral
- Fishing Trip with Local Fisherman with Seafood Lunch
- Visit to the Town of Blato
- Dubrovnik City Walls
- Dubrovnik Card (1 day local transport and entry to sites)
- Matusko Winery Tour and Tasting
- Boat Tour to Lokrum Island
- Welcome Dinner
- Kotor - Perast Visit
- Kotor - Walking Tour
- Bari - Matera and Alberobello Visit
- Deck BBQ lunch
- Butrint - National Park Visit
- Corfu - Walking Tour
- Ithaki - Sami Town Visit
- Itea - Delhpi Visit
- Farewell Dinner
Dates & availability - 2021 season
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Important notes
LEVEL OF FITNESS
This trip can be enjoyed by anyone with a reasonable level of fitness.
ARRIVAL TRANSFER
An arrival transfer from Split Airport to the start point hotel is included in the price of the trip. Please advise your travel agent of your flight times at the time of booking.
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT
A single supplement is bookable on this trip, subject to availability at the time of booking. Please note that due to the small properties we use in Europe there is only a limited amount of single supplements available per trip departure. If you would like to book a single supplement and enquire about availability please speak to your booking agent. If a single supplement is not paid, then you will share a twin room with another traveller of the same gender. A single passenger cannot be booked or confirmed in a double cabin unless a single supplement is paid.

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