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Star Collector: A Winter Muse in the Mediterranean
Mar 9, 2028 — Mar 25, 2028
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PIRAEUS, ATHENS → VENICE
16 Nights on Star Explorer
Cruise through Greece, Italy and Croatia, with three overnight stays plus a passage through the Corinth Canal – a small ship exclusive. See famous Greek cities like Athens and Corfu, and discover new places like maiden port Preveza, a charming town with pedestrian-only streets. Explore Italy and Sicily with their fabulous food, wine and culture – with major players like Rome, Naples, and overnights in Venice, Catania and Crotone, a small town with a surprisingly rich and colorful history. Walk Dubrovnik’s storybook Old Town and get to the heart of Croatian culture with visits to village homes and cottage industries, cooking classes, olive oil tastings and more. Whether you’re learning to cook Neapolitan pizza in the shadow of Mt. Vesuvius or discovering the lost art of silk production in Dubrovnik, you’ll experience the most intimate and authentic version of the Mediterranean.
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Discover the Grand Canal and the magnificent Basilica Santa Maria della Salute lit up at night in Venice.
Transit the narrow, high-walled Corinth Canal, only accessible to small ships.
Enjoy an overnight in Dubrovnik with time to tour the Od City and medieval wall, both fascinating UNESCO sites.
Stroll through Naples largest piazza, Piazza del Plebiscito, to see San Francesco di Paola Basilica and the Royal Palace of Naples.
Discover how history reveals itself in Taormina’s still used Greek Theater and tis charming village streets.
Crotone is the gateway to Castello Aragonese di Le Castella, a fortress that seemingly floats in the ocean with water on all sides, only accessible by a small path connecting it to the mainland.
Pack light with complimentary daily laundry service.
With 3,000 years of history, you can't turn around in Athens without encountering the past. The Acropolis, a UNESCO site, the Plaka, and the Acropolis Museum are must-sees. But leave time if you can to climb Pnyx Hill for photos of the Parthenon at sunset, to buy your own set of Greek komboloi (worry beads), and to explore the metro stations that serve as mini-museums for the relics that are constantly being unearthed.
You'll want to be on deck today as we transit the narrow Corinth Canal with other private yachts and Greek mail steamers. It's a shortcut reserved for petite ships like ours, and as we cruise between the narrow limestone walls we are the envy of all the ancient Romans who once portaged their ships along this very route before there was a canal. Canal transit time and duration is subject to change based on traffic and canal authorities.
Before there were fortune cookies there was the oracle of Delphi, dating back to 1400 B.C. The oracle gave cryptic guidance to the leaders of the day and was so highly respected that Delphi, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, became known as the center of the world. An optional tour lets you go exploring, from the Temple of Apollo to the Delphi Archaeological Museum, which contains some of the finest works of art in Greece.
One of the most beautiful and popular islands, located on the Ionian Sea, Corfu has wonderful beaches and small villages throughout the island. Take in the Venetian influence at the two fortresses located in Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
One of the most beautiful and popular islands, located on the Ionian Sea, Corfu has wonderful beaches and small villages throughout the island. Take in the Venetian influence at the two fortresses located in Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Crotone is a vibrant city located in the Calabria region of southern Italy, nestled along the Ionian Sea. Steeped in history, Crotone has ancient origins dating back to Magna Graecia. This coastal city is renowned for its captivating blend of archaeological treasures and natural beauty. Visitors can explore historical sites such as the Temple of Hera Lacinia, an ancient Greek structure dedicated to the goddess Hera, and the Castle of Charles V, a medieval fortress offering panoramic views of the city and the sea.
In this fascinating city nestled at the foot of Mount Etna you'll find a thriving downtown that is not only the active city center, but a historic UNESCO World Heritage Site, combining the best of ancient and modern city style. Your options are as wide as your imagination. Explore the temperamental volcano that has reshaped the city many times, visit the beautiful setting of Taormina where stunning views and beautiful antiquities vie for your attention or the UNESCO site of Tantalica. If you prefer, explore the ancient city of Syracuse, called by Cicero himself "the most beautiful of all," and another UNESCO site.
In this fascinating city nestled at the foot of Mount Etna you'll find a thriving downtown that is not only the active city center, but a historic UNESCO World Heritage Site, combining the best of ancient and modern city style. Your options are as wide as your imagination. Explore the temperamental volcano that has reshaped the city many times, visit the beautiful setting of Taormina where stunning views and beautiful antiquities vie for your attention or the UNESCO site of Tantalica. If you prefer, explore the ancient city of Syracuse, called by Cicero himself "the most beautiful of all," and another UNESCO site.
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