Piraeus – Venice · 27 June – 8 July 2027

Piraeus is a vast, busy harbour where ferries, fishing boats and cargo traffic create an unmistakably maritime first impression. From the port you are close to Athens, with the city's historic sights nearby, while around Piraeus itself you can find marinas, waterfront promenades and a lively urban Greek atmosphere.

Arriving at Milos, you are greeted by a harbour framed by pale volcanic hills, whitewashed settlements and the clear light of the Cyclades. Nearby, the island’s dramatic coastline, quiet coves and traditional villages give the place a relaxed, sun-bleached Aegean atmosphere.

Arriving in Chania, you are greeted by the feel of Crete’s north coast, with busy harbour approaches and low hills beyond the waterfront. Nearby, the old town and Venetian harbour offer warm stone colours, narrow streets and a lively, Mediterranean atmosphere that is especially inviting in the evening.

Arriving in Gythio, you are greeted by a long waterfront of pastel houses climbing the hillside and a relaxed Peloponnesian harbour atmosphere. From the port, the town is easy to explore on foot, with sea views, narrow streets and nearby reminders of the region’s long maritime history.

Katakolon is a small Greek port with a relaxed seaside feel, where low waterfront buildings, fishing boats and excursion traffic create an easy holiday atmosphere as you come ashore. Nearby, the coast of western Peloponnese offers sunny beaches and gentle hills, and the ancient site of Olympia is the best-known place to visit inland.

Saranda welcomes ships with a bright Ionian waterfront, low hills, and a relaxed Mediterranean feel. From the port, the town stretches along a curved bay, with seaside promenades, cafés, and nearby views toward the Albanian Riviera and the Greek island of Corfu.

Arriving in Kotor, you sail into one of the Adriatic’s most dramatic bays, where steep grey mountains rise straight from calm, enclosed waters. Near the port, the UNESCO-listed old town is the highlight, with stone walls, church towers and narrow lanes giving the place a quiet, historic atmosphere beneath the cliffs.

Arriving by sea, Hvar welcomes you with a bright Adriatic harbour, stone waterfront buildings and hills rising behind the town, giving the whole bay an elegant, sun-soaked feel. Nearby, you can stroll toward the old town’s lanes and squares, with views up to the hilltop fortress and out across the harbour to the Pakleni Islands.

Arriving by ship, Šibenik feels calm and distinctly Dalmatian, with a sheltered harbour, stone-built waterfront views and hills rising around the bay. Nearby, the old town’s narrow lanes and the UNESCO-listed Cathedral of St. James give the city a historic atmosphere, while St. Nicholas Fortress stands guard at the sea entrance.

Arriving in Cres, you come into a calm Adriatic harbour framed by stone houses, fishing boats, and the low, rugged scenery of the island. Near the waterfront and a short walk beyond, visitors can enjoy the quiet Venetian character of the old town, narrow lanes, and the relaxed atmosphere of one of the Kvarner islands.

Arriving by sea, Venice feels unlike anywhere else: a low lagoon horizon, shipping channels, and islands scattered across the water before the city’s domes and bell towers appear in the distance. From the port, the historic center is nearby rather than at the quay, with canals, grand palaces, and famous squares waiting beyond the working harbour.