An Extended Journey of Antiquities and Mediterranean Marvels

17 nights sailing from Athens (Piraeus) on cruise ship Explora I

Itinerary: Sailing from Athens (Piraeus), visiting Mykonos, Rhodes, Marmaris (Turkey), Bodrum (Turkey), Samos (Greece), Tristan da Cunha, Tristan da Cunha, Thessaloniki (Greece), Volos (Greece), Fiskardo (Greece), Dubrovn
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Cruise An Extended Journey of Antiquities and Mediterranean Marvels

17 nights sailing from Athens (Piraeus) on cruise ship Explora I

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Cruise Itinerary

Full Itinerary
Day 1 Athens (Piraeus) Embarkation | Departure: 19:00H
Day 2 Mykonos Arrival time: 09:00H | Departure: 21:00H 12 hours in destination
Day 3 Rhodes Arrival time: 09:00H | Departure: 21:00H 12 hours in destination
Day 4 Marmaris (Turkey) Arrival time: 09:00H | Departure: 21:00H 12 hours in destination
Day 5 Bodrum (Turkey) Arrival time: 09:00H | Departure: 20:00H 11 hours in destination
Day 6 Samos (Greece) Arrival time: 09:00H | Departure: 20:00H 11 hours in destination
Day 7 at sea
Day 8 Tristan da Cunha Arrival time: 07:00H | Departure: 22:00H 15 hours in destination
Day 9 Tristan da Cunha Departure: 23:00H
Day 10 at sea
Day 11 Thessaloniki (Greece) Arrival time: 08:00H | Departure: 18:00H 10 hours in destination
Day 12 Volos (Greece) Arrival time: 09:00H | Departure: 20:00H 11 hours in destination
Day 13 at sea
Day 14 Fiskardo (Greece) Arrival time: 09:00H | Departure: 20:00H 11 hours in destination
Day 15 Dubrovnik (Croatia) Arrival time: 14:00H | Departure: 22:00H 8 hours in destination
Day 16 Split (Croatia) Arrival time: 09:00H | Departure: 18:00H 9 hours in destination
Day 17 Ravenna (Italy) Arrival time: 09:00H | Departure: 21:00H 12 hours in destination
Day 18 Fusina (Italy) Arrival time: 08:00H
An Extended Journey of Antiquities and Mediterranean Marvels Cruise itinerary  - Explora Journeys

An Extended Journey of Antiquities and Mediterranean Marvels

17 nights Cruise on Explora I. Sailing from Athens (Piraeus), visiting Mykonos, Rhodes, Marmaris (Turkey), Bodrum (Turkey), Samos (Greece), Tristan da Cunha, Tristan da Cunha, Thessaloniki (Greece), Volos (Greece), Fiskardo (Greece), Dubrovnik (Croatia), Split (Croatia), Ravenna (Italy), ending in Fusina (Italy).

An Extended Journey of Antiquities and Mediterranean Marvels Cruise itinerary  - Explora Journeys
An Extended Journey of Antiquities and Mediterranean Marvels Cruise itinerary  - Explora Journeys

Athens (Piraeus)

Athens, the capital city of Greece is an active cosmopolitan mix of different cultures and people, passionate about their art and history. The climate is one of the best in Europe, with mild winters and very hot summers, ideal for tourism. It is located just a few miles from the port of Piraeus, the central commercial port of the capital, and the shores of southern Attica. The main attractions of Athens are The Ancient Agora, Anafiotika, The Acropolis, Mount Lycabettus, Thiseion Cinema, Gazi, Monastiraki Flea Market, Pireaus seaside, Pireaus open air market, Kastella Hill, Veakio open air theatre and Piraeus Archaeological.

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Mykonos

Probably the most famous of the Greek Islands, Queen of the Cyclades, and the most cosmopolitan. Mykonos, owes its fame to the beauty of its capital, its white houses narrow passages, and their numerous high quality beaches. Tourism is a major industry, and Mykonos is particularly renowned for its cosmopolitan nightlife; many international celebrities visit the island every summer and and its proximity to the island of Delos, rich in archaeological treasures.

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Rhodes

Rhodes is an island in Greece, located in the eastern Aegean Sea. It is located northeast of Crete, southeast of Athens and just off the Anatolian coast of Turkey. Historically, Rhodes was famous worldwide for the Colossus of Rhodes, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The medieval Old Town of the City of Rhodes has been declared a World Heritage Site. Today, it is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe. From there you can access Lindos and its famous Acropolis which can be accessed on foot or by donkey.

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Marmaris (Turkey)

Marmaris, the same as Antalya, is a touristic destination in Turkey, one of the most important. It is a city located on the coast of the Aegean Sea, in the province of Mugla, on the southwest onf the country. It has a natural port on the Aegean Sea, in addition to the beaches, the climate and the amenities, make it on a very demanded destination. A great nautic center, the property development, and the proximity to the greek island of Rhodes are some of the many atractives we can find.

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Bodrum (Turkey)

Bodrum is one of the most turistic places in Turkey. Hundreds of thousands fo tourists arrive there each year. In Bodrum you will enjoy of a good service of hotels on full board, you can go shopping through the animated center of the city or you can rest on the beach. Nightlife is animated fun until dawn. The bright sea water around Bodrum is an splendid place for scuba diving, with it's reefs and coves, and it's colorful marine life. In the center of the city you can find the Mausoleum of Maussollos, one of the Seven Wonders of the World, and also the Castle of Bodrum, that represents the architecture of the crusaders, built by the Knights Hospitaller and the Museum of Underwater Archaeology.

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Samos (Greece)

Samos outstands for its superb natural beauty, and the place that gave birth to one of the creators of mathematics, Pythagoras. Let yourself go with the amazing beaches and even visit some of the surrounding islands like San Nicolas and Macronisi, both uninhabited and heavenly.

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Tristan da Cunha

Tristan da Cunha is an archipelago formed by different islands, and is located in the Southern Atlantic. The access to the island is complicated, it is named in the Guiness Book of Records as the farest inhabited place in the world.

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Tristan da Cunha

Tristan da Cunha is an archipelago formed by different islands, and is located in the Southern Atlantic. The access to the island is complicated, it is named in the Guiness Book of Records as the farest inhabited place in the world.

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Thessaloniki (Greece)

Thessaloniki is the second largest city in Greece and the capital of the region of Central Macedonia, as well as the capital of the Decentralised Administration of Macedonia and Thrace. The city is renowned for its festivals, events, and vibrant cultural life in general, it is also considered to be Greece´s cultural capital. Events such as the Thessaloniki International Trade Fair and the Thessaloniki International Film Festival are held annually, while the city also hosts the largest bi-annual meeting of the Greek diaspora. Thessaloniki is home to numerous notable Byzantine monuments, including the Paleochristian and Byzantine monuments of Thessaloniki, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as well as several Roman, Ottoman and Sephardic Jewish structures. The city´s main university, Aristotle University, is the largest in Greece and the Balkans. The earliest known letter by Paul the Apostle was written to the early Christian church in Thessaloniki and is identified as First Thessalonians; it is among the books in the New Testament whose authorship by Paul is generally regarded by scholars as being undisputed. A later letter to the same church follows in the Christian Bible as Second Thessalonians. In addition to its historic roots, Thessaloniki is also a very popular tourist destination in Greece. In 2010, Lonely Planet ranked Thessaloniki as the world´s fifth-best party city worldwide, comparable to other cities such as Dubai and Montreal. For 2013, National Geographic Magazine included Thessaloniki in its top tourist destinations worldwide. If that’s not enough to tempt you, it was the second largest and wealthiest city of the Byzantine Empire.

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Volos (Greece)

We arrive at Volos to awaken all our senses with the view of Meteora, a place wher numerous dark rock mountains, narrow and high, rise perpendicularto the ground. On some of those amazing rocks we see monasterys constructed during the 14th century and finished in the 16th century. With the time stairs have been constructed and bridges to access to those buildings. They are inhabited by monks and nuns, dedicated to the prayers and the paintings of the religious icons.

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Fiskardo (Greece)

Fiskardo is a Greek Island, one of the least exploited by tourism. Plenty of beautiful beaches with white sand, and a very natural enviroment.

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Dubrovnik (Croatia)

Dubrovnik is situated on the Adriatic Sea coast in the extreme south of Croatia, at the terminal end of the Isthmus of Dubrovnik, Nerevta country. Places to visit: Lokrum is an island in front of Dubrovnik and because it takes only 15 minutes by ferry to get there from the Old Town it is a popular destination for both tourists and locals. Zaton, another place to find natural peace and beauty, it takes 20 minutes by bus to get from Dubrovnik to Zaton. Other tourist attractions are: Franciscan monastery, fortresses, Medieval walls encircling the city and Sponza palace.

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Split (Croatia)

Split is a popular destination located in the Mediterranean Basin on the eastern shores of the Adriatic Sea, on the ancient Roman Palace of the Emperor Diocletian and its bay and port. Split is the largest Dalmatian city, and the second largest city of Croatia. Spread over a central peninsula and its surroundings, Split's greater area includes the neighboring seaside towns as well. The historic center of Split was included into the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites (1979). Split is said to be one of the centre of Croatian culture. This city of history, culture, and tradition it is also a city of fun parties and great night life. It is also known for the summer season festivals, dramas, operas, and concerts. There is also a variety of restaurants and wine cellars, where you can taste the local specials.

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Ravenna (Italy)

Ravenna is a pleasant inland city connected to the Adriatic Sea, by the Candiano Canal. Revenna is still retaining the splendor of his great past and today it is a cozy little town where you can have a nice walk along the main streets and have a look at its elegant boutiques. The indoor market, the People's Square cafes, restaurants, are ideal places to get a taste of the authentic local life.

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Fusina (Italy)

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The ship: Explora I

Explora Journeys

Feel the ocean with European luxury and elegant design

Explora I is the first ship of the luxury cruise line, Explora Journeys. Its exquisite design is designed so that you can enjoy all the comforts and relax as if you were in your own home. An innovative ship with a total of 461 suites, all of them with sea view, that will make you live the ocean experience to the fullest.The ship has 14 decks and public spaces have also been designed for maximum comfort and enjoyment. Highlights include swimming pools and jacuzzis, up to 9 exquisite gastronomy options with flexible hours, different bars and indoor and outdoor areas. We are sure you will find your favourite place for every moment.

Inaugurated 2023
Length 248 m.
Tonnage 63900 tn.
Occupancy 900
Crew 640
Ratio passenger / crew Luxury 1:1
Ratio tonnage/passengers Excellent 71:1
Number of decks 14
Number of staterooms 461
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