An Extended Journey of Returning Tides & New Shores

📅 Monday, October 19, 2026 🏁 Monday, November 9, 2026 🌙 21 Nights Piraeus 🚢 EXPLORA II
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Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1
Piraeus Greece Wander through the Acropolis to stand before the magnificent Parthenon overlooking Athens and the sparkling Aegean Sea.
Arrive 2026-10-19 00:00:00 Depart 2026-10-19 20:00:00
Day 2
Ermoupoli, Syra Greece Wander marble-lined squares and neoclassical mansions in this elegantly preserved 19th-century island capital brimming with Cycladic charm.
Arrive 2026-10-20 08:00:00 Depart 2026-10-20 18:00:00
Day 3
Bodrum Turkey Explore the magnificent Castle of St. Peter with its Museum of Underwater Archaeology and stunning harbor views from this dramatic medieval fortress.
Arrive 2026-10-21 09:00:00 Depart 2026-10-21 20:00:00
Day 4
Rhodes Greece Wander the medieval streets of the Old Town and stand before the legendary Palace of the Grand Masters, where crusader history comes alive.
Arrive 2026-10-22 09:00:00 Depart 2026-10-22 19:00:00
Day 5
Heraklion (Iraklion), Crete Greece Wander through the legendary Palace of Knossos to discover Europe's oldest civilization and the mythical home of King Minos.
Arrive 2026-10-23 09:00:00 Depart 2026-10-23 19:00:00
Day 6
🌊 At Sea
Day 7
Kotor Montenegro Navigate medieval stone streets and fortress walls rising dramatically from a fjord-like bay surrounded by towering mountains.
Arrive 2026-10-25 08:00:00 Depart 2026-10-25 18:00:00
Day 8
Gallipoli Italy Wander through whitewashed piazzas and Byzantine castles while savoring fresh seafood overlooking the sparkling Ionian Sea.
Arrive 2026-10-26 08:00:00 Depart 2026-10-26 18:00:00
Day 9
Hvar Island Croatia Wander the lavender-covered hills and medieval stone streets while sipping world-class wines overlooking the sparkling Adriatic Sea.
Arrive 2026-10-27 12:00:00 Depart 2026-10-27 20:00:00
Day 10
Rijeka Croatia Wander through centuries-old Austro-Hungarian architecture while savoring fresh seafood at harborside cafes overlooking the sparkling Adriatic Sea.
Arrive 2026-10-28 09:00:00 Depart 2026-10-28 20:00:00
Day 11
Fusina Italy Glide through Venice's enchanting canals and historic squares just minutes from this charming lagoon village gateway.
Arrive 2026-10-29 08:00:00 Depart 2026-10-29 18:00:00
Day 12
Zadar Croatia Wander through ancient Roman ruins and medieval streets while the Sea Organ serenades you with haunting melodies at sunset.
Arrive 2026-10-30 08:00:00 Depart 2026-10-30 18:00:00
Day 13
Dubrovnik Croatia Wander the iconic limestone walls encircling the medieval Old Town while gazing over the sparkling Adriatic Sea below.
Arrive 2026-10-31 09:00:00 Depart 2026-10-31 18:00:00
Day 14
Corfu Greece Wander the enchanting Venetian Old Town with its pastel-colored buildings and dramatic fortress perched above turquoise Ionian waters.
Arrive 2026-11-01 09:00:00 Depart 2026-11-01 18:00:00
Day 15
🌊 At Sea
Day 16
Vólos Greece Wander through charming tavernas in the waterfront quarter while gazing at the Pelion Mountains rising dramatically behind this enchanting Thessalian port.
Arrive 2026-11-03 08:00:00 Depart 2026-11-03 20:00:00
Day 17
🌊 At Sea
Day 18
Istanbul Turkey Float across the shimmering Bosphorus to witness the breathtaking Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia rising majestically from centuries past.
Arrive 2026-11-05 08:00:00 Depart 2026-11-05 11:00:00
Day 19
Istanbul Turkey Float across the shimmering Bosphorus to witness the breathtaking Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia rising majestically from centuries past.
Arrive 2026-11-06 00:00:00 Depart 2026-11-06 19:00:00
Day 20
Çanakkale Turkey Explore the ancient ruins of Troy, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where Homer's legendary Trojan War unfolded millennia ago.
Arrive 2026-11-07 08:00:00 Depart 2026-11-07 18:00:00
Day 21
Kusadasi Turkey Wander through the marble columns of Ephesus, one of antiquity's greatest cities, just steps away from your ship.
Arrive 2026-11-08 08:00:00 Depart 2026-11-08 18:00:00
Day 22
Piraeus Greece Wander through the Acropolis to stand before the magnificent Parthenon overlooking Athens and the sparkling Aegean Sea.
Arrive 2026-11-09 07:00:00

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From $11,000 per person 21 nights on EXPLORA II with Explora Journeys
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