An Extended Journey Across Three Seas, from the Aegean to the Atlantic

📅 Sunday, November 29, 2026 🏁 Monday, December 28, 2026 🌙 29 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 2026-11-29 00:00:00 Depart 2026-11-29 19:00:00
Day 2
Santorini Greece Watch the sun sink into the Aegean Sea while perched on white-cliffed villages that seem to defy gravity itself.
Arrive 2026-11-30 09:00:00 Depart 2026-11-30 19:00:00
Day 3
🌊 At Sea
Day 4
Valletta Malta Wander through magnificent baroque palaces and honey-colored limestone streets in Europe's smallest capital, a UNESCO World Heritage fortress city.
Arrive 2026-12-02 08:00:00 Depart 2026-12-02 18:00:00
Day 5
Messina Italy Ascend the hilltop Sanctuary of Montalto for breathtaking views of the Strait of Messina and Sicily's dramatic coastline.
Arrive 2026-12-03 08:00:00 Depart 2026-12-03 18:00:00
Day 6
Naples Italy Descend into the haunting ruins of Pompeii and uncover everyday life frozen in volcanic ash from nearly two millennia ago.
Arrive 2026-12-04 08:00:00 Depart 2026-12-04 19:00:00
Day 7
Civitavecchia Italy Wander through Rome's ancient Colosseum and Vatican treasures just an hour from the coast.
Arrive 2026-12-05 08:00:00 Depart 2026-12-05 20:00:00
Day 8
Livorno Italy Wander through the Renaissance masterpiece of Pisa's Leaning Tower, just 25 minutes away by train from this charming Tuscan port city.
Arrive 2026-12-06 08:00:00 Depart 2026-12-06 20:00:00
Day 9
Villefranche-sur-Mer France Wander the pastel-colored Belle Époque villas and yacht-lined harbor of this impossibly charming French Riviera gem nestled between dramatic cliffs.
Arrive 2026-12-07 08:00:00 Depart 2026-12-07 20:00:00
Day 10
🌊 At Sea
Day 11
Barcelona Spain Wander through whimsical architectural masterpieces and vibrant Gothic quarters where Gaudí's genius meets Mediterranean charm.
Arrive 2026-12-09 08:00:00 Depart 2026-12-09 17:00:00
Day 12
🌊 At Sea
Day 13
Ceuta Spain Wander through centuries of Spanish and Moorish history in this unique North African enclave perched dramatically on the Mediterranean coast.
Arrive 2026-12-11 08:00:00 Depart 2026-12-11 17:00:00
Day 14
Casablanca Morocco Explore the stunning Hassan II Mosque with its towering minaret overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and intricate Islamic architecture.
Arrive 2026-12-12 08:00:00
Day 15
Casablanca Morocco Explore the stunning Hassan II Mosque with its towering minaret overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and intricate Islamic architecture.
Arrive 2026-12-13 00:00:00 Depart 2026-12-13 20:00:00
Day 16
🌊 At Sea
Day 17
Arrecife, Lanzarote Spain Wander through stunning white-washed colonial architecture and relax on pristine volcanic black-sand beaches in this charming Atlantic island port.
Arrive 2026-12-15 09:00:00 Depart 2026-12-15 19:00:00
Day 18
Puerto del Rosario, Fuerteventura Spain Wander through charming colonial plazas and pristine beaches where golden sands meet crystalline Atlantic waters perfect for water sports and relaxation.
Arrive 2026-12-16 08:00:00 Depart 2026-12-16 17:00:00
Day 19
San Sebastian de la Gomera Spain Wander through whitewashed colonial streets and savor world-class Basque cuisine in this charming Canary Islands gem nestled beneath dramatic volcanic cliffs.
Arrive 2026-12-17 09:00:00 Depart 2026-12-17 17:00:00
Day 20
Funchal, Madeira Portugal Ride a traditional wicker sledge down steep cobblestone streets from Monte Palace for an exhilarating 2000-year-old toboggan tradition.
Arrive 2026-12-18 10:00:00
Day 21
Funchal, Madeira Portugal Ride a traditional wicker sledge down steep cobblestone streets from Monte Palace for an exhilarating 2000-year-old toboggan tradition.
Arrive 2026-12-19 00:00:00 Depart 2026-12-19 18:00:00
Day 22
🌊 At Sea
Day 23
Lisbon Portugal Ride the iconic yellow tram 28 through winding cobblestone streets and discover pastel-colored neighborhoods steeped in centuries of maritime history.
Arrive 2026-12-21 08:00:00 Depart 2026-12-21 23:59:00
Day 24
Lisbon Portugal Ride the iconic yellow tram 28 through winding cobblestone streets and discover pastel-colored neighborhoods steeped in centuries of maritime history.
Arrive 2026-12-22 00:00:00 Depart 2026-12-22 08:00:00
Day 25
Gibraltar Gibraltar Scale the iconic Rock of Gibraltar for breathtaking views where Europe meets Africa across the sparkling Strait.
Arrive 2026-12-23 15:00:00 Depart 2026-12-23 22:00:00
Day 26
Málaga Spain Wander through whitewashed villages clinging to dramatic cliffs while sipping crisp mountain wines in Spain's legendary Andalusian heartland.
Arrive 2026-12-24 09:00:00 Depart 2026-12-24 23:30:00
Day 27
🌊 At Sea
Day 28
Alicante Spain Wander through centuries of history in the atmospheric Santa Barbara Castle perched above the Mediterranean with panoramic coastal views.
Arrive 2026-12-26 09:00:00 Depart 2026-12-26 19:00:00
Day 29
Ibiza Spain Dance until sunrise at legendary nightclubs where world-famous DJs transform the island into the Mediterranean's most electrifying party destination.
Arrive 2026-12-27 11:30:00 Depart 2026-12-27 21:00:00
Day 30
Barcelona Spain Wander through whimsical architectural masterpieces and vibrant Gothic quarters where Gaudí's genius meets Mediterranean charm.
Arrive 2026-12-28 08:00:00

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From $11,410 per person 29 nights on EXPLORA II with Explora Journeys
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