Mediterranean : Star Clipper : Eleven Night Athens to Venice

Set sail aboard this remarkable Star Clipper voyage in the ancient city of Athens which is at the heart of western civilisation and is the adored capital of Greece. Acclimatise to the laid back pace of the Athens to Venice cruise and savour a mouth-watering dinner on your first evening on board Star Clipper.

This beautiful cosmopolitan island combines contrasting rocky hills with sun-drenched coastline where the golden shores slide into the water. Hora, the island’s capital, extends around the pretty harbour and nestles below whitewashed tavernas. The area is a delight to explore on the Athens to Venice cruise, amble around the picturesque churches and charming shops which line the streets.

Santorini is one of the most breathtaking islands you will visit on the Athens to Venice cruise and its rich history adds to its captivating charm. Following a volcanic eruption in 1500 BC, you can see where the impressive caldera formed which contains the vast lagoon. Lose yourself among the sugar cube houses that nuzzle into the cliff sides.

This beautifully authentic port town is home to striking neo-classical houses and interesting buildings, and it is alleged that this is where Helen and Paris fled to Troy. On your Athens to Venice cruise you can sample the shoreline tavernas that sell a variety of tasty fish dishes or perhaps visit the enchanting Diros Caves that are one of Greece’s most significant natural sites.

Soak up the warm Mediterranean rays as your Athens to Venice cruise continues. Reminisce about the stunning places you have already visited or imagine the thrilling adventures that lie ahead on your Athens to Venice cruise.

Corfu is affectionately named the ‘Emerald Isle’ owing to its lush countryside that is festooned by ripened olive groves and twisted Cypress trees. See verdant meadows explode with vivid colours and smell the sweet fragrance of citrus floating on the breeze on the Athens to Venice cruise. Delightful beaches play host to idyllic coves and the old and new parts of the city are made up of pretty churches and cobbled streets which are great sights to see on the Athens to Venice cruise.

Kotor can be found on one of the most stunning bays of Montenegro. Admire the gaping Boka fjord and walk around quaint villages that pepper the shore on your Athens to Venice cruise. Boka harbour is a charming town within the medieval city of Kotor which is protected by Byzantine walls.

When you visit Dubrovnik on an Athens to Venice cruise you will be greeted by its delightful unspoilt treasures. The city’s 10th century walls symbolise its intriguing history and ancient relics can be found in the cathedral treasury. Saunter along the main street of the Old City where you will be met by a staggeringly elaborate palace.

The next port of call on the Athens to Venice cruise is Korcula. The island is fringed by luxuriant forests and the vibrant red roofed houses splash colour across the town. The Cathedral of St Mark is a great place to visit on your Athens to Venice cruise as it houses remarkable Dalmation and Italian art. Walk through Land Gate for breathtaking vistas of the town or savour the fresh pasta dishes in a local restaurant.

The divine aroma of lavender wafts through the fields and valleys of this heavenly island that sits just off the Dalmation coast. The immaculately conserved St Stephen Cathedral, Franciscan Monastery and Venetian Arsenal are all wonderful places to explore during your Athens to Venice cruise.

Lie back on the warm sugary sands of Cikat Bay which stretches for 30 kilometres and is a popular location for an array of water sports. In the town of Veli Lošinj you can climb to the summit of the 16th century tower and learn about the history of the Uskoks, Croatian soldiers, on your Athens to Venice cruise.

Today the cruise concludes as we visit Venice, one of the most romantic cities in the world. Meandering waterways, fantastic architecture and musical history combine to make this city one of the most special destinations on the Athens to Venice cruise.