Mediterranean : Star Clipper : Ten Night Venice to Athens

If you have time before setting sail on the Venice to Athens voyage, explore some of Venice’s treasures. St Mark’s Square is spectacular, and the legendary Grand Canal is a breathtaking sight. Star Clipper will be eagerly waiting in the harbour, ready to take you on an amazing journey from Venice to Athens.

Hundreds of beautiful islands speckle the coastline of Croatia. Lošinj is one that you will visit on a Venice to Athens cruise. We dock at Mali Lošinj, a small town on the eastern side of the island. Have a swim in the crystal clear waters which are ideal for snorkelling, or take a stroll along the seafront in the sunshine.

This Croatian island is fast becoming a popular destination for holidaymakers. When you arrive there on the Venice to Athens cruise, you will be greeted by views of beautiful hills covered in vineyards. Wander the medieval streets of the town, and admire the enormous Trg Sveti Stjepana square, one of the largest you will see on a Venice to Athens voyage.

Enjoy the breathtaking views as hundreds of red roofs surrounded by impressive city walls come into view. Dubrovnik is one of the real highlights of your Venice to Athens adventure, and it is best seen by taking the cable car to the top of the mountain. You can also take a gentle stroll around the circumference of the walls where photograph opportunities are aplenty.

This morning, Star Clipper sails up the impressive Boka Fjord to the historic town of Kotor. It is unusual to see a fjord such as this in Europe outside of Scandinavia, so this leg of the Venice to Athens journey is a real treat. Explore the town and enjoy the Venetian influence in its intriguing architecture.

The second largest of the Greek Islands you will visit on your Venice to Athens cruise is Corfu which is lush and fertile, and covered in sleepy olive groves and towering cypress trees. Your Venice to Athens holiday would not be complete without sampling some of the delicious Greek cuisine in one of the authentic tavernas. Afterwards, find a secluded beach and bathe in the warm, turquoise waters.

Enjoy a break from exploring and spend day seven of the Venice to Athens cruise relaxing on board Star Clipper and enjoying her excellent facilities. Soak up the sunshine on the outdoor deck as the ship winds its way through the Greek Islands. With swimming pools, a spa and an old fashioned library, there are plenty of ways to help you unwind as you sail from Venice to Athens.

This small town used to be the port of Sparta, and its history goes back a staggering 5,000 years. It guards the road to Mystra, an archaeological site which was once an important Byzantine city. Its defensive walls are largely intact, and you can see faded frescos painted on many of the walls. Yithion is a real gem on the Venice to Athens voyage.

The island’s curious crescent shape is attributable to a violent volcanic eruption around 3,600 years ago, creating the stunning turquoise lagoon that can be seen today. Sailing into the harbour on the Venice to Athens journey, you will see the capital of Fira, a jumble of whitewashed buildings clinging to the cliffs that tower above the lagoon.

This Greek Island is one of the most cosmopolitan islands in Europe, and is a favourite destination for holidaymakers and celebrities. On entering the harbour on the Venice to Athens cruise, the first things you will see are the iconic windmills perched atop the hill. Disembark and explore the town which has two intriguing museums, the Archaeological Museum and the Maritime Museum.

Today the Venice to Athens voyage reaches its final destination. Gaze in awe as one of the world’s most ancient cities comes into view. Disembark and if you have time before your flight home, explore some of the city’s treasures.