Lake Como To The Scenic Greek Isles

DAY 4 – STRESA • VENICE • EMBARK ON CRUISE

Enjoy breakfast at leisure before departing for Venice. Your exciting 7-night Eastern Mediterranean cruise begins today. While on board your Costa Victoria cruise ship, all of your meals will be included: breakfast, lunch, dinner and midnight snacks. Early evening you set sail for Bari, Italy.

DAY 5 – BARI, ITALY

Mid-day you arrive in Bari. Spend the afternoon exploring the medieval streets and Romanesque churches, including the Basilica of Saint Nicholas, built to house the body of Saint Nicholas, now known throughout the world as the man behind the legend of Santa Claus.

DAY 6 – BARI • KATAKOLON, GREECE

Your destination today is Katakolon, Greece, the site of the very first Olympic games. Explore Katakolon on your own, or participate in an optional excursion to nearby Olympia, to find the sacred flame and the ruins of the awesome Temple of Zeus.

DAY 7 – KATAKOLON • SANTORINI • MYKONOS

Arrive on the beautiful island of Santorini. In 1500 BC, a powerful volcano erupted and caused the central part of the island to sink into the sea. Could this be the lost city of Atlantis? Enjoy some leisure time to soak in the breathtaking views of this beautiful island and delve into the mysteries of ancient Santorini. Your next stop is the fashionable island of Mykonos. Enjoy an evening stroll on this oasis as picturesque windmills dot the landscape along with the beautiful beaches, whitewashed houses, and an endless line of boutiques and chapels.

DAY 8 – RHODES, GREECE

Enjoy a full day in port in historic Rhodes to explore its fascinating medieval center, enclosed by huge protective walls. Or, perhaps you may wish to explore Rhodes’ many bazaars and shops that line Socrates Street. If you prefer, an optional tour will be offered to the picturesque seaside town of Lindos.

DAY 9 – AT SEA

Enjoy a full day at sea to sit back, relax by the pool and enjoy all the amenities available on board your cruise ship.

DAY 10 – DUBROVNIK, CROATIA • VENICE, ITALY

This morning you dock in Dubrovnik, Croatia, where you have the opportunity to explore this ancient city. Set on a peninsula, this beautiful city is surrounded by a 1,000-year-old protective wall. Take plenty of time to explore the treasures of this marvelous city. Later, sail to enchanting Venice, built on 117 islands with 150 canals and 400 bridges.

DAY 11 – VENICE • DISEMBARK SHIP • VERONA

Your early morning disembarkation is followed by a visit to charming St. Mark’s Square, a hub of quintessentially Italian activity and events. A local expert provides a leisurely walking tour featuring the Clock Tower, with its famous Moors, St. Mark’s Basilica, the Doge’s Palace, and the famous Bridge of Sighs. Mid-afternoon, travel to Verona or Novara. Enjoy a farewell dinner celebrating the end of a fun-filled, memorable trip.