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7 Night Ancient Mediterranean Exploring Greece Croatia and Albania Cruise

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7 Night Ancient Mediterranean Exploring Greece Croatia and Albania Cruise

From Athens (Port of Piraeus), (Greece) to Split, (Croatia)

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National Geographic Orion
Lindblad Expeditions
4 Stars

Cruise #: 13922246

Sail Date: Saturday, Aug 9, 2025

Return Date: Saturday, Aug 16, 2025

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Room Types & Rates:

Inside		Call to Book1-800-427-8473
Outside		$7,493
Balcony		Call to Book1-800-427-8473
Suite		$11,693

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7 Night Ancient Mediterranean Exploring Greece Croatia and Albania Cruise

Land Segment of Itinerary

Saturday - Aug 9, 2025

Day
1

Athens (Port of Piraeus), Greece

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Cruise Segment of Itinerary

Day 1 - Saturday - Aug 9, 2025

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1

Cruise Begins

Lavrion, Greece

Arrive in Athens and transfer to Lavrio, where we embark National Geographic Orion in the afternoon. Settle into your cabin and take in an Aegean sunset at sea.

Sunday - Aug 10, 2025

Day
2

Cruising the Corinth Canal, Greece

Itea, Greece

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Delphi, Greece

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Itea, Greece

Enjoy breakfast on deck as we navigate the historic Corinth Canal, slipping between the 300-foot limestone walls that tower above both sides of our vessel. Built in the late 19th century, the canal is too small for most modern-day ships, but National Geographic Orion is perfectly sized for the transit to the Gulf of Corinth and Ionian Sea. Later, visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Delphi, the center of the ancient Greek world. The ruins here are home to the Temple of Apollo-Greece's most important shrine-where the Oracle of Delphi delivered divine prophecies. Your onboard local guides will share the city's storied past as we explore the temple and other important sites. ...
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Monday - Aug 11, 2025

Day
3

Kefalonia, Greece

For our next stop, your expedition leader and local guides will choose one of the many picturesque beaches on the island of either Kefalonia or Zakynthos, bordered by the idyllic Ionian Sea. Soak in the vivid blue waters-a true photographer's delight. Stroll along the shoreline or don snorkeling gear to experience the Ionian undersea realm. ...
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Tuesday - Aug 12, 2025

Day
4

Corfu, Greece

Butrint, Albania

Sandwiched between two fortresses, Corfu's UNESCO World Heritage-listed Old Town begs to be explored. Choose to wander the maze of Venetian lanes and shaded town squares, or enjoy a walking tour of the 6th-century Old Fortress of Corfu. This afternoon, we cross into Albania and arrive at Butrint National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that was first settled by the Greeks in the 7th century BC and known for its well-preserved Roman ruins. This mesmerizing tapestry of ancient ruins is a wonderful representation of Albania's lush landscapes. ...
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Wednesday - Aug 13, 2025

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5

Durres, Albania

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Kruje, Albania

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Durres, Albania

After docking in Durres, drive to Albania's ancient capital of Kruje, just north of its modern-day capital of Tirana. Wander the stalls of the medieval bazaar, visit the Ethnographic Museum, and tour the museum dedicated to Albania's larger-than-life national hero, Skanderbeg-the warrior who led a 15th-century rebellion against the Ottoman Empire. Cap off the day with a stirring folkloric performance. Or, if you're interested in birding, visit the lagoons of Divjake-Karavasta National Park, home to over 200 avian species, including the greater flamingo, Kentish plover, and the extremely rare Dalmatian pelican. ...
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Thursday - Aug 14, 2025

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Dubrovnik, Croatia

Wake up anchored off the ancient walls of Dubrovnik's Old City-a UNESCO World Heritage Site that is considered one of the best-preserved medieval towns in the world. Choose from several experiences to customize your day. Participate in a guided walk of the fortified walls, go oystering and enjoy a seafood lunch in the neighboring town of Ston, take part in an interactive cooking class in a quaint rural home, or learn about traditional silk embroidery at a local workshop. Cap off your day with a private folkdance performance. ...
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Friday - Aug 15, 2025

Day
7

Stiniva, Vis, Croatia

Komiza, Vis, Croatia, Croatia

One of the outermost Croatian islands, Vis was ruled successively by the ancient Greeks, Romans, Venetians, Austrians, and Italians. It became a central Yugoslav military base during World War II, and only opened to tourists in the 1990s, making it less developed and less populated than many of its neighbors. Spend the morning exploring one of the island's sea caves and the fjord at Stiniva Bay, and enjoy a swim in the crystalline waters (conditions permitting). We arrive in Komiza after lunch and embark on your choice of several optional experiences, including a hike to the headquarters of Yugoslav resistance leader Josip Broz Tito, where he hid troops and weapons in extensive underground tunnels at the end of World War II and into the Cold War. Venture to hillside barracks and hidden bunkers, or spend the morning enjoying the charming downtown. ...
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Saturday - Aug 16, 2025

Day
8

Split, Croatia

Arrive in Split this morning. Enjoy a farewell breakfast onboard before disembarking and transferring to the airport for your flight home.

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