With the Acropolis as your spectacular backdrop, you’ll sail from Athens, along the amazing Corinth Canal to the town of Itea. Explore its archaeological heritage before Cephalonia, Kerkira and Parga provide a diverse introduction to the Greek culture. The Albanian city of Butrint will be yours to explore with a local guide and an exclusive EmeraldPLUS musical performance in Kotor is sure to live long in the memory.
Inclusions
- 7 nights all-inclusive cruise aboard Emerald Azzurra
- Airport transfers to and from the ship
- 20 superb meals including 7 Breakfasts (B), 6 Lunches (L), 7 Dinners (D)
- The services of an Emerald Cruises Tour Manager
- Complimentary WIFI
- Port taxes and charges
- All tipping and gratuities
- Save $3600 per cabin! (price reflects discount)
| November 2 or 9, 2024 | Cruise Only |
| Oceanview | from |
| Balcony | from |
| Taxes & Fees | $526 |
New Booking only – Full payment is due at booking
Promotion is subject to change without notice.
- Dining Highlights:
- 20 superb meals including 7 Breakfasts (B), 6 Lunches (L), 7 Dinners (D)
- Including a Welcome and Farewell Reception & Dinner
- Complimentary wine, beer, soft drinks & selected cocktails throughout the day
- Excursion Highlights:
- An exclusive concert featuring a guitar duo
- Guided walking tour of Corfu Town
- Walking tour of Kotor
- A guided tour of Delphi
- Guided hike of Kotor’s city walls
- A guided tour of Butrint
Athens to Dubrovnik (or in reverse)
Day 1 Athens (Piraeus), Greece – Transit through Corinth Canal (D)
Your Mediterranean cruise begins in the bustling capital of Greece, Athens, where you’ll be transferred to your Emerald Cruises luxury yacht to embark on a tour of intriguing cities and extraordinary coastlines. Tonight, pass through the 19th century Corinth Canal, a narrow waterway that crosses the isthmus of Corinth in Greece.
Please book your flight to arrive into Athens prior to 02:00 PM.
Day 2 Itea, Greece (B,L,D)
Sail to the small port of Itea, then embark on a journey to the archaeological site of Delphi, regarded by the Ancient Greeks as the centre of the world.
Included Excursion
A guided tour of Delphi
Day 3 Corfu, Greece (B,L,D)
This idyllic island is dotted with whitewashed houses, olive trees and edged with glimmering turquoise waters. The picturesque Old Town of Corfu has a rich history and magnificent architecture displaying Renaissance and Baroque influences. Explore fishing villages, swim in crystal-blue waters and visit the largest square in Greece, the Spianada.
Included Excursion
Guided walking tour of Corfu Town
Day 4 Corfu, Greece (B,L,D)
Enjoy the sunshine on one of the many beaches, explore traditional Greek villages and marvel at the 11th century Castle, which offers an incredible bird’s eye view of the resort town and coastline.
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4×4 adventure of the Corfiot countryside (extra expense)
Day 5 Corfu, Greece – Sarandë, Albania (B,L,D)
It’s time to rise early in the morning and leave Corfu for Sarandë, a popular coastal town perched on a crescent-shaped bay in Albania. The once sleepy fishing village has a bustling seaside promenade, pebbled beaches and ancient ruins with intricate mosaics and historical artefacts.
Included Excursion
A guided tour of Butrint
Day 6 Kotor, Montenegro (B,L,D)
Enveloped by medieval walls, the fortified city of Kotor is a place of ancient history and modern culture. Nestled between imposing mountains and the Adriatic Sea, this UNESCO World Heritage-listed setting has Venetian palaces, cobblestone lanes and café-hemmed squares.
Included Excursion
Walking tour of Kotor
EmeraldPLUS
An exclusive concert featuring a guitar duo
EmeraldACTIVE
Guided hike of Kotor’s city walls
Day 7 Dubrovnik, Croatia (B,L,D)
Dubrovnik, known as the ‘Pearl of the Adriatic’, is a compelling city on Croatia’s Dalmatian coast. With its medieval city walls and breathtaking views of terracotta rooftops and the Adriatic Sea, it offers the perfect blend of cultural exploration and a beach holiday.
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Walking tour of Dubrovnik (extra expense)
Day 8 Dubrovnik, Croatia (B)
Your time aboard Emerald Azzurra comes to an end in Dubrovnik, a place of sun, sea and ancient history. From the yacht, you will be transferred to the airport for your journey home or to continue your holiday.
Please book your flight to depart out of Dubrovnik after 12:00 PM.
The itinerary is a guide only and may be amended for operational reasons. As such Emerald Cruises cannot guarantee the cruise will operate unaltered from the itinerary stated above. Please refer to our terms and conditions for further information.
Flexible Booking Plan
| River Cruising | Yacht Cruising |
| $125 | $200 |
- Should you choose to defer or cancel your booking, the total monies paid to us (less third-party fees) will be applied as a Future Travel Credit which is valid for 24 months for you to use on an alternate tour/cruise.
- If you do not re-book within 24 months, your FTC it will be forfeited.
- Non-refundable. Non commissionable.
- Excludes Russia cruising.
- Not available to guests using COVID Future Travel Credits
Platinum Protection Plan
The Platinum Protection Plan (“PPP”) is available for new river and ocean cruising bookings for travel after 1 January 2022 for Scenic and Emerald Cruises (“Eligible Booking”). By adding this plan, you are covered if you unable to travel due to health reasons, or your travel plans are impacted by COVID-19, up to 31 days prior to departure with a 100% refund (less airline cancellation fees and PPP cost), or a 70% refund between 15 and 30 days prior to departure (less PPP cost). The PPP must be purchased together with the Eligible Booking at time such booking is made and may not be added at a later date. The PPP is provided at a cost of $395 per person per river cruise, $495 per person per cruise on Emerald Cruises yacht cruising and $595 per person per cruise on Scenic Eclipse voyages (“PPP Fee”).
