The Adriatic & Greece :from Dubrovnik to Athens on M/S Calisto on board Calisto

Program info

M/S Calisto is a modern Megayacht with a sleek high-tech look very similar to the private yachts to be found in the famous ports of Greece

Embark on a voyage discovering the Adriatic and Ionian Seas from Dubrovnik to Athens or in reverse. Budva and world-famous Kotor in Montenegro. Saranda and the UNESCO Site of Butrint in Albania. Corfu, Ithaca, Kefalonia and Paxi: Greece's Ionian Islands. Each day you will discover a new port of call, a hidden cove with crystal blue waters to cool you, a glimpse of ancient history to amaze you and rich cultural diversity to intrigue you.

Day 1 • DUBROVNIK - KOTOR
Embarkation between 2 and 3 pm. Departure at 4 pm towards Kotor. Enjoy a welcome drink and meet your crew and fellow passengers. Navigation in the Bay of Kotor, the deepest natural fjord in the Mediterranean. Welcome dinner and overnight in port.

Day 2 • KOTOR - BUDVA
Join the optional morning excursion to the well-preserved, fortified medieval Old Town. Lunch on board and sailing towards Budva. Afternoon arrival at the well-preserved medieval town of Budva. Enjoy an optional sightseeing excursion to Old Budva. Explore Budva’s vast cultural heritage and Venetian architecture. Dinner and sailing to Saranda, Albania. Overnight at sea.

Day 3 • SARANDA - CORFU
Early afternoon arrival to the charming town of Saranda, boasting the most attractive waterfront on the Albanian Riviera. Join the optional excursion to the nearby archaeological site of Butrint, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Return to the ship for dinner and sail towards Corfu, Greece. Late evening arrival at Corfu. Overnight in port.

Day 4 • CORFU - PAXI
Explore Corfu, the Grand Lady of the Ionian Islands and the greenest island in Greece. Optional excursion to explore Corfu’s imperial past; the impressive historic centre declared UNESCO World Heritage site and the byzantine churches. Lunch on board and sailing to Paxi island, with a swim stop on the way. Evening arrival at Paxi, an off-the-beaten-track island with fjord shaped beaches and port, and covered with olive groves. Evening at leisure and overnight in port.

Day 5 • KEFALONIA
Early morning arrival in Sami port of Kefalonia. Morning optional excursion. The island is not only known for Captain Corelli’s Mandolin, the 2001 film, but also because of its sheer beauty, its National Park and its stately towns. Early in the afternoon, we sail towards Ithaca. Overnight in port.

Day 6 • KEFALONIA - ITHACA
Morning sailing to Ithaca. Enjoy a refreshing swim stop and a BBQ lunch on board. Early afternoon arrival at Ithaca port of Vathy. Built within this deep-water, fjord-like bay, the capital of the island maintains its charm and its traditional Ionian architecture. This island is the homeland of Homer’s Odysseus. Afternoon at leisure to explore the island’s quaint port and cobblestone streets. Return on board for dinner and sail towards the Corinthian Gulf. Overnight at sea.

Day 7 •CORINTH CANAL CROSSING - AEGINA
This morning we cross the Corinth Canal, one of the most important projects of modern Greece, which played a catalytic role for the Mediterranean trade. Enjoy a BBQ Lunch and swim-stop on the way to Aegina island. Early afternoon arrival at Aegina, a charming island in the Saronic Gulf. Afternoon at leisure to explore the well-preserved columns of the Temple of Aphaia, an ancient temple predating the Parthenon, or to stroll through mediaeval Aegina and taste local freshly roasted pistachios. Late evening sailing to Athens. After midnight, we arrive at Marina Zea, Athens.

Day 8 • ATHENS
Disembark after breakfast.

Other notices

RATES INCLUDE:
• Accommodation in double or twin cabins with private SH/WC & air conditioning.
• Full-board: Buffet breakfast and two meals daily, including a Welcome Cocktail
• local Theme Evening, fun BBQ (weather permitting)
• Captain’s Dinner.
• Regular (filter) coffee, tea and drinking water free all day.
• Use of fishing and snorkelling equipment (subject to availability).
• English-Speaking Cruise Escort.

RATES DO NOT INCLUDE:
• Port taxes
• Beverages (except those mentioned above).
• Shore excursions on the islands or other land arrangements.
• Crew tips.
• Passenger personal expenses.
• Wi-Fi (available at a charge).
• Transfers to/from the ship
• Cancellation/trip interruption insurance or any other items of personal nature

ITINERARY DEVIATIONS:
Every effort will be made to adhere to the scheduled itinerary; however, due to the schedule changes beyond organizer’s control, we reserve the right, without prior notice, to change routing or alter shore excursions.
* We reserve the right to change the vessel provider in case of the contracted services are not supplied according to the previously agreed standards.

BOOKING:
Bookings are on request and need to be confirmed.
Deposit of 30 % of the cruise fare per person is required within 7 days of booking. Deposit is non-refundable.
Final payment is required 70 days prior to departure.

CANCELLATION AND REFUNDS:
The following annulment fees shall arise in the event of cancellation:
40% of the tour price for cancellation 70 - 61 days prior to commencement of travel
50% of the tour price for cancellation 60 - 51 days prior to commencement of travel
60% of the tour price for cancellation 50 - 31 days prior to commencement of travel
100% of the tour price for cancellation 30 - 0days prior to commencement of travel