Cruising the Adriatic & Greece aboard Callisto

Description

A 7 night / 8 day cruise crossing Corinth Canal, sailing to Kefalonia Paxi – Antipaxi, Corfu and other Ionian islands. Visit Butrint, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and explore Budva’s vast cultural heritage and Venetian architecture. Enter the fjord of Kotor, before you reach Dubrovnik, Croatia.

Trip Name

Cruising the Adriatic & Greece aboard Callisto

Days

Overview

Vessel Type: Motor Yacht Length: 50 metres Passenger Capacity: 34 Built/Refurbished: 2000 / 2015-16 Imagine a place far from home that feels just like home, where the borders are delineated by the golden shores of the sea; and home is wherever the anchors drop. Imagine 170 feet of comfort, classic beauty, and safety classified by the latest International “Safety of Life at Sea” (SOLAS) standards. Imagine your floating home on board the classically designed, reminiscent of a Mega Yacht that sails the seas under the name CALLISTO, waving her Greek flag through the wind. Discover the world by sea at 10 knots per hour, in her un-rushed pace, one island or seashore at a time. Callisto loves to seduce her select 34 guests with her classic lines and comfortable lounges redefining what yachting was meant to be. A spacious lounge with ample space, dining areas decorated with warm colors, rich library and two decks for sunbathing, shaded areas and outdoor bar and loungers are just some of the elements that define her essence. 360° views of unobstructed ocean are your eyes’ canvas painted with ocean blue and deep green mountains. Mingle with likeminded travelers in` our public areas, enjoy a moment to yourself in our ample deck space, or retreat to one of our 17 ocean view cabin-sanctuaries all offering windows or portholes connecting you with mother nature’s wonders. Calisto’s experienced crew of 16 is trained with hospitality at heart to pamper her guests and guarantee the ultimate home away from home experience. Elegance is a state of mind; on board Variety Cruises it means feeling at home at sea- it’s our state of mind. Home at Sea Single seating dining Indoor & Outdoor Lounge - Bar, Indoor & Outodoor Restaurant, Audiovisual in Lounge, Mini library, Beach Towels, Snorkeling equipment, Kayak, Board Games, Swimming Platform, Wi-Fi Comfort Zone Windows: Main deck cabins, Portholes: lower deck cabins, Triple Occupancy cabins: Category C & B, Flat-Screen TV, Mini Safe, Mini Fridge, Individually controlled A/C, En suite bathroom with shower, Hairdryers, Telephone for internal use, Central music

Itinerary

Day 1 - Day 1 | Friday Athens - Corinth Canal Crossing, Greece

Embarkation between 2 and 3 pm. Departure at 3:30 pm towards the Corinthian gulf and late afternoon crossing of the Corinth Canal. Enjoy a welcome drink and meet your crew and fellow passengers. Welcome dinner and overnight at sea towards the island of Kefalonia, Greece.

Day 2 - Day 2 | Saturday Kefalonia - Ithaca, Greece ☽

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. Enjoy a refreshing swim stop and a BBQ lunch on board. 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. Overnight in port.

Day 3 - Day 3 | Sunday Antipaxi - Paxi, Greece ☽

Early morning sailing to Antipaxi, the smallest of the Ionian Islands, for a refreshing swim stop. The island boasts a dense forest of mastic, pine, myrtle and cypress trees interspersed with grapevines. Midday arrival, swim stop and a BBQ lunch on board. Late afternoon arrival in nearby Paxi, an off-the-beaten track island with fjord-shaped beaches and port, covered with olive groves. Afternoon at leisure and overnight in port.

Day 4 - Day 4 | Monday Corfu, Greece ☽

Early morning sailing to 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 center, declared UNESCO World Heritage site and the byzantine churches, or optional scenic tour through the lush Corfiot countryside and old high hill villages. Overnight in port.

Day 5 - Day 5 | Tuesday Saranda, Albania

Early morning sailing and 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 lunch on board and a swim-stop on the way. Overnight at sea to Budva, Montenegro.

Day 6 - Day 6 | Wednesday Budva - Kotor, Montenegro ☽

Morning arrival at the well-preserved medieval town of Budva. After breakfast, enjoy an optional sightseeing excursion to Old Budva. Explore Budva’s vast cultural heritage and Venetian architecture. Late afternoon departure to Kotor, Montenegro. Navigation in the Bay of Kotor, the deepest natural fjord in the Mediterranean. Overnight in port.

Day 7 - Day 7 | Thursday Kotor, Montenegro - Dubrovnik, Croatia ☽

Join the optional morning excursion to the well-preserved, fortified medieval Old Town. Afternoon sailing and evening arrival to Dubrovnik, Croatia. Overnight in port.

Day 8 - Day 8 | Friday Dubrovnik, Croatia

Disembarkation at 8-9 am after breakfast.

Day 9 - Please Note:

Itineraries can be changed at the discretion of Variety Cruises and of the Vessel's Captain in case of adverse weatherconditions - winds of 6/7 beaufort or more depending on the vessel- on port authorities not allowing a vessel to leaveport or in case of other extraordinary conditions.

Trip Dates

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Inclusions

Corinth Canal crossing
Discover Corfu Island
Explore Dubrovnik