Date	Port Click to Expand	Arrival	Departure
	Jul 26 – Fri	Venice – Italy		Overnight
Individual arrival in Venice ~ embarkation on the Silver Spirit. Your first night will be spent on the Silver Wind, docked at the Venice port.
	Jul 27 – Sat	Venice – Italy		17:00
Described by many as one of the most beautiful cities in the world, Venice, or Venezia in Italian, has been an important port city throughout history. Founded in the early 400s A.D., this city has been renowned for its beauty, architecture, musical and artistic culture, and of course its strategic maritime power during the Middle Ages and Renaissance. Stretched across 117 small islands in the Venetian Lagoon along the Adriatic Sea, Venice was a wealthy city throughout most of its history; while tourism has been a major sector of its industry since the 18th century. Venice continues to impress its visitors as one of the most visited destinations in Italy, if not the entire Mediterranean!
	Jul 28 – Sun	Zadar - Croatia	08:00	18:00
Located in central Dalmatia, Zadar is a coastal city in Croatia on the Adriatic Sea. Said to be founded by the Romans, this historic city was a strong Roman town and today still remains as one of the Adriatic’s most historically interesting towns. Offering visitors a wealth of things to see and explore – Roman ruins, Byzantine monuments, Venetian style buildings – walking through the narrow streets of Zadar is like walking through layers of time.
	Jul 29 – Mon	Dubrovnik - Croatia	08:00	23:00
A Croatian seaport city on the Adriatic coast, Dubrovnik is one of the most prominent destinations on the Adriatic. The Republic of Ragusa, as Dubrovnik was called in the Middle Ages, joined the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites in 1979; it was a Maritime Republic (together with Amalfi, Pisa, Genoa, Venice and other Italian cities), and became the only eastern Adriatic city-state to rival Venice. The city has always been based on maritime trade, and it achieved and prospered a high level of development, particularly during the 15th and 16th centuries. Dubrovnik offers its visitors many incredible old buildings, such as the Arboretum Trsteno, the oldest arboretum in the world, which dates back to before 1492. Also, the third oldest European pharmacy is located in the city, which dates back to 1317 (still in operation today)! In Dubrovnik’s bay there is a 72-hectare wooded island of Lokrum, where according to legend, Richard the Lionheart was cast ashore after being shipwrecked in 1192 - this island includes a fortress, botanical garden, monastery and naturist beach. Some excellent beaches to consider while in Dubrovnik are Banje, Dubrovnik's main public beach, home to the East-West Beach Club, or Copacabana Beach, a stony beach on the Lapad peninsula, named after the popular beach in Rio de Janeiro.
	Jul 30 – Tue	Kotor - Montenegro	08:00	17:00
Located in a secluded part of the Gulf of Kotor, Kotor is an old Mediterranean port on the coast of Montenegro. As one of the best preserved medieval towns in the Adriatic, surrounded by impressive city walls built by the Republic of Venice, Kotor has been honored with being title a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Built in the shadow of the impressive St. John’s Hill, as one approaches the shores of Kotor, they can’t help but be in awe of the incredible natural landscape and of course of the picturesque city itself – it is immediately obvious that you have come to one of the world’s most beautiful bays.
	Jul 31 – Wed	Corfu - Greece	08:00	23:00
Corfu lies at the entrance of the Adriatic Sea, between Italy and Greece in the Ionian Sea and is the second largest of the Ionian Islands. It is a very mountainous island with incredible landscapes, dense vegetation, golden brown sandy beaches, traditional villages, Byzantine churches, several museums, striking Venetian fortresses and one of Greece’s most beautiful main towns. Corfu town is the largest town in all of the Ionian Islands and is perhaps one of the most interesting cities in Greece. Built during the island’s Venetian rule, Corfu town stands between two fortresses and its architecture has been influenced by all the major civilizations that occupied the island, such as the Sicilians, Venetians, French and British.
	Aug 1 – Thu	At Sea
	Aug 2 – Fri	Crete (Chania) – Greece	08:00	18:00
Crete is the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean, and one of the world’s premier destinations. The island has impressive peaks rising beyond the summery coastal cities, beach resorts that rank with the world's finest, spectacular mountain passes and panoramas, the remains of the impressive Minoan civilization, scores of wild flowers, flocks of sheep tended by shepherds in timeless fashion, and above all, the intense and vibrant inhabitants who make each meal or encounter memorable. Crete is something more than an island: It is a world unto itself.  Both its natural history and its human history have produced a distinctive land that has been drawing millions of visitors over the years and rewarding them with both satisfying–and surprising–experiences.
	Aug 3 – Sat	Nafplio – Greece	08:00	18:00
Cosmopolitan Mykonos, with its wonderful beaches, impressive restaurants, and energetic nightlife, offers a more adventurous yet genuinely Greek experience. In Mykonos, freedom of expression is visible in every corner, and the combination of such a tranquil setting with a vibrant social scene has elevated the island to a premier destination for travelers from around the world. Get lost in the labyrinth of narrow streets lined with white washed houses, shops, cafes, and bars. Enjoy an exciting evening on this island and as the sun-sets, watch the island literally come alive! If you have included a True Greece guided tour of Delos, today you will explore a neighboring island to Mykonos that during ancient times, according to Greek mythology, was a moving island that freely roamed the sea. Today it is quite stable and only a short boat ride from Mykonos. Your True Greece guide will show you this fascinating archaeological site, and guide you through the numerous statues, pillars, temples and mosaics. Walking amongst the ruins you will undoubtedly feel the spiritual ambiance of this island, which is regarded as one of the most important and sacred sites of the ancient world.
	Aug 4 – Sun	Athens – Greece	07:00
Arrival Athens ~ individual departure. Disembark your cruise ship at Athens’ main port of Piraeus - Greece's largest port and gateway to the Mediterranean since 482 BC! If True Greece has arranged for your post-cruise experience, upon arrival at the Piraeus cruise terminal meet your private driver who will transfer you to your luxury hotel in Athens; then enjoy a True Greece guided tour of Athens and the Acropolis. Together with your local True Greece guide, the highlights tour will expose you to this diverse city - birth place of modern democracy and cradle of western civilization. Follow your True Greece guide up the steps once taken by ancients like Socrates, Pericles and Plato, and gaze at the ‘sacred’ Acropolis, home to the magnificent and architecturally unique Parthenon. Allow your True Greece guide to bring the city of Athens and this exceptional experience to life, with a wealth of historical and cultural information. As part of your tour, you will also have the opportunity to visit significant and historically important sites, such as the Parliament Building, the Monument of the Unknown Soldier, the Columns of Olympian Zeus, and the Presidential Mansion. If you have already had the opportunity of exploring Athens and its historically significant monuments, it would be our pleasure to arrange a guided tour to one of the many famous ancient sites outside of the city – perhaps Ancient Delphi or the Temple of Zeus at Sounio. Whatever your preferences, we can fulfil exactly what you are looking for…and more!

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Nafplio            

• TrueGreece Nafplio & Mycenae Tour
  
  Named as the first capital of Greece in 1829, Nafplio is a lively and charming seaside town that will surely enchant you with its impressive combination of medieval and neoclassic characteristics. Your TrueGreece guide will show you imposing and historically significant sights, such as the Venetian castles of Akronafplia, Bourtzi, and Palamidi. You can also visit the Church of St. Spyridon and complete your journey into contemporary Greek history. Cross the threshold of the “Lions Gate” and enter the Mycenaean realm in all its glory. Dating back to the second millennium BC the legendary ancient city of Mycenae exudes history and mythology. It was King Agamemnon of Mycenae that stood by his brothers side – King Menelaus of Sparta – and spearheaded the epic war on Troy. Your TrueGreece guide will lead you on this journey into one of the richest and prominent cities of the Late Bronze Age.

• TrueGreece Nafplio & Epidavros Tour
  
  Named as the first capital of Greece in 1829, Nafplio is a lively and charming seaside town that will surely enchant you with its impressive combination of medieval and neoclassic characteristics. Your TrueGreece guide will show you imposing and historically significant sights, such as the Venetian castles of Akronafplia, Bourtzi, and Palamidi. You can also visit the Church of St. Spyridon and complete your journey into contemporary Greek history. Seating almost 14,000 spectators the magnificent Theater of Epidavros will definitely overwhelm you with its powerful ambiance. Stand on the stage that has hosted performances of famous ancient playwrights such as Sophocles, Euripides and Aeschylus and soak in the atmosphere. Test the outstanding acoustics of the theater with your TrueGreece tour guide and discover the secrets of this architectural masterpiece.

Athens            

• TrueGreece Acropolis & Athens City Tour
  
  Meaning “peak of the city” in Greek, the Ancient Acropolis stands proudly above the city of Athens; birth place of modern democracy and the cradle of western civilization. Follow your True Greece guide up the steps once taken by ancients like Socrates, Pericles and Plato, and gaze at the “sacred” Acropolis, home to the magnificent and architecturally unique Parthenon. Allow your True Greece guide to bring the city of Athens and this exceptional experience to life, with a wealth of historical and cultural information. Visit significant and historically important sites, such as the Parliament Building, the Monument of the Unknown Soldier, the Columns of Olympian Zeus, and the Presidential Mansion.

• TrueGreece Cape Sounio & Temple of Poseidon Tour
  
  Legend has it that the Aegean Sea was named after the King of Athens at the time, Aegeus. The tragic King leapt to his death off the cliffs at Cape Sounio, after mistakenly thinking that his son Theseus had died at the hands of the Minotaur in Crete. The striking cliffs at Cape Sounio are crowned by the famous temple of Poseidon, which was constructed in c.440 B.C. Admire and explore this impressive structure that still stands tall with 16 of its 42 columns; it is a testament to ancient Greek architecture.

• TrueGreece National Archaeological Museum Tour
  
  Home to the more than 20,000 artifacts and the world’s greatest collection of ancient Greek masterworks, this amazing exhibition will enchant you, with its diversity and range. Allow your TrueGreece guide to take you on a journey through Greek civilization from the beginnings of Pre-history to Late Antiquity, and marvel at some of the most outstanding artistic achievements of each time period.

• TrueGreece Cycladic & Ancient Agora Museum Tour
  
  Visit one of the most notable private collections of ancient artifacts and art in Athens. Founded in 1986 by the Goulandris family, this museum is focused on the study and promotion of ancient cultures of the Aegean and Cyprus, with special emphasis on Cycladic Art of the 3rd millennium BC. Continue your tour with your TrueGreece guide to a visit to the Museum of the Ancient Agora. Home to artifacts closely connected to Athenian Democracy the Museum of the Ancient Agora, which is housed in the renovated building of the “Stoa of Atalos” will provide an array of objects used by ancient Athenians in their every day life.

• TrueGreece Benaki & Ancient Agora Museum Tour
  
  Visit one of the most impressive private collections of ancient artifacts and art in Athens. Hosting an admirable collection of works from the Neolithic Age to modern Greece, this museum will definitely leave you with plenty to think about.Continue your tour with your TrueGreece guide to a visit to the Museum of the Ancient Agora. Home to artifacts closely connected to Athenian Democracy the Museum of the Ancient Agora, which is housed in the renovated building of the “Stoa of Atalos” will provide an array of objects used by ancient Athenians in their every day life.

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