Discover Coastal Classics

From the medieval walled city of Dubrovnik to the ancient Greek capital, Athens, on this extraordinary journey, you’ll cruise through five timeless countries in the Adriatic and East Mediterranean, exploring medieval ports, ancient grandeur and cultural treasures, including World Heritage-listed sites. Along the way, you’ll be immersed in breathtaking landscapes that extend to dramatic calderas, pine-studded hills and pretty beaches, and navigate the spectacular Corinth Canal.

Embark on this unforgettable 15-day voyage on board your luxury Emerald Cruises yacht, exploring some of the coastal classics and splendours of the East Mediterranean region. Your grand odyssey begins in Croatia and the historic walled city of Dubrovnik, the ‘Pearl of the Adriatic,’ before setting sail for Kotor, in Montenegro; both cities renowned for their well-preserved Old Towns, today, World Heritage-listed sites. From here, you’ll cruise the Ionian Sea, stopping at the lesser-known town of Sarandë, set along the Albanian Riviera, before visiting the verdant Island of Corfu and Lefkada, dubbed the ‘Caribbean of Greece.’ After navigating through the slender Corinth Canal into the Aegean Sea, you’ll arrive in Athens, the enthralling Greek Capital, where ancient history blends with modern dynamism. Continue your journey through the Aegean Sea, stopping at a series of wondrous Greek Islands. Soak up the history in Delos, one of the most important mythological and archaeological sites in Greece and Rhodes, home to the stunning Acropolis of Lindos and Medieval City. On world-famous Santorini, admire the island’s breathtaking caldera views and sunsets, then uncover the exquisite Venetian charm of Chania on Crete and unwind on the traffic-free and peaceful Island of Hydra. You’ll also dip into Turkey’s southwest shores for Bodrum, popular for its stunning beaches and impressive 15th century castle. Your unforgettable cruise concludes back in Athens, the storied birthplace of democracy and Western civilisation.