Explore the ancient city of Athens before embarking the magnificent Star Flyer in Piraeus. Then sail onto the old walled fortress town of Monemvasia with its cobbled streets, superb views and 12th-century Byzantine church.
Explore the picturesque town of Pilos which was a significant kingdom in Mycenean Greece before discovering Sicily’s timeless beauty on a call at the delightful town of Syracuse. Disembark Star Flyer in the Maltese capital of Valletta which is home to a unique 19th-century Palazzo Parisio, the prehistoric Tarxien temple, the famous Blue Grotto caves and the Archaeological Museum.
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Sicily and Greece
Day 1 - Piraeus (Greece)
Embark Star Flyer in Piraeus.
Day 2 - Monemvasia
This perfectly preserved ancient walled town is connected to the Peloponnese mainland by a causeway. The maze of medieval streets and twisting alleys lead up to the 12th-century Byzantine church of Aghia Sophia, and to the fortress which defended the enclave from assaults by Normans, Catalans and pirates.
Day 3 - Pilos
Picturesque Pilos has a huge natural harbour surrounded by pine-covered hills. Perhaps visit the Mycenean Palace of Nestor and the archaeological museum in nearby Chora, or take a boat trip to the lighthouse at the entrance of the bay of Navarino.
Day 4 - At Sea
Enjoy the ship's facilities on a relaxing day at sea.
Day 5 - Syracuse (Sicily)
Syracuse’s timeless beauty is a delight to behold; a labyrinth of medieval lanes leads to the sparkling blue sea and ancient Greek ruins rising from fragrant lemon orchards are a window into the fascinating history of the Mediterranean.
Day 6 - Valletta (Malta)
Disembark Star Flyer in Valletta.
The Captain reserves the right to alter the itinerary to suit wind and weather conditions.