Discover the pearls of the Adriatic and savour an array of fascinating cities and enchanting islands bathed in warm late April sunshine, away from the searing heat and overcrowding of summer that can often spoil a day's sightseeing. From Venice and Valletta to Corfu and Croatia, the destinations on this fantastic cruise will bring you priceless experiences that will stay with you forever.

Itinerary

From Falmouth, Athena will cruise to Malaga on Spain’s sunny Costa del Sol, before calling at historic Tunis and Malta’s magnificent capital, Valletta. After visiting the beautiful Greek Island of Corfu, you will have time to explore Dubrovnik on Croatia’s Adriatic Coast, where you can discover a fascinating mix of architectural styles ranging from Renaissance to Gothic.

We will berth overnight in Venice, giving you plenty of time to enjoy the best of this romantic city, after which we continue to the fashionable Adriatic Riviera and the seaside resort of Rimini. Next is the glittering town of Messina, famed for its many traditional fish restaurants, local bars and cafes. From Messina, you will cruise past the volcanic Aeolian island of Stromboli, one of the most active volcanoes on earth, before going to Gibraltar for some last minute VAT-free shopping on our journey back to Falmouth.