Coastal Cruise
14 day Greece and Italy Cruise
Mediterranean Gardens and Wildflowers of Greece and Italy by Small Ship
Join Botanica’s privately chartered Mediterranean voyage aboard MS Caledonian Sky to the shores of Greece, Italy and Malta. During the cruise, we will be serenaded by soprano Judith Dodsworth, who will also present lectures on the music of the region. Explore the experimental Sparoza Garden, featured by Monty Don, which occupies an otherwise arid setting. Discover some of the hundreds of plant species, many of them endemic, that grace the island of Crete. Our journey also takes us to the best wildflower viewing sites in all of Greece. Be invited to private gardens on the idyllic island of Corfu, traverse Santorini, and see rarely visited Sifnos. We also admire the historical and botanical wonders of southern Italy.
Highlights
The following highlights provide an overview of some of the captivating encounters awaiting you on tour.
Cruise Aboard MS Caledonian Sky
Enjoy a 12-night small ship cruise from Athens to Malta. Visit the islands of Greece and Italy’s south-eastern shores.
Alberobello’s whitewashed homes
Marvel at rows of iconic trulli houses. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, they are unique to this part of Italy.
Santorini’s stunning sights
Cast your gaze over the whitewashed houses and domed structures of Oia, a postcard-perfect coastal village.
A Classical Cruise
Our special guest, classical soprano Judith Dodsworth, will serenade us with the music of the Mediterranean.
Inclusions
Seen below are your tour’s inclusions. They ensure you’re free to enjoy each day’s discoveries without worry or distraction.
Escorted by expert Botanical and History Guides, as well as a Cruise Director
12-night cruise aboard the MS Caledonian Sky taking up to 100 guests and one nights’ accommodation in a centrally located five-star hotel
Return private transfers from door to door, tipping and porterage, port taxes, plus 37 meals and select beverages
All sightseeing, shore excursions and entrance fees as per the itinerary
Botanical discoveries of the Greek Islands of Santorini, Sifnos, Crete, Kefalonia and Corfu before cruising to Italy and finishing in Malta
Spot wild orchids and various other wildflowers in Crete
Visit a range of different Mediterranean gardens from the experimental Sparoza garden outside Athens, private gardens of Corfu, and much-loved Florence Trevelyan and San Giuliano Gardens in Sicily
Immerse yourself in the ancient history of Greece with visits to Olympia, Monemvasia and Knossos Palace
Itinerary
Trip Notes
Itinerary and inclusions are subject to change
Fitness rating: Medium
Private charter for up to 100 guests aboard the small ship MS Caledonian Sky
Our experience of gardens, their flora, and other aspects of nature, is subject to weather conditions and seasonality, which may vary