Venice
Luxury Venice and Adriatic Explora Journey to Athens
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On board Explora II your suite awaits with a large terrace to watch magical ports of call slip by. Enjoy a wide selection of entertainment options , five select dining venues and numerous infinity pools to soak up the scenery of the Adriatic on your way to Athens.
What’s included
- Return flights form the UK with checked baggage allowance
- Private water taxi transfer from Venice airport to your hotel
- Three nights' five-star bed-and-breakfast accommodation in central Venice (in hotel featured or similar)
- Private water taxi and car transfer from your hotel to Fusina cruise port
- Seven nights' full-board cruise accommodation in a suite on board Explora II
- All Inclusive drinks on board
- Gratuities and Starlink wi-fi on board
- Five speciality dining choices on board
- Entrance to the thermal spa
- Private taxi transfer from Piraeus Port to Athens airport
- Please note that hotel taxes and fees may be payable directly to the hotel upon check in - please call for details.
Ship
EXPLORA II
Explora Journeys
This beautiful ship , designed to look like a sleek superyacht, was launched in 2024. At 63,900 tinnes this relatively small all-suite ship can accommodate just 922 in 461 suites with a crew to passnegers ratio of just 1.25 guests to each crew member and so the service level is superb.On board you will find six dining options of which five are included in the all-inclusive fare.Have a steak in Marble & Co Grill, go for Pan-Asian at Sahara, try the Yacht Club for Mediterranean inspired cuisine, while Fil Rouge features French cuisine. The Emporium Market Place features indoor and outdoor diing, an oyster bar and it offers a worldwide section of dishes served by waiters. The final restaurant is called Anthology (extra charge applies) features a seven course menu for six different Italian regions.On board you will also find 12 bars and lounges with various live entertainment events. there are four swimming pools - one of which is adult only andanother has a retractable glass roof. There is also a wellness retreat spa on board with a hydro pool, steam room, sauna and heated tiled loungers which is also included in the fare.
Itinerary
Fly to Venice and transfer by private water taxi to your hotel near St Mark's Square for an overnight stay Metropole Hotel Venezia. The charm of this hotel emanates from a unique atmosphere, halls adorned with period furniture, an impressive antiques collection, and elegant rooms and suites, each brimming with personality and generously furnished with original pieces. Superbly located, it offers an enchanting view of the lagoon facing the island of San Giorgio and is just steps from Piazza San Marco. Housed in a 16th-century building, the hotel offers rooms imbued with an Oriental allure, where burning incense spreads a delicate fragrance. The splendid Citrus Garden, with its exotic palms, provides the perfect backdrop for an evening meal from the two-Michelin-starred Met Restaurant, where the chef's unique fusion menus have earned him an enviable reputation and guarantee guests a truly satisfying experience.
April 2027
Calendar shows the cheapest cabin that day. The table below is the full list.
| Origin | Start date | Interior | Oceanview | Balcony | Suite | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gatwick | 30 Apr 2027Friday | NA | NA | NA | £6,419 | |
| Gatwick | 28 May 2027Friday | NA | NA | NA | £7,129 | |
| Gatwick | 18 Jun 2027Friday | NA | NA | NA | £6,399 | |
| Gatwick | 9 Jul 2027Friday | NA | NA | NA | £5,379 | |
| Gatwick | 30 Jul 2027Friday | NA | NA | NA | £4,919 | |
| Gatwick | 13 Aug 2027Friday | NA | NA | NA | £5,339 | |
| Gatwick | 27 Aug 2027Friday | NA | NA | NA | £5,599 |
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