Ancient Mediterranean – Exploring Greece, Croatia, and Albania
National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions · National Geographic Orion · 7 days
Day 1: Arrive in Athens, the capital city of Greece, and transfer to Lavrio, where you'll embark National Geographic Orion in the afternoon. Settle into your cabin and take in your first Aegean sunset at sea. Or explore more on a pre-voyage extension in Athens. Day 2: Enjoy breakfast on deck as the ship navigates the historic Corinth Canal, slipping between the 300-foot limestone walls that tower above both sides of the vessel. Built in the late 19th century, the canal is too small for most modern-day ships, but the National Geographic Orion is perfectly sized for the transit to the Gulf of Corinth and Ionian Sea. Later, visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Delphi, the center of the…
The sailing, in facts
| Operator | National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions |
|---|---|
| Ship | National Geographic Orion |
| Length | 7 days |
| Region | Mediterranean |
| Departures | 5 listed · 2026-09-28 to 2027-08-28 |
Day by day
| Day | Where |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | Athens, Greece |
| Day 1 | Lavrion, Greece |
| Day 2 | Corinth Canal (Transit), Greece |
| Day 2 | Itea, Greece |
| Day 2 | Delphi, Greece |
| Day 2 | Itea, Greece |
| Day 3 | Cephalonia, Greece |
| Day 4 | Corfu, Greece |
| Day 4 | Butrint, Albania |
| Day 5 | Durres, Albania |
| Day 5 | Krujë, Albania |
| Day 5 | Durres, Albania |
| Day 6 | Dubrovnik, Croatia |
| Day 7 | Komiza, Croatia |
| Day 8 | Zadar, Croatia |
Every departure
| Departs | Returns | Days | Ship | Offer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-28 | 2026-10-05 | 7 | National Geographic Orion | Yes |
| 2027-05-13 | 2027-05-20 | 7 | National Geographic Orion | Yes |
| 2027-05-20 | 2027-05-27 | 7 | National Geographic Orion | Yes |
| 2027-08-21 | 2027-08-28 | 7 | National Geographic Orion | Yes |
| 2027-08-28 | 2027-09-04 | 7 | National Geographic Orion | Yes |
Current offers
- Celebrate Life's Milestones! — Valid for Travel Now Through 27 Nov 2027
- 50% Reduced Deposit — Valid for Travel 01 Oct 2026 - 31 Dec 2027
- 5% Savings on Groups of 8 or more — Valid for Travel Now Through 24 Aug 2029
- Adventure is on the Horizon -New 2027 Voyages Now Open for Booking — Valid for Travel 01 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2028
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