Hear about ancient pharmacology; how religion and medicine co-existed in the ancient world; and about plagues and sailors, Victorians and volcanoes from your expert onboard lecturers, Natasha McEnroe and Simon Chaplin.
Set sail on the MS Monet, a classic small cruise ship taking only 50 guests. Throughout the cruise, enjoy private excursions that take you beyond the everyday.
Cruise from Dubrovnik down the lovely Adriatic coastline to Montenegro, Albania and Corfu, across to Puglia and Calabria, through the Aeolian Islands and the Straits of Messina and into dramatic Valletta Harbour. Explore ancient ruins from Butrint to Taormina; wander around medieval and Renaissance towns that have charmed visitors for centuries, and relax over delicious Italian lunches.
From Dubrovnik to Valletta, journey through the Adriatic and across the Eastern Mediterranean along the coastlines of Italy, Albania and Greece, exploring history that spans thousands of years.
Visit historic Butrint, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with remains of Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Venetian and Ottoman settlements.
Cruise on a privatly chartered small ship from Dubrovnik to Malta
Discover the history of Graeca Magna’s oldest city, home of the Pythagorean School, which made Crotone one of the great centres of medical and scientific thought in the ancient world.
The pre-tour extension includes 2 nights’ accommodation, English speaking local guide throughout, visits and meals as per the itinerary, admission fees, transport and tips. See brochure for more details.
The post-tour extension includes 3 nights’ accommodation, tour leader Peter Brinsden, English speaking local guide throughout, visits and meals as per the itinerary, admission fees, transport and tips. See brochure for more details.
Easy walking at a mostly leisurely pace. Slightly more sightseeing and travel.
Set sail on the MS Monet, a classic small cruise ship taking only 50 guests.
If you have some questions about this particular tour, you can contact the Jon Baines Tours team by phone or email.