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The Fabled Adriatic: Malta, Sicily, Albania, Montenegro, Croatia, Venice
 Summary
Our adventure cruise through the Ionian and Adriatic Seas takes us to nine World Heritage Sites and legendary medieval cities. We begin with the Mediterranean crossroads island of Malta, then sail to Sicily’s Greek and Roman ruins treasure-trove, Syracuse. Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast is a revelation of medieval jewels: the walled city of Dubrovnik; Korcula Island, once the home of Marco Polo; the harbor city of Split; and Sibenik, with its magnificent 15th-century cathedral. Timeless Venice, once hailed as “Queen of the Adriatic” makes a fitting final port of call.
Dates
April 9 – 20, 2009
ActivitiesBirding, Hiking, Natural history, Photography, Zodiac cruises
Luxury Cruise Ship
Island Sky
Day by Day Itinerary
Reports From The Field Mediterranean Under Sail: Voyage IV: Crete to Venice
Our first stop on this island of myths was a 13th-century church in the town of Kritsa. Kera church is very simple, yet beautiful, and set amid a grove of olive, fig, and almond trees. Inside we had a chance to examine the frescoes depicting the Second Coming adorning the walls. Some were in good condition, but many were not, simply due to their age and deterioration over the years. Marina, our local guide, pointed out the differences in the quality of the frescoes, as the main chapel area, dedicated to the Virgin Mary, has frescoes that are much flatter and not quite as bright as those painted in the 14th century. We also had a chance to view an extremely rare depiction of St. Francis of Assisi alongside the saints of the Orthodox calendar.
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