Arriving in Athens
June 5 in Greece ⋅ ☀️ 91 °F
Today was a long day of travel from Portland to Athens. We arrived safely, but unfortunately, none of our bags made it onto the connecting flight in JFK. A very helpful agent located all of the bagsRead more
The Acropolis
June 6 in Greece ⋅ ☀️ 81 °F
We got up early this morning, and after a delicious breakfast of omelets and Greek yogurt, we made our way to the Acropolis. Maria found 8am admission tickets for us, so we were able to visit beforeRead more
Athens
June 6 in Greece ⋅ ☀️ 86 °F
After visiting the Acropolis, we joined a guide for a driving tour of Athens. Our first stop was to see the changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Our guide, Michael, explained thatRead more
Boarding the Celebrity Infinity
June 7 in Greece ⋅ ☀️ 86 °F
Today we made the short trip from downtown Athens to the port of Piraeus where we boarded the Celebrity Infinity. The highlight of the day was Stacy winning a raffle for a $150 gift certificate to theRead more
Santorini
June 8 in Greece ⋅ 🌬 75 °F
Today, we enjoyed an amazing day visiting the beautiful island of Fira, Santorini. After disembarking the ship tender, we opted for the cable car ride up the hillside to the town of Fira rather thanRead more
Santorini at Night
June 8 in Greece ⋅ 🌙 73 °F
Ephesus
June 9 in Turkey ⋅ ☀️ 82 °F
Today the ship came to port in Kusadasi, Turkey. We joined a tour to visit the ancient city of Ephesus and a catholic shrine to the Virgin Mary built on the site where legend says she may have livedRead more
Mykonos
June 10 in Greece ⋅ 🌬 72 °F
We all thoroughly enjoyed our visit to the beautiful island of Mykonos. It was a relaxing day with a mix of visiting historic sites, enjoying a delicious lunch at a local taverna, and shopping.
Kavala & Philippi
June 11 in Greece ⋅ ☀️ 77 °F
Today, we visited Kavala and the Ancient City of Philippi. This is the site of the first Christian church in Europe and of the first Christian convert, Lydia of Thyatira.
Thessaloniki
June 12 in Greece ⋅ ☀️ 82 °F
Today, we joined a local guide for a food tour of Thessaloniki.
We started the tour at the port and walked through Ladadika. Our first food stop was at NEON, where we had bougatsa. Then we headed toRead more
Sailing to Athens
June 13 in Greece ⋅ ☀️ 75 °F
Sounion & the Temple of Poseidon
June 14 in Greece ⋅ ☀️ 79 °F
Our cruise ended this morning at the port of Piraeus. We said goodbye to Nancy as she started her trip home, and we met our driver for a day trip to Sounion and the Temple of Poseidon. The drive alongRead more
Arriving in Dubrovnik
June 14 in Croatia ⋅ ☀️ 75 °F
We arrived in Dubrovnik just as the sun was setting. We dropped our bags at our AirBNB which was located inside the walls of the old town, and then set off to explore. We found a spot for a deliciousRead more
Morning in Dubrovnik
June 15 in Croatia ⋅ ☀️ 75 °F
We enjoyed a relaxing Fathers' Day morning in Dubrovnik, beginning with a delicious breakfast at a restaurant and bakery that was managed by our AirBNB host. We visited a couple of the filmingRead more
Afternoon Tour of Dubrovnik
June 15 in Croatia ⋅ ☀️ 81 °F
In the afternoon, we went on a private tour of the old town of Dubrovnik with a local guide. The tour included walking the city walls - in the heat of the day! It was quite warm, but we all thoroughlyRead more
Perast, Montenegro
June 16 in Montenegro ⋅ ☀️ 73 °F
Today we left early in the morning on a small group tour to Montenegro. Our first stop was the small village of Perast on the Bay of Kotor. There is a small island in the bay - the location of OurRead more
Kotor, Montenegro
June 16 in Montenegro ⋅ ☀️ 79 °F
Kotor is a UNESCO World Heritage site, recognized for its well-preserved medieval architecture and for being a significant port and trading center throughout its history. The city was founded by theRead more
Budva, Montenegro
June 16 in Montenegro ⋅ ⛅ 82 °F
Ferry from Dubrovnik to Split
June 17 in Croatia ⋅ ☁️ 73 °F

























































































































































































































































































































































































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