The Mediterranean
Ancient Mediterranean: Exploring Greece, Croatia and Albania
Ancient Mediterranean: Exploring Greece, Croatia and Albania
The experts at *Food & Wine* magazine and National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions have come together to create this immersive exploration of the Dalmatian Coast’s sun-soaked beaches, charming port towns, rich maritime history, and eclectic cuisine. Sail between Greece, Albania, and Croatia, delving into ancient empires and their archaeological treasures and visiting fascinating UNESCO World Heritage sites, from Delphi to Dubrovnik. Soak in the Ionian Sea’s idyllic turquoise waters, and encounter the region’s lesser-known gems, including outlying Croatian isles and vestiges of antiquity in Albania. A top team of naturalists—including experts on history and culture—will illuminate all we see, and a wine expert will guide us through tastings of some of the region’s best wines, each personally selected by *Food & Wine* magazine’s Executive Wine Editor, Ray Isle.
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7 departuresAUG4
National Geographic Orion · 2026
From $6,562
AUG25
National Geographic Orion · 2026
From $7,882
SEP28
National Geographic Orion · 2026
From $11,444
MAY13
National Geographic Orion · 2027
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MAY20
National Geographic Orion · 2027
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AUG21
National Geographic Orion · 2027
From $7,735
AUG28
National Geographic Orion · 2027
From $8,000
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Voyage Overview
The experts at *Food & Wine* magazine and National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions have come together to create this immersive exploration of the Dalmatian Coast’s sun-soaked beaches, charming port towns, rich maritime history, and eclectic cuisine. Sail between Greece, Albania, and Croatia, delving into ancient empires and their archaeological treasures and visiting fascinating UNESCO World Heritage sites, from Delphi to Dubrovnik. Soak in the Ionian Sea’s idyllic turquoise waters, and encounter the region’s lesser-known gems, including outlying Croatian isles and vestiges of antiquity in Albania. A top team of naturalists—including experts on history and culture—will illuminate all we see, and a wine expert will guide us through tastings of some of the region’s best wines, each personally selected by *Food & Wine* magazine’s Executive Wine Editor, Ray Isle.
Highlight
- Indulge in gourmet menus guided by the rhythms of the season, featuring sustainable ingredients primarily sourced from the Mediterranean
- Navigate the iconic Corinth Canal, a spectacularly scenic cut that is inaccessible to larger ships
- Immerse yourself in Delphi, the center of ancient Greek civilization, once home to the famed Oracle of Delphi
- Explore Dubrovnik—the pearl of the Adriatic—while strolling atop its ancient walls, trying your hand at oystering, or participating in a cooking or silk embroidery class
- Discover the mesmerizing tapestry of ancient ruins at Albania’s Butrint National Park, and go birding in Divjakë-Karavasta National Park, home to over 200 avian species
- Wander through Corfu's enchanting Old Town and discover its maze of streets and shady town squares
