7 nights. Italy, Greece, Croatia

Venice, often described as the "City of Canals" or the "Floating City," is a unique and enchanting destination in northeastern Italy. Built on a network of over 100 small islands in the Venetian Lagoon, Venice is renowned for its picturesque waterways, elegant bridges, and stunning architecture. The city is a masterpiece of art and culture, with landmarks such as St. Mark's Basilica, the Doge's Palace, and the Rialto Bridge showcasing its rich history and artistic heritage. Visitors can explore the narrow winding streets, known as "calli," and discover hidden gems in the form of quaint cafes, artisan workshops, and charming squares known as "campi." Venice is also famous for its annual Carnival celebration, where elaborate masks and costumes fill the streets with color and festivity. Despite challenges such as rising sea levels and overtourism, Venice remains a symbol of romance, intrigue, and timeless beauty, captivating visitors with its magical atmosphere and timeless allure.

Mykonos is a popular tourist destination in the Greek islands of the Cyclades group, situated in the middle of the Aegean Sea. In the 1960s, Mykonos became a bohemian mecca and is now one of the glitziest holiday resorts in the country that happily flaunts its sizzling style and reputation. Chora or Mykonos town is the main town on the island. It is filled with narrow, winding streets, whitewashed buildings with blue trim, nice restaurants, clothing and jewellery shops, a fish market and a vegetable market. It is one of the most cosmopolitan and crowded towns of the Aegean. Besides Chora, there is only one other town on the island, Ano Mera. Ano Mera is quiter and less touristy. While you are here, visit the Monastery of Panagia Tourliani, a traditional Greek Orthodox Church which has a beautiful iconostas. The island is dry and barren, but there are some fine, sandy beaches, the two most well-known being Paradise and Super Paradise, but there are many other beaches you can seek out around the island. From the charming port, catch a boat out to the beaches or out to Delos, and you will be travelling from the present into the ancient past, from one set of myths to another.

Venice, often described as the "City of Canals" or the "Floating City," is a unique and enchanting destination in northeastern Italy. Built on a network of over 100 small islands in the Venetian Lagoon, Venice is renowned for its picturesque waterways, elegant bridges, and stunning architecture. The city is a masterpiece of art and culture, with landmarks such as St. Mark's Basilica, the Doge's Palace, and the Rialto Bridge showcasing its rich history and artistic heritage. Visitors can explore the narrow winding streets, known as "calli," and discover hidden gems in the form of quaint cafes, artisan workshops, and charming squares known as "campi." Venice is also famous for its annual Carnival celebration, where elaborate masks and costumes fill the streets with color and festivity. Despite challenges such as rising sea levels and overtourism, Venice remains a symbol of romance, intrigue, and timeless beauty, captivating visitors with its magical atmosphere and timeless allure.