I’m happy to announce another trip I’ll be doing come summertime, June 5 – 14, 2025, a cruise that goes from Athens to Venice.  Wanna come?  It’s an unusually good itinerary to some incredible spots, and I’ll be lecturing and hanging out with everyone who comes.

The brochure for the trip is below, and here is what I say about it there:

 

This summer I will be giving lectures on a cruise to some of the

most gorgeous places on the planet, starting and ending with

two of the amazing cities in the world – Athens and Venice – and

stopping along the way in spots I’ve long been eager to see,

including coastal villages and towns of Montenegro and Croatia.

Are you interested in joining me?

Europe – Greece and the coast of Montenegro and Croatia

– is incredibly rich in ancient and medieval art, scenery, and

charming towns and villages. For the voyage we will be tracing

the storied coastline through the Aegean, Ionian, and Adriatic

Seas, sailing from the heart of the Classical World (Athens) to the

heart of the medieval Italian world (Venice).

Leaving Athens, our first port of call is Monemvasia, on the

southeastern coast of the Peloponnese, which serves as our

gateway to the Byzantine town of Mystra, the first of four

UNESCO World Heritage Sites along our way. Following a day

of relaxation at sea, we enjoy a full day on the island of Corfu to

immerse ourselves in the charms of this famous resort. Then,

entering the Adriatic Sea, we devote three days to exploring the

rich history of the towns and villages of the Dalmatian Coast,

including the Montenegrin port of Kotor and the Croatian towns

of Zadar, Rovinj, and Poreč, before ending our journey in La

Serenissima, the Most Serene Republic of Venice.

Our vessel for this cruise, Explora I, launched in 2023, is

equipped with the most advanced safety and environmentally

responsible technology available and is designed to maximize

luxury in a relaxed, informal, and friendly environment. The

emphasis throughout is on comfort, wellness, and extraordinary

culinary experiences. The smallest of the all-suite staterooms

is 377 square feet, including a private balcony. The extensive

wellness facilities include multiple indoor and outdoor exercise

spaces, four heated pools, and a large spa. Dining options,

available in six different restaurants, range across cuisines from

Europe to East Asia.

My lectures on the tour will be called “The Difference Christianity

Made.” They will be closely connected to my forthcoming

book (which will not be published yet!), which deals with how

Christianity changed Greek and Roman society, sometimes

in surprising and unexpected ways. When not lecturing I’ll be

spending my time with all of you who come, having interesting

discussions, thinking deep thoughts, answering questions,

luxuriating in the splendor, and enjoying fantastic food and drink.

 

Sound good?  Check out the brochure.  As you’ll see if you want more information, have questions, or want to reserve a spot call Thalassa Journeys at 866–633–3611 or email [email protected]

 

Athens to Venice Brochure 2025