Whether it’s sailing around the Dalmatian coast or navigating your way through the Turkey’s turquoise waters, we list the best sailing trips you need to take this summer.
Set sail on the Turquoise Coast
The Turkish coastline is starting to make a name for itself as the “new” Croatia or Greek Islands. A haven of sparkling blue water infused with glistening green hues, you’ll be in awe as you sail on a traditional gulet along the coast between Marmaris to Göcek on Trafalgar’s 15-day Secrets of Turkey including the Turquoise Coast Hidden Journey. Mix your time of leisure with adventure and spend your days relaxing on the yacht’s deck before venturing into local fishing villages, enjoying a cookery class or joining an afternoon hike across the hills of the Mediterranean coastline.
Memories in Mauritius
Mauritius offers a combination of culinary delights, historical wonders, beautiful beaches and a diverse mixture of culture with its cosmopolitan blend of French, British, Indian, Chinese and Creole heritage. On Adventure World’s Handpicked Mauritius discover the Mauritian way of life as you spend your day on-board a catamaran sailing along the historical coast of Mahebourg towards the South East Grand River waterfalls and Ile aux Cerfs. Snorkel its picturesque waters, and when on dry land, visit the local village markets and wander through the Royal Botanical Gardens of Pamplemousses.
Croatia Island Escape
Croatia’s Adriatic Coast is undoubtedly one of the world’s top sailing hotspots and with good reason. It boasts calm, warm seas, spectacular coastlines and idyllic seaside towns. Navigating these waters, you can enjoy a swim in the turquoise waters of Hvar, explore the fortified port city of Dubrovnik and dock in the unspoilt village of Trstenik to witness a spectacular sunset across the Adriatic Sea. Contiki’s eight-day Croatia Island Escape sailing adventure visits the islands of Hvar, Korcula and Sipan to name a few, with ample time to discover the delights of mainland Dubrovnik and chill out in Split. With your days spent basking in the sun on deck, exploring ancient towns and enjoying the nightlife of Croatia’s busy little port towns, the hardest part will be saying goodbye to your fellow sailors when it’s all over.
Sail the Greek Islands in the Aegean Sea
The sparkling waters of the Aegean Sea were made for sailing and on a voyage among the Greek Islands you’ll journey along ancient trade routes to places of natural beauty and history, where you can relax in little fishing villages over a beer or soak up some sun on the serene beaches nearby. Busabout’s eight-day Sail Greece adventure sails to Aegina, Hydra, Plaka, Nafplio, Spetses and Poros in a luxury yacht with an experienced Busabout Guide and Skipper aboard. Highlights include a stop in Hydra, an island that has been restored exactly as it appeared in the 1800’s and can only be explored by foot, tasting mouth-watering fresh seafood at waterfront tavernas and swimming in the clear blue waters of Zogeria Bay off the island of Spetses.
Europe’s enchanting Christmas markets
Nowhere is more magical than Europe in the festive season; the aroma of roasting chestnuts, mulled wine stewing, snow-dusted scenery and of course the twinkling Christmas markets. Uniworld offers seven all-inclusive luxury holiday season cruises that take in Europe’s enchanting Christmas markets, including a family-friendly departure on its eight-day Classic Christmas Markets itinerary. Cruising on board the regal River Queen, guests will explore Germany, the place where many Christmas traditions began, cruising from Nuremberg to Frankfurt. There will be the opportunity to try Frankfurt’s famous apple cider, Bamberg’s specially brewed holiday beer and Nuremberg’s gingerbread, discovering villages with fairytale houses and celebrating the festive atmosphere at Christmas markets that have been embraced by locals and visitors for some 500 years.
The diversity of Italy from the riverways
The diversity of Italy’s la dolce vita is true bucket list material: the renaissance glories of Florence, the charming canals of Venice and the grandeur of ancient Rome. Discover these must-sees in the utmost luxury on Uniworld’s 13-day Splendours of Northern Italy, Venice, Florence & Rome itinerary. Travelling onboard the impressive River Countess, docked a stone-throw from Venice’s St Mark’s Square from where you will explore the city and Northern Italy’s gems such as Bologna. Verona & Padua, before travelling onto Florence and then Rome, guests will become completely immersed in local Italian culture, cuisine, architecture, art and history.
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