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A Beautiful Journey Through Spain, Malta & Italian Treasures

15 Night Fly, Stay & Cruise Holiday with $4000 Bonus Value Including City Stay, Exclusive Package Savings & More

  • Exclusive Itinerary
  • $4000 Bonus Value
  • Sail | April 2026

Book By 30 November 2024

Set Sail on 2 April 2026

Product Code: MC-33816

A Beautiful Journey Through Spain, Malta & Italian Treasures

15 Night Fly, Stay & Cruise Holiday with $4000 Bonus Value Including City Stay, Exclusive Package Savings & More

  • Exclusive Itinerary
  • $4000 Bonus Value
  • Sail | April 2026

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Enjoy a comfortable transit with full-service economy flights to Barcelona, returning from Venice.

Kick off your cruise holiday a little sooner with exclusive entry to a private international airport lounge. Feel like a VIP as you dine on delicious dishes, sip from an extensive menu of wine, beer, cocktails and non-alcoholic beverages and freshen up before your flight to embark on your cruise.

Available from Sydney, Brisbane, Perth and Melbourne International Airports.

Explore the sights of Barcelona with a 2 night stay in a hand-selected, centrally-located hotel with breakfast daily.

Enjoy a 11 night luxury voyage from Barcelona to Venice onboard Explora I in a spacious Ocean Terrace Suite
Experience authentic, intuitive service from The Explora Journeys team of hospitality experts

· Savour enticing dining at nine distinct culinary experiences, including in-suite dining
· Enjoy unlimited fine beverages, including wines, premium spirits, specialty coffees, tea and soft drinks
· Be treated to an in-suite welcome bottle of champagne and sweet treats, along with a bottle of wine and spirit of your choice upon arrival

· Enrich your journey with onboard activities and entertainment, including live music, expert-led courses and destination-inspired talks
· Immerse in ocean-inspired wellness with access to the thermal area and wellness and fitness programs onboard and in destinations
· Stay connected throughout your voyage with high-speed complimentary wifi
· Spend more time exploring with shuttle services from ports to city centres (where required)
· Enjoy authentic, intuitive service without worry with prepaid onboard gratuities

Return to the city in style with premium private transfers from the cruise port to your hotel in Venice.

Explore the sights of Venice with a 1 night stay in a hand-selected, centrally-located hotel with breakfast daily.

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Barcelona, Spain

Welcome to Barcelona, a bustling beachside city filled with architectural gems. Hit the Gaudi trail, explore the Gothic Quarter and take a stroll along Las Ramblas. Visiting a tapas bar is an absolute must, especially when washed down with a glass of sangria. Enjoy a 2-night luxury hotel stay to explore this exciting city.

 
Barcelona, Spain

Embark your 11 night luxury voyage from Barcelona to Athens onboard the brand new Explora II today.

 
At Sea

Your day at sea will allow you to take full advantage of everything the ship has to offer. Seek out hidden treasures and make the most of the facilities onboard. All of the ships activities can be found on the vessels daily newsletter. If relaxation is on your mind then your sea day will allow you to sit back, soak in ship life and watch the world as it floats by.

 
Naples, Italy

Welcome to Naples, the city of the sun. History lovers can’t miss a visit to Pompeii, the home of Europe’s most compelling archaeological site. For those looking for a taste of the Amalfi Coast, the beautiful blue waters of Capri are just a short ferry away. Naples is also the birthplace of pizza, so make sure you savour a slice during your stay.

 
At Sea

Enjoy a relaxing day at sea.

 
Valletta, Malta

Welcome to Valletta, the fortress city. This tiny city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, famed for its dusty Baroque buildings and mesmerising sea views. Shop for crafts and jewellery on Republic Street, explore the Upper and Lower Barrakka Gardens and uncover history at Parliament House and the ruins of the Royal Opera House.

 
Sicily (Taormina), Italy

Welcome to Taormina! Positioned on the east coast of Sicily, this hilltop town is your gateway to the active Mt Etna volcano. Plus, this postcard-perfect town has a compact historic centre easily explored on foot. Visit the ancient Greek Theatre, shop and dine along Corso Umberto or catch a cable car to the sun-soaked beach of Lido Mazzarò.

 
At Sea

Enjoy a relaxing day at sea.

 
Corfu, Greece

Welcome to Corfu, the most popular of Greece’s Ionian Islands. Famed for its green scenery, stunning sandy beaches and Venetian inspired architecture, there are endless things to do on this picturesque island. Wander the ancient streets of Old Town, admire St Spyridon Church, go beach hopping, or simply sit back and sample some delightful Greek wine.

 
Kotor, Montenegro

Welcome to Kotor, a hidden Balkan gem. Tucked into the spectacular bay and surrounded by a wall of brooding mountains, the atmosphere of Kotor is unbeatable. Wander the maze that is Old Town, kayak along the bay and sample local wine and fresh seafood at one of the countless seaside restaurants.

 
Brindisi, Italy

Welcome to Brindisi! From here, you can easily explore the beautiful Puglia region, considered one of the best kept secrets in southern Italy. Be sure to stop in the town of Lecce, known for its Baroque architecture and ancient Roman amphitheatre.

 
Split, Croatia

Welcome to Split! This atmospheric city is stunningly located between coastal mountains and the glistening turquoise waters of the Adriatic. Discover UNESCO site Diocletian’s Palace, amble down the postcard-perfect Riva Promenade and explore the cobblestoned maze of Old Town. Once you’re done exploring, get into the spirit of Fjaka, the Dalmatian art of doing nothing, as you relax at one of the dozens of bars, cafes and restaurants lining the city’s walls.

 
Venice (Fusina), Italy

Disembark Explora II in Venice today. The floating city. Perhaps one of the world’s most famous destinations, a visit to Venice will leave you awestruck. Wind down the Grand Canal on a gondola, explore the sights of St Mark’s Square, including St Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s palace, and hop over to Murano for a glass-blowing demonstration. Dreamy Venice is a stop you’ll never forget. Enjoy a 2-night luxury hotel stay to explore this exciting city.

 
Venice, Italy

Farewell Venice as you board your flight home, or ask us about our flexible flights and extend your stay.

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Price based on cruise sail date 2 April 2026

Price based on departing from Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney

Based on Ocean Terrace 1view stateroom

Upgrade to Ocean Terrace 2 from $599 per personview stateroom

Upgrade to Ocean Terrace 3 from $1299 per personview stateroom

Upgrade to Ocean Terrace 4 from $1699 per personview stateroom

Upgrade to Ocean Grand Terrace from $1999 per personview stateroom

Prices are per person twin share in AUD, and subject to availability and currency fluctuations.
Pricing is subject to change until reservation is confirmed. Please note – Accommodation, itinerary and inclusions are subject to change and availability.
Seasonal and/or flight routing surcharges may apply. Flights may not be direct or operate daily.  Disruptions to cruising and itinerary may occur.

Important – if your cruise holiday package is made up of consecutive back to back sailings, there is a chance that you may be allocated different cabin numbers on each voyage and may be required to change cabins throughout your journey.

Please note upgrade amounts advertised may be based on lead in obstructed view staterooms.

Please note – onboard benefits valued at has been converted into Australian Dollars from the onboard currency. Details of the onboard currency can be provided by your consultant at the time of enquiry.  Shore excursions and other items such as alcoholic beverages & laundry are an additional cost. Should onboard gratuities or hotel service charges not already be included in your package, these are mandatory and charged by the cruise line to your onboard account on a day by day basis.
Itineraries are subject to change at any time without notice.

Due to security reasons, all guests must be on board 2 hours before sailing.
Disembarkation usually begins 2 hours after docking.

Please note: Flight deviations requested by the traveller incur a fee of $150AUD per person plus any additional airfare and or tax charges.  These will be advised by our Cruise After Sales / Air Department at the time of selecting your flights

Please note that a majority of US based (including Hawaii) hotels impose a daily mandatory additional charge that is automatically added to your bill by the hotel. There are various inclusions provided for these resort fees. These fees are separate from, cannot be prepaid prior to arrival and are in addition to our advertised package.
Please note many European hotels charge a nominal daily City Tourist Tax which is utilised locally for tourism-related purposes and to improve the local infrastructure in the area. This tax is collected by the hotels directly from the customer and the amount can vary by region, hotel size or type. Local regulations state this must be collected by the hotel and cannot be prepaid.

It is your responsibility to ensure that you have checked the Visa requirements for all countries visited on this itinerary.
China, Russia, India, Canada, and the USA require visas to be arranged prior to sailing for all Australian passport holders.
For Non-Australian passport holders please check with the appropriate embassy.

** Low Deposit Policy
A second deposit (part payment) will be required/date & amount will be supplied by the consultant at the time of booking.

Product Code: MC-33816

From $11,990 *pp
Valued at $13990
Book By 30 November 2024

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