A WEEK on board NCL’s Norwegian Jade sailing out of Venice included visits to Dubrovnic, Athens and Olympia via Katakolon
Five minutes after leaving the dock, and we were already catching some splendid views of Venice
St Mark’s Square, Venice: a magnet for tourists
One of the many captivating bridges seen from the Grand Canal, Venice
A tranquil scene at Dubrovnic harbour
A bird’s-eye view of Dubrovnik old town and its harbour
Entering Dubrovnic
Leaving Dubrovnik
Entry to Piraeus Harbour at dawn, seven miles southwest of the centre of Athens
Ceremonial Guards on the approach to Syntagma Square, Athens
Ceremonial Guards go through their impressive ritual in Syntagma Square, Athens
Temple of Olympian Zeus in Athens
The Parthenon, one of a number of temples build on the Acropolis (high city) in Athens
Reach for the sky: One of the many staggering views of the Parthenon
The official ‘birthplace’ of the Olympic Games is at Olympia, which we visited via coach from Katakolon on the western coast of the Peloponnese Peninsula
Olympia’s ruins are impressive, from the original Olympic Stadium to the remains of some of the buildings where athletes trained and temples where they made offerings
Time to soak up the rays on board NCL’s Norwegian Jade
All images © Michael Cowton
