Mediterranean, Adriatic and Turkey Cruise

Day 1 - Rome

Arrive: Fri 26 May 2028 / Depart: Fri 26 May 2028

Your gateway to the Eternal City, Civitavecchia has served as Rome's seaport since the 13th century. The port has a long and venerable history. The emperor Trajan built a pleasure villa near the modern city, while Bernini and Michelangelo designed the harbor fortifications. Yet the Eternal City eternally beckons. The ancient capital of the Western World and the center of Christianity for nearly 2,000 years, Rome provides an inexhaustible feast. Visit the ruins of the Forum, view the splendors of the Sistine Chapel, or climb the Spanish Steps, once the heart of Rome's Bohemian Quarter. Rome has been a magnet luring the world's greatest artists, architects, and philosophers since the days of the Caesars.

Day 2 - Messina Strait (Transit)

Day 3 - Olympia (Katakolon), Greece

Arrive: Sun 28 May 2028 / Depart: Sun 28 May 2028

Katakolon is an attractive port set against a backdrop of rolling mountains, giving way to the Ionian Sea and separating the ocean from the Gulf of Kyparissia. This is a stunning step into the past. From Katakolon, visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site and ancient wonder Olympia, with extensive and well-preserved ruins that include a stadium and temples dedicated to the gods Hera and Zeus.

Day 4 - At Sea

Day 5 - Rhodes

Arrive: Tue 30 May 2028 / Depart: Tue 30 May 2028

Red-roofed houses sitting neatly in rows beneath the imposing Grand Balace and the medieval city wall make this one of the Mediterranean's most beautiful towns. Particularly special when bathed in orange light at sunset.

Day 6 - Dardanelles (Transit)

Day 7 - Istanbul

Arrive: Thu 01 June 2028

Begin or end your cruise in the world's only city astride two continents. You will almost certainly want to stay on her shores for a day or two at a hotel, or on a land extension to Capadoccia.

Day 8 - Istanbul

Depart: Fri 02 June 2028

Begin or end your cruise in the world's only city astride two continents. You will almost certainly want to stay on her shores for a day or two at a hotel, or on a land extension to Capadoccia.

Day 9 - Dardanelles (Transit)

Day 10 - Kusadasi

Arrive: Sun 04 June 2028 / Depart: Sun 04 June 2028

Ku?adas? is a beach resort town on Turkey’s western Aegean coast. A jumping-off point for visiting the classical ruins at nearby Ephesus (or Efes), it’s also a major cruise ship destination. Its seafront promenade, marina, and harbor are lined with hotels and restaurants.

Day 11 - Mykonos

Arrive: Mon 05 June 2028 / Depart: Mon 05 June 2028

Mykonos is the most sophisticated of the Greek Isles. Near the colourful town of winding streets, charming whitewashed houses and posh boutiques, you'll find perfect beaches to visit. For archaeology lovers, the sacred site of Delos is nearby.

Day 12 - Athens

Arrive: Tue 06 June 2028 / Depart: Tue 06 June 2028

Welcome to the “Birthplace of Modern Democracy”, a city whose architectural, art and political triumphs are a universal legacy. Dominating the skyline, the ancient Acropolis is a monument to Western civilization. Discover its perfectly proportioned Parthenon, built during the Golden Age of Peracles, and the Ereichtheon with its maiden columns. Stroll through the ancient columns of the Stoa, where Plato once lectured. Then for lighter fare, come explore the twisting lanes and lively tavernas of the Plaka.

Day 13 - At Sea

Day 14 - Naples, Italy

Arrive: Thu 08 June 2028 / Depart: Thu 08 June 2028

Napoli, as it's known to Italians, has a little bit of everything – ancient churches and universities, stunning parks, and wonderful restaurants. The Duomo is perhaps one of the most beautiful ancient cathedrals in the world. Take time to explore the Palazzo Reale, a palace built at the turn of the 12th century. Or visit the Museo Archeologico Nazionale to see one of the most comprehensive collections of Greco-Roman artefacts anywhere, including an abundance of mosaics from the buried city of Pompei.

Day 14 - Amalfi Coast sail by

Day 15 - Rome

Arrive: Fri 09 June 2028 / Depart: Fri 09 June 2028

Your gateway to the Eternal City, Civitavecchia has served as Rome's seaport since the 13th century. The port has a long and venerable history. The emperor Trajan built a pleasure villa near the modern city, while Bernini and Michelangelo designed the harbor fortifications. Yet the Eternal City eternally beckons. The ancient capital of the Western World and the center of Christianity for nearly 2,000 years, Rome provides an inexhaustible feast. Visit the ruins of the Forum, view the splendors of the Sistine Chapel, or climb the Spanish Steps, once the heart of Rome's Bohemian Quarter. Rome has been a magnet luring the world's greatest artists, architects, and philosophers since the days of the Caesars.

Day 16 - At Sea

Day 17 - Malta

Arrive: Sun 11 June 2028 / Depart: Sun 11 June 2028

For more than 250 years, this was the last stronghold of the Knights of Malta. An optional excursion reveals the Grand Master's Palace, doubtless one of the Mediterranean's finest treasures.

Day 18 - At Sea

Day 19 - Kotor

Arrive: Tue 13 June 2028 / Depart: Tue 13 June 2028

Nestled deep in an atmospheric and secluded bay, the fortified city of Kotor in Montenegro is steeped in history. Characterized by winding streets and squares its magic and attraction are undeniable. Kotor’s ninth-century walls blend into the mountainside by day, but then bathe in light when night falls. Within these dramatic walls lies a town of mazes of walkways and irresistible charm.

Day 20 - Split

Arrive: Wed 14 June 2028 / Depart: Wed 14 June 2028

A vast third-century compound, The Palace of Diocletianis is Split’s main attraction. Its fortresslike complex houses an arched entrance court, temples, mausoleums, statues and even Egyptian Sphinxes. Gorge on an emperor’s banquet of delicious local fish and cheeses on Dalmatia’s coast – it’s a fitting feast after exploring the white Roman palace.

Day 21 - Zadar, Croatia

Arrive: Thu 15 June 2028 / Depart: Thu 15 June 2028

Zadar is a historic place, with Roman ruins and medieval churches to explore. Meanwhile, the cosmopolitan cafés and restaurants are great places to relax and enjoy the town’s distinct ambience.

Day 22 - Venice (Trieste)

Arrive: Fri 16 June 2028 / Depart: Fri 16 June 2028

A little slice of eternal Italy that sits between Slovenia and the Adriatic Coast. Trieste is a charming destination which has been furnished decorously by grandeur and royalty through the centuries. The heart of the medieval old city and its neo-classical Austrian quarter offer great expressions of this seaport’s colourful past. The food is divine, the culture vibrant, and ambience quite unique.