Mediterranean and Greek Islands Cruise

Day 1 - Southampton

Arrive: Thu 18 May 2028 / Depart: Thu 18 May 2028

Step aboard in Southampton & straight into that holiday feeling. No flights, no hassle. Just the excitement of the days ahead and the promise of memorable moment. So, relax and raise a toast as the UK drifts from sight. Before you know it, you'll be watching your destination come into view. But where will it be ?

Day 2 - At Sea

Day 3 - At Sea

Day 4 - Cadiz

Arrive: Sun 21 May 2028 / Depart: Sun 21 May 2028

Historic, mysterious and romantic, the Spanish city of Cadiz is unlike any other. Founded in about 1100 BC, it is generally accepted as the oldest continuously inhabited settlement in today’s Europe. But for the thin strip connecting it to the mainland to its south, Cadiz is an island of history and architecture that impresses at every turn through the streets of this charming ancient port

Day 5 - At Sea

Day 6 - Cartagena, Spain

Arrive: Tue 23 May 2028 / Depart: Tue 23 May 2028

A historic and major naval station located in the Region of Murcia by the Mediterranean coast of southeastern Spain, Cartagena’s multi-faceted beauty is thanks to centuries of often-turbulent change. Cartagena enjoys a unique artistic heritage, with landmarks such as the Roman Theatre, an abundance of Phoenician, Roman, Byzantine and Moorish remains, and many delightful Art Nouveau buildings.

Day 7 - At Sea

Day 8 - Ajaccio

Arrive: Thu 25 May 2028 / Depart: Thu 25 May 2028

This island famed as Napoleon's birthplace is a perfect summer resort. Explore its fine sandy beaches and deep forests of pine and chestnut, which cover more than half the landscape.

Day 9 - 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 10 - Messina Strait (Transit)

Day 11 - 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 12 - At Sea

Day 13 - 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 14 - Dardanelles (Transit)

Day 15 - 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 16 - 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.