Istanbul, Greek Islands and Mediterranean Cruise

Day 1 - Rome (Civitavecchia)

Arrive: Mon 14 September 2026 / Depart: Mon 14 September 2026 at 19:00

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 - At Sea

Day 3 - Marseille, France

Arrive: Wed 16 September 2026 at 08:00 / Depart: Wed 16 September 2026 at 18:00

France's largest port is a lively mix of cultural influences, and home to more than a million inhabitants. Sip an espresso at a café on the Cours Julien, to capture the Marseille of old.

Day 4 - Villefranche, France

Arrive: Thu 17 September 2026 at 08:00 / Depart: Thu 17 September 2026 at 18:00

For art lovers, Villefranche is your gateway to museums displaying the works of Matisse and Chagal. From this picturesque port on the French Riviera, indulge in a day trip to fabulous Monte Carlo.

Day 5 - Genoa, Italy

Arrive: Fri 18 September 2026 at 08:00 / Depart: Fri 18 September 2026 at 21:00

If you are beginning or ending your cruise in Genoa, consider leaving some time for shopping in Milan. Perhaps you wish to extend your stay at a fine hotel in Rome or Venice.

Day 6 - La Spezia (tours to Florence or Pisa)

Arrive: Sat 19 September 2026 at 07:00 / Depart: Sat 19 September 2026 at 19:00

Tucked into the Ligurian coastline between the cities of Genoa and Pisa, the charming and atmospheric La Spezia is one of Italy’s most important commercial harbours and home to its largest naval base. La Spezia is also the gateway to the UNESCO World Heritage Site Cinque Terre, a collection of five fantasy-like coastal villages perched immaculately on the contours of the coastline.

Day 7 - At Sea

Day 8 - Rome (Civitavecchia)

Arrive: Mon 21 September 2026 at 05:00 / Depart: Mon 21 September 2026 at 19:00

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 9 - Messina Strait (Transit)

Day 10 - At Sea

Day 11 - Rhodes, Greece

Arrive: Thu 24 September 2026 at 08:00 / Depart: Thu 24 September 2026 at 18:00

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 12 - Kusadasi (tours to Ephesus)

Arrive: Fri 25 September 2026 at 08:00 / Depart: Fri 25 September 2026 at 18:00

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 13 - Dardanelles (Transit)

Day 14 - Istanbul, Turkey

Arrive: Sun 27 September 2026 at 08:00

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 15 - Istanbul, Turkey

Depart: Mon 28 September 2026

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.