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 at 20:00

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 16 - Dardanelles (Transit)

Day 17 - Piraeus (tours to Athens)

Arrive: Wed 30 September 2026 at 05:30 / Depart: Wed 30 September 2026 at 19:00

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 18 - Souda Bay (for Chania)

Arrive: Thu 01 October 2026 at 08:00 / Depart: Thu 01 October 2026 at 18:00

Souda Bay is a bay and natural harbour near the town of Souda on the northwest coast of the Greek island of Crete. The bay is overlooked on both sides by the pretty hills of Akrotiri and Cape Drapano.

Day 19 - Katakolon (tours to Olympia)

Arrive: Fri 02 October 2026 at 09:00 / Depart: Fri 02 October 2026 at 18:00

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 20 - Messina Strait (Transit)

Day 21 - At Sea

Day 22 - Rome (Civitavecchia)

Arrive: Mon 05 October 2026 at 05:00 / Depart: Mon 05 October 2026

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.