Dubai to Rome Cruise

Day 1 - Dubai

Arrive: Thu 02 March 2028 / Depart: Thu 02 March 2028 at 20:00

Explore this amazing emirate where ultra-modern architecture soars over traditional Arab styles. See the impressive Jumeirah Mosque and stroll through the narrow alleys of old Dubai. Visit a museum in a former all-boys school or journey along Dubai Creek in a dhow. Visit fascinating Sharjah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and its fabulous souks.

Day 2 - Abu Dhabi

Arrive: Fri 03 March 2028 at 07:00 / Depart: Fri 03 March 2028 at 17:00

As the world's richest city, Abu Dhabi boasts opulent hotels, museums and a yacht-filled marina, all marvels of modern architecture. Explore the emirate's old souks, sip a fragrant Arabic coffee, ride the dunes on an exhilarating desert safari, or dive into dazzling marine life.

Day 3 - At Sea

Day 4 - At Sea

Day 5 - Salalah

Arrive: Mon 06 March 2028 at 08:00 / Depart: Mon 06 March 2028 at 17:00

Discover this lovely old city, its charming streets, museums and lively souks. Travel into a lush countryside of coconut and banana plantations, mountains and seascapes to Job's Tomb. Or explore a rugged landscape of desert, fishing villages and starkly beautiful mosques. Visit ancient Mirbat, the medieval capital of Dhofar and the starting point for camel caravans.

Day 6 - At Sea

Day 7 - At Sea

Day 8 - At Sea

Day 9 - Jeddah

Arrive: Fri 10 March 2028 at 07:00 / Depart: Fri 10 March 2028 at 19:00

Jeddah, a Saudi Arabian port city on the Red Sea, is a modern commercial hub and gateway for pilgrimages to the Islamic holy cities Mecca and Medina. Resort hotels, beaches and outdoor sculptures line the Corniche, a seafront promenade anchored by the iconic King Fahd’s Fountain. The city’s Al-Balad historic district dates to the 7th century and retains traditional homes built from coral.

Day 10 - At Sea

Day 11 - Aqaba

Arrive: Sun 12 March 2028 at 07:00 / Depart: Sun 12 March 2028 at 20:00

Visit Aqaba’s castle fortress, archaeological museum and mosque. Or journey to magnificent Petra, an ancient city hidden behind rugged mountains. As you enter Petra’s main square through a narrow chasm, the superb facades of imposing monuments carved into the cliffs are revealed, the hues of the stone changing as the sun moves across the sky.

Day 12 - Luxor

Arrive: Mon 13 March 2028 at 08:00 / Depart: Mon 13 March 2028 at 23:00

Take a thrilling journey to Luxor and see the majestic Karnak and Luxor temples. Cross the Nile to the famed Valley of the Kings with the long forgotten tomb of Tutankhamun, the nearby mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the enormous Colossi of Memnon. Or take a jeep safari into the desert to a Bedouin settlement and enjoy the dramatic beauty of the vast sand dunes.

Day 13 - Suez Canal Transit

Day 14 - Suez Canal Transit

Day 15 - Alexandria, Egypt

Arrive: Thu 16 March 2028 at 05:00

One of the greatest cities of antiquity, Alexandria boasts the magnificent new Library of Alexandria as well as the Alexandria National Museum. With an atmosphere that is decidedly more Mediterranean than Egyptian, it is a city of wonderful contrasts. Explore the sights ranging from the beautiful beaches along the bustling waterfront to serene gardens and palaces.

Day 16 - Alexandria, Egypt

Depart: Fri 17 March 2028 at 20:00

One of the greatest cities of antiquity, Alexandria boasts the magnificent new Library of Alexandria as well as the Alexandria National Museum. With an atmosphere that is decidedly more Mediterranean than Egyptian, it is a city of wonderful contrasts. Explore the sights ranging from the beautiful beaches along the bustling waterfront to serene gardens and palaces.

Day 17 - At Sea

Day 18 - Kusadasi

Arrive: Sun 19 March 2028 at 07:00 / Depart: Sun 19 March 2028 at 16:00

Meander through the ruins of ancient Ephesus and marvel at the famed Library of Celsus, the huge amphitheater, the marble roads with their chariot marks, the amazing mosaic sidewalks and the superb, rarely opened Terrace Houses. Or journey to three monumental cities of antiquity - Priene, Miletus and Didyma - renowned for their majestic temples and impressive, beautifully preserved stadiums.

Day 19 - Istanbul

Arrive: Mon 20 March 2028 at 14:00

Indulge your eyes and senses in this magnificent city astride two continents. Visit beautiful Topkapi Palace, the awesome Hagia Sophia and the impressive Blue Mosque. Cruise the Bosphorus to see the city and its surroundings from another perspective. Visit one of the many museums or stroll through the spice market and the famous Grand Bazaar.

Day 20 - Istanbul

Depart: Tue 21 March 2028 at 17:00

Indulge your eyes and senses in this magnificent city astride two continents. Visit beautiful Topkapi Palace, the awesome Hagia Sophia and the impressive Blue Mosque. Cruise the Bosphorus to see the city and its surroundings from another perspective. Visit one of the many museums or stroll through the spice market and the famous Grand Bazaar.

Day 21 - Kepez (Canakkale)

Arrive: Wed 22 March 2028 at 08:00 / Depart: Wed 22 March 2028 at 17:00

Day 22 - Kavala, Greece

Arrive: Thu 23 March 2028 at 08:00 / Depart: Thu 23 March 2028 at 17:00

Built on a promontory on the site of ancient Neapolis, Kavala offers fine beaches and numerous historic sites. A Byzantine castle lords over Kavala, and its 16th century aqueduct is still intact. The ruins of nearby Philippi include a Roman forum and a 5th century cathedral.

Day 23 - Thessaloniki

Arrive: Fri 24 March 2028 at 08:00 / Depart: Fri 24 March 2028 at 17:00

With a history spanning more than two millennia, Thessaloniki reigned alongside Constantinople as a capital of the Byzantine Empire. So numerous are the outstanding Paleochristian and Byzantine monuments that as a group they have been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Don’t miss the ornate church and sacred crypt of St. Demetrius, the city’s martyred patron saint, or the palace complex of Galerius and the mosaics in the Rotunda. The Archaeological Museum holds even more ancient treasures.

Day 24 - Mytilene, Lesbos

Arrive: Sat 25 March 2028 at 08:00 / Depart: Sat 25 March 2028 at 17:00

Explore this bustling city's ancient roots, and visit the huge castle perched on the hill - the beautiful Greek theater that the Romans repaired and then copied back in Rome! See the impressive Cathedral and the Church of St. Nicholas, converted from a mosque. Enjoy the Archaeological Museum or one of the fine art museums with collections of important works. Venture into the old quarter near the waterfront to enjoy the old Turkish mansions or into the countryside and discover quaint villages where time has stopped.

Day 25 - Izmir

Arrive: Sun 26 March 2028 at 07:00 / Depart: Sun 26 March 2028 at 18:00

Izmir is a city on Turkey’s Aegean coast. Known as Smyrna in antiquity, it was founded by the Greeks, taken over by the Romans and rebuilt by Alexander the Great before becoming part of the Ottoman Empire in the 15th century. Today, its expansive archaeological sites include the Roman Agora of Smyrna, now an open-air museum. The hilltop Kadifekale, or Velvet Castle, built during Alexander’s reign, overlooks the city.

Day 26 - Bodrum

Arrive: Mon 27 March 2028 at 09:00 / Depart: Mon 27 March 2028 at 18:00

A playground for yachters, tourists and jet setters, modern Bodrum stands on the site of the ancient city of Halicarnassus. You can still see the foundations of the mausoleum, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, which was destroyed by earthquakes. The Knights of St. John used its stones to build Bodrum Castle, fascinating not only as a medieval monument but also for the Museum of Underwater Archaeology within its walls, which includes a display of the oldest known shipwreck.

Day 27 - Heraklion

Arrive: Tue 28 March 2028 at 08:00 / Depart: Tue 28 March 2028 at 17:00

Visit the great Minoan ruins of the Palace of Knossos, famous as the home of the labyrinth where the Minotaur roamed, and the archaeological museum that houses many superb artifacts from the complex. Explore the stunning, mountain-fringed Lassithi plateau with its orchards, 7,000 windmills and ancient villages.

Day 28 - Santorini

Arrive: Wed 29 March 2028 at 07:00 / Depart: Wed 29 March 2028 at 19:00

Visit the beautiful whitewashed hilltop towns of Oia and Fira and their breathtaking views of the caldera below. See the stunning artifacts in Fira's museum, including recent finds from the excavation of Akrotiri, thought by many to be the legendary city of Atlantis, or visit a winery. Stroll through the winding streets with fantastic views around every corner.

Day 29 - Mykonos

Arrive: Thu 30 March 2028 at 07:00 / Depart: Thu 30 March 2028 at 17:00

Enjoy wandering through the narrow, winding streets of this delightful seaside village with its whitewashed houses, flowers and brightly painted shutters and doors. Stand beneath the windmills on the hill. Visit the archaeological museum and an old bakery still using a 15th century wood-burning stove.

Day 30 - Athens

Arrive: Fri 31 March 2028 at 05:00 / Depart: Fri 31 March 2028 at 17:00

Climb up the magnificent Acropolis and stand in awe of the Parthenon, the beautiful temples and the view over Athens stretched out before you. See city highlights including the new and old Olympic stadiums. Journey to Cape Sounion and the temple of Poseidon overlooking the sea, or visit ancient Corinth and the narrow Corinth Canal cut through miles of solid rock.

Day 31 - Gythion

Arrive: Sat 01 April 2028 at 07:00 / Depart: Sat 01 April 2028 at 16:00

The pastel-colored houses inch their way up the foothills of Mount Koumaros in this quaint town that offers a unique and authentic experience of small town life in Greece. Nearby, the medieval city of Mystras, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was founded in 1248 and abandoned in 1832, leaving impressive medieval ruins amid a breathtaking landscape. Discovered in 1958, the magnificent caves at Diros were used by prehistoric man between 4000 and 3000 BC.

Day 32 - Igoumenitsa

Arrive: Sun 02 April 2028 at 10:00 / Depart: Sun 02 April 2028 at 19:00

Igoumenitsa, is a coastal city in northwestern Greece. It is the capital of the regional unit of Thesprotia. Igoumenitsa is the chief port of Thesprotia and Epirus, and one of the largest passenger ports of Greece, connecting northwestern Mainland Greece with the Ionian Islands and Italy.

Day 33 - Kotor

Arrive: Mon 03 April 2028 at 10:00 / Depart: Mon 03 April 2028 at 19:00

Kotor is a beautiful walled medieval city of twisting, pink-paved streets, markets and architecture reflecting Byzantine to Venetian influences. Stroll through the compact old town, admire the impressive walls and tour the imposing St. Tryphon Cathedral, consecrated in 1166.

Day 34 - Dubrovnik

Arrive: Tue 04 April 2028 at 08:00 / Depart: Tue 04 April 2028 at 17:00

Enjoy a walk through this famous walled medieval city and its exquisite Venetian monuments. See the Franciscan monastery and explore the Rector's palace and the cathedral. Or explore the countryside with a visit to lovely Cavtat, an enchanting seaside resort that began life as a Greek and then Roman colony. Then visit a local family in a Konavle Valley village and enjoy their hospitality over a traditional welcome of brandy and figs with a serenade by local musicians.

Day 35 - At Sea

Day 36 - Malta

Arrive: Thu 06 April 2028 at 08:00 / Depart: Thu 06 April 2028 at 17:00

Discover the myriad of cultural layers of Malta, from its amazing prehistoric temples at Tarxien to beautiful walled medieval Mdina, nearby Rabat, and Marsaxlokk, a colorful fishing village. Admire the stunning scenery and wander through imposing churches and down the streets of fortified towns where the Knights of St. John once held sway.

Day 37 - Sicily

Arrive: Fri 07 April 2028 at 08:00 / Depart: Fri 07 April 2028 at 17:00

Visit beautiful Taormina and marvel at its famous Greek theater and the stunning view of Mount Etna. Explore lovely medieval Messina with its historic churches and the cathedral where it is rumored Richard the Lionheart worshipped in 1190. Or discover ancient Tyndaris, founded in 396 B.C., with its fine mosaics, Roman baths and impressive theater overlooking the sea.

Day 38 - Salerno

Arrive: Sat 08 April 2028 at 08:00 / Depart: Sat 08 April 2028 at 17:00

Salerno is a port city southeast of Naples, in Italy. Atop Monte Bonadies, the centuries-old Arechi Castle has sea views, plus Museo Medievale del Castello, exhibiting medieval ceramics and coins. In town, built on the ruins of a Roman temple, is Salerno Cathedral. It has Byzantine bronze doors, a baroque crypt and a marble altar. The terraced Minerva’s Garden has been growing medicinal plants since the 14th century.

Day 39 - Rome

Arrive: Sun 09 April 2028 at 08:00 / Depart: Sun 09 April 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.