Greek Isles, Italy & Malta Cruise

Day 1 - Rome

Arrive: Mon 23 September 2024 / Depart: Mon 23 September 2024 at 17:00

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 - Naples, Italy

Arrive: Tue 24 September 2024 at 07:00 / Depart: Tue 24 September 2024 at 18:00

Naples is a large port city located in southwest Italy and is the capital of Italy’s Campania region. A Naples cruise port of call is an excellent way to visit Italy’s third largest city and experience everything this famous city is known for, including pizza, history, and it’s close proximity to several of Italy’s most famous places. Due to its location, Naples is a unique port city for travelers on Mediterranean cruises. It has the allure of an energetic city since Naples is home to a vibrant historic center and famous culinary scene, but it is also the gateway to some of the most alluring places in the world. The Amalfi Coast, the island of Capri, and the lost city of Pompeii are all an easy day trip away.

Day 3 - At sea

Day 4 - Katakolon

Arrive: Thu 26 September 2024 at 07:00 / Depart: Thu 26 September 2024 at 16:00

This small port on the Ionian coast is your gateway to ancient Olympia, the home of the original Olympic Games. Olympia has preserved both athletic and mythological monuments, many dating back to 776 BC. Most intriguing is the stadium, which is still standing, and the gymnasium. The museum also offers a peek at fabulous Greek sculptures.

Day 5 - Athens

Arrive: Fri 27 September 2024 at 08:00 / Depart: Fri 27 September 2024 at 20:00

Your adventure in Athens begins five miles southwest in Greece's largest seaport, known as Piraeus. While here, be sure to take notice of what is considered to be one of the greatest contributions from the ancient Age of Pericles, the city's infrastructure, which today we know as a city block.

Day 6 - Mykonos

Arrive: Sat 28 September 2024 at 08:00 / Depart: Sat 28 September 2024 at 18:00

Mykonos is known for its whitewashed villages sprinkled with blue and jade green. It’s also famous for its sophisticated nightlife. The most popular island in the Cyclades is bustling with activity, awash in beautiful alleyways, and home to alluring sandy beaches.

Day 7 - Ephesus

Arrive: Sun 29 September 2024 at 08:00 / Depart: Sun 29 September 2024 at 20:00

Once the capital of the Roman province of Asia Minor, this coastal town is now an archeologist’s dream. This former Greek banking and trading center is rich with historic sites, including the Great Theater, the Temple of Hadrian, and the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

Day 8 - Rhodes

Arrive: Mon 30 September 2024 at 08:00 / Depart: Mon 30 September 2024 at 18:00

Rhodes, the friendliest city in the Mediterranean, is situated at the island’s northernmost point. This sunny retreat is also home to many historic sites, such as the ruins of the Temple of Venus and the medieval Street of Knights.

Day 9 - Santorini

Arrive: Tue 01 October 2024 at 08:00 / Depart: Tue 01 October 2024 at 22:00

Here on the island of Santorini, you’ll find a classic Greek seascape—whitewashed houses accented by sea-blue roofs. This is a treasure trove for both professional and amateur archeology buffs, with sites that include tombs that date back to the 9th century and the sanctuary of Apollo.

Day 10 - At sea

Day 11 - Malta

Arrive: Thu 03 October 2024 at 07:00 / Depart: Thu 03 October 2024 at 17:00

In addition to a number of significant works of art, this town is known for the many fortifications built by the Knights of Malta, who for years helped care for European pilgrims and crusaders en reoute to and from the Holy Land.

Day 12 - At sea

Day 13 - Barcelona

Arrive: Sat 05 October 2024 at 05:00 / Depart: Sat 05 October 2024

Formerly a sleepy Spanish city, Barcelona has recently been reborn as an eclectic fusion of the modern and medieval. Seek inspiration from the creations of its modernist architect, Antonio Gaudí, or the Picasso Museum. Or, take in the breathtaking cathedrals in the Gothic Quarter.