Mediterranean, Greek Islands And Adriatic

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Approximate route shown as straight lines between ports. Actual sailing path may vary. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Itinerary

Departs Barcelona, Spain · 21 nights · ends Trieste, Italy · Southern Europe

1. 

   Fri 1 Oct · Day 1

   Barcelona Spain

   The infinite variety of street life, the nooks and crannies of the medieval Barri Gòtic, the ceramic tile and stained glass of Art Nouveau facades, the art and music, the throb of street life, the food (ah, the food!)—one way or another,…

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2. Sat 2 Oct Day 2

   At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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3. 

   Sun 3 Oct · Day 3

   Messina Strait Italy

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   Sun 3 Oct · Day 3

   Messina Italy

   Home to the Museo Regionale of Messina, known for featuring two of Caravaggio's paintings, the city is also famous for having been the capital of the ancient kingdom of Sicily.

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4. Mon 4 Oct Day 4

   At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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5. 

   Tue 5 Oct · Day 5

   Piraeus Greece

   It's no wonder that all roads lead to the fascinating and maddening metropolis of Athens. Lift your eyes 200 feet above the city to the Parthenon, its honey-color marble columns rising from a massive limestone base, and you behold…

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6. 

   Wed 6 Oct · Day 6

   Dardanelles Turkey

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7. 

   Thu 7 Oct · Day 7

   Istanbul Turkey

   The only city in the world that can lay claim to straddling two continents, Istanbul—once known as Constantinople, capital of the Byzantine and then the Ottoman Empire—has for centuries been a bustling metropolis with one foot in Europe and…

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   Fri 8 Oct · Day 8

   Istanbul Turkey

   The only city in the world that can lay claim to straddling two continents, Istanbul—once known as Constantinople, capital of the Byzantine and then the Ottoman Empire—has for centuries been a bustling metropolis with one foot in Europe and…

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9. 

   Sat 9 Oct · Day 9

   Dardanelles Turkey

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10. 

    Sun 10 Oct · Day 10

    Kusadasi Turkey

    Whilst the busy resort town of Kusadasi offers much in the way of shopping and dining – not to mention a flourishing beach life scene, the real jewel here is Ephesus and the stunning ruined city that really take centre stage. With only 20%…

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11. 

    Mon 11 Oct · Day 11

    Rhodes Greece

    Early travelers described Rhodes as a town of two parts: a castle or high town (Collachium) and a lower city. Today Rhodes town—sometimes referred to as Ródos town—is still a city of two parts: the Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site…

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12. Tue 12 Oct Day 12

    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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13. 

    Wed 13 Oct · Day 13

    Katakolon Greece

    Katakolon could not seem less of a cruise port if it tried. A tiny enclave clinging to the western Peloponnese coast, it's a sleepy place except when ships dock. But it's a popular cruise destination because of its proximity to Olympia.…

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14. 

    Thu 14 Oct · Day 14

    Messina Strait Italy

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15. 

    Fri 15 Oct · Day 15

    Civitavecchia Italy

    Italy's vibrant capital lives in the present, but no other city on earth evokes its past so powerfully. For over 2,500 years, emperors, popes, artists, and common citizens have left their mark here. Archaeological remains from ancient Rome,…

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16. Sat 16 Oct Day 16

    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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17. 

    Sun 17 Oct · Day 17

    Palermo Italy

    Once the intellectual capital of southern Europe, Palermo has always been at the crossroads of civilization. Favorably situated on a crescent-shaped bay at the foot of Monte Pellegrino, it has attracted almost every culture touching the…

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18. 

    Mon 18 Oct · Day 18

    Messina Strait Italy

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19. 

    Tue 19 Oct · Day 19

    Corfu Greece

    Corfu town today is a vivid tapestry of cultures—a sophisticated weave, where charm, history, and natural beauty blend. Located about midway along the island's east coast, this spectacularly lively capital is the cultural heart of Corfu and…

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20. 

    Wed 20 Oct · Day 20

    Korčula Croatia

    Off the coast of Croatia in the southern Adriatic Sea lie some thousand islands and the largest of them, Korçula, is considered the most beautiful. With an average of 3,000 hours of sunshine per annum, which guarantees a wide assortment of…

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21. 

    Thu 21 Oct · Day 21

    Zadar Croatia

    Dalmatia's capital for more than 1,000 years, Zadar is all too often passed over by travelers on their way to Split or Dubrovnik. What they miss out on is a city of more than 73,000 that is remarkably lovely and lively despite—and, in some…

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22. 

    Fri 22 Oct · Day 22

    Trieste Italy

    Up until the end of World War I, Trieste was the only port of the vast Austro-Hungarian Empire and therefore a major industrial and financial center. In the early years of the 20th century, Trieste and its surroundings also became famous by…

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