A Journey Through Istanbul's Cosmopolitan Vibrancy To Rome's Timeless Wonders
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A Journey Through Istanbul's Cosmopolitan Vibrancy To Rome's Timeless Wonders

7 nights · Istanbul → Rome (Civitavecchia) · Explora V

Departure
12 Dec 2027
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Cruises › The Mediterranean › Greek Isles & Aegean

7 nights7 portsIstanbul → Rome (Civitavecchia)Explora V

The Journey

Day by Day

7 nights · 7 ports

Day 1Istanbul
Day 2Canakkale
Day 3Kusadasi
Day 4Heraklion
Day 5At Sea
Day 6Syracuse
Day 7Naples
Day 8Rome (Civitavecchia)
Istanbul
Day 1
Istanbul

Two continents, one skyline: minarets, bazaars and the Bosphorus between.

Embark

Canakkale
Day 2
Canakkale

The Dardanelles crossing, with Troy and Gallipoli on either shore.

Ashore

Kusadasi
Day 3
Kusadasi

The gateway to Ephesus, where the Library of Celsus still stands two millennia on.

Ashore

Heraklion
Day 4
Heraklion

Crete’s capital and the door to Knossos, older than myth.

Ashore

At Sea
Day 5
At Sea

A full day at sea: the pools, the spa, a long lunch, and the horizon doing all the work.

At Sea

Syracuse
Day 6
Syracuse

Ashore

Naples
Day 7
Naples

Loud, glorious Naples: pizza where it was invented and Pompeii twenty minutes away.

Ashore

Rome (Civitavecchia)
Day 8
Rome (Civitavecchia)

The Eternal City, an hour up the road from its harbor and worth every minute of it.

Disembark

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The Route

Where You Sail

Your Ship

Explora V

The Aponte family’s luxury project: ocean-front suites, nine culinary experiences, and an unhurried European sensibility.

Explora V
Explora V
Explora Journeys · 7 Nights · Istanbul → Rome (Civitavecchia)

The Aponte family’s luxury project: ocean-front suites, nine culinary experiences, and an unhurried European sensibility.

  • All ocean-front suites with terraces
  • Nine distinct culinary experiences
  • Four pools including an adults-only retreat
  • Generous included drinks and gratuities

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Sail A Journey Through Istanbul's Cosmopolitan Vibrancy To Rome's Timeless Wonders.

From $4,390 per person, and our planning from first question to the flight home.

Fares are per person, cruise only. Airfare additional. Fares are capacity-controlled and may change or be withdrawn without notice. Elevida Luxury Journeys is an independent affiliate of Travel Planners International.