Exploring Ancient Empires

9 nights · Rome (Civitavecchia) → Istanbul

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Exploring Ancient Empires

9 nights10 portsRome (Civitavecchia) → IstanbulOceania Sirena

Departure

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The Journey

Day by Day

9 nights · 10 ports

Day 1Rome (Civitavecchia)
Day 2Salerno
Day 3Syracuse
Day 4Katakolon
Day 5Gythion
Day 6Mikonos
Day 7Patmos
Day 8Volos
Day 9Canakkale
Day 10Istanbul
Rome (Civitavecchia)
Day 1
Rome (Civitavecchia)

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

Embark

Salerno
Day 2
Salerno

The quiet door to the Amalfi Coast, without Sorrento’s crowds.

Ashore

Syracuse
Day 3
Syracuse

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Katakolon
Day 4
Katakolon

The little port for Olympia, where the games began.

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Gythion
Day 5
Gythion

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Mikonos
Day 6
Mikonos

Whitewashed lanes, windmills, and the best people-watching in the Aegean.

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Patmos
Day 7
Patmos

The island of the Revelation, its hilltop monastery ringed in white.

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Volos
Day 8
Volos

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Canakkale
Day 9
Canakkale

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

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Istanbul
Day 10
Istanbul

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

Disembark

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Your Ship

Oceania Sirena

The foodie’s cruise line: the finest cuisine at sea on country-club-casual mid-size ships.

Oceania Sirena
Oceania Sirena
Oceania Cruises · 9 Nights · Rome (Civitavecchia) → Istanbul

The foodie’s cruise line: the finest cuisine at sea on country-club-casual mid-size ships.

  • Gourmet specialty restaurants at no charge
  • Mid-size ships, never crowded
  • Country-club casual, no formal nights
  • Renowned culinary program and cooking school at sea

Cabins & Suites

Category Per person
Deluxe Ocean View Stateroom$2,400
Veranda Stateroom$3,160
Concierge Level Veranda Stateroom$3,240
PenthouseSuite$4,880
Vista Suite$9,249
Owner's Suite$11,199

Fares are per person, cruise only. Airfare arranged separately.

Ready When You Are

Sail Exploring Ancient Empires.

From $2,720 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.