Mediterranean Empires from Venice – Oosterdam – 13 June 2022
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Day 1
13 Jun 2022
13 Jun 2022
Fly from UK
We hope you have a pleasant flight.
Day 1
13 Jun 2022
13 Jun 2022
Venice, Italy - Embark Oosterdam
Venice with its gondolas, canals, amazing restaurants, and unforgettable romantic ambiance. Venice is definitely a city on one's bucket list. Waterfront palazzos, palaces, and churches make drifting down the Grand Canal feel like cruising through a painting. To really experience Venice, you must go to the opera or to classical music performance, nibble fresh pasta and pastries, and linger in the exhibit halls of an art gallery. Punta Espinoza, Ecuador
Day 2
14 Jun 2022
14 Jun 2022
At Sea
At Sea You’ll always find a place to bask in the sun onboard or find the outdoor whirlpools, swimming pools and ample sun loungers, or simply relax with a book or a cocktail and enjoy the peace of the company of newfound friends.
Day 3
15 Jun 2022
15 Jun 2022
Katakolon, Greece
Katakolon. Walk on the original Olympic stadium track over 2000 years old. Or visit one of the extensive ruins that transcend time and help you envision what once was one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the Temple of Zeus. Other highlights include the Olympia Archaeological Museum where you will find the Head of Hera.
Day 4
16 Jun 2022
16 Jun 2022
Athens, Greece
Athens is one of the world’s centers of archaeological research, and home to famous historical sites such as the Acropolis and the Temple of Olympian Zeus, as well as the National Archaeological Museum. It also has a thriving nightlife as well as lively markets, luxurious Hammam baths, and stunning views of the city from the peak of Mount Lycabettus.
Day 5
17 Jun 2022
17 Jun 2022
Kusadasi, Greece
Kuşadası is a beach resort town on Turkey’s western Aegean coast. A jumping-off point for visiting the classical ruins at nearby Ephesus (or Efes), it’s also a major cruise ship destination. Its seafront promenade, marina, and harbor are lined with hotels and restaurants. Just offshore on Pigeon Island is a walled Byzantine castle that once guarded the town, connected to the mainland via a causeway.
Day 6
18 Jun 2022
18 Jun 2022
Cruising - Dardanelles
Relax by the pool or enjoy one of the many shipboard activities, the food is fabulous not to mention the cocktails, or simply enjoy the scenery.
Day 6-7
18 Jun 2022
18 Jun 2022
Istanbul, Turkey
Istanbul. No other city in the world straddles two continents; nowhere else has been the capital of two empires. This vibrant metropolis of 15 million people, sprawling across the European and Asian sides of the Bosphorus Strait, is unique. Founded by the Greeks, later capital of the Christian Byzantine Empire, Istanbul blossomed anew at the heart of the Moslem Ottoman Empire following its capture by the Turks in 1453.
Day 8
20 Jun 2022
20 Jun 2022
Mykonos, Greece
Mykonos. A picture-perfect Greek island town filled with whitewashed steps and cube houses with blue doors. Narrow marble-clad streets, mazes of quirky shops famed for their gold jewelry, easily accessible trips to admire the historic white windmills on the hillside. This is an ideal port to tour on foot.
Day 9
21 Jun 2022
21 Jun 2022
Souda, Crete
Souda Bay is a natural harbour near the town of Souda on the coast of the Greek island of Crete. The Allied War Cemetery and the German War Cemetery are among the most popular destinations in this part of Crete. Immaculately maintained, they tell a poignant story of the thousands who lost their lives during World War II.
Day 10
22 Jun 2022
22 Jun 2022
At Sea
At Sea You’ll always find a place to bask in the sun onboard or find the outdoor whirlpools, swimming pools and ample sun loungers, or simply relax with a book or a cocktail and enjoy the peace of the company of newfound friends.
Day 11
23 Jun 2022
23 Jun 2022
Korcula, Croatia
Korcula. One of the gems of the Adriatic. It lies just off the Dalmatian coast and is blessed with beautiful sun-drenched beaches. Explore the old town with its beautiful Venetian buildings or take a leisurely bicycle ride around the island. Rich in vineyards, olive groves, and small villages, and harboring a glorious old town, the island of Korčula is the sixth-largest Adriatic island, stretching nearly 47km in length.
Day 12-13
24 Jun 2022
24 Jun 2022
Venice, Italy - Overnight Onboard
Venice with its gondolas, canals, amazing restaurants, and unforgettable romantic ambiance. Venice is definitely a city on one's bucket list. Waterfront palazzos, palaces, and churches make drifting down the Grand Canal feel like cruising through a painting. To really experience Venice, you must go to the opera or to classical music performance, nibble fresh pasta and pastries, and linger in the exhibit halls of an art gallery. Punta Espinoza, Ecuador
Day 14
26 Jun 2022
26 Jun 2022
Split, Croatia
Split is a lovely historical town set against the ancient walls of Diocletian’s palace. For beautiful views of the vehicle-free Old Town, walk through the fisherman’s quarter of Varos and up the narrow stone steeped streets. The split cathedral is certainly worth a visit and the Mestrovic gallery will give you an insight into the history and architecture of this historic old town.
Day 15
27 Jun 2022
27 Jun 2022
Korcula, Croatia
Korcula. One of the gems of the Adriatic. It lies just off the Dalmatian coast and is blessed with beautiful sun-drenched beaches. Explore the old town with its beautiful Venetian buildings or take a leisurely bicycle ride around the island. Rich in vineyards, olive groves, and small villages, and harboring a glorious old town, the island of Korčula is the sixth-largest Adriatic island, stretching nearly 47km in length.
Day 16
28 Jun 2022
28 Jun 2022
At Sea
At Sea You’ll always find a place to bask in the sun onboard or find the outdoor whirlpools, swimming pools and ample sun loungers, or simply relax with a book or a cocktail and enjoy the peace of the company of newfound friends.
Day 17
29 Jun 2022
29 Jun 2022
Santorini, Greece
Santorini is one of the Cyclades islands in the azure blue Aegean Sea. The island is the most scenically dramatic of all the Greek Islands. Blessed with rugged landscapes, volcanic craters, and an abundance of beautiful beaches - including Perissa, Kamari, and the famous Red Beach. Stroll among the white-washed churches and clifftop houses of Fira and Oia and purvey the spectacular vista below.
Day 18
30 Jun 2022
30 Jun 2022
Rhodes, Greece
Rhodes. The beautiful old town center is listed as a World Heritage Site. The medieval streets will whisk you back to an era long gone. Rhodes was once home to one of the Seven Wonders of the World, the Colossus of Rhodes, and there are many ruins left to explore in remote beautiful locations.
Day 19
01 Jul 2022
01 Jul 2022
Kusadasi, Greece
Kuşadası is a beach resort town on Turkey’s western Aegean coast. A jumping-off point for visiting the classical ruins at nearby Ephesus (or Efes), it’s also a major cruise ship destination. Its seafront promenade, marina, and harbor are lined with hotels and restaurants. Just offshore on Pigeon Island is a walled Byzantine castle that once guarded the town, connected to the mainland via a causeway.
Day 20
02 Jul 2022
02 Jul 2022
Athens, Greece
Athens is one of the world’s centers of archaeological research, and home to famous historical sites such as the Acropolis and the Temple of Olympian Zeus, as well as the National Archaeological Museum. It also has a thriving nightlife as well as lively markets, luxurious Hammam baths, and stunning views of the city from the peak of Mount Lycabettus.
Day 20
02 Jul 2022
02 Jul 2022
Fly to UK
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