Itinerary
- Day 1
Istanbul
You'll arrive in Istanbul and get transferred directly to your ship. After settling into your cabin, there's a welcome dinner at an authentic Turkish restaurant to kick things off.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner at an authentic Turkish restaurant)
Included Activities
- Welcome dinner at an authentic Turkish restaurant
- Day 2
Istanbul
This morning you'll see Istanbul's main landmarks starting with the Blue Mosque and its intricate interior tiles, then move on to St Sophia Museum and the underground Basilica Cistern. After lunch, head to the Grand Bazaar to wander through the shops and crowds.
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit the Blue Mosque
- Visit St Sophia Museum
- Visit the underground Basilica Cistern
- Explore the Grand Bazaar
Landmarks/POIs Blue Mosque St Sophia Museum Basilica Cistern Grand Bazaar - Day 3
Istanbul to Ship
You've got your pick of sightseeing tours around Istanbul this morning to choose from. Later you'll head back to the ship and set sail.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Choice of sightseeing tours
- Day 4
Gallipoli Peninsula
Once you dock in Canakkale, an excursion takes you to Gallipoli Peninsula to see the trenches, Anzac Cove, Lone Pine Australian Memorial, and Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial. After lunch back on the ship, you can join optional sightseeing in the afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Excursion to the Gallipoli Peninsula
- Visit trenches and memorials at Gallipoli
- Visit Anzac Cove
- Visit Australian Memorial at Lone Pine
- Visit New Zealand Memorial at Chunuk Bair
Optional Activities
- Choice of sightseeing in the afternoon
Landmarks/POIs Gallipoli Peninsula Anzac Cove Lone Pine Australian Memorial Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial 
- Day 5
Ephesus
Docking in Kusadasi means traveling to Ephesus, one of the best-preserved classical cities in the Eastern Mediterranean. You'll walk broad streets past the Library of Celsus and other Roman buildings, then have lunch and catch a folklore show at a local handicraft museum before heading back to your ship.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch and folklore show at a local handicraft museum), Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit the ancient city of Ephesus
- View the Library of Celsus
- Lunch and folklore show at a local handicraft museum
Landmarks/POIs Ephesus Library of Celsus 
- Day 6
Mytilene
You'll spend the day in Mytilene on the island of Lesbos, checking out 19th-century mansions and ancient streets before heading up to the Byzantine castle on its pine-covered hill for views over the town and Aegean Sea. Walk through the local marketplace and get a feel for the atmosphere. This evening brings a Signature Experience.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Mytilene
- Visit Byzantine castle
- Walk through the marketplace
- Signature Experience
Landmarks/POIs Byzantine Castle of Mytilene - Day 7
Mykonos
After arriving in Mykonos, a guided tour takes you to Ano Mera village and its main square, then to Kalafatis beach for swimming or relaxing. Later you'll walk through Chora's tiny lanes with whitewashed buildings and blue shutters, see the old port and famous windmills, and you might spot Petros the Pelican. The afternoon is free to spend as you like.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Mykonos
- Visit Ano Mera village
- Time at Kalafatis beach
- Walking tour through Chora town
Optional Activities
- Beach time in the afternoon
Landmarks/POIs Ano Mera Kalafatis Beach Chora Mykonos Windmills 
- Day 8
Athens
You'll tour Athens hitting the Acropolis, the Parthenon, and the historic neighborhood of Plaka. Later the ship passes through the Corinth Canal, which at 21.3 meters wide makes for quite an experience.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Tour of Athens
- Visit the Acropolis
- Visit the Parthenon
- Explore the historic neighbourhood of Plaka
- Traverse the Corinth Canal
Landmarks/POIs Acropolis Parthenon Plaka Corinth Canal 
- Day 9
Delphi
The ship docks in Itea and you head out on an excursion to Delphi, the ancient site considered the center of the known world. Explore the Sanctuary of Apollo and see the partially reconstructed Treasury of the Athenians, then spend time at the museum with its impressive collection of archaeological items.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Excursion to Delphi
- Explore the Sanctuary of Apollo
- Visit the Treasury of the Athenians
- Visit the Delphi Museum
Landmarks/POIs Delphi Sanctuary of Apollo Treasury of the Athenians Delphi Museum 
- Day 10
Otranto
You'll disembark in Otranto, a port town in Italy's Puglia region. Tour options are available before you get free time to walk around town and explore on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Choice of tours in Otranto
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore Otranto
Landmarks/POIs Otranto 
- Day 11
Kotor
The ship cruises into Kotor Bay in Montenegro and you'll get a walking tour of the Old Town once you arrive. With time to yourself, you can either tackle the 1,350 steps up the town's fortifications or visit the Maritime Museum to learn about the area's history.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise of Kotor Bay
- Walking tour of Kotor Old Town
Optional Activities
- Climb to the top of the town's fortifications
- Visit the Maritime Museum
Landmarks/POIs Kotor Bay Kotor Old Town Kotor Fortifications Maritime Museum 
- Day 12
Dubrovnik
You have the day to decide how you want to spend your time in Dubrovnik. The late departure means there's plenty of hours to continue exploring the city on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Choice of activities in Dubrovnik
Landmarks/POIs Dubrovnik 
- Day 13
Korcula
You'll arrive in Korcula, Marco Polo's birthplace, and experience a special Signature Experience event. After that, you have free time to walk through the Old Town and check out its medieval streets.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Signature Experience including traditional sword dance known as Moreska)
Included Activities
- Signature Experience
- Explore Korcula Old Town
Landmarks/POIs Korcula 
- Day 14
Sibenik
Head to Krka National Park to see the waterfalls, particularly Skradinski Buk with its natural pool and cascades. You'll walk along wooden jetties and bridges to get up close with the falls and the unique plant and animal life. Then in the afternoon, take a walking tour of Sibenik.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Krka National Park
- Explore Skradinski Buk waterfalls
- Walk along wooden jetties and bridges
- Walking tour of Sibenik
Landmarks/POIs Krka National Park Skradinski Buk - Day 15
Mali Losinj to Venice
A walking tour takes you through Mali Losinj where you can admire pastel-colored villas lining the waterfront. After that, settle in and watch the coast as your ship heads toward Venice.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Mali Losinj
Landmarks/POIs Mali Losinj - Day 16
Venice
You'll arrive in Venice, spread across 118 small islands in the Venetian Lagoon. The day is yours to explore however you'd like.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Choice of activities to explore Venice
Landmarks/POIs Venice 
- Day 17
Venice to Airport
After breakfast you'll leave the ship for the last time and get transferred to the airport to catch your onward flight.
- Meals
- Breakfast
