Itinerary
- Day 1
Istanbul
You'll arrive in Istanbul and get settled at your hotel. After checking in, head to an authentic Turkish restaurant for a welcome dinner featuring traditional dishes.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner at an authentic Turkish restaurant with traditional fare)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Conrad Istanbul Bosphorus)
- Day 2
Istanbul
Start your day exploring Istanbul's major sights. The Blue Mosque impresses with its distinctive blue interior tiles, and you'll also see the Hagia Sophia History and Experience Museum and the underground Basilica Cistern. After grabbing lunch at a local spot, walk through the Grand Bazaar with its covered streets and stalls selling hand-woven carpets, jewelry, ceramics, and leather goods dating back to 1455.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Conrad Istanbul Bosphorus)
Included Activities
- Visit the Blue Mosque
- Tour Hagia Sophia History and Experience Museum
- Explore the Basilica Cistern
- Visit the Grand Bazaar
Landmarks Blue Mosque Hagia Sophia Basilica Cistern Grand Bazaar - Day 3
Istanbul
You have options this morning. Choose between touring the grand Topkapi Palace (former home of Ottoman sultans for nearly 400 years) followed by the vibrant Spice Market, or taking a relaxing Bosphorus cruise to see Istanbul from the water. Later, transfer to the Seabourn Venture to unpack and settle in on the ship.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Seabourn Venture)
Included Activities
- Choose from Topkapi Palace and Spice Market tour OR Bosphorus Cruise
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Topkapi Palace with visit to Spice Market
- Bosphorus Cruise to view Istanbul's highlights from the water
Landmarks Topkapi Palace Spice Market Bosphorus - Day 4
Troy
After arriving in Canakkale, take a guided tour through Gallipoli Peninsula, walking World War I trenches and seeing memorials including Anzac Cove, Lone Pine Australian Memorial, and Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial. Return to the ship for lunch, then explore the ancient city of Troy and its museum with Trojan artifacts and Bronze Age to modern fossils.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch on board ship)
Included Activities
- Excursion to Gallipoli Peninsula with trenches and memorials tour
- Visit Anzac Cove
- Visit Lone Pine Australian Memorial
- Visit Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial
- Tour Troy museum with artefacts and fossils
Landmarks Gallipoli Peninsula Anzac Cove Lone Pine Memorial Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial Troy - Day 5
Ephesus - Kuşadası
Dock in Izmir and drive to Ephesus, one of the best-preserved classical cities around. Walk streets lined with impressive Roman buildings including the Library of Celsus. You'll then have a signature experience in Kusadasi with a visit to a local handicraft museum, authentic home-cooked lunch, and a folklore show before heading back to the ship.
- Meals
- Lunch (Authentic home-cooked lunch in Kuşadası)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Ephesus ancient city
- Visit Library of Celsus
- Signature Experience: Local handicraft museum visit
- Signature Experience: Authentic home-cooked lunch
- Signature Experience: Folklore show
Landmarks Ephesus Library of Celsus 
- Day 6
Syros
Land on Mykonos for a guided tour starting in Ano Mera, the island's second largest village. Spend time in the main square, then head to Kalafatis beach to relax. Walk through Chora with its whitewashed buildings, blue shutters, and blue-domed churches, seeing the old port and famous windmills. Later, the ship sails to Syros for a walking tour including the Holy Cathedral of the Dormition, Vaporia district, and Miaouli Square.
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Mykonos
- Visit Ano Mera village
- Walk through Chora town
- Walking tour of Syros
- Visit Holy Cathedral of the Dormition of the Virgin
- Explore Vaporia district
- Visit Miaouli Square
Landmarks Mykonos Old Town (Chora) Kalafatis Beach Mykonos Windmills Ano Mera Holy Cathedral of the Dormition of the Virgin Miaouli Square 
- Day 7
Nafplion
You'll dock in Nafplion, a historic port town in the Peloponnese with the Palamidi Fortress overlooking it. Choose from several options: a guided walk through the Old Town with Venetian houses and neoclassical mansions, exploring ancient sites at Epidaurus and Mycenae, or visiting a winery in Nemea to learn about Greece's premier wine region.
Included Activities
- Choose from Nafplion Old Town Tour OR Epidaurus and Mycenae Tour OR Nemea Winery Visit
Optional Activities
- Guided walk through Nafplion Old Town with historic landmarks
- Visit Sanctuary of Asklepios at Epidaurus with Theatre of Epidaurus
- Explore Mycenae ancient citadel and Lion Gate
- Nemea winery visit with four regional wines and local delicacies tasting
Landmarks Palamidi Fortress Nafplion Old Town Sanctuary of Asklepios at Epidaurus Theatre of Epidaurus Mycenae Lion Gate 
- Day 8
Athens
Take a guided tour of Athens covering the Acropolis and the Parthenon, a temple dedicated to the goddess Athena. Stroll through the historic Plaka neighborhood with its charming streets and neoclassical architecture. Spend the afternoon and evening at your own pace. The ship stays docked overnight in Athens.
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Athens
- Visit Acropolis
- Visit Parthenon
- Stroll through Plaka neighbourhood
Landmarks Acropolis Parthenon Plaka 
- Day 9
Monemvasia
Arrive in Monemvasia, a medieval fortress town built on a massive rock rising from the sea, known as the 'Gibraltar of Greece'. Pick from touring the castle grounds and sixth-seventh century church of Elkomenos Christos, sampling local Peloponnese products on a culinary walk, or exploring the ruined Byzantine city of Mystras with its churches and monasteries plus lunch at a local restaurant.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant (Mystras tour option))
Included Activities
- Choose from Monemvasia Castle Tour OR Monemvasia Culinary Walk OR Mystras Guided Tour
Optional Activities
- Tour Monemvasia Castle and church of Elkomenos Christos
- Monemvasia Culinary Walk with local product sampling
- Mystras Guided Tour with churches, monasteries and lunch
Landmarks Monemvasia Castle Church of Elkomenos Christos Mystras Church of Agia Sofia Pantanassa Monastery Cathedral of Agios Dimitrios - Day 10
At Sea
Spend the day relaxing on board. You can book a spa treatment (your own cost) or enjoy a meal at one of the ship's restaurants.
Optional Activities
- Spa treatments (own expense)
- Day 11
Syracuse, Sicily
Cruise toward Sicily in the morning. By afternoon, explore Syracuse on the Ionian coast, founded by the Corinthians in 734 BC. Your walking tour covers the Neapolis Archaeological Park with its ancient limestone quarry, the Altar of Hiero II, Cave of Cordari, Greek Theatre, and Roman Amphitheatre. Then head to Ortigia to see the earliest Greek constructions.
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Syracuse
- Visit Neapolis Archaeological Park
- Visit Latomia del Paradiso ancient quarry
- Visit Altar of Hiero II
- Visit Cave of Cordari
- Visit Greek Theatre
- Visit Roman Amphitheatre
- Explore Ortigia historic centre
Landmarks Neapolis Archaeological Park Latomia del Paradiso Greek Theatre Syracuse Roman Amphitheatre Syracuse Ortigia - Day 12
Valletta, Malta
Dock in Valletta, Malta's fortified capital on a peninsula between two natural harbors. Select from included activities: explore Mdina, a remarkable ancient walled city with medieval and baroque buildings, then tour Valletta's World Heritage architecture, or visit Vittoriosa where the Hospitallers ruled from 1530, then check out Marsaxlokk fishing village with its colorful traditional boats and local produce marketplace.
Included Activities
- Choose from Mdina and Valletta Guided Tour OR Vittoriosa Tour and Market Tasting
Optional Activities
- Mdina and Valletta Guided Tour
- Vittoriosa Tour and Marsaxlokk Market Tasting
Landmarks Valletta Mdina Vittoriosa Marsaxlokk 
- Day 13
Cagliari, Sardinia
Arrive in Cagliari on Sardinia. You can take a guided walking tour of the ancient city visiting Piazza Palazzo and the Cathedral of Saint Cecilia built in the 13th century in Pisan Romanesque style, or visit a family-owned winery founded in 1918 to learn about Sardinian winemaking.
Included Activities
- Choose from Guided City Tour OR Local Winery Visit
Optional Activities
- Guided walking tour of Cagliari with Cathedral visit
- Family-owned winery visit (founded 1918) with winemaking heritage tour
Landmarks Piazza Palazzo Cathedral of Saint Cecilia - Day 14
Ajaccio, Corsica
Dock in Ajaccio on Corsica. Choose from three options: a guided walk through the Old Town learning about the Bonaparte family and visiting Maison Bonaparte, a visit to the Ocana commune to see an essential oil distillery and honey farm, or an inland journey through Prunelli Valley and Mercujo Pass with scenic views and local specialty tastings.
- Meals
- Lunch (Corsican specialities tasting (Prunelli Gorges tour option))
Included Activities
- Choose from Maison Bonaparte Tour OR Etheric Oil and Honey Tour OR Prunelli Gorges and Corsican Tasting
Optional Activities
- Guided walking tour of Ajaccio Old Town with Maison Bonaparte museum visit
- Ocana hillside visit with Maison des Senteurs distillery and honey farm
- Inland scenic tour through Prunelli Valley with Corsican specialty tasting
Landmarks Maison Bonaparte Ajaccio Old Town Maison des Senteurs Prunelli Valley Mercujo Pass Tolla Lake - Day 15
Mahón, Menorca
Travel to Menorca, docking in Mahon with its massive natural harbor. Pick from touring an old fishing village and Monte Toro spiritual center before visiting Binibeca's whitewashed houses, visiting a local gin distillery to learn about Menorcan gin production from the 18th century, or taking an escorted snorkeling excursion in Fornells Bay (additional cost) with equipment and instruction, then leisure time in the fishing village.
Included Activities
- Choose from Island Tour OR Gin Distillery Tour
Optional Activities
- Island tour: fishing village, Monte Toro, and Binibeca visit
- Local gin distillery tour with gin-making process education
- Fully escorted snorkelling excursion in Fornells Bay (additional cost)
Landmarks Mahón Harbour Monte Toro Binibeca Fornells Bay - Day 16
Port-Vendres, France
Dock in Port-Vendres, a coastal town on the Cote Vermeille near Spain with a fishing port nestled between two harbors. Choose from a walking tour of Perpignan exploring centuries of history including the Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist and the rare Campo Santo cemetery cloister, a visit to Caves Byrrh winery in Thuir to learn about the aperitif made since 1886, or a tour of Salses-le-Chateau fortress on the France-Spain border with historical ties to King Ferdinand of Aragon.
- Meals
- Lunch (Tasting at Caves Byrrh winery (tour option))
Included Activities
- Choose from Perpignan Guided Tour OR Caves Byrrh Tour OR Salses-le-Château Guided Tour
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Perpignan city centre with Cathedral visit
- Caves Byrrh winery tour in Thuir with aperitif tasting
- Salses-le-Château fortress guided tour
Landmarks Perpignan Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist Campo Santo Caves Byrrh Salses Castle - Day 17
Barcelona
Leave the ship for the final time and participate in a paella masterclass, then enjoy this Spanish national dish for lunch. Spend the afternoon at your own pace exploring more of Barcelona.
- Meals
- Lunch (Paella masterclass and tasting)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Le Meridien Barcelona)
Included Activities
- Paella masterclass and lunch
- Day 18
Barcelona
Take a city tour of Barcelona covering major landmarks. Drive to Montjuic Hill, visit the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, then admire the striking exterior of the Sagrada Familia.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Le Meridien Barcelona)
Included Activities
- City tour of Barcelona
- Visit Montjuïc Hill
- Visit Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya
- Visit Sagrada Família
Landmarks Montjuïc Hill Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya Sagrada Família - Day 19
Barcelona to Madrid
Board your train to Madrid. Upon arrival, if you love art, head to the Museo del Prado to explore an extensive collection including masterpieces from the former Spanish Royal Collection and paintings by Velazquez.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Madrid)
Included Activities
- Visit Museo del Prado
Landmarks Museo del Prado - Day 20
Madrid
A guided tour takes you through Madrid's iconic landmarks including the Royal Palace, Buen Retiro Park, and the vibrant Plaza Mayor. You'll have the evening free to explore on your own.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Madrid)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Madrid
- Visit Royal Palace
- Visit Buen Retiro Park
- Visit Plaza Mayor
Landmarks Royal Palace Buen Retiro Park Plaza Mayor - Day 21
Toledo - Córdoba
Take a guided walk through Toledo's narrow streets that brings the city's history to life. Afterward, head south to Cordoba.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Córdoba)
Included Activities
- Guided stroll through Toledo
Landmarks Toledo - Day 22
Córdoba
A guided tour shows you Cordoba's highlights including the impressive Mosque-Cathedral and the historic Jewish Quarter. You'll see architecture influenced by a blend of cultures and religions. Later, you have free time to explore more.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Córdoba)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Córdoba
- Visit Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba
- Visit historic Jewish Quarter
Landmarks Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba Jewish Quarter - Day 23
Granada
Visit an authentic Spanish olive estate and sample some of the finest olives used to produce Spain's olive oil. Then travel to Granada, where you'll enjoy a signature flamenco show and tapas in a local gypsy cave this evening.
- Meals
- Dinner (Flamenco Show and Tapas in a local gypsy cave)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Granada)
Included Activities
- Visit authentic Spanish olive estate with olive oil tasting
- Signature Experience: Flamenco Show and Tapas in gypsy cave
- Day 24
Granada
Take a guided tour of the World Heritage-listed Alhambra. Part fortress, part palace, it's a masterpiece of Moorish art and architecture showing Andalusian history. See the restored Lion Fountain and walk through the Nasrid Palace complex.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Granada)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Alhambra
- Visit Lion Fountain
- Visit Nasrid Palace complex
Landmarks Alhambra Lion Fountain Nasrid Palace - Day 25
Ronda - Seville
Travel to Ronda and explore this mountaintop town set above a deep gorge on a guided tour. Take in the beautiful vistas. Later, continue to Seville where you'll have dinner this evening.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner in Seville)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Seville)
Included Activities
- Guided exploration of Ronda
Landmarks Ronda 
- Day 26
Seville
Explore Seville, visiting the Royal Alcazar of Seville, Seville Cathedral, and La Giralda tower on an exploration of the city.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Seville)
Included Activities
- Visit Royal Alcázar of Seville
- Visit Seville Cathedral
- Visit La Giralda tower
Landmarks Royal Alcázar of Seville Seville Cathedral La Giralda - Day 27
Seville to Algarve
Enter Portugal and head to the Algarve coast, a region known for its dramatic coastline and striking rock formations.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Algarve)
Landmarks Algarve Coast - Day 28
Algarve
This morning, discover Ria Formosa National Park on a local boat trip. After, spend the rest of the afternoon at your resort relaxing by the pool or booking a spa treatment.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Algarve)
Included Activities
- Ria Formosa National Park boat trip
Optional Activities
- Spa treatments (own expense)
Landmarks Ria Formosa National Park - Day 29
Algarve to Lisbon
Journey to Lisbon today and enjoy free time after you arrive.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sofitel Lisbon Liberdade or similar)
- Day 30
Lisbon
See Lisbon's sights by riding the city's iconic tramcars and visiting the Old Town. You'll see the World Heritage-listed Jeronimos Monastery, built in 1502 by King Manuel I to commemorate Vasco da Gama's voyage to India. This evening, join fellow travelers for a special dinner.
- Meals
- Dinner (Special dinner with fellow travellers)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sofitel Lisbon Liberdade or similar)
Included Activities
- Ride Lisbon's iconic tramcars
- Visit Old Town
- Visit Jerónimos Monastery
Landmarks Jerónimos Monastery Lisbon Old Town - Day 31
Lisbon
Your first view of Serra de Sintra shows mountains rolling in every direction. Visit King Ferdinand II's Park and National Palace of Pena, then spend free time exploring Sintra. Have lunch at your leisure, then enjoy the sea breeze as you return to Lisbon via the coastal route. For your final night, consider trying a local restaurant.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sofitel Lisbon Liberdade or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit National Palace of Pena
- Visit King Ferdinand II's Park
Landmarks National Palace of Pena Serra de Sintra Sintra - Day 32
Lisbon
Your journey ends today. After breakfast, transfer to the airport.
- Meals
- Breakfast
