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21-Day Exploring Italy, Malta, Greece & Evening At Ephesus

Apr 22, 2028 – May 13, 202821 nightsCivitavecchia (Rome) to Istanbul

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Salerno

Italy

Day
2
Date
Apr 23, 2028
Arrive
9:00 AM
Depart
6:00 PM

Set along the Tyrrhenian Sea, Salerno is a welcoming port often known as the gateway for exploring the fabled Amalfi Coast.

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Guests
600
Deck plans

Giardini Naxos (Taormina)

Italy

Day
3
Date
Apr 24, 2028
Arrive
8:00 AM
Depart
6:00 PM

This harbor on the eastern shore of Sicily near Messina gives us close access to the fabulous Greco-Roman ruins of Taormina, as well as the active volcano Mt. Etna. The temples, streets and large amphitheater of Taormina make it one of Italy's premier ancient sites.

Mgarr (Victoria), Gozo

Malta

Day
4
Date
Apr 25, 2028
Arrive
8:00 AM
Depart
5:00 PM

A port not often visited by cruise ships, being more accustomed to welcoming fishing boats and private yachts. Malta's smaller sister-isle has a lot of charm to offer.

Valletta

Malta

Day
5
Date
Apr 26, 2028
Arrive
8:00 AM
Depart
10:00 PM

Occupied successively by the Phoenicians, Greeks, Carthaginians, Romans, Arabs, French and British, Malta has been of strategic importance throughout history. A British Crown Colony until 1964, Malta received the George Cross for its valiant resistance to German occupation in WWII.

Kotor

Montenegro

Day
7
Date
Apr 28, 2028
Arrive
8:00 AM
Depart
6:00 PM

Kotor is a town of medieval architecture and historic monuments, influenced by its time under the rule of the Republic of Venice between 1420 and 1797. Set to a backdrop of majestic mountains, the scenery is second to none, so be sure to keep your camera handy.

Dubrovnik

Croatia

Day
8
Date
Apr 29, 2028
Arrive
7:00 AM
Depart
11:00 PM

Founded in the 7th century, Dubrovnik rose to greatness as a merchant state, independent republic and cultural crossroads. The traffic-free Old Town has been called a Croatian Athens.

Brindisi (Lecce)

Italy

Day
10
Date
May 1, 2028
Arrive
8:00 AM
Depart
6:00 PM

Set on a peninsula between two arms of the Adriatic Sea, Brindisi was an important port of the Roman Empire, and later for the East India Company. In the 2nd century BC the Appian Way was built, linking the port to Rome, and a column near the harbor marks the end of that famous route.

Corfu

Greece

Day
11
Date
May 2, 2028
Arrive
8:00 AM
Depart
5:00 PM

A scant few miles off the Albanian coast lies the island of Corfu, one of the most richly endowed of all the Greek Isles.

Itea (Delphi)

Greece

Day
12
Date
May 3, 2028
Arrive
8:00 AM
Depart
6:00 PM

Colorful fishing boats line the busy little port of Marina Grande, entry to the famous isle of Capri in Italy's Bay of Naples. Inhabited since the Stone Age and settled by the Greeks in the 8 th century BC, Capri was the favorite retreat of Roman emperors Augustus and Tiberius, who built numerous residences there.

Gythion (Sparta)

Greece

Day
14
Date
May 5, 2028
Arrive
8:00 AM
Depart
6:00 PM

Gythion, the small port town for Sparta, edges its way up the hillside, which surrounds the harbor. According to Homer, Paris and Helen spent their first night together here, on a tiny islet in the bay.

Piraeus (Athens)

Greece

Day
15
Date
May 6, 2028
Arrive
7:00 AM
Depart
10:00 PM

Piraeus has been the port for Athens since 482 BC. The busy harbor is filled with ferries and cruise ships making their way to the Greek Islands and other Mediterranean cities. The busy metropolis of Athens and its treasure trove of antiquities lie just a few miles from the port.

Monemvasia

Greece

Day
16
Date
May 7, 2028
Arrive
8:00 AM
Depart
6:00 PM

Although connected to the mainland by a causeway, the great hump of Monemvasia looming from the sea is an island. The medieval city seems to tumble down the sheer rock to the sea, crowned by the Byzantine church of Ayia Sophia nearly 900 feet above. In the Middle Ages, the famous Malmsey wine was made here.

Agios Nikolaos, Crete

Greece

Day
17
Date
May 8, 2028
Arrive
8:00 AM
Depart
6:00 PM

This charming village of white houses climbing up the slopes is beautifully situated on the sparkling Gulf of Mirabello. The attractive Venetian harbor is surrounded by restaurants, outdoor cafes and clusters of shops selling everything from necessities to souvenirs.

Mykonos

Greece

Day
18
Date
May 9, 2028
Arrive
8:00 AM
Depart
6:00 PM

The quintessential Greek island of Mykonos is marked by whitewashed houses, domed churches, imposing windmills, and a labyrinth of winding streets designed to disorient pirates. Everywhere there is a dash of bright, bold blue - doors, shutters and window frames, sea and sky.

Bodrum

Turkey

Day
19
Date
May 10, 2028
Arrive
8:00 AM
Depart
6:00 PM

Located on the azure Aegean, a stop at Bodrum on a Holland America Line cruise offers a glimpse into the leisurely lifestyle of the vacationers who flock to the Turkish Riviera to layout on its sun-drenched beaches, dine at trendy restaurants and take their yachts out on the smooth, clear water.

Kusadasi (Ephesus)

Turkey

Day
20
Date
May 11, 2028
Arrive
8:00 AM
Depart
11:00 PM

Kusadasi in Turkey is the gateway to one of the most legendary cities of the ancient world: Ephesus. St. Paul preached in its Great Theater, while the facade of the Celsus Library survives as a testament to the city's role as a center of learning and culture.

Length
21 nights
Departs
Apr 22, 2028, Civitavecchia (Rome)
Returns
May 13, 2028, Istanbul
Ports of call
18
Days at sea
3
Ship
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1Apr 22

    Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy

    Depart 6:00 PM

    Embark

  2. Day 2Apr 23

    Salerno, Italy

    Arrive 9:00 AMDepart 6:00 PM

  3. Day 3Apr 24

    Giardini Naxos (Taormina), Italy

    Arrive 8:00 AMDepart 6:00 PM

    Tender

    Giardini Naxos (Taormina)
  4. Day 4Apr 25

    Mgarr (Victoria), Gozo, Malta

    Arrive 8:00 AMDepart 5:00 PM

    Tender

    Mgarr (Victoria), Gozo
  5. Day 5Apr 26

    Valletta, Malta

    Arrive 8:00 AMDepart 10:00 PM

    Valletta
  6. Day 6Apr 27

    At sea

  7. Day 7Apr 28

    Kotor, Montenegro

    Arrive 8:00 AMDepart 6:00 PM

    Kotor
  8. Day 8Apr 29

    Dubrovnik, Croatia

    Arrive 7:00 AMDepart 11:00 PM

    Dubrovnik
  9. Day 9Apr 30

    Kotor, Montenegro

    Arrive 7:00 AMDepart 6:00 PM

  10. Day 10May 1

    Brindisi (Lecce), Italy

    Arrive 8:00 AMDepart 6:00 PM

    Brindisi (Lecce)
  11. Day 11May 2

    Corfu, Greece

    Arrive 8:00 AMDepart 5:00 PM

    Corfu
  12. Day 12May 3

    Itea (Delphi), Greece

    Arrive 8:00 AMDepart 6:00 PM

    Tender

    Itea (Delphi)
  13. Day 13May 4

    At sea

  14. Day 14May 5

    Gythion (Sparta), Greece

    Arrive 8:00 AMDepart 6:00 PM

    Tender

    Gythion (Sparta)
  15. Day 15May 6

    Piraeus (Athens), Greece

    Arrive 7:00 AMDepart 10:00 PM

    Piraeus (Athens)
  16. Day 16May 7

    Monemvasia, Greece

    Arrive 8:00 AMDepart 6:00 PM

    Tender

    Monemvasia
  17. Day 17May 8

    Agios Nikolaos, Crete, Greece

    Arrive 8:00 AMDepart 6:00 PM

    Tender

    Agios Nikolaos, Crete
  18. Day 18May 9

    Mykonos, Greece

    Arrive 8:00 AMDepart 6:00 PM

    Tender

    Mykonos
  19. Day 19May 10

    Bodrum, Turkey

    Arrive 8:00 AMDepart 6:00 PM

    Bodrum
  20. Day 20May 11

    Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey

    Arrive 8:00 AMDepart 11:00 PM

    Kusadasi (Ephesus)
  21. Day 21May 12

    At sea

  22. Day 22May 13

    Istanbul, Turkey

    Arrive 7:00 AM

    Disembark

    Istanbul

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Veranda Suite

From $19,198 per person

All Veranda Suites feature a full-length window and glass door to private veranda, comfortable living area, queen-size bed or two twin beds, dining table for two, walk-in closet, interactive flat-screen television with music and movies, fully stocked bar and refrigerator, makeup vanity, spacious bathroom with separate tub and shower.

Penthouse Suite

From $34,198 per person

All Penthouse Suites on board feature a comfortable living area, glass door to private veranda, queen-size-bed or two twin beds; walk-in closet with personal safe, two flat-screen TV with music and movies, fully stocked bar and refrigerator, writing desk with personalized stationary, makeup vanity, spacious bathroom with separate tub and shower, plush robes, slippers hair dryer and 110/220V AC...

Penthouse Spa Suite

All Penthouse Suites on board feature a comfortable living area, glass door to private veranda, queen-size-bed or two twin beds; walk-in closet with personal safe, two flat-screen TV with music and movies, fully stocked bar and refrigerator, writing desk with personalized stationary, makeup vanity, spacious bathroom with separate tub and shower, plush robes, slippers hair dryer and 110/220V AC...

Owner's Suite and Above

Suites on board feature a comfortable living area, private veranda, queen-size-bed or two twin beds; walk-in closet with personal safe, interactive flat-screen TV with music and movies, fully stocked bar and refrigerator, writing desk with personalized stationary, makeup vanity, spacious bathroom with separate tub and shower, plush robes, slippers hair dryer and 110/220V AC outlets.

Guests
600
Dining and venues
  • Fitness Center
  • Seabourn Square
  • The Spa at Seabourn
  • The Retreat
  • Sun Terrace

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Staterooms

Per person, double occupancy

  • Veranda Suite

    Veranda Suite

    All Veranda Suites feature a full-length window and glass door to private veranda, comfortable living area, queen-size bed or two twin beds, dining table for two, walk-in closet, interactive flat-screen television with music and movies, fully stocked bar and refrigerator, makeup vanity, spacious bathroom with separate tub and shower.

    $19,198

  • Penthouse Suite

    Penthouse Suite

    All Penthouse Suites on board feature a comfortable living area, glass door to private veranda, queen-size-bed or two twin beds; walk-in closet with personal safe, two flat-screen TV with music and movies, fully stocked bar and refrigerator, writing desk with personalized stationary, makeup vanity, spacious bathroom with separate tub and shower, plush robes, slippers hair dryer and 110/220V AC...

    $34,198

  • Penthouse Spa Suite

    Penthouse Spa Suite

    All Penthouse Suites on board feature a comfortable living area, glass door to private veranda, queen-size-bed or two twin beds; walk-in closet with personal safe, two flat-screen TV with music and movies, fully stocked bar and refrigerator, writing desk with personalized stationary, makeup vanity, spacious bathroom with separate tub and shower, plush robes, slippers hair dryer and 110/220V AC...

  • Owner's Suite and Above

    Owner's Suite and Above

    Suites on board feature a comfortable living area, private veranda, queen-size-bed or two twin beds; walk-in closet with personal safe, interactive flat-screen TV with music and movies, fully stocked bar and refrigerator, writing desk with personalized stationary, makeup vanity, spacious bathroom with separate tub and shower, plush robes, slippers hair dryer and 110/220V AC outlets.

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21 nights, 21-Day Exploring Italy, Malta, Greece & Evening At Ephesus

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