Cruise the Mediterranean Isles
Experience the allure of the past and the beauty of the present on this 11-night cruise aboard Oceania Cruises’ Nautica. Make your way through the ruins and relics as you embark in Athens. Soak up the sun at a pristine beach in Mykonos and unwind in Santorini at a renowned winery, where velvety vintages are savored against a backdrop of houses perched on volcanic cliffs. Venture to the capital of Crete, Heraklion, and step into the mythical world of the Minoans as you explore the Palace of Knossos. In Katakolon, visit the home of the first Olympic games at Olympia, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Visit a fish market in Gallipoli and get a glimpse into the daily life of local fishermen. Take an entertaining tuk-tuk ride around the Bay of Kotor. In Dubrovnik, indulge your historic side as you traverse the lanes of the Old Town, filled with fortresses and fortifications. Cruise the Ionian Sea and visit Valletta to see the celebrated St. John’s Co-Cathedral. Before disembarking in Rome, indulge in authentic Italian pizza from the town of Sorrento.
Itinerary
May 10 Depart for Athens, Greece
May 11 Athens, Greece
May 12 Mykonos, Greece
May 13 Santorini, Greece
May 14 Heraklion (Crete), Greece
May 15 Katakolon, Greece
May 16 Gallipoli, Italy
May 17 Kotor, Montenegro
May 18 Dubrovnik, Croatia
May 19 Cruising the Ionian Sea
May 20 Valletta, Malta
May 21 Sorrento/Capri, Italy
May 22 Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy